Got me a Tamiya "FOX" (1985)

The place for all things Tamiya.

Moderators: scr8p, klavy69

User avatar
THE H.P FREAK
Approved Member
Posts: 1000
Joined: Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:12 pm
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Been thanked: 3 times

Got me a Tamiya "FOX" (1985)

Post by THE H.P FREAK »

HI!... I got this Tamiya "FOX" off E-bay a bit ago. The previous owner built it new and never ran it. The body has been cut out but has yet to be painted. I was also given the original decals as well. I plan on painting the body and installing the decals.

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image
102 RC vehicles and counting...

User avatar
besty22
Approved Member
Posts: 347
Joined: Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:21 am
Location: Central Coast NSW Australia

Re: Got me a Tamiya "FOX" (1985)

Post by besty22 »

Nice Fox. I picked up one also in much the same condition though I think mine was run on carpet.
The body was hacked up so I ordered a TBG one and its painted ready for decals.
Some people cant stand the fox but I reckon those gold wheels and blue paint look great.
Look forward to seeing your finished Fox.
Respect - Hard Earned but Easily Lost

User avatar
SMOKE-DOG
Approved Member
Posts: 723
Joined: Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:03 pm
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Got me a Tamiya "FOX" (1985)

Post by SMOKE-DOG »

Nice! I would love to do a Fox body. Always liked the lines. You doing box-art or something original?

fredswain
Approved Member
Posts: 1166
Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 4:20 pm
Location: Houston
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: Got me a Tamiya "FOX" (1985)

Post by fredswain »

I'm working on one right now. I decided to take a different route by resurrecting one. I've been looking out for individual parts that I knew would go cheap and have been piecing one back together. I've got everything but the wheels and the body. I am currently cleaning everything up and will assemble it soon. I haven't spent all that much but by the time I get a body and wheels on it, it may or may not come out cheaper than a complete Fox can be had for on ebay but I have the satisfaction of knowing I brought one back from the dead.
Raborn Racing Originals Shapeways store

User avatar
THE H.P FREAK
Approved Member
Posts: 1000
Joined: Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:12 pm
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Been thanked: 3 times

Re: Got me a Tamiya "FOX" (1985)

Post by THE H.P FREAK »

HI!... O.k been working on the old FOX a bit while home sick from work (flu). Got the original vintage body painted and decalled up. Also tore the car down and got rid of all the bronze bushings. I installed all sealed ball-bearings in their place. Much smoother now with lots less slop. I never had the electronics compartment off of this car since I bought it. There were no servo's inside but a brand new MSC!!!!! These are really hard to find in new condition. And this one is brand new! So I installed two brand new Futaba servo's, and on/off switch. Still need a old vintage Futaba receiver to finish it off. Here's some new pics of the old girl.

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image


Well I finally got the driver painted up. Here's a few pics :

Image

Image

Image
102 RC vehicles and counting...

Create an account or sign in to join the discussion

You need to be a member in order to post a reply

Create an account

Not a member? register to join our community
Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics
It’s free and only takes a minute

Register

Sign in

  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “Tamiya Forum”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No User AvatarBing [Bot] and 5 guests