I raced a thunder dragon and it was a tank I was a bit of a bad racer a butcher I put my dragon down to race everyone else wanted to quit I was so bad I got the name duehurst the master butcher
A0101reaper dont be ashamed of the title. Your skill....or lack of made you into someone people will remember thus, that makes you a legend.......A Tamiya Legend.
When i was a kid in the late 80's we couldn't really afford the full-size buggies so I had the Terra Scorcher Jr Mini 4wd - but then 10 years ago my brother picked up a proper one off ebay and restored it for my 30th birthday present, so i was finally able learn the joy(!) of an afternoon cut short by a knackered A5 D: i think i got through about 3 of them before finding someone selling little aluminium bracers for them - and now, you can even get 3d-printed steel ones (though god knows which suspension component will break instead)!
Only just seen this vid, my first car was a thunder shot my folks got me for Christmas when I was 9. I spent all day building it. I’m 44 now my collection has expanded and the T-shot still runs! It’s got loads of upgrades inc brushless, and goes like stink!
You did it again !!! Entertained me to point of child like excitement. I can almost smell that new plastic smell with a hint of rubber when you open the box for the first time
Cool video, i started my RC'ing with the best looking of the 4, yes thats right the Thunder Dragon!!!, LOL, there is a trick to get around the A5 part breaking, i remember i turned a thin piece of metal into a bulk head saver joining the 2 wish bone screws together.
The flashbacks I'm having from my childhood after seeing a Thunder Dragon again is nuts! It was my first RC car and yes... it was a tank to drive but I had so many fun hours breaking/fixing it made it all worth it! :) Keep up the great work with the videos mate!
Same here. Thunder Dragon was my first non-kmart rc. A real kit to put together. Taught me a lot about sway bars and alignment and rotational mass and gearing. When I took the 15 tooth pinion off and put a 17 tooth on, all the neighborhood kids paid respect. That was back when 1200mah was all you had. 10 minutes tops...
OMG! after my traxxas Sledgehamer I had a Terra Scorcher, I loved that buggy. It was the kit that first took me to RC racing. I did OK, but it was not up to the racing standard. But that kit was great. It looked amazing. I loved it
Well that takes me back, mate! My first 4x4 Tamiya was the Thunder Drago - still have it today! You would hate it though - I put a vintage Chevy pick up shell on it and a twin front shock conversion!!! :-)
I recall racing against one of these cars back when I had my Optima. It looked a little clumsy but who can blame us kids back then. Not knowing proper set up. It was always about the fun and excitement of turning laps. Thank you for sharing. LIKED and SUBSCRIBED
Love the video, so much so that I just bought the Thundershot. Can you please tell me where to purchase the decals / stencil for the off-roader tyre lettering?
Good vid. And yeah, my non-biased opinion about the Thundershot actually agrees with your biased - it’s really one of the best looking Tamiyas around. I would say, not the most beautiful, and not ‘spot on’ like the Terra Scorcher (which almost is too ‘spot on’ just like the new Neo Scorcher) but it has soooo much character and it is it’s own. And one of the few ‘space designs’ that actually succeded. Miss mine. But it was a second hand and it financed my Boomerang kit. Hope Tamiya will re-release either the Thundershot (again) or the Terra Scorcher. Would love to build ‘my own’ brand new kit of both. And well, the two others aren’t really imposters (though I know you said it with a blink) but more like spin-offs. And the Fire definitely got character too 🙃
Great video allot i didn't know i have a thunder shot i bought used it is in poor shape i have been gathering parts to restore it i think i have all i need to start thanks for sharing👍👍💣💣
today I started to restore my Thunder Shot, my girlfriend's Christmas present for Christmas 1989🥰🥰: one wheel did not turn, I disassembled it and found the triangular seat of the rim broken into three parts☹️ ... I searched in its box , and I found three new ones!👍💪🏁 ... in addition to the front and rear transmission boxes, new too!😃😃😃
There’s a new addition to this family of vehicles called the Saint Dragon. I’d love to hear your opinions on it’s 2021 release and maybe some comparisons with other models. Also, I noticed your warning about the A5 part. I’ve heard that there’s a fix in the form of an A5 support brace. I’m hoping you would know if it’s necessary for the Saint Dragon or upcoming 2022 Thunder Shot and how to get it. Cheers!
TAMIYA Legends sorry for late reply mate. Yes I remember now! That A5 part always broke! But it was still awesome and i loved the body shell/blue wishbones/wheels/look of the car. Beautiful ! 😍👌👍
Well-done. Fire Dragon is my favorite, aesthetically. Earlier in the video, you said these replaced the aging Hotshot. I think it would be more accurate to say it replaced the aging Hotshot *family*. (Hotshot, Boomerang, Bigwig, Super Shot) What is "the A5 part?"
James Bailey It’s the weak spot on these chassis’s, it’s a plastic front brace that holds the lower arms on. One decent hit on it and it’s broke but you can buy a metal plate for it now off eBay that cures the issue 🤩👊🏻
I raced a thunder dragon and it was a tank I was a bit of a bad racer a butcher I put my dragon down to race everyone else wanted to quit I was so bad I got the name duehurst the master butcher
Pmsl 😂😂👊🏻
That actually made me giggle reading it my friend, I need to pin this to the top of the comments 👊🏻
A0101reaper dont be ashamed of the title. Your skill....or lack of made you into someone people will remember thus, that makes you a legend.......A Tamiya Legend.
I see, you’ve became a legend to them, and it’s a testament to the reliability of the Thunder Dragon as a whole
The "Terra Scorcher" was my first Tamiya, got it from my father for my 10th birthday. Thank you for all your nice videos. Greetings from Sweden!
When i was a kid in the late 80's we couldn't really afford the full-size buggies so I had the Terra Scorcher Jr Mini 4wd - but then 10 years ago my brother picked up a proper one off ebay and restored it for my 30th birthday present, so i was finally able learn the joy(!) of an afternoon cut short by a knackered A5 D:
i think i got through about 3 of them before finding someone selling little aluminium bracers for them - and now, you can even get 3d-printed steel ones (though god knows which suspension component will break instead)!
Amy Tysoe
Excellent thanks for sharing my friend 😊👊🏻
Thanks, now I understand the relationship and sequence of models 👍🤓🇦🇺
My first Tamiya rc was a Fire Dragon in 1990.
Good old Memories..... 👏
The Thunder shot was my first real rc car , got it in 1990 i was 11, the rest is history . Great vid !
Francis Rodriguez
Excellent 🤩
Thanks for watching buddy 👊🏻
Only just seen this vid, my first car was a thunder shot my folks got me for Christmas when I was 9. I spent all day building it. I’m 44 now my collection has expanded and the T-shot still runs! It’s got loads of upgrades inc brushless, and goes like stink!
Steven Phipps
Excellent Steven 🤩👊🏻
Thanks for watching buddy
You did it again !!! Entertained me to point of child like excitement. I can almost smell that new plastic smell with a hint of rubber when you open the box for the first time
Cool video, i started my RC'ing with the best looking of the 4, yes thats right the Thunder Dragon!!!, LOL, there is a trick to get around the A5 part breaking, i remember i turned a thin piece of metal into a bulk head saver joining the 2 wish bone screws together.
The flashbacks I'm having from my childhood after seeing a Thunder Dragon again is nuts! It was my first RC car and yes... it was a tank to drive but I had so many fun hours breaking/fixing it made it all worth it! :)
Keep up the great work with the videos mate!
Si Burgess
Thanks for watching, it’s much appreciated 😊👊🏻
Same here. Thunder Dragon was my first non-kmart rc. A real kit to put together. Taught me a lot about sway bars and alignment and rotational mass and gearing. When I took the 15 tooth pinion off and put a 17 tooth on, all the neighborhood kids paid respect. That was back when 1200mah was all you had. 10 minutes tops...
OMG! after my traxxas Sledgehamer I had a Terra Scorcher, I loved that buggy. It was the kit that first took me to RC racing. I did OK, but it was not up to the racing standard. But that kit was great. It looked amazing. I loved it
Gustavo E
That’s awesome 😍
Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Well that takes me back, mate! My first 4x4 Tamiya was the Thunder Drago - still have it today! You would hate it though - I put a vintage Chevy pick up shell on it and a twin front shock conversion!!! :-)
I recall racing against one of these cars back when I had my Optima. It looked a little clumsy but who can blame us kids back then. Not knowing proper set up. It was always about the fun and excitement of turning laps. Thank you for sharing. LIKED and SUBSCRIBED
TRUE VINTAGE RC
Welcome to the channel my friend 😊👊🏻
Great Video and History lesson! 👍👍👍👍Brings back memories when I got my first Hobby Grade RC. Tamiya Wild One 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
So great to see these together 🤗
Love the video, so much so that I just bought the Thundershot. Can you please tell me where to purchase the decals / stencil for the off-roader tyre lettering?
I bought the re-issued Fire Dragon, lots of fun these cars!
fleppie75
They certainly are my friend, thanks for watching 😊👊🏻
Good vid. And yeah, my non-biased opinion about the Thundershot actually agrees with your biased - it’s really one of the best looking Tamiyas around. I would say, not the most beautiful, and not ‘spot on’ like the Terra Scorcher (which almost is too ‘spot on’ just like the new Neo Scorcher) but it has soooo much character and it is it’s own. And one of the few ‘space designs’ that actually succeded. Miss mine. But it was a second hand and it financed my Boomerang kit. Hope Tamiya will re-release either the Thundershot (again) or the Terra Scorcher. Would love to build ‘my own’ brand new kit of both. And well, the two others aren’t really imposters (though I know you said it with a blink) but more like spin-offs. And the Fire definitely got character too 🙃
My friend had the thunder dragon, so to me that's the best because it's familiar and looks mental.
Glad the TD 😊 is getting something love, it’s usually the ugly duckling 🤣👊🏻
the Thunder Dragon looks so 80s, i love the design. hope to get the 2021 version when its available despite the price......
Great video allot i didn't know i have a thunder shot i bought used it is in poor shape i have been gathering parts to restore it i think i have all i need to start thanks for sharing👍👍💣💣
Thanks. I've Learned
I got a Thundershot back in the day, it went and jumped way better than the Boomerang etc, looked good with the wing too
Nice video mate👍👍
today I started to restore my Thunder Shot, my girlfriend's Christmas present for Christmas 1989🥰🥰: one wheel did not turn, I disassembled it and found the triangular seat of the rim broken into three parts☹️ ... I searched in its box , and I found three new ones!👍💪🏁 ... in addition to the front and rear transmission boxes, new too!😃😃😃
motoacquatico1967
Excellent live when things like that happen 😊😊😊
yes, really nice😉👍
Terra Scorcher re-release confirmed. I had this car as a kid, but broke it and threw away... I can now relive the moment.
Inpuressa
Excellent 🤩
Thanks for watching buddy 👊🏻
There’s a new addition to this family of vehicles called the Saint Dragon. I’d love to hear your opinions on it’s 2021 release and maybe some comparisons with other models. Also, I noticed your warning about the A5 part. I’ve heard that there’s a fix in the form of an A5 support brace. I’m hoping you would know if it’s necessary for the Saint Dragon or upcoming 2022 Thunder Shot and how to get it. Cheers!
My Thundershot was fast as f**k and amazing in the snow! lol. It had a huge problem with front end breakages though!
wesley donnelly
Yes the infamous A5 part, breaks every time 😞
But still a fantastic buddy 🤩👊🏻
TAMIYA Legends sorry for late reply mate. Yes I remember now! That A5 part always broke! But it was still awesome and i loved the body shell/blue wishbones/wheels/look of the car. Beautiful ! 😍👌👍
Well-done. Fire Dragon is my favorite, aesthetically.
Earlier in the video, you said these replaced the aging Hotshot. I think it would be more accurate to say it replaced the aging Hotshot *family*. (Hotshot, Boomerang, Bigwig, Super Shot)
What is "the A5 part?"
Jeremy D
Yes you’re spot on my friend I should of said that 😬
The A5 is the front plastic brace 👊🏻
Nice video Glenn. Would love a re release on the ThunderShot and Terra Scorcher.
Theibault
The ThunderShot has been Re-re’d already but they’ve all gone now 😞
@@TAMIYALegends I know and I didn't get one lol. It'll come around again.
I’ve built that many of those i ditched the instructions. Great build and great fun with a technigold
Can’t agree with you more!
luv it!
But in 2022 tamiya release the new Thunder shot 2022......Is this model have the some problem with A5 part?
Having some serious sellers remorse now,had every one Thundershot being my first build and terra scorcher also a favourite 🙈
Are there any other shells that fit this chassis?
今日スコーチャー買ってきたよ
What is the A5 part? I still have a Thundershot and a Thunder Dragon and use one for spare parts when stuff breaks.
Ollie_NL
It’s the small plastic brace at the front, it’s what holds the lower arm pins 👊🏻
@@TAMIYALegends I see, both of mine are still good, I do have some rear suspension mounts break and the cover mounts.
So toy like, the Tamiya kits don’t have anything on the kyosho kits, although I do like the hot shot series of cars quite a bit.
I have just won a thunder dragon a few days ago, it's in need of plenty of tlc.
It's starting to grow on me the odd design.
fiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrst ! :) nice man !!
many's rcgarage 68
Thanks 😎👊🏻
So what is the A5 part?
James Bailey
It’s the weak spot on these chassis’s, it’s a plastic front brace that holds the lower arms on. One decent hit on it and it’s broke but you can buy a metal plate for it now off eBay that cures the issue 🤩👊🏻
I feel that *most* of the CoroCoro designs are marmite ones
Fire dragon is the daddy