Data
Model name:
Thunder Shot (2005)
Model group:
Electric Radio Control Series
Release date:
29 Nov 2005
Last year available:
2007
Price at release date:
13800 Yen
Body material:
Polycarbonate
Tech
Gear ratio (lowest):
7,67 :1
Parts
All parts according to Tamiya Guide books, Tamiya manuals and Tamiya parts listings.
Original
Type of reissue:
Body and chassis
General:
The reissued 58361 Thundershot is a full blown reissue with only minor changes.
The differences are as follows: (not limited to...)
Chassis:
- revised (again, later spec.) front and rear lower arms
- revised (later spec. introduced on Terra Scorcher) front and rear wheel hubs
- esc replaces Msc
Body:
- rear wing inc. (hop-up on original) although attachment is now achieved by direct screw attachment to rear of body (original hop-up used superior 'wire bar' type attachment)
- original dust cover / driver body seems to be 'formed' with more detail, reissue though benefits from this by being slightly stronger (look at driver's arms).
Box:
- appears to be similar on the outside
- no blister packaging
- box has message added, inc. a disclaimer regarding the specification and protective film
Manual:
- reissue manual is also in colour print.
- manual has message added, inc. a disclaimer regarding the specification and protective film
- manual inc. updated illustrations of revised wheel hubs and lower arms
- appendium sheet inc. to show Esc installation and new decal locations
58067 Thunder Shot
Chassis:
Thundershot
Release date:
19 Nov 1987