Good side-by side comparison. Yeah, Tamiya used one-way bearings on the front hubs of the original Bruisers; it was to compensate for having no differential. I put 2-ways on the front of my original Bruiser, and I twisted one end of the axle off. Luckily, when I got my Bruiser, it came with a parts truck, so I just replaced it, but I still use 2-way bearings on all 4 wheels, because just having just 2WD in reverse, sucks so badly.
Good comparison video Chris! I've never before seen a re-re with black bumpers. Also, I totally forgot about the one-way bearings that replaced the manual locking hubs from the earlier trucks. Also, I wasn't aware that the transmissions in the early trucks had brass gears and sliders. The re-re came with nylon gears while the HG-P407 has cast steel gears. I learn something new every time I watch one of these comparison videos. Thanks so much!!
you mentioned what the original ones gears were made from (Brass) but you never said what the re release gears are made from ?? also it would have been nice to see a comparison with the HG-p407 and its gears ??
I have the original one still NIB that I bought in early 1982.
Good side-by side comparison. Yeah, Tamiya used one-way bearings on the front hubs of the original Bruisers; it was to compensate for having no differential. I put 2-ways on the front of my original Bruiser, and I twisted one end of the axle off. Luckily, when I got my Bruiser, it came with a parts truck, so I just replaced it, but I still use 2-way bearings on all 4 wheels, because just having just 2WD in reverse, sucks so badly.
Good comparison video Chris! I've never before seen a re-re with black bumpers. Also, I totally forgot about the one-way bearings that replaced the manual locking hubs from the earlier trucks. Also, I wasn't aware that the transmissions in the early trucks had brass gears and sliders. The re-re came with nylon gears while the HG-P407 has cast steel gears. I learn something new every time I watch one of these comparison videos. Thanks so much!!
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Well, I will take that back. I got one for Christmas. No disappointment there. I know I’m going to enjoy it! 🙂
Great!! It is a great kit. Enjoy it!
I think you just convinced me NOT to get a Bruiser. That was my dream car as a kid. I didn’t realize the re-release was so different. Bummer. 😕
Must of been to keep the cost low.
Your one way bearings are on the wrong sides - like that, you will only have 4WD in reverse.
you mentioned what the original ones gears were made from (Brass) but you never said what the re release gears are made from ??
also it would have been nice to see a comparison with the HG-p407 and its gears ??
The rerelease has plastic gears in the transmission.
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Oh dear and that price tag !
The video is so cool. friend
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