Yokomo Puchi Maru - 1/60th Scale - Fully Proportional! [Archive]

Namuna

07-31-2002, 04:25 PM

Check THIS (http://www.geocities.co.jp/Playtown-Bingo/9499/page042.html) page out for some pics of the Maru (aka Petit Maru).

There's also a Video of the Maru in action HERE (http://yokomousa.com/newproducts/movies/Putimaru.mpeg)

was ist los?

08-01-2002, 05:38 PM

It's weird that yokomo has started making mini and micro cars because yokomo has been a full 1/10 onroad, 1/12 onroad, and 1/10 offroad race manufacturer.

tinyrc

08-01-2002, 06:32 PM

I agree, even if they were just going after just the Mini-Z market, it would be an interesting departure, but that they are doing a BC-G killer too is just too cool. Both of these products look like they will be the absolute top of the line in their respective classes.

Rrickatic

08-01-2002, 10:51 PM

What are the chances of a slot car body fitting on these cars?
It would be great if they did.

tinyrc

08-01-2002, 10:54 PM

What is the wheelbase on a slot car? These are 48mm.

Rrickatic

08-01-2002, 11:08 PM

Thats a good question. I really don't know.

Rrickatic

08-01-2002, 11:12 PM

I suck at metric system but it looks to be 1 1/2" from center of wheel base.

tinyrc

08-01-2002, 11:20 PM

25.4mm = 1", so 48mm = 1.89".

Rrickatic

08-01-2002, 11:39 PM

Thank you for the info. and quick replies.

tinyrc

08-02-2002, 10:18 AM

No problem! :)

Namuna

08-02-2002, 05:08 PM

Found this little size comparison on the net (I only added the text)

http://www.lincolnsworld.com/Images/SiteImages/MicroRC/BitMaruDigi.jpg

was ist los?

08-03-2002, 12:53 AM

cool thanks namuna!

Namuna

08-04-2002, 07:33 PM

Here's another site with some pics and a little review

http://www.stomper4x4.com/minirc/

dgilpin

08-07-2002, 09:31 PM

I am going to get one. And dinball lowered their price to $65 and change, plus $13+ for shipping.

Should I wait for tinyrc to get them?

dgilpin

08-07-2002, 09:31 PM

I wonder if any of those Dansam bodies would fit?

tinyrc

08-07-2002, 09:44 PM

I wonder if any of those Dansam bodies would fit?

Good idea - we'll give it a try once they arrive.

dgilpin

08-07-2002, 10:44 PM

The bodies or the poochies?

tinyrc

08-08-2002, 01:41 AM

We have the bodies, I meant when the Puchi Marus arrive we can try the bodies on them.

usagi

08-08-2002, 10:09 AM

Hi Some of you know me from RCCA boards.....I own one of these little guys. I have owned it for about 6 months now, they are not bad. But I`LL tell don`y expect much, I love it! But the problem is dirt and lint! I post some pictures some time soon :):D

feishiaada

09-05-2002, 12:26 PM

anybody have some pics of the motor for the puchi maru?
as well...does it have any sort of suspension?
i'm thinking....the internal looks somewhat
like the mini-z PCB......perhaps you can upgrade the fets on
the puchi maru and give it a turbo ;)
that and maybe upgrading the batteries to some li-ion type ;)

dgilpin

09-05-2002, 10:08 PM

The motor is covered up pretty good, but I'll take a picture next time I am in there. Similar to a Bit Char-G, but a little shorter.

Absolutely no suspension.

The circuit board is actually a little bigger than a mini-z board. I can't pick out the FETs like you can on the mini-z. Must be a different type.

Don't know of any li-ions small enough to fit. I get 6-7 minutes of fast running out of a 90 second quick charge with the stock 120mah NiMH cells.

Basically, I am not doing any mods until I can get replacement parts!

usagi

09-05-2002, 11:21 PM

Well so far we have not gotten any hint that yoko will release options of replacement parts. I do have some pictures I got of my puchimaru taken apart. I get them up as soon as I can. As is, I have to reason to upgrade any part of the car. Happy as a clam:D

dgilpin

09-06-2002, 03:57 PM

I am looking for some softer tires. Any ideas? I suppose a fabric surface on the track might be better anyway.

I saw two places describe them as having gear diffs, but both of my Vitz have adjustable ball diffs! Did they change that?

The only mod I might do is to put in 150mah cells, since I already have some.

irc

09-07-2002, 01:55 AM

Dgilpin,

You should wait for TRC to get them in. IM sure TRC can get close to the Dinball price?$78 from Dinball and a wail and wounder dosent sound that great. I know Yokomo USA is releasing a press release soon on both micro cars so TRC should have them in stock soon?

usagi

09-07-2002, 02:07 AM

IRC, try around the oct for yokomo to release the press release. The sonic I am hopeing is relased by mid oct. As for the puchi well they are still having problems with shipments? But they are worth the wait in the usa:)I love my Puchi:)

irc

09-07-2002, 02:13 AM

Usagi,

Thanks for the info. I have one to and it is a very cool car! I can't wait to gat the 1/27 car and put my mini Z bodies to good use. I have been trying to find some good race decals to dress up my Puchi van?:D

usagi

09-07-2002, 06:25 AM

IRC, I can`t wait for the sonic! Its a christmas present already for me:D alone with the Mini-xj happy happy happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

irc

09-07-2002, 11:20 AM

Yeah I can't wait for the mini XJ so I can order 50 of them:D I wish you would fill us in a little more on this car as I have contacted Xpress twice about it and even sent them your photos and they tell me no such car is being built:( I do know Xpress is working on some electronics updates but that is all they have told me.:confused: Through me a bone and give me some more information about this.

dgilpin

09-07-2002, 09:40 PM

Here is a picture of the circuit board and the motors.

http://www.gcs-net.com/puchi/

usagi

09-07-2002, 10:33 PM

I waiting for the VW bug body to be released! thats a cool one!

dgilpin

09-09-2002, 10:10 PM

There is a better video up at:

http://www.yokomousa.com/newproducts/movies/petit_1.mov

I also noticed that one page says they have gear diffs, and another (newer) page says they have ball diffs! I think they must have changed to the ball diffs recently - anyone have better intel?

dgilpin

09-09-2002, 10:11 PM

usagi -

Are there any pictures of the new bodies anywhere?

usagi

09-10-2002, 12:12 AM

yes there are a bunch I post them

Taigerr

11-15-2002, 11:22 AM

Hi Usagi

I know its only a few days since your last post... but do you have any pics of the new bodies yet???

thanx

usagi

11-15-2002, 08:30 PM

Hold on I have them here on my system Sit tight. Sorry for the wait.

There will be a New VW Bug body yellow and light green.

Taigerr

11-19-2002, 11:30 AM

hmmm still sittin..... butt's sore..... while I'm still sitting and to go totally off subject... does the digi-q F1 have proportional FRONT STEERING or is it done via the back wheels??? Thinking of getting one but before I do I think I'd like to see the new Mauru body pics incase I prefer them..... so.... still sitting (LOL!!!)

usagi

11-19-2002, 05:38 PM

no, the digi-q F1 does not you the frot part like 1/19 scake cars to turn, it uses the rear wheels insteed.
As for the other questen, i need to get them up.

Zakkorn

11-19-2002, 07:13 PM

How fast is a puchi maru according to bit with 1.0 motor?

usagi

11-19-2002, 11:03 PM

not very fast. But fun never the less. I hope tiny gets them in soon.

Taigerr

11-20-2002, 03:36 AM

Hi Usagi....

To go totally off subject (again!!!).... I understand you are in Japan at the moment.... I'm in UK and finding stuff here is REALLY HARD... anyway would you be able to order me one item just this once??? I'm looking for an epoch spec 2.

Sorry to use this forum but I'm pretty new here and had no other way of contacting you. if you can email me at Taigerr@hotmail.com I would sincerely appreciate it.

Thanks

Zakkorn

11-20-2002, 06:25 AM

Usagi, do you know any place so I could order online a puchi maru?
Because the only one I know is Yokomo Usa and they accept orders only for US.

Thanks:)

usagi

11-20-2002, 08:00 AM

Hi Zakkorn :) :D

Toyeast you can order one from :)
Does that help?!

Zakkorn

11-20-2002, 09:38 AM

Are you sure about toyeast?

I already checked at toyeast and I found a Yokomo link under the R/C session.
Unfortunately if you click to that link it goes to an empty list.:(

usagi

11-20-2002, 09:59 AM

sorry i looked right after they don`t have its. But other shops that deals with internet has them. But first asked Tiny, he can get you one:)

Zakkorn

11-20-2002, 10:59 AM

Oh thanks!:)

Should I use the email or I could just make a thread asking Tiny for one?

usagi

11-20-2002, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by Zakkorn
Oh thanks!:)

Should I use the email or I could just make a thread asking Tiny for one?
Mail Tiny directly..............:D Good luck:)

tinyrc

11-21-2002, 12:27 AM

Originally posted by Zakkorn
Oh thanks!:)

Should I use the email or I could just make a thread asking Tiny for one?

Zakkorn, best to email shop@tinyrc.com :)

Zakkorn

11-21-2002, 11:24 AM

Thank both of you guys:)

Did they release any accessory for the cars?

Motors, tires etc.

usagi

11-21-2002, 11:45 AM

Nothing yet, but only two bodies. I asked and they said they had no plans to release any options. But you never know:D