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The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable"
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 3:02 am
by GoMachV
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
Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:12 am
by uniquenamehere
That's awesome... brings back good memories...
Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 3:50 pm
by WhoKnowsWho
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.
Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:08 pm
by THUNDERSTRIKE1
I have the RTR version of the CAT.don
Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:15 am
by Breener
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!
Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:20 am
by Chewbacca
can anyone say Grasshopper?
there were quite a few cars that had that Tamyia Grasshopper style rear tranny, weren't there?
Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:47 am
by GoMachV
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
Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:56 am
by broodenburg
Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:55 am
by RedScampi
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.
Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 9:10 am
by RC10th
"The cat has been murdered"
Re: The one that put Traxxas on the map. "The Cat is capable
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:41 am
by Lonestar
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
