Tamiya Fast Attack Vehicle Resource Thread!
07-27-2011, 09:14 AM
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RE: Tamiya Fast Attack Vehicle Resource Thread!
I bought one at the fleemarket many years ago for $10, bashed it & then sold it to some guy at SHeldon's for $25. I was too young to know.
08-01-2011, 10:06 AM
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08-02-2011, 01:59 PM
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Interesting new take (good for a painting noob like me!) on painting camo.. paint the base color and then apply the stickers.. ha! 
Probably should apply a matte clear coat after the decals are applied... !
Probably should apply a matte clear coat after the decals are applied... !
08-06-2011, 07:42 PM
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Starting the build tonight.. I am sure it will be a slow build for me as usual.. ha!
Front trailing arm suspension.. !
Front trailing arm suspension.. !
08-06-2011, 07:46 PM
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The roll cage.. notice the molded in metal screws.. similar setup as some other Tamiyas (such as Wild Willy, etc.)..
08-06-2011, 07:50 PM
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Metal ballbearings are included.. (taped to the inside of the box, ha!) but only as "bonus parts included".. not part of the standard issue (plastic bearings / bushings are included in the parts bag..).. kind of interesting..
Only 5x11 bearings are included.. not the 5x8.. (why Tamiya?! [:@]) Good thing that I have plenty of ball bearings of various sizes at home.. so it is not a problem..
Only 5x11 bearings are included.. not the 5x8.. (why Tamiya?! [:@]) Good thing that I have plenty of ball bearings of various sizes at home.. so it is not a problem..
08-07-2011, 09:31 AM
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LOL, yeah.. been lazy..
Will see if I can paint the chassis and shell today.. then I can get on with the build...
Will see if I can paint the chassis and shell today.. then I can get on with the build...
09-18-2011, 03:19 PM
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I have been wanting to do another tamiya kit lately. i have done a cc-01, lunchbox and midnight pumkin.
I like the idea of a non-camo paint. was it easy to paint everything a diff color?
i was thinking a strong blue. give it a sand buggy look, as the red one has.
I like the idea of a non-camo paint. was it easy to paint everything a diff color?
i was thinking a strong blue. give it a sand buggy look, as the red one has.
09-18-2011, 06:25 PM
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Hi it can be done but it's a pain almost all the parts need to be painted as they are all tan.
ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
I have been wanting to do another tamiya kit lately. i have done a cc-01, lunchbox and midnight pumkin.
I like the idea of a non-camo paint. was it easy to paint everything a diff color?
i was thinking a strong blue. give it a sand buggy look, as the red one has.
I have been wanting to do another tamiya kit lately. i have done a cc-01, lunchbox and midnight pumkin.
I like the idea of a non-camo paint. was it easy to paint everything a diff color?
i was thinking a strong blue. give it a sand buggy look, as the red one has.
10-12-2011, 11:26 AM
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Tamiya now has aluminum oil shocks hop-up for the FAV!
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=84258
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=84258
10-12-2011, 12:27 PM
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To bad they don't show them.
I put Frog rear shocks on mine with the stock FAV springs as they are softer ,,,, now it works much better.
I put Frog rear shocks on mine with the stock FAV springs as they are softer ,,,, now it works much better.
ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
Tamiya now has aluminum oil shocks hop-up for the FAV!
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=84258
Tamiya now has aluminum oil shocks hop-up for the FAV!
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=84258