Update on the M-24 Tripmate Mid

[tinyrc]

This just in from our Japanese Distributor:

Debut: May 18th at Shikuoka Hobby Show

Specs:
Length: 126-156mm
WB: 90-120mm
Weight: 190g
Width: 68-78mm
Height: 46mm
Motor: 130SZ
Power: AAA x 4
Front Susp: King Pin Coil
Rear Susp: FRP H-bar w/ Friction Damper

Bodies:
RX-7
S2000

Features:
One piece Aluminium Motor Mount
Midship Mounted 130SZ High Power Motor
10/12/14T Pinion
Gear Diff
Adjustable wheelbase and width
3 Wheel Types Included
Fits Most Mini-Z Bodies!!! :cool: :D

[PorscheGuy964]

Sweet!

Ok so it debuts on the 18th but when will you be stocking these as I would definatly want one...

[IcemanTOPGUN]

Will it be a RTR like the Mini-Z?

[Strider-]

Theres a Shikuoku? I've only heard of the Shizuoka Hobby Show......

[tinyrc]

Good eye - just a typo, should be a Z not a K, as I posted in the previous thread.

IcemanTOPGUN - nope, no RTR, electronics not included!

[Strider-]

Any pics?

[tinyrc]

Just one from a fax, not really worth scanning...

[PorscheGuy964]

Originally posted by TINIEST R/C CAR WEBSITE FORUMS MASTER Tinyrc
Just one from a fax, not really worth scanning...








Maybe you could request them that they email you a higher resolution image?


....Just a thought

[Hardtrukr]

www.kawadamodel.co.jp

[PorscheGuy964]

Hardtruckr, I think every one has seen those pictures, about a million times....


Hey tiny will you be getting REAL pictures of the car not just a 3D rendition a 360 view, I'm really tired of seeing people posting that in both the forums....

[tinyrc]

Probably after the Show - they're withholding until it's "launched".

[IcemanTOPGUN]

This looks like the car to me. Correct me if I am wrong.

[kev71H]

so..whats up with this car??? can we get them? What is suggested for the reciever?/servo?/

Where can we get them? Are they out yet?

Do tell....thanks:D

[tinyrc]

Here's a pic - could almost be mistaken for a Mini-Z from a distance:

http://www.geocities.co.jp/Playtown-Bingo/9499/img341.jpg

Here's the electronics:

http://www.geocities.co.jp/Playtown-Bingo/9499/img343.jpg

We're working with our Japanese distributor to stock these as soon as they are released.

[kev71H]

ok thanks....how about the Epoch 1/43 SPEC 2??? Have those? and pricing?

[tinyrc]

Nothing new on the Epoch front - our distributor told us that that since they are not licensed for the US market, the only way to get them will be if a big chain like Toys'R'Us picks them up first, thus necessitating the license.

[kev71H]

well, that sucks.......... How did my local hobby shop get one? (Or I think they had 3 at one time) Maybe off ebay? Hmm..dunno...this license crap sucks. What would be the easiest way to get one, do you know?

[tinyrc]

Well, the license only applies if you are doing things the legal way through the normal channels, obviously a few can show up via eBay, people w/ friends abroad etc. The problem is that if we ordered a crateload of these, and customs decided they were going to inspect it, they just destroy them then and there.

[kev71H]

wow..that sucks..............its odd that this kind of thing has not been passed as "legal" yet. Its only a radio controlled hobby thing. I guess "time" will have to tell. Ebay provides a "loop hole" I guess.

Maybe I will have to pick one of from there. Hope MORE people get one around here. I will check the hobby shop and snoop around about how they may have obtained one.


thanks

Kevin

San Jose ca

[akura2]

A couple of my LHS' have Bits, Digis, and Epoch Spec2's in stock... one in west LA on Pico and one in Orange County

[kev71H]

how much are they going for??? do you remember?

[akura2]

The Epoch's are $104 and the Digis are $49 (for the special sets like the Makinen EVO7 and the Takahashi Skyline)... the others I don't remember