New Hilux

[janderson]

http://www.tamiya3speed.com/images/header_58397a.jpg

http://www.tamiya3speed.com/images/header_58397b.jpg
Seen here first! :omg:

[monster_beetle]

Looks great, only a pity that the body is still sitting very high.

[shodog]

Oh yeah, I'm gettin one of those

[Blacque Jacque]

Er...I'm first in that queue thank you ;)

It seems to be suffering a bad case of "little wheel disease" though, & the push bar from the Hi-Lift looks way out of scale.

I'm still buying one, just need to junk the wheels & that bar.

[william]

Does the surf board come with it?

I'm pretty sure if it is that'll be the deal clincher. :Good Point:

[edit]

Like the paint job, however I still feel it could benefit from slightly larger tires. Love the surf board though - where can i get one of those!!?

[Thorsteenster]

I'll be waiting for the body set, I hope it will be released as a body parts set. I wouldn't be surprised if that outsold the kit.

[McFig]

AH, YEAH!!!! :dance:

I would like to pre-order one body please. :willy_nilly:

Check out those rims. I may have to purchase the whole thing.

[1BadJeepBruiser]

already have the truck on pre order, digging the surf board but needs some bigger tires for sure. The mirrors also need some work, they come up to high and stick to far out.

Any pictures of the inside of the bed? I spy rear tail light buckets too, and some cool roll bar lights

[Typhoon]

Nice! Does the watermark have to go all the way across the pics??? Kinda ruins it.

[mymonsterbeetleisbroken]

my gosh thats looking sweet now its lost the vintage paint scheme, as lets face it - its not mounty!

is that box art? is the surf board included and are those the final wheels?

i like those wheels, just needs larger diameter tyres but i think 2.2's might spoil this ones scale appearance.

i'm getting at least 2, and a body set for my txt-1 shelfer. sweet!

[Blacque Jacque]

The mirrors also need some work, they come up to high and stick to far out.
Those mirrors are completely wrong for a Mk1 Hilux, nothing like the real deal.

Does it need bigger wheels or lowering to stop it looking like the body is perched too high?

[Thorsteenster]

I like them way better than the original Bruiser/Mounty mirror.

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Those mirrors are completely wrong for a Mk1 Hilux, nothing like the real deal.

Does it need bigger wheels or lowering to stop it looking like the body is perched too high?


I know there not correct to the year of the truck, I dont think the truck even had a passenger side one... but if they are going to run with those they should be re worked a little bit

[Rpp Hobby]

I like it! Ill be adding some of my 2.2 beadlocks With some mud slingers

[tc1cat]

Definitally needs bigger tires and beadlock rims. Could use a Chevy body, too. This truck will outsell the F350 if Tamiya markets it right. If not for the truck itself, the body will make it a top seller.:Tamiya1:

[outtaOakland]

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This is the model I've been dreaming of since I was kid!

Perfectly beautiful in every way -I think the wheels are scale when compared to the Hilux's 1/9 proportions, and leaves the modeler the choice of upgrading to 'monster' wheel/ tire combinations. Echo what was previously said about the stock photo paint job - I hope it gets released with this scheme on the box top! And the surf board... How cool is that!?! Not typical to Tamiya models as far as I can recall - I suppose only time will tell if it makes the kit. Also noticed that the Metaltop wheels got the 'black chrome' treatment; Not sure how I feel about that. All these 'new' models being released and not so many new designs.. Why not do a Centerline style wheel in flat aluminum plating? Has design and tooling gotten more expensive or difficult? (Personally I doubt this.) I can only imagine that this may be Tamiya's acknowledgment that most modelers first 'hop up' item will probably be a new set of expensive hoops, so why bother including a new design in the kit. Well, that's my best guess anyhow.

I am also a bit disappointed to see that the interior parts didn't make the final design - Which I'm sure was a compromise for the MFU unit, but the straight-rail chassis is probably whaere the real blame should go. In my opinion, designing the High-Lift chassis with the straight chassis rails rather than the 'formed' frame of the original Hilux was a big miss. Doesn't allow for an interior, and doesn't appear as realistic. Thankfully a few after market fabricators have given us some frame options, so I can't rally complain. ;-)

At any rate, CONGRATULATIONS TAMIYA! You most definitely have a mega-seller here!

I'll take two.. ;-)

-Steve

[gtr]

Now i'm really confused :omg:

Orginal form or this? I rather have the orginal classic look.

[bronco brother]

dang thats sweet

[Hilux_Surfer]

I think it looks way cool !! surfs up!

[McFig]

Could use a Chevy body, too.

Sacrilege!!! :LOL:

This is the truck I wish Tamiya came out with first. Screw the Fords and Chevys.

[JChung]

Sweeeet!!! Definitely needs a set of 2.2's though:Tamiya1:

[T-Dubb]

gotta be gettin one. that is one sweet truck i like the new paint scheme real well.

[txzmxn]

Does anyone notice that the corner light become transperent one instead of solid plastic.

Really looks cool with that colour!! and very match to the black crome rims.

[shodog]

Does anyone notice that the corner light become transperent one instead of solid plastic.

Really looks cool with that colour!! and very match to the black crome rims.


I was thinking the same thing, it appears the body has been reworked a bit to accept the MFU

[dallasv8]

sweet, i like the extra clearance with the body, sort of makes it easier to fit 2.2 wheels

dont suppose you have a side veiw Janderson?

[RichieRich]

Yeah, it needs bigger tires. Sweet body though.

[icemanjr92]

:omg: Don't be surprised but I highly doubt the body will be sold separately. I wouldn't count on it...:focus:

[monster_beetle]

Actually every part in the box has a apart productnr. So it must be available seperately.

[Corpse Thrower]

Looks good, although I agree with everyone else, the wheels are too small. I don't care about the other details like mirrors, etc.

Some WW2 wheels would be the perfect size for this ute, and probably wouldn't rub, either. Added bonus would be they make it look more "bruiserish" which isn't a bad thing.

:Tamiya1:

I said I wouldn't buy the High Lift.....and I did....so I guess I'll be buying this as well.

[[]Dlayer]

:What:

hmmm... the body and the frame doesnt go together. it just dont look right.

I guess this means there will not be re-release of bruiser/mounty. :(

[rick12o9r6]

I cant wait till this comes out. Im in the market for one of these. Also trying to convince the other half to let me buy a Semi. Rick-out

[McFig]

I just got to see this truck in person and I'm still drooling. THIS TRUCK IS VERY SWEET!!!

It comes with the surf board and three different color stickers for it. All lights are drilled for bulbs, even the little side lights and the front fog lights. The covers come off. The rims you see in the pic are stock and look amazing. It's too bad they are 1.9's because everyone is going to go to 2.2s.

The reason the body is so high is because it is one piece, so it needs to be high so you can get the battery in and out. But it looks like it can be easily cut into two pieces so it can be at the same level as the F-350 body.

The detail is just incredible. It has key holes on each door, turn lights and everything. The side mirrors are connected with a spring with a wire running through it. So, no more breakage, but they will bounce around when driving.

Love the truck and the detail. Tamiya did a great job with this one. I can't wait to get that body on my truck!

:Tamiya1::yourock:

[janderson]

He did drool and we made sure he did not walk out with it!

[Thorsteenster]

What about the back of the cab, since its a one piece body, does it have an actual cab back or is it still paint the part thats not the rear window. or did you notice or could tell?

[McFig]

the window is like the F-350

[JYCM5]

Tamiya JP just posted these pictures

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/hobbyshow/report/pimg.htm
http://www.tamiya.com/japan/hobbyshow/report/pimg.htm

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/hobbyshow/report/news1.htm#58399



:Tamiya1:

[DREADY]

I couldn't see them so were they these ones?
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pics courtesy of that link above (japanese)http://www.tamiya.com/japan/hobbyshow/report/news1.htm#58399
it had a release date on there too!
November 24th

[Thorsteenster]

Man I can't wait to get that body!!
In the second pic though it looks like it has the two screws to hold that bed to the cab, the one right behind the door handle and the other behind the nerf bar screw holes.

[txzmxn]

Very nice!! i like the pic which all light on :omg:

[McFig]

In the second pic though it looks like it has the two screws to hold that bed to the cab, the one right behind the door handle and the other behind the nerf bar screw holes.
There are two screws at the bottom to hold the cab to the truck, just like the F-350. There is also a screw right beind the door handle, but I don't know what it is for.

[4wdmt]

So, surf board included? Nice touch.

Are we going to see some more small accessories in the future? I would love to see a cooler with small beer cans inside :LOL:.

[txzmxn]

Lot of new photo posted!!

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58397

[Thorsteenster]

If it is a one piece body, you have to wonder what this screw is for:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/images/product/250/58397/gallery_06.jpg

[DREADY]

In the old one it was for the interior (see pic it cant be that cos it hasnt got one)

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[DREADY]

There's one at the bottom too!

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[McFig]

This is the part where I open my mouth and insert both of my feet. :frusty:

The body is two pieces screwed together. When I got my first viewing it was commented to me by some Tamiya guys that it is one piece. I took their word for it and it looked like one piece. Today, I got to look at the truck again and sure enough, its two pieces screwed together. I quickly pointed that out to the other guys.

But I am not going to blame anyone else. I made the statement and I can admit when I'm wrong. Sorry for the false information. I should of looked more closely the first time.

Please don't hang me. :butcher:

[Larrio]

haha... you'll be fine. So you caused a few people to lose a few nights of sleep. hehe

[Thorsteenster]

With that being the case, hopefuly original and repro Bruiser/Mounty glass will fit.

[txzmxn]

Isn't it able to low down the hulix body simply by removing the spacer (white colour) in the chassis?
would the position of motor made this mod impossible?

[rick12o9r6]

If you havent checked ebay lately someone put up a bid already for them. Check it out. Does the price look decent? rick-out

[Thorsteenster]

Decide for yourself.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTDR4&P=ML

[Larrio]

how do you place a bid for something that doesn't exist in the market yet?

[monster_beetle]

New boxart?

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/pictureframe.asp?t=n&id=img2958_25102007121041_1.jpg

[william]

normally ebay pulls any type of ''pre-release'' sales. :Good Point:

[offroadford4x4]

here is a good pic of where the body joins,

http://www.tamiyausa.com/images/product/250/58397/gallery_15.jpg

This is the first I looked at this topic and first I seen the new paint scheme. It's looks fantastic. I love that new paint.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

New boxart?

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/pictureframe.asp?t=n&id=img2958_25102007121041_1.jpg

that is cool.....

[Thorsteenster]

The license plate is appropriate!
:LOL:

[4wdmt]

How cool that box art will be if it's the old school artistically hand drawn by tamiya artist. Just like the old times.

[McFig]

Got to see the boxed product today. Its really sweet. You may have seen a pic floating around the net of the truck on the sand with the ocean in the background. Some interesting points is the back window is a seperate piece, there is a chassis extension on the back of the truck and the rubber strip looks like real rubber. Plus the Toyota emblem and the word Toyota are metal transfers.

Really looking forward to this truck coming out. :Tamiya1:

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

ooooohhh....drool......man so exciting.

[bullittprod]

hey janderson how ya doin mate? any word on the box art.like is it going to be in the tradition of the hilux 4x4,blazer,mounty & bruiser.that would be really cool if it was.dont know about anyone else but the box art for me is why i got a frog for my first car.

[Larrio]

The boxart will look similar to the F350 Hi-lift. It shows the actual trunk with a beach theme.

[Larrio]

I took new pictures of the body posts

http://www.tamiyausa.com/images/product/250/58397/gallery_17.jpg

http://www.tamiyausa.com/images/product/250/58397/gallery_18.jpg

[Suprachrgd82]

Lario
Thanks for the pictures! Is that a faux motor?? Very cool! Nice touch; different than the 22r, but appreciable!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jnelson/345708670/


From the looks of the posts, using HPI's body posts, the body can be lowered to fill some fender space!
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=hpi+body+posts

Can I say HPI here?

[monster_beetle]

No, I don't want to hear the H word :O

[Larrio]

Lario
Thanks for the pictures! Is that a faux motor?? Very cool! Nice touch; different than the 22r, but appreciable!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jnelson/345708670/


From the looks of the posts, using HPI's body posts, the body can be lowered to fill some fender space!
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=hpi+body+posts

Can I say HPI here?

I have no idea on the motor, you'll have to ask janderson or someone more familiar with the truck.

You can say that word here, no worries. As long as you know which "one" is better :LOL:

[janderson]

Can I say HPI here?

Sure but why would you want to? You might have to use soap afterwards? :omg:

:Tamiya1::first::Tamiya1:

[Thorsteenster]

You can say Traxxas too.

[McFig]

Personnally I think the "H" word is worse then the "T" word. :BewareSpam:

[monster_beetle]

I agree with that, Traxxas is still some quality. But HPI... (I'm sorry, but I hate HPI)

[gtr]

New box looks nice but I really miss the old school hand drawings especially for this truck.

[mcovalsk]

Talking about the new "H" :LOL:, let say Hilux :LOL:
My friends in Japan let me know that the big "T" :first: will have more news for us, 3speed fanatics, later in the next year probably in the same date.
I guess the same sweet game, same chassis other body ( please!!!!!). Could you guys that are all the time working in TA confirm this. :yourock:

[monster_beetle]

That should be really cool news :) Curious to see what it's going to be :)

[4wdmt]

I see that it is now available in ebay (HK). Who got one already?

[Arcocustom]

The truck is said to come with a surfboard. The multi-function unit comes with a loop of a four banger and further enhances the scale of Toyota shell. As for purchasing just the body, I beleive this to be wishfull thinking. After some thought, I think the body is mounted high to allow access for the battery, without removal of the body.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

I see that it is now available in ebay (HK). Who got one already?

here in ebay U.S. also, but they are literally charging 600 bucks when you can get it from RC champ in japan for like 319 shipped to states.

[Suprachrgd82]

That's pretty ridiculous. Ultimate Hobbies has 'em for $339 and Tower for $430.

It said "best offer" on ebay. Offer them $340 and post a response. :willy_nilly:

[Pete359]

Stella got them for $300 :first: Preorder then....

[Suprachrgd82]

Seeing as to how Stella is overseas........

Only $70 shipping. Economically, it is more effective to purchase locally.