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Full details and boxart of Tamiya 58696 Super Avante TD4 chassis
Boxart
Length: 387mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
A Super New Face
This R/C model assembly kit creates the Super Avante, a 4WD off-road buggy that is bestowed with Tamiya’s legendary Avante name. It features an exceptionally low profile design enabled in part by its front inboard suspension, with a shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain powered by a midship motor and employing front/rear ball differentials plus full ball bearings. Its futuristic body design is the work of Kota Nezu at znug design, and features numerous clear sections that just add to the Super Avante’s distinctly modern mood, as do the cockpit-rear buttress and the four mini fenders.
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- ★Take a separate look at the pioneering, futuristic design (the work of Kota Nezu at znug design) from the rear of the model, too!
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- ★Seen from the side, one can appreciate just how lowdown this streamlined buggy gets, with an accent provided by the fenders.
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- ★This is a close-up on the driver figure included in the kit, who is ready to take the wheel and give your buggy a realistic look.
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- ★A further glance inside the cockpit shows stickers for display elements. Clear parts are used in three other locations across the car.
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- ★All four wheels have an individual mini-fender; they are both practical (helping to block flying debris) and provide a unique design element.
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- ★Buttresses are a trendy aerodynamic item at present, and the Super Avante is endowed with its own polycarbonate design, a separate part.
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- ★Two different wing stay designs (high and low) are included in the kit, to help you tweak the car’s downforce.
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- ★Vibrant yellow star dish design wheels are paired with high grip square spike tires for superior off-roading.
TD4 – Low Profile, High Performance
The TD4 is a shaft-driven 4WD buggy chassis which employs front inboard suspension for slim, low-profile form. It features a longitudinal battery pack position in the center and a midship transverse motor for optimum balance and improved performance. The drivetrain uses full bearings, and sealed front/rear gearboxes have built-in ball differentials. Two link rods and crank arm transmit movement of the left-side servo to the three-piece steering arm setup. 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension utilizes CVA oil dampers. Turnbuckle shaft upper arms facilitate camber angle adjustment. Two types (high/low) of wing stays are included and star dish wheels are paired with square spike tires which offer superlative grip off-road.
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- ★The shaft-driven 4WD chassis makes a major contribution to the model’s low profile, and is a highly slimline deisgn to boot.
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- ★Take a closer look at the front double-wishbone setup with lower “H” arms, and turnbuckle upper arms that allow easy camber tweaks.
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- ★Rocker arms and push-rods are used to actuate the front inboard CVA oil dampers, which are near-horizontal (10 degrees) in their position.
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- ★The TD4 chassis has its motor in a midship position, and ducts are worked into the design to ensure that it is cooled as much as possible.
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- ★This picture is a close-up on the TD4’s propeller shaft, which runs along the side of the chassis to provide the front wheels with power
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- ★Both front and rear gearboxes are sealed, and contain one of these – a ball differential. Steel joints contribute to the model’s durability.
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- ★Like the front, the rear double wishbone suspension utilizes upper turnbuckle shaft and rear “H” arms.
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- ★Access to the battery pack is provided by the front suspension, which springs up dynamically.
Specifications
★Length: 387mm, width: 246mm, height: 117mm (with low wing stays employed) ★Wheelbase: 283mm ★Tread: 214mm (front), 205mm (rear) ★Plastic bathtub frame ★Shaft-driven 4WD ★Front & rear ball differentials ★3-piece steering tie-rod ★4- wheel double wishbone suspension ★Tire width/diameter: 32/82mm (front), 41/82mm (rear) ★CVA oil dampers ★Gear Ratio = 10.71:1 ★Type 540 motor ★Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) is sold separately.
Separately Required Items
★2-channel R/C system w/ESC ★R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter ★Battery pack & charger
Blockhead Motors RC off road meeting with the original Tamiya Wild One BLOCKHEAD MOTORS
Source: パイセンRC YouTube channel
Boxart of Tamiya 58695 Wild One Off-Roader Blockhead Motors
First video of Tamiya 58695 Wild One Off-Roader Blockhead Motors
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22033 Alu steering arms
22034 Alu crank arm
22036 Alu rocker arms
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Photo of the Tamiya 1/24 static kit
First photo of Tamiya 58695 Wild One Off-Roader Blockhead Motors
Source of photo: Modellbau Seidel
The Wild One is a R/C 2WD buggy assembly kit that has been a hobbyist favorite for years! We are celebrating the Wild One with this special release with a twist! The sticker set, this time around, is designed by Jun Watanabe’s brand “BLOCKHEAD MOTORS”, which has produced stickers and apparel, and customizations of Tamiya off road buggy models from the 1980s. Watanabe has taken part in the design of collaborative fashion, music, and skateboard projects to expand the horizons of R/C cars. This kit is sure to be a fun addition to anyone’s collection!
• 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit. Length: 425mm, height: 140mm, width: 225mm. Wheelbase: 255mm.
• Durable and lightweight ABS box type frame is matched with a battery case which is compatible with modern power sources such as Tamiya Racing Packs and LF batteries.
• 4-wheel independent suspension consists of coil springs and trailing arms. A wide tread ensures excellent off-road stability.
• Enclosed gearbox includes differential gears for smooth cornering.
• Driveshafts feature dog bone-type joints and dust cover.
• Includes 540-type brushed motor.
• Requires: 2-channel radio, steering servo, ESC. 7.2-7.4volt battery & charger
Unique to this release:
• Polycarbonate body (0.7mm thickness) is pre-cut and pre-painted in light blue.
• Comes with metal-plated parts (A, E, G and front/rear wheels)
• Window nets, number plates and dummy antenna included.
• Includes new stickers designed by Jun Watanabe’s brand “BLOCKHEAD MOTORS”.
New spare and hop-up parts for the updated TamTech-Gear GB-01S Chassis
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22012 TamTech-Gear GB-01S Setting Spring Set
22013 TamTech-Gear GB-01S Wheel Collar (Blue) & Bolt Set
22014 TamTech-Gear GB-01S Aluminum Wheel Hubs (Blue 2pcs.)
22017 TamTech-Gear GB-01S 26x29mm Aluminum Turnbuckle Shaft (Blue 4pcs.)
22018 TamTech-Gear GB-01S SC Front Tire
22019 TamTech-Gear GB-01S SC Rear Tire
22020 TamTech-Gear GB-01S Bumper Set
22021 TamTech-Gear GB-01S 05 Hard Coated Aluminum Pinion Gear (16T)
22022 TamTech-Gear GB-01S 05 Hard Coated Aluminum Pinion Gear (18T)
51679 TamTech-Gear GB-01S Front Wheel (S Type)
51680 TamTech-Gear GB-01S Rear Wheel (S Type)
51681 TamTech-Gear GB-01S Front Wheel (D Type)
51682 TamTech-Gear GB-01S Rear Wheel (D Type)
51683 TamTech-Gear GB-01S Front Grooved Tires
51684 TamTech-Gear GB-01S Rear Spike Tires
51685 TamTech-Gear GB-01S Spare Gear Set
Tamiya 47459 RC Saint Dragon 4WD
An interesting re-release but this time not on its original 2WD but on the 4WD chassis used for the Fire Dragon and also a blue instead of the original red stripe scheme.
Source: Modellbau-Seidel