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From the world of RC...

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:06 am
by KERAZY
Tamiya are producing one of it's classic models, the Subaru Brat.

Taken from: http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.p ... t-id=58384
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Tamiya brings back another R/C classic with this Subaru BRAT. Longtime fans will once again experience the nostalgia of their childhood and beginners can enjoy the easy operation of this colorful off-road truck.

About the Subaru BRAT
The Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter was created by Subaru in the late 1970's from their earlier 4WD station wagon model for the US market. Powered by a flat-four engine ranging from 1.6 to 1.8 liters in displacement, this pickup had the unique feature of having jump seats welded to the truck bed, which allowed it to be imported as a car instead of a truck. One of the car's more famous owners was former US President Ronald Reagan, whose red BRAT is restored and displayed at his former residence in California.

About the Model

* High-quality 1/10 R/C assembly kit of the Subaru BRAT, one of Tamiya�s early R/C creations.
* Same 2WD chassis as used for ITEM# 58354 The Frog, with 4-wheel independent suspension and full ball bearings to handle tough off-road driving.
* Comes with two body shells, one made of plastic material similar to the original BRAT for a nostalgic feel and one made from durable polycarbonate material.
* Type 540 motor included.
* Electronic Speed Control Unit (TEU-101BK) also included.

ELECTRIC KITS REQUIRE:
(unless stated differently above)

* Radio: 2-Channel with servo(s)
* Battery: 6-cell flat with standard Tamiya connector
* Charger: AC/DC timed or peak for 6-cell battery
* Paint: PS for Polycarbonate/TS for ABS
* Misc. Items: Building and track equipment
I thought it was pretty cool. Ya'll should get one :D I know I am.

Never too old to get into RC.

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:23 am
by bluesteel
2WD.......:confused:

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:34 pm
by KERAZY
tell me about it!

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:03 pm
by Alex
if that was to scale it would lifted like 50inches! LOL

alex

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:25 pm
by brumbyrunner
I've got one of the original ones.
I guess it's not a collectors item anymore.

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:38 pm
by KERAZY
It still is a collectors item. New-in-box ones on ebay sell for nearly a grand or something. They're just recreating them so that others can have the goodness of running one.

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 10:03 am
by vincentvega
If anyone comes across a shell only, let me know. I want to sit a brumby shell on top of my tmaxx ;)

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:57 am
by waggaclint