58051 – Tamiya The Fox
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The only outing for this particular chassis, released in October 1985, makes the Fox pretty special and unique. A very popular buggy with stunning looks and awesome gold plated wheels.
Model Specification
- Model Number: 58051
- Originally released 29-Oct-85
- 2WD Rear Wheels
- Double wishbone all round
- ABS monocoque chassis with sealed compartment for electronics
- Clear Lexan polycarbonate body
- Originally supplied with standard RS-540S
- Width: 225mm
- Length: 425mm
- Height: 133mm
- Wheel Base: 260mm
- Front Tread: 198mm
- Rear Tread: 183mm
- Ground clearance: 29mm
- Weight: 1.580kg
- front tyres: 23/83mm
- Rear tyre: 34/82mm
- Scale 1/10th
Tamiya Fox 'R parts', rear lower suspension arms (custom moulded)
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Tamiya Fox parts - NEW
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you only have to watch the original tamiya video to realise that this model is a true tamiya icon. It doesnt share its chassis with any other tamiya and is a real beauty to look at. I currently own 2 of these and would love a NIB to build but its just too expensive. I really wish Mr. T would re release these as would love to be able to run mine without having the worry of trying to replace any parts that have become brittle over the years.
Well, I had one bac’n'da’day and rember it was a blast to drive, fairly competitve, at least at my little local track ( Lindsay R/C racers where are you?) First with BEC, light weight and good looking too. The radio box was a bit of a pain to get into but with some better shocks( mmmm gold) and an anti roll bar, then a hotter motor ( lessons learned) it was hard to beat. And now years later I find myself piecing together another one off of spendbay. Probably have enough parts for a shelf queen and a runner now so I need to get building. Don’t think we will see a full re-re but the body might turn up on one of the newer style chassis.