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The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB stri... - 3/1/2007 4:26:21 AM   
Lunchboxer



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Status: offline 		Seems like everyone wants to put the word "OFFICIAL" on their thread, so I figured I'd start an official UNOFFICIAL thread.. LOL!

The first race worthy buggy (hey, this is 20+ yrs ago) from Tamiya.. figured that I'd add this to my collection, next to my Hornet! It has the classic buggy good look.. Looking forward to the kit to arrive shortly!!





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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB ... - 3/1/2007 4:28:47 AM   
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Grabbed some stock photos from TamiyaUSA.. I am sure I will take a lot more pics during the build..



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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB ... - 3/1/2007 4:29:49 AM   
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Not that many differences between the vintage one and the new re-release.. here's one of them.. dogbone = much more durable..



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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB ... - 3/1/2007 4:35:07 AM   
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Here's Gran's excellent example!



I hope he stops by and share his Frog expertise!!

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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB ... - 3/1/2007 4:40:05 AM   
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Might need to get this to put some oil shocks up front!!



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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB ... - 3/1/2007 4:42:14 AM   
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Status: offline 		For those who wants to run standard 12mm hex wheel (i.e., modern wheel, LOL!), Tamiya sells the adaptor....

I actually got a set that I am using on the Lunchbox right now.. might need to get another set.. although, I think those small spike tires (same as the Hornet) looks great w/ the Frog!



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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 4:46:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yes! I'm the first to reply to LB's thread!!!
EDIT: I just posted that ^ so i could be the first to reply to a many paged thread (because all of LB's threads are like that ).
Anyways, my friend has a Frog. He's actually on these forums (spiftacu1ar). His Frog is original, it looks pretty neat!

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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 4:49:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		so when do you think it'll come in? I love tamiya kits but I don't want to order one until I am in a comfort zone in the hobby whereas I can buy things I won't use

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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 4:51:14 AM   
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Early next week?! Could be this weekend too.. sometimes Tower is fast! But I'd guess early next week!!


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so when do you think it'll come in? I love tamiya kits but I don't want to order one until I am in a comfort zone in the hobby whereas I can buy things I won't use



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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 4:52:45 AM   
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LOL!! Thanks for being the first poster.. LOL!


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ORIGINAL: Raguvian

Yes! I'm the first to reply to LB's thread!!!
EDIT: I just posted that ^ so i could be the first to reply to a many paged thread (because all of LB's threads are like that ).
Anyways, my friend has a Frog. He's actually on these forums (spiftacu1ar). His Frog is original, it looks pretty neat!



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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 4:53:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		Frog's brother is coming out in a couple more weeks! NICE!! This is like return of all the Tamiya vintages!!



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< Message edited by Lunchboxer -- 3/1/2007 4:54:32 AM >

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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 4:54:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		Looks pretty cool. This and the brat are the same besides the tires and body right?? And why did you choose this over the brat?? But can't wait to see how this thing comes out knowing you lunchboxer lol.

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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 4:56:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		NICE. New Month, New RC for LB... Good Call!

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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 4:58:39 AM   
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Yeah, they are almost identical other than the body, body mounts, and the wheel/tires..

I just like the classic buggy look better.. and it is $20 cheaper, ha!! LB = cheap!


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Looks pretty cool. This and the brat are the same besides the tires and body right?? And why did you choose this over the brat?? But can't wait to see how this thing comes out knowing you lunchboxer lol.



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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB... - 3/1/2007 5:00:29 AM   
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LOL, thanks! Tomorrow is when we get our annual bonus, so.... hee hee..


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NICE. New Month, New RC for LB... Good Call!



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