Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread    Gallery
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version



All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more >> Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread Page: [1] 2   next >   >>  

Tower Hobbies Get Coupon Codes Brands  
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 1/29/2010 9:48 PM   
sheograth



Posts: 11488
Score: 325
Joined: 6/10/2007
Last Login: 5/13/2013
From: Berkeley, CA, USA
Status: offline 		Should be coming out soon and I haven't seen a thread for it. Post your builds and bits of wisdom here. Here are some action shots from Tamiya:

It's one of the coolest looking R/Cs I've seen in a while.











_____________________________

RCUniverse.com | Wattflyer.com | RCUvideos.com

Hide Signatures
       Post #: 1

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 1/29/2010 10:06 PM   
lee172



Posts: 7803
Score: 188
Joined: 9/20/2006
Last Login: 6/18/2013
From: Midlands, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		sealed mechanism box, cool

does it take the odd 6.6v cell?

_____________________________

56 NIB. TB-01, DF-01, FF-01, M-04L, Dual Hunter and Volvo FH12 as runners.. Building TA-03F

Hide Signatures

(in reply to sheograth)
       Post #: 2

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/1/2010 11:28 PM   
sheograth



Posts: 11488
Score: 325
Joined: 6/10/2007
Last Login: 5/13/2013
From: Berkeley, CA, USA
Status: offline 		It might take the strange battery like the Buggy Champ.

_____________________________

RCUniverse.com | Wattflyer.com | RCUvideos.com

Hide Signatures

(in reply to lee172)
       Post #: 3

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/1/2010 11:37 PM   
The Mad Modder



Posts: 3949
Score: 341
Joined: 10/22/2006
Last Login: 6/11/2013
From: eastern, IL, USA
Status: offline 		Is it out yet in the US? Every place I checked only had it for pre-order. I hope it isn't like the Pajero re-release, where they only order it from tamiya after you pre-order it.

_____________________________

God bless America

Hide Signatures

(in reply to sheograth)
       Post #: 4

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/2/2010 2:37 AM   
Casper06



Posts: 2229
Score: 135
Joined: 2/1/2009
Last Login: 2/13/2013
From: Oakland, CA, USA
Status: offline 		So excited for this one!

_____________________________

- It is not just a hobby it is an obsession

Hide Signatures

(in reply to The Mad Modder)
       Post #: 5

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/2/2010 3:50 AM   
Brainanator



Posts: 2482
Score: 130
Joined: 6/14/2009
Last Login: 4/23/2013
From: Great Falls, MT, USA
Status: offline 		this looks really cool, is there any price range on the thing yet?

_____________________________

OFNA Jammin CRT.5e, stock sprint 2 drift, Savage Flux (4S), slash (just a roller for now)

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Casper06)
       Post #: 6

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/2/2010 5:03 AM   
The Mad Modder



Posts: 3949
Score: 341
Joined: 10/22/2006
Last Login: 6/11/2013
From: eastern, IL, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: Brainanator

this looks really cool, is there any price range on the thing yet?

I believe that it's going to be about $330, close to that of the Buggy Champ. At least that's what Tower says it will be.

_____________________________

God bless America

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Brainanator)
       Post #: 7

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/2/2010 6:17 AM   
sheograth



Posts: 11488
Score: 325
Joined: 6/10/2007
Last Login: 5/13/2013
From: Berkeley, CA, USA
Status: offline 		Yeah should be the same price as the Buggy Champ give or take. Pretty sure it's not out yet though, my LHS has a really good Tamiya rep and they generally get things a few days before the online stores sell them, and they still don't have them.

_____________________________

RCUniverse.com | Wattflyer.com | RCUvideos.com

Hide Signatures

(in reply to The Mad Modder)
       Post #: 8

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/11/2010 6:37 PM   
takzi


 

Posts: 122
Score: 100
Joined: 5/19/2006
Last Login: 4/11/2010
From: Hong Kong, HONG KONG
Status: offline 		Here is my one....

as the weather is not that good in Hong Kong, i cant do the body work ..for now..so i build up the chassis first....here are some of the pics i have taken ....:-)

Do the gearbox first~~~


Installing the A arms...


Mounting the motor...


other side


putting the roll cage behind the gearbox.....



front axle....




the shape of the chassis is coming out nicely at this stage already..



water proof compartment....



Hide Signatures

(in reply to sheograth)
       Post #: 9

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/12/2010 12:20 AM   
The Mad Modder



Posts: 3949
Score: 341
Joined: 10/22/2006
Last Login: 6/11/2013
From: eastern, IL, USA
Status: offline 		Those are some nice pics, takzi. I didn't realize that the motor was completely enclosed on the Scorcher. Also, those universal joints look VERY similar to those that the Juggernaut 1 uses.

_____________________________

God bless America

Hide Signatures

(in reply to takzi)
       Post #: 10

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/12/2010 12:36 AM   
Casper06



Posts: 2229
Score: 135
Joined: 2/1/2009
Last Login: 2/13/2013
From: Oakland, CA, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: sheograth

Yeah should be the same price as the Buggy Champ give or take. Pretty sure it's not out yet though, my LHS has a really good Tamiya rep and they generally get things a few days before the online stores sell them, and they still don't have them.


Sheograth what store do you go to? I have been looking for a good shop in the East Bay.

_____________________________

- It is not just a hobby it is an obsession

Hide Signatures

(in reply to sheograth)
       Post #: 11

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/14/2010 10:06 PM   
takzi


 

Posts: 122
Score: 100
Joined: 5/19/2006
Last Login: 4/11/2010
From: Hong Kong, HONG KONG
Status: offline 		The chassis is almost done...








Painting the body ...



Body's main color almost done...its very difficult to mask this one!









Applying stickers...






Lego man say HELLO~~


Hide Signatures

(in reply to Casper06)
       Post #: 12

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/14/2010 10:28 PM   
st_dragn_wagen



Posts: 654
Score: 106
Joined: 2/23/2007
Last Login: 3/4/2010
From: Long Beach, CA, USA
Status: offline 		ok, that front bumper has got to go! that thing is way to big and just hideously stupid looking.
it completely kills the scale look and gives it a cheap toyish appearance


_____________________________

comein'' through smashin in slam dance fashion DGAF''n and laughin out loud.


Hide Signatures

(in reply to takzi)
       Post #: 13

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/14/2010 10:32 PM   
The Mad Modder



Posts: 3949
Score: 341
Joined: 10/22/2006
Last Login: 6/11/2013
From: eastern, IL, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: st_dragn_wagen

ok, that front bumper has got to go! that thing is way to big and just hideously stupid looking.
it completely kills the scale look and gives it a cheap toyish appearance

The bumper itself doesn't look bad to me. It does look a bit out of place on the scorcher, though. Don't know why they put the Buggy champ bumper on the scorcher too.

_____________________________

God bless America

Hide Signatures

(in reply to st_dragn_wagen)
       Post #: 14

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/14/2010 10:46 PM   
Willystylz



Posts: 1934
Score: 105
Joined: 2/13/2009
Last Login: 2/22/2012
From: Barrie, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		Great job on the build takzi! This thing does look pretty cool. Are these old Tamiya re-releases very durable?

Hide Signatures

(in reply to The Mad Modder)
       Post #: 15

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/15/2010 2:29 AM   
evlwevl



Posts: 225
Score: 100
Joined: 8/22/2003
Last Login: 12/15/2012
From: CA
Status: offline 		Im still debating whether or not if I want a re re. It would be cool to keep one unbuilt for my son so he could build it 20 years from now. Till then, here's the bumper/skid I like running on original SS. Its from CRP racing products.

Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


Hide Signatures

(in reply to Willystylz)
       Post #: 16

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/15/2010 4:01 AM   
sheograth



Posts: 11488
Score: 325
Joined: 6/10/2007
Last Login: 5/13/2013
From: Berkeley, CA, USA
Status: offline 		Top notch pictures takzi, really good job. I still haven't gotten mine yet, hopefully this week.

_____________________________

RCUniverse.com | Wattflyer.com | RCUvideos.com

Hide Signatures

(in reply to evlwevl)
       Post #: 17

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/16/2010 8:47 AM   
takzi


 

Posts: 122
Score: 100
Joined: 5/19/2006
Last Login: 4/11/2010
From: Hong Kong, HONG KONG
Status: offline 		Close to 90% finish....only left with the paint job on the driver..and the side indicator as i dont have that paint yet!!

As i listen to some of your advices, i did remove the ugly front bumper!..and it looks much better!

Thank you all for your comment...:-)






















Hide Signatures

(in reply to sheograth)
       Post #: 18

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/16/2010 3:57 PM   
Willystylz



Posts: 1934
Score: 105
Joined: 2/13/2009
Last Login: 2/22/2012
From: Barrie, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		Takzi, that is an amazing build! Great job on the paint a decals. I have to agree as well that it does look better without the front bumper.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to takzi)
       Post #: 19

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 2/21/2010 1:37 PM   
cdo1uk


 

Posts: 12
Score: 100
Joined: 1/6/2009
Last Login: 3/6/2010
From: abbey woodlondon, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		I love these... was thinking of gettng one, the only thing holding me back is that every video i have seen of these they are really slow. i mean my lunch box will blow it away. does it need an uprated motor?

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Willystylz)
       Post #: 20

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 3/3/2010 3:22 AM   
andrewmac


 

Posts: 42
Score: 100
Joined: 12/24/2006
Last Login: 6/8/2013
From: Greensboro, NC, USA
Status: offline 		Does anybody know what the best battery to use in this is?  The tamiya 6.6v just seems kind of small and hard to find.
Thanks for any thoughts...


Hide Signatures

(in reply to cdo1uk)
       Post #: 21

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 3/4/2010 7:00 PM   
takzi


 

Posts: 122
Score: 100
Joined: 5/19/2006
Last Login: 4/11/2010
From: Hong Kong, HONG KONG
Status: offline 		Some more updates, i have purchased a vintage style wheel cover for the Sand Scorcher...turns out pretty good hey?~~

Only left are the exhaust and the paint job of the driver..














< Message edited by takzi -- 3/5/2010 10:08 AM >

Hide Signatures

(in reply to andrewmac)
       Post #: 22

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 3/4/2010 9:55 PM   
Lilredmachine


 

Posts: 1929
Score: 136
Joined: 1/5/2006
Last Login: 3/15/2013
From: Shanklin, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/02/lifesize-sand-scorcher/

Anyone miss the full size one Tamiya commissioned?

There's a four page article about the Sand Scorcher in EVO magazine this month featuring the full size one.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to takzi)
       Post #: 23

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 3/4/2010 11:24 PM   
sheograth



Posts: 11488
Score: 325
Joined: 6/10/2007
Last Login: 5/13/2013
From: Berkeley, CA, USA
Status: offline 		Amazing job Takzi, really nice.

I still haven't picked one of these guys up, just got finished with my second buggy champ so I'll probably buy a Scorcher soon.

_____________________________

RCUniverse.com | Wattflyer.com | RCUvideos.com

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Lilredmachine)
       Post #: 24

RE: Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread - 3/7/2010 11:50 PM   
DirtBug


 

Posts: 55
Score: 100
Joined: 2/2/2010
Last Login: 4/4/2013
From: Toms River, NJ, USA
Status: offline 		This just in!  RC Channel rear suspension mod for the Buggy Champ/Sand Scorcher is now available.  I wanna se how it holds up durability wise and if it gives any real improvement.  I sure think it looks cool and it doesn't distract from the original style.  Here's the link.  http://www.rccarparts.biz/product_info.php?cPath=67&products_id=467  and to the purists I know, the positive static camber of these kits is part of the appeal, but mods are still mods and this looks promising that there will be some growth in this market segment.  Hopefully!  We'll see.  Love these kits!!  


_____________________________

Huh?, ha ha... I forgot what I was sayin.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to sheograth)
       Post #: 25



Page:   [1] 2   next >   >>  
All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more >> Official Tamiya Sand Scorcher Re-Release thread
Page: [1] 2   next >   >>  




Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

RC Universe is a service of Internet Brands, Inc. Copyright © 2001-2013.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


0.828RCU1