On the one hand the basic Racing Master chassis would make an interesting class in the TCS using the 380/LiFe combination, and is a good way into normal 1/12th scale classes with the simpler chassis design, but Tamiya have also built serious competitive cars in other classes so could we see a Pro version in the future with a carbon chassis and aluminium pod that can fit standard 1/12th wheels. Tamiya releasing a 1/12th chassis is a surprise, and it's hard to work out what Tamiya are thinking. The F104 is seen as innovative being different to what most people had seen, in reality it was a narrow version of the old Tech Racing TF108 and is only competitive when racing in its own narrow class. Tamiya have only started being successful on the track when they started producing their own versions of other cars. Tamiya aren't really innovative, I would describe their approach to anything as 'different', just look at the TA06 which is a cross of the HPI RS4, Pro3 and the CAT SX. Honestly I'm not so sure that Tamiya doesn't actually have their own double wishbone in the works as they are very innovative correct?Īnd doesn't Tamiya read these posts and would like feedback? Feedback to their designs is what generates interest and further car improvements! I have not been negative just questioning on topic if this is a move forward or backward nothing else So I guess the thread could have been started in more an "hobby" level presence than it was a competitive to other cars on the marketĪnd no offence to you, cause I like the innocence of something to have just fun with or as an entry level 12th scale car, I just know that most will go with what is an improvement in adjust-ability and that was my motive for commenting not to dis their new car coming outĪlso the double wish bone is actually not that complicated, it just allows for different role centers Like TC and other car classes do Love how the main discussion has come down to the technical reasons for the front endMost comments in an competitive racing based forum is to understand what is up and coming and even an improvement to the latest. Good for those racing in a Tamiya "Racing master" class as trued and glued choices limited to whatever Tamiya produce, but doesn't stop anyone going back to gluing their own donuts. It makes it a hopefully cheap way of introducing 1/12th scale to a wider audience and creates a simple 1/12th scale car ideal for the TCS without having all the more complex tuning options that a high end 1/12th scale has.Īs for the wheels, those look like they are the same as the original Toms wheels, so industry standard 1/12th wheels aren't going to fit on it either. The RM-01 isn't designed as a top end racer by any means, after all Tamiya have been successful with their F1 chassis with sliding kingpin front ends, plastic motor mounts and no damping, while giving everyone the chance to spend even more money upgrading these parts or buying high spec versions if wanted. The front end on this car is exactly the same parts Tamiya used back on the original Porsche 956/Toyota Toms back in the 80s, and if it does the job of holding the front end up why change it.Ĭonsidering Tamiya isn't expecting this car to be winning major championships, after all look at the moulded plastic rear pod and no centre oil damper, then a simple sliding kingpin front end works fine and already having the design makes it an easy cheap choice compared with developing a new front end. Love how the main discussion has come down to the technical reasons for the front end, but Tamiyas choice is a lot more simpler than any discussion over different types.
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