1/10th scale Tamiya Mk5 GTI....

[RedRobin]

[^ I love the soundtrack song too - Anyone know who it is?]

More info:   https://www.toysonics.com/tamiya-1-10-r-c-volkswagen-golf-gti-cup-car-tt-01-typee-58410.html

http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/57778golf_gti/index.htm

When I was a practising design consultant a friend and client commissioned me to custom design the interior, including dashboard, of a Porsche which he had bought the shell of. The project was built near Northampton and we used to drive from London every week in a Ferrari (more than one to choose from) - Those were the days. My research led me to Tamiya's scale models and I found two at 1/12th scale. Tamiya build absolutely accurately according to car manufacturer's drawings and so even the Porsche's floorpan moulding was accurate! The finished car (not my model) was privately tested at Goodwood by Derek Bell - My friend was/is a close friend of Earl March. I wish I still had the photos.

Anyroad up, the point is that Tamiya's scale models, if you didn't already know, are stunning. I've still got a Lola T70 and another Porsche, both boxed and ready to construct one rainy day... Perhaps.

[cupra_k1]

Soundtrack is by David Guetta feat Kelly Rowland

Cool video btw. Amazing how realistic some of these model/RC cars look.

[RedRobin]

^^^^
Aha! Kelly Rowland - I thought I could detect some Destiny's Child style but knew it wasn't Beyonce. Thx

My Lola T70 is RC but you can build them as a static showpiece model. 1/10th scale gives a lot of detail. Modding it to look like mine could take a long time!

[monte]

Love it  Wheels look like Turini's 

[wigit]

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?CallFunction=BasicSearch&TextString=tamiya+golf

£119!

Bargain IMO.

i so wish you hadn't posted that link 

[RedRobin]

^^^^
I now remember that my Tamiya models cost around £30 when I bought them so many years ago and although a legit business expense I thought they cost a lot (but were worth it).

[Andy]

i used to race Tamiya R/c cars when iwas 15 so many years ago now...thing it was called the Frog
link

[Moschops]

Sand Scorcher for me..

[Andy]

Sand Scorcher for me..

I always wanted one of them but when thay came out they were like rocking horse poo..think Tamiya are making them again

[RedRobin]

i used to race Tamiya R/c cars when i was 15 so many years ago now...

....Some of us still behave like teenagers, Andy (me included!) 

I don't mind growing old, just as long as I don't have to grow up.

[Andy]

i used to race Tamiya R/c cars when i was 15 so many years ago now...

excellent quote R/R i will have to remember that one

....Some of us still behave like teenagers, Andy (me included!) 

I don't mind growing old, just as long as I don't have to grow up.

[cmdrfire]

Crikey. I'm buying one of these as a treat for myself when my dissertation is handed in...

[john_o]

ooooo what self respecting mk5 fan could resist 

i reckon we should buy one (full kit) then auction it off to raise funds for the site server   

[SteveP]

^^^ Good idea 

Just look at all the mods available as well 

50356 20T, 21T AV Pinion Gear Set
50357 22T, 23T AV Pinion Gear Set
50477 24T, 25T AV Pinion Gear Set
53008 1150 Sealed Ball Bearing Set (4 pcs.)
53066 1280 Sealed Ball Bearing Set (3 pcs.)
53068 RS-540 Sport-Tuned Motor
53113 Racing Radial/Slick Inner Sponge Set (4 pcs.)
53156 Hard Inner Sponge Set (4 pcs.)
53163 On-Road Tuned Spring Set
53293 Reinforced Slicks Type-A (2 pcs.)
53294 Reinforced Slicks Type-B (2 pcs.)
53295 Tire Inner Foam (4 pcs.)
53339 CA Cement (for Rubber Tires)
53569 Clamp Type Aluminum Wheel Hub (6mm Thick)
53571 TRF Damper Set (Fluorine Coated, 4 pcs.)
53590 Cup Joint for TB-01 Reinforced Front One-Way Unit (2 pcs.)
53619 C.V.A. Mini Shock Unit Cylinder (4 pcs.)
53620 TT-01 Aluminum Propeller Shaft
53662 TT-01 Turnbuckle Tie-Rod Set
53663 TT-01 Ball Diff. Set
53664 TT-01 Aluminum Motor Heat Sink
53665 TT-01 Spur Gear Set (55T/58T)
53666 TT-01 Metal Motor Mount
53671 TT-01 Front One-Way Unit
53673 Toe-in Rear Upright (TT-01, TGS)
53674 Adjustable Upper Arm Set (TT-01, TGS)
53682 Aluminum Bumper Stopper (TT-01, TGS)
53683 Urethane Bumper M/Blue (TT-01, TGS)
53696 Super Stock Motor TZ
53697 Super Stock Motor RZ
53779 GT-Tuned Motor (25T)
53790 Cup Joint for Universal Shaft (TT-01, DF-02) (2 pcs.)
53792 Assembly Universal Shaft (TT-01, TA04) (2 pcs.)
53800 TT-01 Aluminum Toe-in Rear Upright
53806 TT-01 Ball Diff. Cup Joint for Universal Shaft (2 pcs.)
53834 Tire Inserts (Soft) for 26mm Tire (2 pcs.)
53835 Tire Inserts (Hard) for 26mm Tire (2 pcs.)
53983 Lightly-Tuned Motor (28T)
54025 TT-01 TYPE-E Ball Bearing Set
54026 TT-01 Aluminum Propeller Joint & Shaft Set
54058 TT-01 TYPE-E Aluminum Racing Steering Set
54059 TT-01 TYPE-E Carbon Damper Stay (Front)
54060 TT-01 TYPE-E Carbon Damper Stay (Rear)

[Andy]

more on that list than John,s (Hurdys) car