Tamiya TB Evolution Project

Page 1: Unboxing

The TB Evolution comes in a unique box that is different in size and shape than any other Tamiya models. There is no body, so that allows the box to be flat. On the other hand, the TRF touring car models also come with no body but come in boxes of a completely different shape. Whatever the reason, I like the uniqueness. The white box is wide and flat with a flap top and a carrying handle. Unlike many other chassis boxes with a carrying handle, this one could certainly not be used to transport the finished chassis.

There is very little textual information about the model on the box, and no pictures at all. There is just a small black label in the corner as shown. Whereas the text on the cover is all in English, the text on the label is partially in Japanese. The main label shows the set number (58267), the original price (¥33,800), and a link to the early Tamiya web site. The side of the label lists the equipment needed to get the model running and the release date (2000). At this time ESCs were common but not ubiquitous, and 7.2V batteries were still the norm.

The box is pretty full. Inside is a smaller box containing the hardware bags, and a pile of plastic bags containing all the plastic parts. The chassis plates and instruction manual are hidden at the bottom. The inner box contains a photo of many of the unique parts of the set. There is also a lot more information about the special features of the chassis written here than on the outside of the box.

The sticker sheet is unique to the TB Evo chassis line, but it is interesting to note that it was already provisioned for future TB Evo models with Roman numerals available from I to V. On the right I've knolled out all the parts. You can see the four hardware bags and the manual ready to go. It is notable that there are very few machined aluminum parts in this kit, even though it is a top of the line example.

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