TOPIC:

In other words a Lunchbox with new body...
The Pajero was called Montero in Spain, USA, etc...

Specs from Tamiyausa.com:

This is a 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit of a first generation Montero (also known as Pajero and Shogun in different parts of the world) It was famous for participating in off-road races such as The Dakar Rally. This R/C machine uses the same chassis components as Item 58347 Lunch Box (2005). The 2WD chassis gives the hobbyist exciting R/C driving as well as fun wheelie action.

Specs and Features
1/10 scale R/C assembly kit.
Kit includes FREE BONUS PARTS (1150 Ball Bearing x 8pcs.) First production run bonus only. 10/2011
Durable injection-molded body features cargo bed details, spare tire, and roll cage for heightened realism.
Box type frame 2WD chassis is equipped with front swing axle and rear rolling rigid suspension.
Fully-enclosed gearbox protects against dirt and debris.
115mm diameter tires
Wheelie bar included
Tamiya TEU-104BK forward and reverse brushed motor speed control. (equipped with low voltage protection feature)
Includes Tamiya 540 brushed motor

-Lars

Any pictures? With that description, surely it's re-re of the 58044 Pajero ?

No pictures yet.

The description says Luchbox chassis, i.e. not rerelease in my perspective.
We can only hope the body is the same as the 58044.

-Lars

I guess it could go either way ... but I think "uses the same chassis components as the lunchbox" is a fair description of the vintage Pajero - same rolling rear axle, same front wishbones, same bumper, slightly different wheelie bar, and the chassis tub wasn't modified that much from the Pajero to the LB/Pumpkin ...

Jonny wrote:

I guess it could go either way ... but I think "uses the same chassis components as the lunchbox" is a fair description of the vintage Pajero - same rolling rear axle, same front wishbones, same bumper, slightly different wheelie bar, and the chassis tub wasn't modified that much from the Pajero to the LB/Pumpkin ...

True, but I doubt Tamiya will make the Pajero chassi as long as they have the Lunchbox chassis available. Time will tell

-Lars

I guess I was being a bit optimistic - "115mm tyres" sounds like the balloons on the Lunchbox

At least it'll be a hard body - although I'm sure it'll be altered to suit the VLB/Pumpkin body mounts - and who knows what they'll do to the sponsor logos ...

First unofficial picture released!

he he, sorry but I doubt it.
If that was the "new Pajero" the vintage Tamiya world would go nuts

-Lars

A side note:
I am baffeled by the speculation going on in other Forums regarding this new model from Tamiya.
Quite a few of the posters has not even read what Tamiyausa writes on theitr site. So the speculation goes lexan/hard body, "hope the wheels are original", "Hope it is the original chassis", etc, etc. Come on! Read the specs..

Rant over

-Lars

This would be the source of inspiration for the body :



Mitsubishi Dakar cars