58300 series kits
Forth episod with the presentation of the 583xx series. Some models are still under production and in parallel, Tamiya intensified its re-release program thanks to its great success.
This series is the TT-01 chassis golden age: it is the base of over thirty models and quite often, the bodyshells are also available for the TB-01 or TB-02 chassis. It is also the great come back of off-road vehicles with buggies for leisure and racing, Monster Trucks based on the WT-01 chassis and the even greater come back of the "3 speed" models, some 18 years after the Toyota 4x4 Pick Up Mountaineer (58111). Of course, in nearly 20 years, the drivetrain system was greatly improved, but the idea remains the same and fans do love it.
The re-release program Tamiya started in the previous series amplifies, sometimes even with limited "Chrome" or "Gold" editions that sell like hot cakes. These old models designed 20 years ago (or more) still provide either performances or pleasure still up to date compared to actual models.
Finally, the 58306 Neo Shot kit: it can be found on some official Tamiya web sites with photo and sell price, but it has never been produced. The 4 wheel belt driven MB-01 chassis was the first of its kind in Tamiya buggy production. In fact, Tamiya may have decided not to produce it for whatever reason at the very last moment. Instead, they decided to design the DB-01 chassis that was later released in 2007 (58395 Durga). By the way, this may give us a clue about how long Tamiya takes to design a new chassis...
On some models, links will lead you to more detailed articles.
Official model photos are © Tamiya.
58306
Neo Shot (N/A)
Year: 2003
Type: off-road
Drive: 4 wheel belt driven
Chassis base: MB-01
58310
Mercedes-Benz CLK-DTM
Year: 2004
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TB-02
58311
Xanavi Nismo GT-R R34
Year: 2003
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TB-02
58314
Calsonic Skyline GT-R 2003
Year: 2003
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TT-01
58315
Raybrig NSX 2003
Year: 2003
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TB-02
58316
Subaru Impreza WRC 2003
Year: 2004
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TB-02
58317
CLK DTM 2002 AMG-Mercedes
Year: 2004
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TB-02
58320
TRF415 Chassis Kit
Year: 2004
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel belt driven
Chassis base: TRF415
58321
Super Clod Buster
Year: 2004
Type: off-road
Drive: 4 wheel drive and steer
Chassis base: 58065
58322
Porsche Carrera GT
Year: 2004
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TB-02
58323
Schnitzer BMW M3 Sport Evo
Year: 2004
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TT-01
58326
JGSDF Light Armored Vehicle
Year: 2004
Type: off-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: DF-01
58327
Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo.II AMG
Year: 2004
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TT-01
58329
Calsonic Impul Z
Year: 2004
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TB-02
58331
TB Evolution IV Chassis Kit
Year: 2004
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TB Evo IV
58337
Raybrig NSX 2004
Year: 2004
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TB-02
58338
Subaru Impreza WRC 2004 Japan
Year: 2004
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TB-02
58341
Mercedes-Benz C-Class DTM 2004
Year: 2005
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TT-01
58342
Lancia Delta HF Integrale
Year: 2005
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TT-01
58345
Ferrari F430
Year: 2005
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel belt driven
Chassis base: TA-05
58348
TT-01R Chassis Kit (Ltd Ed)
Year: 2005
Type: on-road
Drive: front wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TT-01
58349
Subaru Impreza WRC Monte Carlo
Year: 2005
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel shaft driven
Chassis base: TT-01D
58350
Mercedes-Benz C-Class DTM 2004
Year: 2005
Type: on-road
Drive: 4 wheel belt driven
Chassis base: TA-05 (58345)
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