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cmt · May 10th, 2002, 09:54 AM

Kyosho now do a MINI bodyshell in a range of colours for its Mini-Z 5" long racing R/C cars. Not cheap, but allegedly quite fast (and upgradable to be even faster) time to start saving up

link to bodyshell

I've spoke to the people at Modelsport and at the moment the only way to get a MINI Mini-z Racer is to buy a car with a different bodyshell and wheels and them buy the MINI bodyshell + different wheels/tyres if you like.

P.S. these run out of the box (no building/setup) and you can race upto 6 at once according to the info.

KarmanS · May 10th, 2002, 11:20 AM

I was planning to get one of these for a while. These are widely popular in HK so many parts and accesories are available for it, but I'll have to wait until next time I go back to get one. That EB look alike shell in the second column second roll looks quite good

they recently came out with a 360 Modena Mini-Z car too which comes in yellow, silver, or red. I will most likely get a red one and purchase a MINI shell along with it.

Damo · May 10th, 2002, 12:40 PM

Gotta be the Black and White at the bottom of the First Colum then hasn't it

Unless those at the top of the second column are Cooper S's!

groovy_jr · May 10th, 2002, 01:35 PM

...well if it were me I would have a model of each make...black and white for MINI ofcourse (too true Damo)!

However in the MINI I would put a 2 stroke engine

and in the other models I would insert a cra**y electric (battery) motor!!!!

...hehehe....MINI MINI Adenture....MINI WINS! LOL

Ady · May 10th, 2002, 05:20 PM

I am waiting for Tamiya to do one as i already have the classic one they did, anyone know if one is in the works?

Ady (R50)

KarmanS · May 11th, 2002, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by R50
I am waiting for Tamiya to do one as i already have the classic one they did, anyone know if one is in the works?

Ady (R50)

hey Ady, which one is the classic on you speak of? If so, I would want do consider that too since Tamiya shells are usually higher in quality and detail.

Andypayne · May 11th, 2002, 02:26 AM

There is another radio controlled car available, that is very cheap at only £15. I,ve seen it at modelzone and some toy shops.Not sure of the make though.

Ady · May 11th, 2002, 12:40 PM

Karman S, They did and i think still do a classic mini kit which is 10th scale and frontwheel drive. The one i have is battery powered but i believe that they now also do one with a Glo Engine. I do hope that they will be doing a new MINI kit as i enjoyed building the first one and will paint it to match my future car.

Ady (R50)

KarmanS · May 11th, 2002, 03:14 PM

Thanks for your reply, Ady. Just went through the Tamiya '02 catalog and noticed that the electric (#58211) and a glow engine classic Mini (#44021) kits are still available. It would be nice if they have the new MINI shell available to clamp on the same chasis. Painting to the exact color combination of your MINI is a good idea!

Quote:

Originally posted by R50
Karman S, They did and i think still do a classic mini kit which is 10th scale and frontwheel drive. The one i have is battery powered but i believe that they now also do one with a Glo Engine. I do hope that they will be doing a new MINI kit as i enjoyed building the first one and will paint it to match my future car.

Ady (R50)

gromit · May 12th, 2002, 10:57 AM

and it's a blast!!! I haven't had an R/C car for at least 15 years and had forgotten how much fun they are. I painted my Mini red to match my new "S" but will definitely rebody it if a MINI becomes available. I'm thinking about getting another so my daughter and I can race them against each other.

Got mine from ehobbies.com for $89 plus shipping.

mad4models · May 13th, 2002, 05:45 PM

Dear All,

Heres a couple of good quality images of the Mini Z bodyshells for you to have a look at. They are very well detailed, and look great on the chassis.
I am currently trying to source the Mini Z range of products and hopefully will be able to offer these for sale soon. I will post again as soon as I have a confirmed price and availability.

Black Bodyshell

Silver Bodyshell

Regards

Tim Dunlop
Mad4Models

Basil · May 13th, 2002, 06:15 PM

Nice shells ........ did the glass have to be removed for tinting....... ha ha ha ha

ELISEBOY · Jun 30th, 2002, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mad4models
Dear All,

Heres a couple of good quality images of the Mini Z bodyshells for you to have a look at. They are very well detailed, and look great on the chassis.
I am currently trying to source the Mini Z range of products and hopefully will be able to offer these for sale soon. I will post again as soon as I have a confirmed price and availability.

Black Bodyshell

Silver Bodyshell

Regards

Tim Dunlop
Mad4Models

Tim, any joy on gettnig these in as yet?

MrMow · Jul 1st, 2002, 12:00 AM

I have a Kyosho Mini-Z with a Toyota Echo 1.5 body (My old car) (Yaris Tsport or Vitz RS for other countries).

The MiniZs are very cool, upgradable suspension, motors, gears, tyres etc. But are expensive..

The New mini body kit is not made by Kyosho though, aftermarket.

As for Tamiya, they have a 1/10th scale 'New Mini' coming out this month (RC car that is). I saw a pic, it didn't look great.

clarus · Jul 1st, 2002, 03:43 AM

Kyosho Mini-z's rock!!!

I've had one for about 8 months or so, and can attest to the fact that they are an enormous amount of fun. Mine is used a lot around the office, where we race in and out of desks and generally terrorise other people in the office.

I'll definitely be ordering the Mini shell, to replace my current VW Beetle shell.

gromit · Aug 23rd, 2002, 01:54 PM

Here's my 1/10 scale Mini with my 1/1 scale MINI. Great news!!! Tamiya has informed me the 1/10 scale will soon be available in the MINI body style. If you wish to order via Hong Kong, it's already there. See:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1760872645

I put a couple others in my gallery.

May 10th, 2002, 09:54 AM	#1
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 06:43 PM Posts: 1,211 Offline	Kyosho Mini-Z Radio control MINI. Kyosho now do a MINI bodyshell in a range of colours for its Mini-Z 5" long racing R/C cars. Not cheap, but allegedly quite fast (and upgradable to be even faster) time to start saving up link to bodyshell I've spoke to the people at Modelsport and at the moment the only way to get a MINI Mini-z Racer is to buy a car with a different bodyshell and wheels and them buy the MINI bodyshell + different wheels/tyres if you like. P.S. these run out of the box (no building/setup) and you can race upto 6 at once according to the info. Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp Last edited by cmt : May 10th, 2002 at 10:19 AM.

May 11th, 2002, 02:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Andypayne MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 06:43 PM Posts: 103 Offline	There is another radio controlled car available, that is very cheap at only £15. I,ve seen it at modelzone and some toy shops.Not sure of the make though. Nothing beats a Mini

May 12th, 2002, 10:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
gromit Bad Dog, Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Local Time: 11:43 AM Posts: 838 Offline	I just built the electric Tamiya... and it's a blast!!! I haven't had an R/C car for at least 15 years and had forgotten how much fun they are. I painted my Mini red to match my new "S" but will definitely rebody it if a MINI becomes available. I'm thinking about getting another so my daughter and I can race them against each other. Got mine from ehobbies.com for $89 plus shipping. Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper "S", delivered Aug 5, 2002. If you have read this far you are obsessed - Make a donation to MINI2 and become a sponsor! Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon

Jul 1st, 2002, 03:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
clarus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 03:43 AM Posts: 226 Offline	Kyosho Mini-z's rock!!! I've had one for about 8 months or so, and can attest to the fact that they are an enormous amount of fun. Mine is used a lot around the office, where we race in and out of desks and generally terrorise other people in the office. I'll definitely be ordering the Mini shell, to replace my current VW Beetle shell. Dark silver Cooper S with black roof, silver R85's, DSC, climate control, alarm, MFSW/cruise control, sunroof, gravity leather (panther black), xenon, park distance control, interior light package.

Aug 23rd, 2002, 01:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
gromit Bad Dog, Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Local Time: 11:43 AM Posts: 838 Offline	Not a Mini-Z but... Here's my 1/10 scale Mini with my 1/1 scale MINI. Great news!!! Tamiya has informed me the 1/10 scale will soon be available in the MINI body style. If you wish to order via Hong Kong, it's already there. See: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1760872645 I put a couple others in my gallery. Attached Thumbnails Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper "S", delivered Aug 5, 2002. If you have read this far you are obsessed - Make a donation to MINI2 and become a sponsor! Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon

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May 10th, 2002, 11:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
KarmanS MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HKG Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 1,366 Offline	I was planning to get one of these for a while. These are widely popular in HK so many parts and accesories are available for it, but I'll have to wait until next time I go back to get one. That EB look alike shell in the second column second roll looks quite good they recently came out with a 360 Modena Mini-Z car too which comes in yellow, silver, or red. I will most likely get a red one and purchase a MINI shell along with it.

May 10th, 2002, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 06:43 PM Posts: 10,666 Offline	Gotta be the Black and White at the bottom of the First Colum then hasn't it Unless those at the top of the second column are Cooper S's!

May 10th, 2002, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
groovy_jr MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 527 Offline	...well if it were me I would have a model of each make...black and white for MINI ofcourse (too true Damo)! However in the MINI I would put a 2 stroke engine and in the other models I would insert a cra**y electric (battery) motor!!!! ...hehehe....MINI MINI Adenture....MINI WINS! LOL

May 10th, 2002, 05:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ady Tinkering In The Garage Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Midlands, Uk Local Time: 06:43 PM Posts: 2,258 Offline	I am waiting for Tamiya to do one as i already have the classic one they did, anyone know if one is in the works? Ady (R50)

May 11th, 2002, 01:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
KarmanS MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HKG Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 1,366 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by R50 I am waiting for Tamiya to do one as i already have the classic one they did, anyone know if one is in the works? Ady (R50) hey Ady, which one is the classic on you speak of? If so, I would want do consider that too since Tamiya shells are usually higher in quality and detail.

May 11th, 2002, 12:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ady Tinkering In The Garage Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Midlands, Uk Local Time: 06:43 PM Posts: 2,258 Offline	Karman S, They did and i think still do a classic mini kit which is 10th scale and frontwheel drive. The one i have is battery powered but i believe that they now also do one with a Glo Engine. I do hope that they will be doing a new MINI kit as i enjoyed building the first one and will paint it to match my future car. Ady (R50)

May 11th, 2002, 03:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
KarmanS MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HKG Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 1,366 Offline	Thanks for your reply, Ady. Just went through the Tamiya '02 catalog and noticed that the electric (#58211) and a glow engine classic Mini (#44021) kits are still available. It would be nice if they have the new MINI shell available to clamp on the same chasis. Painting to the exact color combination of your MINI is a good idea! Quote: Originally posted by R50 Karman S, They did and i think still do a classic mini kit which is 10th scale and frontwheel drive. The one i have is battery powered but i believe that they now also do one with a Glo Engine. I do hope that they will be doing a new MINI kit as i enjoyed building the first one and will paint it to match my future car. Ady (R50)

May 13th, 2002, 05:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
mad4models MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Derby, England Local Time: 05:43 PM Posts: 39 Offline	Dear All, Heres a couple of good quality images of the Mini Z bodyshells for you to have a look at. They are very well detailed, and look great on the chassis. I am currently trying to source the Mini Z range of products and hopefully will be able to offer these for sale soon. I will post again as soon as I have a confirmed price and availability. Black Bodyshell Silver Bodyshell Regards Tim Dunlop Mad4Models

May 13th, 2002, 06:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 03:43 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Nice shells ........ did the glass have to be removed for tinting....... ha ha ha ha

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Jun 30th, 2002, 06:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:43 PM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by mad4models Dear All, Heres a couple of good quality images of the Mini Z bodyshells for you to have a look at. They are very well detailed, and look great on the chassis. I am currently trying to source the Mini Z range of products and hopefully will be able to offer these for sale soon. I will post again as soon as I have a confirmed price and availability. Black Bodyshell Silver Bodyshell Regards Tim Dunlop Mad4Models Tim, any joy on gettnig these in as yet?

Jul 1st, 2002, 12:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
MrMow MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 03:43 AM Posts: 185 Offline	I have a Kyosho Mini-Z with a Toyota Echo 1.5 body (My old car) (Yaris Tsport or Vitz RS for other countries). The MiniZs are very cool, upgradable suspension, motors, gears, tyres etc. But are expensive.. The New mini body kit is not made by Kyosho though, aftermarket. As for Tamiya, they have a 1/10th scale 'New Mini' coming out this month (RC car that is). I saw a pic, it didn't look great.

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