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I bought a Tamiya Conqueror kit, kit no. 58115, about 17 years ago along with associated remote control equipment and batteries. Full of enthusiasm I built the chassis and componentry but never got around to painting and fitting the body. Consequently the kit remains as brand new, never even run, and sits in a box waiting for somebody to finish it off.
Is there a collectors market for the older kits like this or is it just ebay fodder? Perhaps one of the remote control cognoscenti could let me know.
Thanks
Trophy200
Is there a collectors market for the older kits like this or is it just ebay fodder? Perhaps one of the remote control cognoscenti could let me know.
Thanks
Trophy200
Quite possibly worth a good few quid mate, tamiya recently rereleased some of the vintage kits such was the demand. I'm sure someone who knows more about Tamiya's will be able to help more.
ETA - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tamiya-Terra-Conqueror-1-10t...
ETA - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tamiya-Terra-Conqueror-1-10t...
Edited by Bungleaio on Tuesday 28th October 17:09
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/car.asp?id=121
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-...
That gives you the info on the car - best thing for value is to check eBay or TC.
I give it 24 hours till our Roop pops up
Claire
watch this - he won't now and I will look a plonker
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-...
That gives you the info on the car - best thing for value is to check eBay or TC.
I give it 24 hours till our Roop pops up
Claire
watch this - he won't now and I will look a plonker
Pabaa...! I am here 
Gafferoony, consider your face saved. 
Terra Conqueror is one of the later generation TA based buggies. Generic TA parts plus the fact that body sets are freely available new in box for £18-£20 mean that they are not a particularly sought after model, but it's knocking on a bit so it's worth something. R/C gear and associated electronics likely worth peanuts as they have moved on in leaps and bounds since then and got a lot cheaper. The actual car holds the value.
I wouldn't mind it if you are considering selling it. I have mailed the resident TC expert to ascertain value.
PS: CLC - What happened to your Tamiyas...?
Gafferoony, consider your face saved. Terra Conqueror is one of the later generation TA based buggies. Generic TA parts plus the fact that body sets are freely available new in box for £18-£20 mean that they are not a particularly sought after model, but it's knocking on a bit so it's worth something. R/C gear and associated electronics likely worth peanuts as they have moved on in leaps and bounds since then and got a lot cheaper. The actual car holds the value.
I wouldn't mind it if you are considering selling it. I have mailed the resident TC expert to ascertain value.
PS: CLC - What happened to your Tamiyas...?
Gaffer said:
Woot..! I knew you wouldnt let us down hunny 
My Tamiyas are back in Manchester till I can get them to London. You have my Bertie - Can I have him back please..? his Gerbil/TVR painted shell is sat here waiting for him
C xxx
You can but he's fücked as you didn't clean and dry him after running in the rain at Snet...!My Tamiyas are back in Manchester till I can get them to London. You have my Bertie - Can I have him back please..? his Gerbil/TVR painted shell is sat here waiting for him
C xxx
Roop said:
Gaffer said:
Woot..! I knew you wouldnt let us down hunny
My Tamiyas are back in Manchester till I can get them to London. You have my Bertie - Can I have him back please..? his Gerbil/TVR painted shell is sat here waiting for him
C xxx
You can but he's fücked as you didn't clean and dry him after running in the rain at Snet...!My Tamiyas are back in Manchester till I can get them to London. You have my Bertie - Can I have him back please..? his Gerbil/TVR painted shell is sat here waiting for him
C xxx
Claire
Gaffer said:
Roop said:
Gaffer said:
Woot..! I knew you wouldnt let us down hunny
My Tamiyas are back in Manchester till I can get them to London. You have my Bertie - Can I have him back please..? his Gerbil/TVR painted shell is sat here waiting for him
C xxx
You can but he's fücked as you didn't clean and dry him after running in the rain at Snet...!My Tamiyas are back in Manchester till I can get them to London. You have my Bertie - Can I have him back please..? his Gerbil/TVR painted shell is sat here waiting for him
C xxx
Claire
Bertrand's rusted to büggery but I'll happily lob him in a box and post him back.
Roop said:
Gaffer said:
Roop said:
Gaffer said:
Woot..! I knew you wouldnt let us down hunny
My Tamiyas are back in Manchester till I can get them to London. You have my Bertie - Can I have him back please..? his Gerbil/TVR painted shell is sat here waiting for him
C xxx
You can but he's fücked as you didn't clean and dry him after running in the rain at Snet...!My Tamiyas are back in Manchester till I can get them to London. You have my Bertie - Can I have him back please..? his Gerbil/TVR painted shell is sat here waiting for him
C xxx
Claire
Bertrand's rusted to büggery but I'll happily lob him in a box and post him back.
Just clean him up first love
Claire
OK. Regards the Terra Conqueror, one of the big vintage Tamiya sellers on eBay (Jason's Store) had a one new-in-box for a few months up at US$150 but it didn't sell. Someone chipped him down and it went, but I don't know for how much less. After speaking to my TC guy, we reckon he probably let it go at US$120 - US$125.
In respect of this and the fact your car is not NIB, I'd reckon of the car alone (without r/c gear, battery etc) to be worth $75. If you let me know what the electrics are that are with it then I'll try and derive a value for you. Bear in mind what I said above - the r/c gear is generally worth less that what is costs to post it to the buyer. The battery will be knackered after these years and it's unlikely it will hold a charge / charge to anything like it's stated capacity.
PM me if you want to deal...!
In respect of this and the fact your car is not NIB, I'd reckon of the car alone (without r/c gear, battery etc) to be worth $75. If you let me know what the electrics are that are with it then I'll try and derive a value for you. Bear in mind what I said above - the r/c gear is generally worth less that what is costs to post it to the buyer. The battery will be knackered after these years and it's unlikely it will hold a charge / charge to anything like it's stated capacity.
PM me if you want to deal...!
Gaffer said:
Roop said:
Gaffer said:
Roop said:
Gaffer said:
Woot..! I knew you wouldnt let us down hunny
My Tamiyas are back in Manchester till I can get them to London. You have my Bertie - Can I have him back please..? his Gerbil/TVR painted shell is sat here waiting for him
C xxx
You can but he's fücked as you didn't clean and dry him after running in the rain at Snet...!My Tamiyas are back in Manchester till I can get them to London. You have my Bertie - Can I have him back please..? his Gerbil/TVR painted shell is sat here waiting for him
C xxx
Claire
Bertrand's rusted to büggery but I'll happily lob him in a box and post him back.
Just clean him up first love
Claire
What happens on roadtrip stays on roadtrip...Re: Bertand M. Buggus III, I'll do a resto if you want. Bits not cheap for MB tho as you know ($100 for wheels
). I know as I am doing one up myself...Roop said:
Gaffer]And yes WGOTSOT not WGOTGOYT..!!!!!!]/quote said:
WTF 
WGOTSOT - What Goes On Tour Stays On TourGaffer said:
Yea he wont be running again, just make him look pretty please
You best get out the brasso and swarfega then...!!! WGOTGOYT - What Goes On Tour Goes On You Tube
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