TMaxxDave Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 There is a lot of Tamiya chat in several threads that is a little distracting from the thread itself. (Partly my fault). And we already have a "show us your tamiya thread" which is mainly for pictures, so i thought this one could be mainly for chat, advice and all them questions people might have! Strictly Tamiya :-) Im currently on the hunt for a new Tamiya, im torn between the FF-01, 2 and 3 and the TT-02B. Im leaning towards the TT-02B MS but with metal diffs out of the DF-02, ive never really been into Buggies but i just fancy building a Tamiya one. Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Nice idea Lord Dave of TMaxximus. XVP, are you on board sir. I concur that your Tamiya knowledge is extensive and worth sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 I thank thee Sir Noj. May i ask if you have been sucessful in your quest? For the 105BK? Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Not found one as yet....have uncovered a 104bk, fresh and clean..... More boxed kits to check... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 long may the 104bk live in happiness in the Castle of Noj ;-) Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 What turn will the 105bk go down to? I may also be on the hunt for a ESC that will do forwards and reverse for an 11x2 motor Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 In the absence of XVP, I consulted the MSUK shop site. The 105BK goes down to a mega 25 turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Sorry for the slow response - count me in! I certainly don't claim to know all there is to know about Tamiya, but I have been happily building them for the last two decades or so, and will happily pass on any knowledge I have gained during that time. I'm interested to see what TMaxxDave decides to build. The three FWD options under consideration are all quite different despite having similar drive layouts, and then there is the buggy wildcard too. What criteria are being used to make the decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 I'm also interested to see what he builds to! Well as your aware I'm quite a fan of the TB-01 chassis with having 2 complete as shelf queens and 1 partial build which will be my runner. I've got a Hyper 10TT brushless truggy which is cool, just not Tamiya. I've always liked the look of the FF chassis, and would love a Astra Coupe shelf queen, but on the flip side I'd love to get a 306 Rallye and bash it hard!. The buggy is a total wild card, I've never been into buggies, but I just think that it would work very well for me, having seen lots of TT-02 builds, it would have to a buggy with the TT-02 chassis, and I've narrowed that down to the TT-02b MS, I wanted the Sandshaker for absolutely ages, but I just feel like it would spend more time on its side than its wheels. The only thing for sure is.... I can only afford one of them at the moment. Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I had a 306 Rallye 18 years ago - one of my first (late starter) RC's. Stickers are a pain to get right, but looked great!! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) Started with a Holiday buggy 35 years ago,have owned / raced loads of Tamiya,still have a few. Edited for admin/Mods,sorry about that chaps,didn`t mean to break the rules. Edited April 14, 2016 by twisty Sorry,i didn`t mean to break the rules. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I also started with a Holiday Buggy, but it was only 4 years ago lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 On 13/04/2016 at 14:28, TMaxxDave said: Im currently on the hunt for a new Tamiya, im torn between the FF-01, 2 and 3 and the TT-02B. All good choices there! The FF-01 traces its lineage to the DF-01 buggy, and is thus quite rugged. It is a very close relative of the TA-02 with which it shares several parts including the main chassis tub, but the parts that are unique to the FF-01 are getting quite scarce now, so it is perhaps best kept for light running and display use. Maybe something to put under the Astra Coupe shell? The FF-02 is essentially a stretched M-03. As such it is a very flexible chassis - you can build it really short by omitting the central spacer and fit a classic Mini Cooper shell, or you can add multiple spacers and turn it into a stretched limo. You can fit the narrow M-chassis suspension, the standard TL-01 suspension, the race-oriented TL-01LA suspension or even the buggy width TL-01B suspension if you want to. The basic chassis is rugged and the gearbox is well sealed. It even takes the kick-up front bumper from the TL-01B with no modifications required. This would be my choice for a rally car that is to see hard use. The FF-03 is in many ways the FWD sibling of the TA-05IFS, with race-grade fibre-reinforced plastics, turnbuckles throughout, bearings supplied, etc. It is by far the highest spec of the three, but it is designed to race on smooth, clean surfaces - the spur gear cover is more of a shield than a seal against dirt. Not a rally basher by any means, but a strong contender if you fancy some organised racing. The TT-02B is in many ways more of a DF-03 than the DF-03 is, being the buggy sibling of the TT-02 touring car just as the DF-02 was the buggy sibling of the TT-01 before it. While not a serious racer, I think it makes a fine little basher buggy once one has toughened up the drivetrain with metal DF-02 parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Having seen pictures of the FF-03 i can safely rule that one out of the picture. Its seriously overkill for my needs and not rally spec at all. The FF-02 is a very likely possiblity just for parts availability. Did Tamiya make an Astra Coupe? The buggy wildcard is down to the TT-02B but im open to suggestions on it. Must be 4wd and shaft driven. Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Since the FF-02 shares everything except its centre chassis spacer with the M-03 and/or TL-01, spares are easy to come by, as are many hop-ups. There are a good few Tamiya buggies that would suit your brief if you are perhaps considering going retro, with either a re-release or a restoration. The Hotshot is an interesting classic, as are its derivatives, the Terra Scorcher has always appealed, there is of course the Manta Ray or a similar DF-01 buggy, and the humble TL-01B is also perhaps worth a mention. As for modern machines, you have the DF-03, the DF-02 or the TT-02B. Each has minor shortcomings, but those of the TT-02B are most easily rectified. (I refer of course to the diffs.) Let us know which you decide to go for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 I'm not after a resto project as I don't have the time or desire to put into one. A re-re could be an option, I'm going to have a look more in depth and see if any of them catch my eye. I do like the bright pink neo scorcher Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) My re-re Holiday Buggy (DT02) has been a solid and trusty basher, my 'go to' RC in many ways... The shell is dead, the box has taken a four pole 3800kv can for the last year plus and refuses to die....only gripe is the weak front bulk and the front body mount...saying that, not broken one for a while now.... Bought a spare kit without ESC for 60 quid and use parts as and when required... Edited April 15, 2016 by Noj Df corrected to DT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Noj said: My re-re Holiday Buggy (df02) has been a solid and trusty basher, my 'go to' RC in many ways... The shell is dead, the box has taken a four pole 3800kv can for the last year plus and refuses to die....only gripe is the weak front bulk and the front body mount...saying that, not broken one for a while now.... Bought a spare kit without ESC for 60 quid and use parts as and when required... My re-re Holiday Buggy was on the DT-02 platform......................................... Tis a good lil chassis, my first took a total beating, my second isn't a shelfer (I don't do shelfers) but only gets run in the right conditions due to the time spent putting it together. For full on bashing I have the DT-03T Aqroshot which is just so much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 I like the look of the HB, it's just not for me. I just love 4wd Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 This will make Noj laugh cos we've had the 2wd/4wd conversation regarding MTs, but I think both formats have their advantages in buggies, they offer different experiences. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 I agree with different experiences. Id never buy 2wd but if i was given one id give it a shot. Lol Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Ill rephrase that..... id never buy 2wd rear wheel as i quite fancy a FF-02. Maybe if it was front motor RWD not rear motor rwd that would be a different story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 How about mid-motor 2wd? Not that Tam do one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 How about mid-motor 2wd? Not that Tam do one lol Im not sure we need that type of negitivity on this thread.... lol Hmmmmmm....... id have to drive one to see how we got on. Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 5 minutes ago, TMaxxDave said: Im not sure we need that type of negitivity on this thread.... lol Hmmmmmm....... id have to drive one to see how we got on. Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Tell you what, you try a 2wd buggy and I'll try a 2wd MT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Got one to lend me? Lol. Ill take the front prop shaft out of my Maxx and you can have a shot of that. LMAO Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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