I can't argue with the concerns about it not being 'full function' but it could be that they realize not everyone battles their models and some simply like running them.

If running them isn't exciting enough, well I don't know what to say about that- it's what I did on my own for years before the advent of local clubs and 'battle days' and what I've
been doing since all the local clubs dried up and blew away. It's why I'm selling off all my 'full function' kits as I see no purpose to having them. The local squirrels simply refuse to wear IR vests
that I can score hits on...

I recall someone here saying that the RC tank 'community' should be grateful for any new(ish) release from Tamiya...

Jerry