TFL unicorn C1805 coming soon

[Teng]

Just saw these on Taobao today. Come as kit USD599 with two speed transmission in Stainless Steel tube chassis. Skid plate compatible with RR10. But I am not sure this is 2.2 or 1.9 rig.

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[TooOldForThis]

Cool! Looks like the steering servo mounts to the backside of the axle? That's different.

[JatoTheRipper]

I'd call this one the Fipper. Fanquish Ripper.

[Jim85IROC]

Cool. The metal axle assemblies that TFL uses on their SCX10 are all over ebay cheap and have a reputation for being pretty durable. If these end up being the same way, it'll be a cheap upgrade option for Wraiths, Bombers & Yetis.

[Ditchrat]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I'd call this one the Fipper. Fanquish Ripper.

TFL had a bronco this style long before vanquish even considered making the Ripper. The design is pretty much the same except the body lines, and wider axles.


You can't call this one a rip off of vanquish.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Ditchrat

TFL had a bronco this style long before vanquish even considered making the Ripper. The design is pretty much the same except the body lines, and wider axles.


You can't call this one a rip off of vanquish.

The cage is the same?

[DukeMinnix]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

The cage is the same?

cage of the "jeep" and bronco are different, but I think hes meaning the concept. The ripper isn't ground breaking. It's not a new design. Its just a copy of 1:1 U4 rig, so ehhh.

In any case, at 599 I wouldn't call this an affordable upgrade, but it's cool I guess.

[Jim85IROC]

Originally Posted by DukeMinnix

cage of the "jeep" and bronco are different, but I think hes meaning the concept. The ripper isn't ground breaking. It's not a new design. Its just a copy of 1:1 U4 rig, so ehhh.

In any case, at 599 I wouldn't call this an affordable upgrade, but it's cool I guess.

The chassis that TFL uses for the Bronco is all over ebay for $250-$300, so it's very possible that this one will show up cheaper too.

[Ditchrat]

Originally Posted by DukeMinnix

cage of the "jeep" and bronco are different, but I think hes meaning the concept. .

This and that it isnt a new thing for TFL. If you look at the two they use the same servo style mounting, skid mounting, and motor mount. While the tubing shape is different the main anchor points are the same.

[JatoTheRipper]

I thought the cage was new for TFL. The cage and axles are definitely look Vanquish inspired to me. But the Ripper and axles are inspired by 1:1 so...

[Ditchrat]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I thought the cage was new for TFL. The cage and axles are definitely look Vanquish inspired to me. But the Ripper and axles are inspired by 1:1 so...

It is a new design, and it could well be. But at this point cages are done to death, so It is pretty hard to be original, unless you CNC it out of a block of metal.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Ditchrat

It is a new design, and it could well be. But at this point cages are done to death, so It is pretty hard to be original, unless you CNC it out of a block of metal.

Maybe I just like saying Fipper.

[Ditchrat]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Maybe I just like saying Fipper.

Chipper......................

[TooOldForThis]

With that fancy metal 2 speed transmission and scale engine combo, this may have more in common with the JKMAX from Capo.

So... Fapo?

[durok]

That cage and body could be used to make a sweet Erik Miller Motorsports replica! I like it... Don't really need the axles, though.

[Ditchrat]

Originally Posted by durok

That cage and body could be used to make a sweet Erik Miller Motorsports replica! I like it... Don't really need the axles, though.

Not sure that even matters. I have the bronco frame and body only, then fitted it with TKO axles, Im sure you could do the same with axles of your choice.

[soze]

Saw this on their site a few weeks back. Was wondering when it would be released.

[Joshs4x4toyz]

Originally Posted by TooOldForThis

Cool! Looks like the steering servo mounts to the backside of the axle? That's different.

A lot of guys have been doing it for a long time. I have used Dlux truss/servo mounts on comp rigs and they work great when going slow. I would not put it on anything else though, especially a U4 rig. You can only space it up so far to avoid binding. At U4 speeds you will rip something up bad on first lap.

This rig does look cool though.

[STANG KILLA SS]

stainless steel? thats heavier than steel. and up high.
front end looks like a goat kit.

[Joshs4x4toyz]

Agreed, Jethro's Ibex build (Harley's Plans Scaled for 1.9's)