Tamiya Mitsubishi Pajero Project

pajero

The Tamiya CC-1 (Cross Country) chassis was originally released in December of 1993.  Most chassis configurations evolve over the years and are incremented with new numbers, but the CC-01 has stayed the same for 25 years and is still for sale.  I count at least 12 different bodies which have been used on this chassis in that time, and that does not count another 10 color or trim variations.  The hard shell Pajero body was the first and was sold as 58132.  The same model was released again in 2008 as 49490 and then again with the same number in 2013.   The 4th and most recent release in 2017 was 47331.  I only have the most recent version, but I can't spot any obvious changes in all that time.  Between all those releases and lack of changes, it is safe to say that several generations of fans have enjoyed this great little model.

This is a 4WD shaft driven chassis with independent front suspension and a solid axle on trailing arms in the rear.  It is a pretty small model so the 540 silver can motor is plenty to move it along as fast as you would reasonably want a vehicle like this to go.  It is one of my favorite to drive in that I can pretty much stay at full throttle all the time without worrying about anything.  With relatively little ground clearance and open differentials, it isn't excellent off road.  On gravel or low cut grass it is really at home.  Trying to crawl over anything it will get stuck pretty quickly.  The rear differential can be locked, but only by opening it up and replacing the spider gears with a plug.  The model has proven exceptionally durable without any needed repairs so far.  Like all hard bodies, it looks best with some lights!  I am still using the stock motor and ESC along with a cheap analog Futaba servo which seems to be just fine.  Battery space is limited so a 7.2V NiMH works best.

After a few months of driving I went in and added a bunch of aluminum suspension parts and some upgraded shocks.  Later I added a full lighting system, roof rack and bumper, and other scale accessories.  This has ended up being a pretty deluxe CC-01.  Finally, I switched over to a low turn brushless motor and better tires to improve crawling performance.

Update:  This model was destroyed in the 2022 fire.  It has not been replaced.

frame
Page 1: Stock Assembly

lights
Page 2:  Upgrades!

Page 3: Final Photos

Description
Manufacturer
Model #
Mitsubishi Pajero Metaltop Wide (2017)
1/10 Scale R/C 4WD High Performance
Off Road Car Kit (CC-01)
Tamiya
47331
Justock 3650SD G2.1 1600kV
25.5T Brushless Sensored Motor
Hobbywing
30408013
16 Tooth 0.6 Mod Steel Pinion
Robinson Racing
1116
TBLE-02s Sensored Brushless
Electronic Speed Control
Tamiya
45057
3 Channel 2.4 GHz DSMR Receiver
Spektrum
SR310
Standard High Torque
Ball Bearing Steering Servo
Futaba
S3010
4-Link Conversion with Skid Plate
Jun-Fac
392
Alloy C-Hubs
GPM Racing
CC020
Alloy Upper Arms
GPM Racing CC054/M3
Alloy Front Lower Arm Plate
GPM Racing CC054M
Alloy Steering Assembly
GPM Racing CC048
Alloy Tie Rod for Servo and Steering
GPM Racing CC160
Alloy Front Lower Suspension Arm
GPM Racing CC055
Alloy Front Knuckle Arm
GPM Racing TA3021
Roof Rack with Frame
RC Modelex
Z-0089
Front Bar
RC Modelex
BU-0091
Clear Windows Set
Loops Model
CW-001
Interior Set
Loops Model I-001
Light Buckets and Clear Covers
Loops Model X-001
Crawler Winch
3Racing
CR01-27A
KM Crawler Tire 30 x 90 x 1.9"
(Soft) x2
MST
831006
R/C 4x4 Vehicle Driver Figure
Tamiya
54416
Stroke Extension Link Tamiya 54519
Aluminum Oil Damper CC-01
Tamiya
54541
TLU-01 LED Light Unit
Tamiya
53909
TLU-02 LED Light Control Unit
Tamiya
53937
5mm Halogen LED x2
Tamiya54600
3mm Red LED x4
Tamiya54009
3mm Orange LED x6
Tamiya53912
3mm White LED x4
Tamiya
54008
5x8mm Rubber Sealed
Ball Bearings x3
Advantage Racing MR85-2RS
5x11mm Rubber Sealed
Ball Bearings x11
Advantage Racing
MR115-2RS
6x12mm Rubber Sealed
Ball Bearings x2
Advantage RacingMR126-2RS
Model Master Ultraviolet Pearl
Ford Paint
Testors
28122
TS-17 Gloss Aluminum Paint
Tamiya
85017
TS-13 Clear Paint
Tamiya
85013

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