XV Pilot Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 There have been a good few brand- or model-specific "Show us" threads over the years, but I can't find any that invite pictures of Tamiyas in general, so I thought I might start one. So, show us your Tamiya(s)! Let's see some pics, and maybe a short description of any mods you have done, as well as your impressions of the model! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post XV Pilot Posted December 1, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) I'll start with one of mine: This is a DF-01 Manta Ray running a Tamiya GT Tuned motor, as well as the usual runner mods such as metal motor mount, hardened propshaft, ballraced steering, etc. The paint is gunmetal fading to black at the rear, which goes nicely with the Schumacher carbon effect spoiler. Edited February 12, 2018 by XV Pilot 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Here is another: This is a FWD FF-01 chassis wearing a Castrol Honda Civic shell and running a Reedy MVP motor. It is a replica of my first hobby-grade RC car from the '90s. Edited February 12, 2018 by XV Pilot 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Good thread that's a fair few kits in your profile! I'll get some pics of mine up later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 The only Tamiya I own.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post evssv Posted December 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) My 1984 frog And 1986 striker. .. from this To this... And my ta03f 1996 mc'ray scobby Edited December 2, 2015 by evssv 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mond Posted December 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2015 Will post some others later but here's my Leopard 2A6 shortly after I finished it. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 53HRA Posted December 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2015 Favorite three in the fleet: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Nice bm's..my mate had the real one. ..the alpina....was a sweet car Edited December 2, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamnicolas Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Tamiya Dual Ridge TT02B with FTX wheels everything else is stock (upgrades coming soon!!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 That looks sweet! ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gaz! Posted December 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2015 Great thread, l'll add a few of mine, both past and present, past, cc01 based Dakar truck, The rc that got me back into this hobby, Custom fav beach buggy. Modded brat, Tl01 grave robber, Now some Tamiya trucks, Another cc01, Clod buster, Now onto the ones I have left, On top of that I have a re-re monster beetle, a ta02 fiat 131 rally car and a 8 wheeler plant lorry to get some pics of too. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Nice collection there dude!love the dakar truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamnicolas Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 really nice collection[emoji108] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamnicolas Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 That looks sweet! ! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamnicolas Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 19 hours ago, XV Pilot said: I'll start with one of mine: This is a DF-01 Manta Ray running a Tamiya GT Tuned motor, as well as the usual runner mods such as metal motor mount, hardened propshaft, ballraced steering, etc. The paint is gunmetal fading to black at the rear, which goes nicely with the Schumacher carbon effect spoiler. ?????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 1 hour ago, iamnicolas said: ?????????? The Manta Ray is a Tamiya buggy from the early 90s. This example was restored and hopped up to take part in a vintage Tamiya meet that I attended last year. In many ways it is the granddaddy of your TT-02B, being a shaft-drive tub-chassis 4WD buggy with a touring car sibling. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) And here is another from my fleet: A TL-01 touring chassis lurks beneath this shell, fitted with longer shocks and big grippy tyres. It is not an extreme offroader, but makes a good quick trail runner. Edited February 12, 2018 by XV Pilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamnicolas Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 4 minutes ago, XV Pilot said: The Manta Ray is a Tamiya buggy from the early 90s. This example was restored and hopped up to take part in a vintage Tamiya meet that I attended last year. In many ways it is the granddaddy of your TT-02B, being a shaft-drive tub-chassis 4WD buggy with a touring car sibling. haha! i didnt put question marks ahah. it was an emoji but it does not appear on here! it was an emoji showing that the car is perfect!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylon Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Am I the only one that doesn't get at all sentimental about Tamiya, Don't get me wrong, When I got into the hobby you only really had Tamiya and Kyosho, With the odd Hirobo and AYK model thrown in, My first car, Like many, Was a Hornet or three just as it was released, A Lancia Rally, Subaru Brat, FAV,Astute, Audi Quattro,Super Sabre and a host of others( Always wanted a HotShot and Super Champ, And never got one). Would I like to pick up a HotShot now, Probably, But am I gonna pay 160 quid for one, Err, No, 90% still seem to come with plastic shocks, And now, Just like back then, Most still seem to come without bearings, And were in gods name are they still getting them 380 motors from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post XV Pilot Posted December 2, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) There has been plenty of Tamiya-bashing in other threads over the years, and by now I am sure most of us know that Tamiya tend to view the hobby differently to most other manufacturers. However this thread is for like-minded modellers who enjoy them, quirks and all, to share their pictures. So share shall: This is Tamiya's MF-01X wearing an accurately-proportioned 1/10 scale Suzuki Jimny shell. A tiny model of a tiny fullsize offroader, like its 1/1 scale counterpart it is surprisingly capable in the rough. Edited February 12, 2018 by XV Pilot 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Another M-size offroader: This is a M-04 fitted with TL-01B suspension and an ABC Nissan Sunny pickup shell. Unlike the road going M-04 that is a right challenge to drive, this one handles sweetly and is a real joy to bash with. Edited February 12, 2018 by XV Pilot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) And now for something completely different: A very happy WR-02G wheelie tractor! Edited February 12, 2018 by XV Pilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rover Man Posted December 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2015 Built, Not bought 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_bench10 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Knew you'd be along with that flash thing of yours day :-D I still love it though :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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