AWESOME! This was the Holy Grail RC car when I was a kid. I heard about it but never saw one in person. Still impressive today! Well done on that build! Thanks for the video!
Awesome video, great rc. This rc is still on my rc bucket list. I saw one at a local park when I was in grade school and couldn't stop drooling, still can't! :) These videos are awesome, thx for sharing guys!
I was 22 in 1985. I bought this truck at my local hobby shop and spent many weekends up in Pentwater Michigan on the beach of lake Michigan driving this bruiser. I wish I never sold it.
Yep. That truck was un-obtanium for me too. I forget what store I saw it at, but there was a literal small crowd of other kid's hovering around it. I remember riding my bike ti the neighboring town to go see the Bruiser. And you know what, thanks to China and their copy right infringement policies. Now that Tamiya is done with their recent retro run. You can still get one of these as a knockoff. BUT, it is built in the same factory identical to the original, meaning same exact tooling. Aaand, you can get one shipped through Banggood for like 180$. Oh yeah. Im thinking I absolutely need this in my collection. Well, no blue paint, just plain old white.
I bought my Bruiser back in early 1986 when I was stationed in Japan, I paid the original yen price, 39000 yen which back then the exchange rate was 240 yen/$ so about $160. I still have until today.
I always enjoy seeing Sang's projects. I remember this kit when I was a kid and it was crazy expensive here in the UK too. The only kits more expensive were Tamiya's tanks, still are I think.
I still have mine that I bought in Okinawa Japan while stationed there serving in the USMC back in 1986. I haven't run it in many years. Not sure but at one time I had 2 bodies. It took me 2-8 hour days to put it together since I didn't read kanji. Im not sure if the box is in the box it is in.
This is one of the few model that really represent Tamiya's very nimbus, even considering the then too weak dampers (the ones from the Frog might have sufficed), the much too soft steering mechanism (the angle part should have been made of spring steel!) and missing diffs, not all these soulless plastic buggys, re-using some inferior chassis, coming with questionable standard friction dampers, motors and plastic bearings, which make these no good deal when replacing. I hope they follow this line and make variations with other iconic offroader, matching their character, like the Landrover, Puch G, Humvee or even remaking their legendary, but unknown Cheetah (pre-LM001 prototype), and maybe a "pre-damaged" Top Gear edition of the Hilux ;-)
6:17 turns real nice?? what are you talking about? Ive got a mountain rider, i've got the highest torque servo money can buy and it still has trouble turning the tires when the truck is stationary on the slightest bit of rough terrain. According to an RC guru, its due to the lengthy amount of steering linkage/excess slop. Don't get me wrong i love my mountain rider and i wouldn't trade it for any other rc, but your review should cover real issues like how it actually performs on all aspects. That 540 brushed motor can get tossed out immediately, just a useless motor meant for ages 10 and down. Excellent scale looking truck, still relatively fun to drive, but if your looking for crawling abilities, this truck is not the one. cheers
That's exactly right! It has some major crawler problems, but considering that we're talking about vintage tamiya, it's doing pretty well for it's day. There weren't very many options for 'offroad' trucks back then, and this one did surprisingly well for slow crawling back then. The review isn't to compare it to current standards or trucks, it's a talk about this ole thing and what it is as it stands. I wouldn't consider this a crawl truck at all these days. It's barely a trail truck! haha
I have a F 350 high lift metal axles looking for bruiser transmission do you want to sell it I have the plastic one but I want the meta one want all metal truck
+Eric Reeves ..Hi, have you found the transmission? I'm Ario from Indonesia have 2 original vintage bruiser metal transmission unit, you can email me to ariosadewo@yahoo.com if you want to buy it.
I love your Channel and videos, but what always frustrates me is people putting the Bruiser/Mountaineer in the crawler class. They're not crawlers; in fact they have nothing to do with crawling or trail finding. Where do you guys come up with this non-sense?
That thing went from a Bruiser to a contraption. Learn how to restore vintage jems before you restore anything else. That thing is a joke. It looked ok till you took the top off.
![Traxxas Sledge 6S RC Monster Truck [deutsch/ german]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/gaGbN4RuKHs/mqdefault.jpg)
![ประสบการณ์ จ้าง Developer ที่ผมจะไม่มีวันลืม [ภาค1]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/bzivN4KDg-k/mqdefault.jpg)
AWESOME! This was the Holy Grail RC car when I was a kid. I heard about it but never saw one in person. Still impressive today! Well done on that build! Thanks for the video!
I didn't realise how many kids wanted one of these. I certainly did from the first time I seen it in a magazine.
but with so many changes, can you still call it a 'vintage' bruiser?
Awesome video, great rc. This rc is still on my rc bucket list. I saw one at a local park when I was in grade school and couldn't stop drooling, still can't! :) These videos are awesome, thx for sharing guys!
thats a great story for that steering arm. awesome score man!
Verry nice, good job on the restoration of the Bruiser. It's an awesome find for your collection Sang.
Thank you. I really like the Bruiser.
Excellent!! Very well rc, and especially very good restoration !!
That's a very unique build! Interesting to see that you opted to go with a single speed setup
I was 22 in 1985. I bought this truck at my local hobby shop and spent many weekends up in Pentwater Michigan on the beach of lake Michigan driving this bruiser. I wish I never sold it.
I own 1984 Original Bruiser 💪😊🏁👍
Such a nice truck and a cozy Tamiya talk.
Yep. That truck was un-obtanium for me too. I forget what store I saw it at, but there was a literal small crowd of other kid's hovering around it. I remember riding my bike ti the neighboring town to go see the Bruiser. And you know what, thanks to China and their copy right infringement policies. Now that Tamiya is done with their recent retro run. You can still get one of these as a knockoff. BUT, it is built in the same factory identical to the original, meaning same exact tooling. Aaand, you can get one shipped through Banggood for like 180$. Oh yeah. Im thinking I absolutely need this in my collection. Well, no blue paint, just plain old white.
Wanted one of these back in the day.
I bought my Bruiser back in early 1986 when I was stationed in Japan, I paid the original yen price, 39000 yen which back then the exchange rate was 240 yen/$ so about $160. I still have until today.
Tony Cruz - I just bought a used one on E bay. I paid alot more than you did. Lol.
@@kummakummakummakummakummac8606 I did buy it in 1986 at retail box yen price. I'm not sure I want to sell mine now.
@@tonycruz2296 - Sorry for the late reply. You shouldn't sell it. You should rebuild it.
I've always wanted one of these!
I always enjoy seeing Sang's projects. I remember this kit when I was a kid and it was crazy expensive here in the UK too. The only kits more expensive were Tamiya's tanks, still are I think.
Thank you.
i remember i wanted the bruiser back in the day but couldn't afford all i could do was dream about it in my sleep, that was bad.
Did you also spend hours looking at it in the magazines? Lol. I did and I guess every other kid judging from all the comments I've read.
Do any of y'all have a tamiya bigwig? I have a bigwig and it would be awesome to see a video of one.
Looks great and is usable !!!!
I still have mine that I bought in Okinawa Japan while stationed there serving in the USMC back in 1986. I haven't run it in many years. Not sure but at one time I had 2 bodies. It took me 2-8 hour days to put it together since I didn't read kanji. Im not sure if the box is in the box it is in.
Sweet Bruiser
Nice video!
Nice presentation.....keep it up
+spicenutmeg Thanks!
This is one of the few model that really represent Tamiya's very nimbus, even considering the then too weak dampers (the ones from the Frog might have sufficed), the much too soft steering mechanism (the angle part should have been made of spring steel!) and missing diffs, not all these soulless plastic buggys, re-using some inferior chassis, coming with questionable standard friction dampers, motors and plastic bearings, which make these no good deal when replacing.
I hope they follow this line and make variations with other iconic offroader, matching their character, like the Landrover, Puch G, Humvee or even remaking their legendary, but unknown Cheetah (pre-LM001 prototype), and maybe a "pre-damaged" Top Gear edition of the Hilux ;-)
@ronnie doorzon where do i find the clone?
Just saw this and had to dig out my built but never ran new vintage original bruiser from 85 👍
Wow awesome!!!
THATS A COOL TRUCK RARE
why is the body not straight ? it's hanging to the driver side a lot
The Bruiser and Mountaineer look so much better with the naff bumpers removed. They look downright tacky
One of the best things about bruiser was the transmission. HIntake You removed it why?
6:17 turns real nice?? what are you talking about? Ive got a mountain rider, i've got the highest torque servo money can buy and it still has trouble turning the tires when the truck is stationary on the slightest bit of rough terrain. According to an RC guru, its due to the lengthy amount of steering linkage/excess slop. Don't get me wrong i love my mountain rider and i wouldn't trade it for any other rc, but your review should cover real issues like how it actually performs on all aspects. That 540 brushed motor can get tossed out immediately, just a useless motor meant for ages 10 and down. Excellent scale looking truck, still relatively fun to drive, but if your looking for crawling abilities, this truck is not the one. cheers
That's exactly right! It has some major crawler problems, but considering that we're talking about vintage tamiya, it's doing pretty well for it's day. There weren't very many options for 'offroad' trucks back then, and this one did surprisingly well for slow crawling back then. The review isn't to compare it to current standards or trucks, it's a talk about this ole thing and what it is as it stands. I wouldn't consider this a crawl truck at all these days. It's barely a trail truck! haha
What is Sangs youtube channel?
+rojman123 There should be a link in the video youtube description box when he's in the video
+GCMRacing1 - Scale Truck RC in Canada okay! I usually watch youtube on my PS3, so there's no description box.
I have a F 350 high lift metal axles looking for bruiser transmission do you want to sell it I have the plastic one but I want the meta one want all metal truck
+Eric Reeves ..Hi, have you found the transmission? I'm Ario from Indonesia have 2 original vintage bruiser metal transmission unit, you can email me to ariosadewo@yahoo.com if you want to buy it.
I love your Channel and videos, but what always frustrates me is people putting the Bruiser/Mountaineer in the crawler class. They're not crawlers; in fact they have nothing to do with crawling or trail finding. Where do you guys come up with this non-sense?
Golden Manuever typical Tamiya Fanboy but hurt when he finds out someone's actually using their RC for it's meant to be used for.! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Well unfortunately the decals aren't original either. They're from 2012 re-releases kit
i want one
Just brought fresh built one £200 🤫
The clone one?
BRAND NEW NEVER BUILT 2500.00 I WISH
That`s is not a Bruiser anymore. Don`t like it!
i agree, vintage models should not be modified like that!
Tamiya Fanboys are the only ones who get butt hurt when someone's actually enjoying their RC.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
That thing went from a Bruiser to a contraption. Learn how to restore vintage jems before you restore anything else. That thing is a joke. It looked ok till you took the top off.
Would it rather stay in pieces in the box, not going??
Blasphemy!