NEW, Tamiya making a FJ40 crawler _ new picture added _ 02-05-08

[twisted8]

i like what i see so far. or i just may be excited theres another truck coming out.

[4wdmt]

Yup. Those are the ones. Thanks quick.

[TiddlerRacer]

That translated page cracks me up! Translation software has a LONG way to go. As my man 'digger' put it:

The chassis seems more house Mans foods to be
Interestingly, the diamond!

The more I see on this truck, the more I like!

[quick5pnt0]

Originally Posted by TiddlerRacer

The chassis seems more house Mans foods to be
Interestingly, the diamond!

But seriously, can you really disagree? LOL

[th67ss]

Hard plastic body?? Somewhat looks like it?

It really doesn't matter to me who makes this rig...it's just to cool looking!!!



.....Tom

[richmaster]

edit: n/m

[quick5pnt0]

Originally Posted by th67ss

Hard plastic body?? Somewhat looks like it?

Somebody on Tamiyaclub said it was "definitely" lexan. Whether they are just assuming that by the looks of it, or they know something we don't is beyond me. Guess we'll find out Thursday.

[Jchung]

I like the rere Pajero

FINALLY Tamiya is coming out with some GOOD stuff

[B.M.T.]

That's lexan, and that's..... Not as pretty as I hoped.

[Electrohacker]

looks like tlt axles

this is probably the replacement we were hearing about

[william g]

We'll see more pictures, and hear details once Thursday rolls around.

At least being a Tamiya it'll be out for a while

[hunter306]

Originally Posted by Electrohacker

looks like tlt axles

this is probably the replacement we were hearing about

I certainly hope so, if that's the case, maybe they'll put the price in a position to compete.

Really hoping this doesn't end up being a 300 dollar kit when it hits the online shops, that wouldn't be fun.

[quick5pnt0]

From tamiyablog.com

According to Tamiyablog the Pajero MT is also a re-release on the CC-01 chassis..

[mcfig]

This truck is looking so sweet. Don't know why everyone has to find the negatives in everything. I'm looking forward to the new chassis, axles, transmission, body, etc

Projects galore

These are going to sell so fast. I hope Tamiya America ordered enough of them.

[william g]

the only negative I see is I can't get a 2 for 1 deal

I have money set aside now after selling a ax10 and a highlift so this is a done deal me getting it.

[quick5pnt0]

I think this is as close as we're going to get to a real confirmation from Tamiya until they actually tell us about it tomorrow.

From:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/articles/fe...article-id=345

[backtomyroots]

From RC Driver:

Tamiya Item Number: 58405
Availability: April 2008
Street Price: $225-$250 (guesstimate based on list price and exchange rates)

About the model:
1/10 scale Toyota Land Cruiser 40
New CR-01 dedicated crawler chassis features heavy-duty ladder frame with aluminum main chassis rails and plastic cross members.
Lexan body with separately molded mirrors, turn signals and front grille (yeah, that's not a photo-realistic decal)
New 2.2 Tamiya Vise Crawler tires designed for crawling measure 4.9 in tall x 2.2 in wide (don't confuse 2.2in width with the 2.2in wheel size)
Comes standard with 2.2 three piece beadlock wheels
Coil spring suspension
Aluminum suspension arms
Axle mounted steering servo
Centrally located planetary gearbox with 40.5:1 final gear ratio
540 type motor included
Radio, ESC, servo, and battery/charger required

Link:

http://rcdriver.com/forums/showthrea...=7621#post7621

[quick5pnt0]

The planetary gearbox is very trick. I'm sure there are going be zillions of scale trucks built around that thing in the coming year.

[4wdmt]

Looks cool on the video. I must say. Tamiya will sell loads of this CR01 just for all the endless scale and crawling projects.

[ricrush]

Woo Hoo a real factory crawler truck. (sorry axial) What will the other companies do.