The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable"
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The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable"
I can't say this is one I've always dreamed of but looking back if they hadn't ever sold the Cat/Tomcat I don't think we would have seen the hawk, tmaxx, or XO1. They sold a ton of these, mainly RTR- so the kit version interested me. While not really an icon, it was a huge stepping stone for Traxxas. Their first car that wasn't recalled lol
I decided to cut the 27 year old shrink wrap to take a peek. Enjoy
The Cat is Capable!
The manual with notes stapled in to correct the steps
Interesting that they block off the 4 "aa" holder area used on its siblings
I decided to cut the 27 year old shrink wrap to take a peek. Enjoy
The Cat is Capable!
The manual with notes stapled in to correct the steps
Interesting that they block off the 4 "aa" holder area used on its siblings
It's time to stand up to the bully. Support the companies that support the industry, not the ones that tear it down. Say no to Traxxas
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Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
That's awesome... brings back good memories...
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Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
I sold the RTR version my brother and I started with a long time ago. It was a good car, and I wanted someone else to enjoy the car.
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Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
This was my 1st hobby grade rc. Best christmas ever! I loved building it with my dad, such a sense of accomplishment for a young kid.
I distinctly remember the "perfect balance for jumping" claim on the front of the box, first thing i read after i tore off the wrapping paper. That car went to hell and back!
I distinctly remember the "perfect balance for jumping" claim on the front of the box, first thing i read after i tore off the wrapping paper. That car went to hell and back!
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Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
can anyone say Grasshopper?
there were quite a few cars that had that Tamyia Grasshopper style rear tranny, weren't there?
there were quite a few cars that had that Tamyia Grasshopper style rear tranny, weren't there?
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Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
Lots of companies used a live axle, there is nothing short of maybe wheels and tires that would directly fit a Tamiya. This is closer relative to the Nikko cars. The rear is a single pivot ball more like a Panda
Grasshopper clones were cars like the Minicraft Lazer, Mugen Manx, World Engines Rockbuster, and Academy Roadrunner
Grasshopper clones were cars like the Minicraft Lazer, Mugen Manx, World Engines Rockbuster, and Academy Roadrunner
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Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
this is so funny..... "The Cat is capable"
Thanx for sharing !
Thanx for sharing !
Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
Well, now that it's open are you going to build it?
I have a Cat project that I've been trying to get off the ground for a few years but every time I take it out of the box I lose interest immediately. I think it's because it feels too much like I'm working on a Tyco Turbo Hopper.
I have a Cat project that I've been trying to get off the ground for a few years but every time I take it out of the box I lose interest immediately. I think it's because it feels too much like I'm working on a Tyco Turbo Hopper.
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"The cat has been murdered"
I was old school - when old school wasn't cool !
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Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
As I'm starting on that trx1 of mine I can't help browsing other recent traxxas threads
This one looks great! I'd never seen a Cat box. Thanks for opening it for us
Paul
This one looks great! I'd never seen a Cat box. Thanks for opening it for us
Paul
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