53HRA Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 The Konghead 6×6 is Tamiya’s first ever six-wheeled R/C vehicle ready to pound dirt, asphalt lots and neighborhood streets across the country! This model utilizes a new gear-driven 6WD chassis which is partially derived from the capable Tamiya GF-01 machine. The excellent drive it provides will make for extreme fun while off-road driving. Furthermore, its powerful gear-driven setup allows the Konghead to take on slope inclines of up to 40 degrees! The polycarbonate body, inspired by Tamiya’s classic Bullhead monster truck, features a brand-new sticker sheet with cool graphics. A host of metal-plated parts includes air cleaners and exhaust (both from the Bullhead monster truck), plus chrome-plated deep rim wheels. Specification: - R/C model assembly kit. Length: 420mm, width: 270mm, height: 280mm. - The 6WD chassis employs 3 differential gears to transmit power from the front-center-mounted motor to all of the model’s wheels. These differentials are encased in the durable main chassis. - 6-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension is paired with friction dampers. - Brand-new polycarbonate body inspired by the classic Bullhead monster truck. - The kit manual build creates a front wheel-steering model. It also includes instructions to re-assemble it into a 4WS model with steerable rear wheels. - Compatible with many GF-01 chassis Hop Up Option and spare parts. - Requires 2-channel radio with ESC, & 7.2volt battery with charger. - Requires Tamiya Polycarbonate paint to paint the body. (sold separately) - NOTE: Separately-sold 4WS function transmitter and R/C equipment are required. Source: Tamiyablog and rccaraction View full news article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 That's nothing short of awesome. shame about friction shocks though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Nice one - Spawn of Tiamat Good to see Tamiya with something new and wacky for a change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jea Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 What scale are these ? 1/12. 1/10? as in the picture were you can see the battery it looks small . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Can we see this alongside something we know, like a Lunchbox, for example? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 1/18, it's still 42cm long tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jea Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Ok really most put my glasses on when using a tablet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) They'll probably say something stupid like it's 1/10, but if it's only 420 mm long, it's around an actual 1/16 - 1/18 scale - still looks great and should be good fun in the garden or a smoothish field, etc. Al. Edited March 14, 2017 by atom3624 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Well it's based on the gf01 chassis (4wd wild willy 2 chassis in essence) so it will be 1/12 scale (fairly sure) as its relatives are all 1/12. looking at it from above, looks to be the size of a slash/sct..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Sez 1/18 on the box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Almost makes me want to buy a Tamiya again. Should therefore sell extremely well. Is it just me or does the 1st pic, of it facing backwards, look 'better'? I saw the thumbnail on my phone and assumed it was some weird futuristic expedition type vehicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Tamiya USA said that it should be around the $299 mark. I think that's rather high for a tamiya 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 The MSRP price on TamiyaUSA is always ridiculously high, dunno why they put prices online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I'm tempted. What's not to love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 On 14/03/2017 at 09:38, big gaz said: That's nothing short of awesome. shame about friction shocks though My EXACT first thought! Plus, it'll still have plastic bushings. Tamiya are great, but really need to join the 21st century. 23 hours ago, capri-boy said: Is it just me or does the 1st pic, of it facing backwards, look 'better'? I saw the thumbnail on my phone and assumed it was some weird futuristic expedition type vehicle! Haha yeah, I did the same thing! If the back was the front and the front (the REAL front, but the back in this case) was flat and vertical, then it would look epic... front and back... but it would be back to front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Or mayby Kyosho Blizzard body John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfat78 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Tamiya Bullhead body should look pretty tasty if it'll fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrooom Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 OMG..... <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) Who,else will be pre-ordering this when MS or someone else starts taking orders? Hopefully in time for Xmas.and depending on price of course. I'm guessing £159.95. John Edited March 15, 2017 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 On 3/14/2017 at 17:49, TWINSET said: The MSRP price on TamiyaUSA is always ridiculously high, dunno why they put prices online Prob as it lets retailers show a HUGE savings against list price. A shady practice that's gone on since the dawn of time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 3 hours ago, johninderby said: Who,else will be pre-ordering this when MS or someone else starts taking orders? Hopefully in time for Xmas.and depending on price of course. I'm guessing £159.95. John It should be out around June! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jea Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 3 hours ago, johninderby said: Who,else will be pre-ordering this when MS or someone else starts taking orders? Hopefully in time for Xmas.and depending on price of course. I'm guessing £159.95. John id think it will more like £179.95 as the GF-01 trucks are £150 to £160 ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeze Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I'm thinking the 180 to 200 range too as the the GF01 is 140-160. But I'm voting the unimog body, would look good as a 6x6 Or a G-wagen After all, AMG did that mad 6x6 one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 15 hours ago, johninderby said: Who,else will be pre-ordering this when MS or someone else starts taking orders? Hopefully in time for Xmas.and depending on price of course. I'm guessing £159.95. John https://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-konghead-6x6/rc-car-products/409212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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