Tamiya 993 GT2 Re-Release RC Car
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The Tamiya Porsche 993 GT2 is available for sale again. It is also damn near free compared to full size 993 ownership. I bought one on eBay from Omni Models for $149 after IL sales tax.
https://www.tamiyausa.com/product/it...oduct-id=47321 |
Spec's say it is 4wd, not authentic enough for me. :p
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1:10 scale....what are the dimensions of this thing?
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Originally Posted by Magdaddy
(Post 13626407)
1:10 scale....what are the dimensions of this thing?
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You can order it from somewhere legit like Tower Hobbies instead of a random eBay seller.
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Image is not as delivered, lots of paint work to get it looking close to image.
Much assembly required... https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...0078d72c55.jpg Excalibur (out of production) was a more complete as sold deal: https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...a89ee4065e.jpg |
Originally Posted by Kein_Ersatz
(Post 13627401)
Image is not as delivered, lots of paint work to get it looking close to image.
Much assembly required... https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...0078d72c55.jpg Excalibur (out of production) was a more complete as sold deal: https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...a89ee4065e.jpg |
You're comparing a hobby-level kit to what looks like a grocery store toy isle find.
And if someone doesn't have the chops to put together a Tamiya kit then I hope they refrain from any wrenching on a Porsche. |
This is an RC Model so don't expect a high level of detail. You paint the body on the inside and the body is pinned to the chassis. These things are wicked fast and the smallest pebble will knock them off course. You need a large paved surface to operate these as well. The servo motors and controllers are usually sold separately, so that should be factored into the cost.
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Part of the fun is building them. Definitely some additional costs, I think a controller will run $50.00 and a decent servo will add another $20. Far from a 1:18 scale model as far as detail goes. Tennis courts provide excellent racing venue for these things.
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Originally Posted by Vandit
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You're comparing a hobby-level kit to what looks like a grocery store toy isle find.
And if someone doesn't have the chops to put together a Tamiya kit then I hope they refrain from any wrenching on a Porsche. Not sure where the comparison to put together an RC kit (which includes painting the shell) to get the kit to look as nice as the model in OP image (or the box image) and "wrenching on a Porsche" comes from, but the mind works in mystery ways... Mechanical skills (put together) is one thing, painting an RC body shell to the level of quality in the image (or of the Excaliber) is another, which seems to have no connection to "wrenching on a Porsche" that I can surmise. As I stated, Excalibur was more complete as sold. Not more mechanically complex, detailed, better, or only for those with low mechanical Porsche repair ability, just more complete as sold which still remains true. ;) |
Originally Posted by Kein_Ersatz
(Post 13638208)
Mechanical skills (put together) is one thing, painting an RC body shell to the level of quality in the image (or of the Excaliber) is another, which seems to have no connection to "wrenching on a Porsche" that I can surmise.
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I ordered mine from tower hobbies
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0161p?&I=L7GCWE Under 200 for the combo after $30 coupon comes with everything except paint. Kids going to have fun in xmas. ;) |
HCH Is Making It Really Easy To Order
Originally Posted by hchc
(Post 13638901)
I ordered mine from tower hobbies
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0161p?&I=L7GCWE Under 200 for the combo after $30 coupon comes with everything except paint. Kids going to have fun in xmas. ;) |
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