Can’t wait to see you racing this, super cool choice 👍 I think the originals had a 7.2v hump pack, you can still get them, I think Modelsport have them if your lipo won’t fit
As someone who has raced a Rough Rider four times at revival now I can confirm they are a load of fun…in a slightly masochistic way! Definitely great camaraderie with the SRB drivers though as we all struggle to keep them on their wheels and of course all their wheels on them!
Nice buggy. I think it's the first 2WD off-road from Tamiya (obviously the original one from 1979). It's also a car that can "easily" be runned in wet condition with the "waterproof" radio box. Can't wait to see what you're going to do with the body 😊
Wow, great choice Dude, a proper retro kit that one, loving all that Diecast, the nostalgia on this one is off the chart from the moment of lifting the box lid -exactly as it should be with all kits. Great to hear your putting a proper motor in her, but -1 point for even mentioning changing the shocks, guessing you won't be junking that battery foam and replacing with a nice piece of whittled Balsa either lol - if you do? i know a guy,.. all we need is a Ouija board and play Clive Dunn's "Grandad" backwards apparently. cheers AB.
I bought a re-release Sand Scorcher kit and the ball diff at the same time lol Ive spent enough time of my life "trying" to control one of these hahah With a 540 motor, the locked rear end is manageable. I also come from the days of mechanical speed controllers and stick radios. But I like em fast. I run brushless motors and lipos in everything. Uncontrollable without a a differential (ball or gear) That's just my two cents.
To stop the electrics box wobbling like that, just tighten the two funny rubber connectors from underneath. The rubber part expands as you tighten and grips the plastic box. Yes I know a bit odd but that’s how it works.
Nice kit, my first RC was the Sand Scorcher. That ESC is way better then the dragster not keen on them one but love the Tamiya Hobbywing. Nice the old blister packaging, but no tube of silicon sealant anymore to keep the water out of the gearbox.
This is not a kit I am very familiar with, this may sound like a really stupid question but as its called the 'Buggy Champ/Racing Buggy' can you build 2 different cars with the kit? Obviously iv seen it in the blue box art and also in the red box art! Is it just a colour choice or is there more to it than that? Any help would be greatly appreciated 👍 Love the video and that classic Tamiya layout and presentation is next level 👌 every kit i have ever had with blister packs has been a real struggle to build 😅 just feels like you shouldn't cut them open and they should be left and admired! Maybe it's just me, i don't know 😁🤷
@@philipgreensmith1694 i know what you mean about the blister packs, i could happly have one unopend. You can paint it what ever colour you wish, the body is just plain white. So you could even just apply your own stickers. I think the blue ones are painted, unless there is an option to buy blue stickers ? Im not clued up with the name. But its prob been changed due to copywrite issues ?
I used to not be interested in the SRB buggy’s but now think there very cool, it’s funny how your tastes change over the years. Nice build video and looking forward to the finished buggy , go win that A at revival ;)
I love those SRB buggies I have a re release Sand Scorcher and i love running it in snow because of the locked diff Many people mount those shocks upside down. I use shocks from RC Channel and they don't leak A shorty fits easy these days, back in 2013 when i got mine i had to use a special Carson hump back battery
I've got one too, I bought a ball diff for mine, there's just one problem, the unbuilt kit is just to beautiful to build, man this kit is awesome in the box!!!!
I posted a video on my community page a few days ago with the 1978 mint 400 race, which is the race the Tamiya executive engineers attended and got their ideas for most of the early Tamiya’s. Definitely worth the watch
If you tighten the rubber plugs up they expand and it will hold the box a lot firmer or you can cheat put the bolt through the bottom of the box get a small strip of mecharno put the bolt threw it then screw the rubber plug on the it will not move mine is done like that and it has lasted for years.
Regarding the radio box being so easy to remove you need to really tighten up the two screws that go into those rubber grommets on the chassis. That then pulls the metal insert in the grommet down and makes the rubber bulge out inside the radio box to hold it firmly in place, a bit like a pop rivet. Hope that makes sense!
Also, it helps to press down on the electronics box while you're tightening the grommet. This way the grommet mechanism doesn't try to push the box away from the frame. It's actually a well done fastener system for today's technology let alone 40+ year old design!
Nice video! You can get double up the chassis to take out more of the flex! You run shocks upside-down to reduce leaking! Ball diff makes a lot of difference when racing it!
One of my dream Tamiya’s.
Can’t wait to see you racing this, super cool choice 👍
I think the originals had a 7.2v hump pack, you can still get them, I think Modelsport have them if your lipo won’t fit
Got the lipo to fit 👍 yeah, just hope i get in with it 🤞 then i can relax a bit on the sat and enjoy it. No stressing about tyres or set up 😂
As someone who has raced a Rough Rider four times at revival now I can confirm they are a load of fun…in a slightly masochistic way! Definitely great camaraderie with the SRB drivers though as we all struggle to keep them on their wheels and of course all their wheels on them!
Nice buggy. I think it's the first 2WD off-road from Tamiya (obviously the original one from 1979). It's also a car that can "easily" be runned in wet condition with the "waterproof" radio box. Can't wait to see what you're going to do with the body 😊
Its not going to be far from box art, i acctually like the box art on this 👌
I was 12 years old when the original was released, probably running around and eating mud too....
Haha, yup. The glory days 😎
Wow, great choice Dude, a proper retro kit that one, loving all that Diecast, the nostalgia on this one is off the chart from the moment of lifting the box lid -exactly as it should be with all kits.
Great to hear your putting a proper motor in her, but -1 point for even mentioning changing the shocks, guessing you won't be junking that battery foam and replacing with a nice piece of whittled Balsa either lol - if you do? i know a guy,.. all we need is a Ouija board and play Clive Dunn's "Grandad" backwards apparently. cheers AB.
😂 going it run it stock to start with, see how it is out the box 👌 hopefully no Ouija boards are needed 🤔
I’ve got the Sand Scorcher and the optional diff really helps with cornering. Not for the purists I know, but it does work😊
Yeah, ive got a diff coming but i feel it needs a run out as it comes out the box 😁
I bought a re-release Sand Scorcher kit and the ball diff at the same time lol
Ive spent enough time of my life "trying" to control one of these hahah With a 540 motor, the locked rear end is manageable. I also come from the days of mechanical speed controllers and stick radios.
But I like em fast. I run brushless motors and lipos in everything. Uncontrollable without a a differential (ball or gear) That's just my two cents.
@@dogsandwich77 yeah i dont miss crystal and mechanical speedo’s 😂 ive got a diff to go in it, but its getting one run as tamiya intended 😁
The shocks allways leak mine has leaked for twenty years
To stop the electrics box wobbling like that, just tighten the two funny rubber connectors from underneath. The rubber part expands as you tighten and grips the plastic box. Yes I know a bit odd but that’s how it works.
Cheers, will revisit it soon, got the dogfighter to get ready to race next weekend 😁
I've just got one 😊 but i don't think i can bring my self to cut the blister packs 😅
Haha, i know that feeling. I just ripped it open. Its like taking a plaster off. It hurts more if you do it slow 😂
Nice kit, my first RC was the Sand Scorcher. That ESC is way better then the dragster not keen on them one but love the Tamiya Hobbywing. Nice the old blister packaging, but no tube of silicon sealant anymore to keep the water out of the gearbox.
Yeah, i would love to have an original. But as its getting raced a new one is better 😂
This is not a kit I am very familiar with, this may sound like a really stupid question but as its called the 'Buggy Champ/Racing Buggy' can you build 2 different cars with the kit? Obviously iv seen it in the blue box art and also in the red box art! Is it just a colour choice or is there more to it than that? Any help would be greatly appreciated 👍
Love the video and that classic Tamiya layout and presentation is next level 👌 every kit i have ever had with blister packs has been a real struggle to build 😅 just feels like you shouldn't cut them open and they should be left and admired! Maybe it's just me, i don't know 😁🤷
@@philipgreensmith1694 i know what you mean about the blister packs, i could happly have one unopend. You can paint it what ever colour you wish, the body is just plain white. So you could even just apply your own stickers. I think the blue ones are painted, unless there is an option to buy blue stickers ? Im not clued up with the name. But its prob been changed due to copywrite issues ?
I used to not be interested in the SRB buggy’s but now think there very cool, it’s funny how your tastes change over the years. Nice build video and looking forward to the finished buggy , go win that A at revival ;)
😂 not a win is on the cards, but never say never at revival 😁 yeah. Im getting a taste for the older buggies now😁
I love those SRB buggies
I have a re release Sand Scorcher and i love running it in snow because of the locked diff
Many people mount those shocks upside down. I use shocks from RC Channel and they don't leak
A shorty fits easy these days, back in 2013 when i got mine i had to use a special Carson hump back battery
Good idea on the shocks, i may have to give it a try 👍
I've got one too, I bought a ball diff for mine, there's just one problem, the unbuilt kit is just to beautiful to build, man this kit is awesome in the box!!!!
I posted a video on my community page a few days ago with the 1978 mint 400 race, which is the race the Tamiya executive engineers attended and got their ideas for most of the early Tamiya’s. Definitely worth the watch
Think i watched it ? But will watch it again to make sure 👍
If you tighten the rubber plugs up they expand and it will hold the box a lot firmer or you can cheat put the bolt through the bottom of the box get a small strip of mecharno put the bolt threw it then screw the rubber plug on the it will not move mine is done like that and it has lasted for years.
May I ask : is it metal casting ( gearbox and swingarms) or platic?
Metal, very little plastic on this kit. Not like they are these days 😂
the one place i needed help (installing the servo) you jumped ahead. argh.
Its just held on with servo tape, but will be doing another video on it soon as its got a place in revival. So needs a few upgrades 👍
Regarding the radio box being so easy to remove you need to really tighten up the two screws that go into those rubber grommets on the chassis. That then pulls the metal insert in the grommet down and makes the rubber bulge out inside the radio box to hold it firmly in place, a bit like a pop rivet. Hope that makes sense!
It does, i’ll have a look at it next weekend 👍 cheers for the tip.
Also, it helps to press down on the electronics box while you're tightening the grommet. This way the grommet mechanism doesn't try to push the box away from the frame.
It's actually a well done fastener system for today's technology let alone 40+ year old design!
Definitely one of the ones on my list of wanted tamiya's.. 😁
Nice video! You can get double up the chassis to take out more of the flex! You run shocks upside-down to reduce leaking! Ball diff makes a lot of difference when racing it!
Cheers, ran it today. Was horrible 😂 but will give it some love soon 👍
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Nice build and cool buggy. 👍🏼
Cheers, cant wait to run it this weekend 😎
Such a nice kit, thanks for sharing!!
Thank you 👍