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    Tamiya Konghead 6×6

    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.

     

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    Source: Tamiyablog and rccaraction :)

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    That's nothing short of awesome.

     

    shame about friction shocks though :banghead:

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    Nice one - Spawn of Tiamat :lol:
    Good to see Tamiya with something new and wacky for a change

     

     

    click for the big picture

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    What scale are these ? 1/12. 1/10? as in the picture were you can see the battery it looks small   .

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    Can we see this alongside something we know, like a Lunchbox, for example?

     

    Al.

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        Ok really most put my glasses on when using a tablet  

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    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.

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    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.....

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    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!

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    Tamiya USA said that it should be around the $299 mark. I think that's rather high for a tamiya 

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    The MSRP price on TamiyaUSA is always ridiculously high,  dunno why they put prices online

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    On 14/03/2017 at 09:38, big gaz said:

    That's nothing short of awesome.

     

    shame about friction shocks though :banghead:

     

    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. :ack:

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    Who,else will be pre-ordering this when MS or someone else starts taking orders?  :rolleyes:

    Hopefully in time for Xmas.and depending on price of course.

     

    I'm guessing £159.95. ;)

      

                John

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    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. 

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    3 hours ago, johninderby said:

    Who,else will be pre-ordering this when MS or someone else starts taking orders?  :rolleyes:

    Hopefully in time for Xmas.and depending on price of course.

     

    I'm guessing £159.95. ;)

      

                John

    It should be out around June!

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    3 hours ago, johninderby said:

    Who,else will be pre-ordering this when MS or someone else starts taking orders?  :rolleyes:

    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

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    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 

     

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    tamiya are the Nintendo of r/c. put at the same rubbish with different spin and people buy it because they were good 'back in the day' :P  

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