OLD SCHOOL Vintage Rockbuster Question
02-11-2006, 11:35 PM
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OLD SCHOOL Vintage Rockbuster Question
When I was around 9 or so Late 80's my pops bought me a Rockbuster buggy. Does anybody still use these? I have keep the tradition alive as my 8 yr old daughter now has a Stampede, and I have a Savage 25, and a XXXNT. I thought maybe there was a vintage R/C sight on the web or even here? I remember that thing could cut a mean doughnut and was actually pretty quick for how crude they were. I also remember tearing the dang rear end apart every month to replace the main gear. Any info would be helpful.
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RE: OLD SCHOOL Vintage Rockbuster Question
This buggy?
[link]http://cgi.ebay.com/LIKE-TAMIYA-ROCKBUSTER-WITH-VINTAGE-FUTABA-RADIO_W0QQitemZ6035936499QQcategoryZ34063QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/link]
If this is the car you used to have, then you might be just as well purchasing a Tamiya GRASSHOPPER.
[link]http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58346[/link]
To the best of my knowledge, the Rockbuster was basicly a copy of the original Tamiya Grasshopper (as were a few cars from "Acadamy" ). They are pretty few and far between now.
The Grasshopper however, has recently been re-released by Tamiya, making them relatively easy and inexpensive to find. If you like a slightly different look, Tamiya has also re-released "The Hornet", which is based on the same chassis.
[link]http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58336[/link]
Both cars are fun, tough, and definately bring back memories! Either one can be had for under $100 NIB.
[link]http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKSG1&P=0[/link]
[link]http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJSW5&P=0[/link]
[link]http://cgi.ebay.com/LIKE-TAMIYA-ROCKBUSTER-WITH-VINTAGE-FUTABA-RADIO_W0QQitemZ6035936499QQcategoryZ34063QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/link]
If this is the car you used to have, then you might be just as well purchasing a Tamiya GRASSHOPPER.
[link]http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58346[/link]
To the best of my knowledge, the Rockbuster was basicly a copy of the original Tamiya Grasshopper (as were a few cars from "Acadamy" ). They are pretty few and far between now.
The Grasshopper however, has recently been re-released by Tamiya, making them relatively easy and inexpensive to find. If you like a slightly different look, Tamiya has also re-released "The Hornet", which is based on the same chassis.
[link]http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58336[/link]
Both cars are fun, tough, and definately bring back memories! Either one can be had for under $100 NIB.
[link]http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKSG1&P=0[/link]
[link]http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJSW5&P=0[/link]
