Noj Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Assuming that the TT01/2 kit is considered too new? Not an issue, have others to photograph...pity some are in storage in the loft!! Damn you Gaz!! Hearse shell?? Simply fantastic! Where did that little beauty come from?? Damn you again!!! ;-p Edited January 22, 2014 by Noj 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 vintage monster beetle chassis with some brat bits strapped on with modern steering and plenty of detailing..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 re-re tamiya fav with modern steering, firestorm shocks and modern electrics fitted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 the only pic i have of the lunchbox that got me started back into rc...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 last one for now, tamiya street rover. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 heres one of mine from a while ago, tl01 with nothing special electrics wise but such a nice shell..... more to come....... Love that shell! Wheels are just right too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 thanks mate, got the inspiration from that watching monster garage with jesse james..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakey29 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 That's the only reason you started this thred was to show off wasn't it gaz. ;-0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Assuming that the TT01/2 kit is considered too new? Not an issue, have others to photograph...pity some are in storage in the loft!! Damn you Gaz!! Hearse shell?? Simply fantastic! Where did that little beauty come from?? Damn you again!!! ;-p thanks mate, its the hpi grave robber shell for the savage, bit of tinkering to get it sat right but was a bit of something different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 That's the only reason you started this thred was to show off wasn't it gaz. ;-0 to be entirely honest mate, theres no where on the forum which most of my collection fit into, possibly replica or buggy but there not really any of them, as i say i reckon we need a vintage/retro section as this would cover the oddballs tamiya mostly throw out as us.... i thought i would start to hopefully get a snowball of pics from you guys to help make this thread worthy of stickyness so please post them all up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakey29 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 to be entirely honest mate, theres no where on the forum which most of my collection fit into, possibly replica or buggy but there not really any of them, as i say i reckon we need a vintage/retro section as this would cover the oddballs tamiya mostly throw out as us.... i thought i would start to hopefully get a snowball of pics from you guys to help make this thread worthy of stickyness I agree and I think there needs to be a vintage parts section to go with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonez Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 yes we need a vintage section but i think there should be an age which makes them a vintage! how many years back is the question. 10 years or more maybe? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post igbandy Posted January 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2014 A few of my Tamiya`s.. Tamiya M-01 Mini. Tamiya FF-01, this is the Mondeo rig still have the Mondeo shell unpainted. Fitted the Whale tale Escort as I had it sitting round doing nothing. One of two Terra Scorchers that I own, This one was purchased from Big Gaz a few years ago. The other one is tucked away, and I have owned that since 1988. Wild Willy 2, not really vintage but I have owned this since released in the late 1990`s. Bratfoot aka Poor mans XLT. re-re subaru brat running gear fitted with a Blackfoot shell. Most people thinks its a Ford XLT SRB. Until they see it running. Running a Yokomo 19 single motor and it fly`s along. Hummer running locked rear diff, ball diff up front and a 35 turn motor. Re-re XR-311 from 1999, I had an original as a young teenager. This one came up on Tamiyaclub a few years ago. Was sent from the States. Re-re FAV, erm painted black running a very brisk igified 27 turn motor. Also fitted out with hop up shocks. I have some other`s, but they are all projects waiting their time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300bhp/ton Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Maybe not as old as some on here. My XXT CR, mostly stock bar alloy front brace, graphite front shock tower and 556 pistons in the shocks and a silver polished motor plate. But tbh honest, you didn't need to upgrade these to make them good or competitive. Running a vintage KO Propo servo with external booster, LRP IPC V7 ESC and a 12Turn Quad brushed motor, complete with Losi factory Hydrodrive. The only real modernisation is a 2.4gHz Rx. And another Losi, this time a XX CR. Completely standards, as apart from shock oil/piston and springs you really didn't need to improve anything to makes these a worth racer. Mine no longer runs the Hydrodrive as it leaked, so just the slipper assy on there now. Waiting for payday and a 9T brushless setup will be going in here. Both of these have done a lot of bashing and a lot of racing, indoor and outdoor and both have been brilliant! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300bhp/ton Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 yes we need a vintage section but i think there should be an age which makes them a vintage! how many years back is the question. 10 years or more maybe? But what about re-issues or current models? I've recently bought a Tamiya Lunchbox, but to me it's a new RC, not a vintage model. The simple fact Tamiya have done bugger all to improve it over the years doesn't suddenly make news ones vintage models IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonez Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 But what about re-issues or current models? I've recently bought a Tamiya Lunchbox, but to me it's a new RC, not a vintage model. The simple fact Tamiya have done bugger all to improve it over the years doesn't suddenly make news ones vintage models IMO. yeah thats a tricky one mate! my self i have a fighter buggy i brought new in 06 (dont know first release date) i suppose we could class them as a classic but maybe not vintage. as vintage is old, a re release is technically not old. like i say its a tuff one to overcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 But what about re-issues or current models? I've recently bought a Tamiya Lunchbox, but to me it's a new RC, not a vintage model. The simple fact Tamiya have done bugger all to improve it over the years doesn't suddenly make news ones vintage models IMO. it makes them retro hence the title "retro", or would it be easier to say vintage and re-re?? also the lunchbox was conceived in 1987 so by design its vintage, only the electrics modernise it unless you fany a msc?? so yes a lunchbox is welcome whenever it was bought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 much more modern than most tamiyas on here, but there was a older version of it way back when lol not built but i got a pic of the box for now i'll post some pics when i get around to buying a motor and esc for it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 here we go again, re-re wild willy 2 what the mrs. and kids bought me for christmas. it has, rubber sealed bearings, tamiya stock esc, tamiya dirt tuned motor, orange spektrum rx, waterproof servo from hk, once it was built i didn`t go for the stock wheels and balloon tyres so decide to remove those and went with stadium blitzer wheels which are a straight fit (hex rear, bearing front) but fancied going for a front hex conversion....... so all four corners are now replaced with alloy arms, alloy rear hubs, alloy c-hubs, alloy steering knuckles, tamiya cvd`s on the rear, 13mm alloy axle extenders, oil filled shocks with stock springs, axial wraith kit wheels and hpi yokohama tyres. also spend a little time on detailing....... all thats left is some better shocks and a maplins project box for the electrics. before the wheels and wideners, now with hex conversion on front, with different wheels and how she stand now, cost a fair bit for a rc thats a bit of fun, but its how i want it surely??? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 next is still very much w.i.p, vintage sand scorcher, ripped apart cleaned and re-greased with bearings throughout, radio box modded where the rx would go, radshape alloy chassis (soooo nice) direct steering servo mod done which makes such a big improvement on steering!modern but modest electrics fitted now,still undecided where to go paint wise with it, do i go boxart or green and white or maybe a bling beach buggy??? help would be appreciated then correct tyres for the rims (again might need a rethink) and a front boxart wrap around bumper...... this will be run, but gently cruising around only..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Noj Posted January 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2014 Here's what I can get to at the moment: Re Re Holiday Buggy, featuring hobbywing 60a wp esc and 13t can, metal geared servo, absima rear shocks, Junfac fronts, 'carbon fibre' dashboard and a set of Dyna Blaster road wheels. The shell is pretty beaten, cos I use it. A LOT! The Fox collection (bar one vintage project in the loft) March BMW, early 70's iirc, in excellent condition for year, will be fettled for the shelf: A vintage Wild One with plasticard body, ally front bumper etc...NOT done by me, I hasten to add...it gives me something to aim for and better (hopefully!!) Shelf only: Vintage Audi Quattro, well, the almost complete one, i have a total shed in a box, the thinking being from two, shall come one runner...in time Lives next to a TT01E XB Lancia....which is in no way retro or re re.. And lastly for now, the King Blackfoots - etronix probe WP 15 esc and firebolt 15t cans, vintage acoms steering servos, absima shocks all round. Future plans include fitting axial led controllers and lights, and full body resprays....our lasses has the wrapped bonnet to cover a huge crack she put in it... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I had a King Blackfoot which I assembled with a pair of pliers, a screwdriver and pair of scissors (no specialist tools!!) in Guinea, West Africa. HATED the mechanical throttle!! Even with the standard 540 can it was great fun!! Al. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) This is my favourite retro runner - a DT01 Mad Bull fitted with standard-size buggy wheels. I really think Tamiya missed a trick with this one. They could have very easily released the DT01 in this configuration themselves and called it the Grasshopper III. I am sure plenty of nostalgic Grasshopper fans would have bought it for the name alone. Makes a great basher too!! . Edited January 23, 2014 by XV Pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Here we have the Tamiya CC01 Pajero, carrying a good few hop-ups from Junfac, GPM and Radshape. Tamiya seem quite fond of re-releasing this shell every so often, and while I like it enough to have bought two of them, I wish they would release a few more shells for the CC01, or maybe re-release the Mu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 This is the vehicle that started it all for me, back when I was in my early years of primary school. My father and I spotted one in a hobby shop, and spent ages drooling over it even though it was way out of our price range back then. However the re-re takes pride of place in my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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