Tamiya Dyna Storm Project

The Dyna Storm, though seldom seen due to rarity, is legendary in the history of Tamiya.  While the Avante may be considered the ancestor of 4WD TRF buggies, the 58116 Dyna Storm released in 1992 is the ancestor of the TRF 201.  Itself an evolution of the Astute chassis, the Dyna Storm used an FRP deck, sleeved aluminum shocks, and a Multi-Disc Clotch (MDC) to tame the power of the recommended (but not included) Acto Power 2WD motor.  A limited re-release of the same model was available in 2001 as 49190, the version I was able to track down.  Unlike most re-releases, this is identical to the original in nearly every way.  The only difference is the inclusion of a pink motor that looks like, but isn't, an Acto Power.

It took quite a hunt for me to track down one of these new in the box, and I'm glad I looked when I did because they are pretty much impossible now.   I managed to find an original Acto Power motor as well to make this as much like it always should have been as possible.  Sadly, replacing parts (especially tires) is going to be very difficult so this will probably get run less than many of my buggies.  That's a shame because it is a joy to drive.  Sometimes I forget how good a proper old racing brushed motor can be.  I would say that I recommend getting one of these except that there is no point in such a recommendation because you probably can't find one.  You'll have to settle for looking at mine.

Update:  This model was destroyed in the 2022 fire.  I hadn't really driven the model at all when it was destroyed so I can't say anything about the handling characteristics.  It has not been replaced.

Description	Manufacturer	Model #
Dyna Storm (2001) 1/10 Scale High Performance 2WD Off Road Racer Kit	Tamiya	49190
Acto Power 2WD 14T Rebuildable 540 Brushed Motor	Tamiya	53122
24 Tooth 0.4 Mod Steel Pinion	Tamiya	53103
Tritronic 80A Waterproof Brushed Electronic Speed Control	Yeah Racing	ESC-TRI
2 Channel 2.4 GHz DSMR Receiver	Spektrum	SR215
Super Speed Digital Metal Gear Steering Servo	ProTek RC	100SS
PS-59 Dark Metallic Blue Paint	Tamiya	86059
PS-5 Black Blue Paint	Tamiya	86005
PS-12 Silver Paint	Tamiya	86012
PS-31 Smoke Paint	Tamiya	86031

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