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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 4:54:04 PM   
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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 5:05:06 PM   
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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 5:10:33 PM   
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Thanks for posting my pic - that is pretty nice of you.

I will post a better pic of my original 1983 version, built on the Monster Beetle.

Things that I used from my Monster Beetle - 2.2 tires just like on the Lunchbox. Rear oil shocks. Rear skid Pad. Font steering knukles to hold the 2.2 tires.

If you have ever ran a frog in the day, the rear has a tendency to bottom out quite easily. This leads to the plates to bend a bit creating slop in the diffs and then - STRIP - the two pot metal diff gears strip created the most dreaded clicking sound.

Thorp use to make a ball diff for the Frog that was well worth the money - but are very hard to find these days.

I wonder if companies are going to remake some of the aftermarket stuff for the frog since it has been re-released. They might be missing out.

Good luck on the build - I compared my new manual to the old and in many cases it is EXACTLY the same - same picture, words, and advice. Gotta love Tamiya - why change a good thing.

The TamTech stuff is hot in Japan. They have whole race series and 5 different vehicles already for this class. The are 1/16 instead ot 1/18 for whatever reason - Tamiya just likes to be different. I like the quirky nature of Tamiya, but even I get disappointed with some of the ideas. I bought the Nitro Thunder when if first cam out because I thought what a great idea - a 1/10 buggy like the 1/8 scale without all the hassle. The vehicle was disappointing for the fact that it was an answer to a question that nobody is asking. The engine was anemic, there was little part support and it just never ran like I thought it should. I should have just got a TNX.

Oh well - live and learn.



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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 5:14:45 PM   
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That box is an original Brat - do you have it? Or just got the picture for their site?

You can tell the difference in the car picture in the upper right. The MSC and the steering setup are the clue. The old Brat used equal length tierods to the wheels and the new one uses the same as the frog. Also the aluminum shocks are missing.

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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 5:17:05 PM   
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No, that's from the website, Tamiyabase.com

Yeah, MSC is a give away..

What do you mean by the equal length tie-rods.. ?! You mean the Frog does not?? Or?



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LB,

That box is an original Brat - do you have it? Or just got the picture for their site?

You can tell the difference in the car picture in the upper right. The MSC and the steering setup are the clue. The old Brat used equal length tierods to the wheels and the new one uses the same as the frog. Also the aluminum shocks are missing.



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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 5:19:33 PM   
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Thanks for stopping by! We need some real Frog expert here! I will be new to the chassis.. (not new to Tamiya.. had the original Hornet and Wild Willy, and built many many other kits for the LHS when I was young, in exchange for discount, LOL! So I actually got to built some of the cool ones, like HotShot, Bruiser, etc.)

For sure, it would be great if the aftermarket companies decide to re-introduce some of the hop-ups for the old classic!



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ORIGINAL: Grantothismo

LB,

Thanks for posting my pic - that is pretty nice of you.

I will post a better pic of my original 1983 version, built on the Monster Beetle.

Things that I used from my Monster Beetle - 2.2 tires just like on the Lunchbox. Rear oil shocks. Rear skid Pad. Font steering knukles to hold the 2.2 tires.

If you have ever ran a frog in the day, the rear has a tendency to bottom out quite easily. This leads to the plates to bend a bit creating slop in the diffs and then - STRIP - the two pot metal diff gears strip created the most dreaded clicking sound.

Thorp use to make a ball diff for the Frog that was well worth the money - but are very hard to find these days.

I wonder if companies are going to remake some of the aftermarket stuff for the frog since it has been re-released. They might be missing out.

Good luck on the build - I compared my new manual to the old and in many cases it is EXACTLY the same - same picture, words, and advice. Gotta love Tamiya - why change a good thing.

The TamTech stuff is hot in Japan. They have whole race series and 5 different vehicles already for this class. The are 1/16 instead ot 1/18 for whatever reason - Tamiya just likes to be different. I like the quirky nature of Tamiya, but even I get disappointed with some of the ideas. I bought the Nitro Thunder when if first cam out because I thought what a great idea - a 1/10 buggy like the 1/8 scale without all the hassle. The vehicle was disappointing for the fact that it was an answer to a question that nobody is asking. The engine was anemic, there was little part support and it just never ran like I thought it should. I should have just got a TNX.

Oh well - live and learn.





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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 5:32:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		No the tie rods are not. The servo sits to the left so the left tie rod is shorter than the right. Turns better to the left than right or vice a versa - I will have to look at mine tonight and pst some pics of what I am talking about. If you look that the car picture in the upper right on your Frog box you can see what I am talking about.

Great car to build. You have fun - comes with bearings for the diff, but don't forget to get 8 - 5x11 bearings for the front and rear wheels.

The greatest part about the buggy are the trailing arms - who makes trailing arms? Keeps the buggy much more compact without the shock tower in the rear. The other is the inboard front springs - Uses a cantilever to operate the spring from the lower arm - too cool. Really hard to put on a oil dampered shock - but hey it looked great without the springs up front.

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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 5:37:01 PM   
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Crap.. I think I might be out of bearings.. I maybe have like 4 of something left.. but I may have enough.. I usually have some inventory.. let me check tonight.. LOL!!

Yes, definitely like to see some more pics of your cars for sure!!

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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 5:42:43 PM   
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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 5:43:25 PM   
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Check it out:


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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 5:45:32 PM   
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That's pretty sweet!!

Yeah, I am sure I will be taking some pics, as usual!!



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I expect some awesome action shots like this of your Frog EP!

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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 6:51:18 PM   
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Try to make this thread as informative as possible about Frog... doing some research on what hop-ups are out there..

This one looks good.. pretty $$$, though.. the CVD... but it is to be expected.. it is made by Tamiya!

With 3Racing would sell one!!



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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 6:52:27 PM   
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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - L... - 3/1/2007 7:02:48 PM   
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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - L... - 3/1/2007 7:05:45 PM