The Official "What is it?" Thread

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slapshot1979 wrote:Anybody know this one??

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This is killing me. I know what this goes to but for the life of me I can't remember.

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And what does this gear cover fit? Screws and overall look reminds me of traxxas

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andyaus wrote:Oh and just as a bit of a brain teaser (I know what it is :D ) can you pick it? :)
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hirobo rusher??

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Ooh nice one :D but no :( great try though, i'm amazed by similar designs from the era.

Hirobo rusher + bluebird version
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It's not the Kyosho Rowdy Baja
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or Baja California
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as a hint :D

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andyaus wrote:Oh and just as a bit of a brain teaser (I know what it is :D ) can you pick it? :)
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this is a Porsche 930

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:D well done,
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thats one of 3 models it could be, I do know that mine was the buggy version not the saloon do you know the brand ? :D

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May be Hirobo

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Gotta love that, Turbo SSS-S. Adding that extra hyphenated "S" really kicks that name up a notch. :roll:
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Are they from HPI (well; not HPI but Hobby Product International or whatever they were called originally)
I think I've looked at a used one in an LHS in Japan

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Coelacanth wrote:Gotta love that, Turbo SSS-S. Adding that extra hyphenated "S" really kicks that name up a notch. :roll:
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Mr. ED wrote:Are they from HPI (well; not HPI but Hobby Product International or whatever they were called originally)
I think I've looked at a used one in an LHS in Japan
And bam there you have it! :D . there is 3 models, 1: the Porsche 930
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, 2: the Volvo 343
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and 3: the 1 I have the "Texas Wild Baja"
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:)

Unfortunately my body and radio box were toast and since It seems impossible to source replacements, i have source a body that will suit ans radio box :)
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Post by Mr. ED »

That fairlady looks better than the originals anyway ;)

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I also love this 930 box art shell. Also dreamed to have one when I was a small boy :mrgreen:

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:D
Mr. ED wrote:That fairlady looks better than the originals anyway ;)
i know, right :D

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