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[Skottoman]

This will probably make my Bruiser a $1000.00 build. I'll get them when they are available for my build...

I'm noticing more of my builds are coming to this price now... unfortunate, but fun at the same time!

[backtomyroots]

This will probably make my Bruiser a $1000.00 build. I'll get them when they are available for my build...

I'm noticing more of my builds are coming to this price now... unfortunate, but fun at the same time!

Well, if I must, I'll take that Scania off your hands to help fund the Bruiser build which will of course be another Scottoman Master Build .

And yes, the cost seems to be rising for all of our best builds, but it's worth it !

[Percymon]

£39 for the bumpers - i think i'd spray mine if i wanted black !

Will wait to see what the wheels look like - the slipper clutch will no doubt modernise the running but its in danger of losing some of the appeal of the original drive feel.

[WillyChang]

anybody tried dying the new bumpers?

[backtomyroots]

anybody tried dying the new bumpers?

Yep, wyoming did, dye worked on front and rear but not side bumpers:

http://www.tamiyaclu...13948&sid=15376

[WillyChang]

yeah the side bars are same sprue as the interior, guess they'd be ABS

[Rosey]

A slipper clutch for a standard 540 silver can motor, really???? Think i'll pass on that one. Wheels, will see if they look better than the kit supplied and personally i'll be holding out for one of James' (Beetlelover) Bruiser driver figures as i know Tamiya's attempt will be absolutely nothing on Daniel Cockersell's. This guy is a genius.

[Flerbizky]

I'll definitely be getting the slipper clutch - Mostly "because you can".

And considering the cost of the car itself, - and it's been a while since the purchase, the cost isn't all that shocking..

[Tamiya1/10]

Got the following prices from time tunnel models in UK, will be special order and come in after Japan release.

54412 Bruiser 4×4 Slipper Clutch @ 47.99
54414 Bruiser 4×4 4-Piece Chrome Wheels (2 Pcs.) - @ 51.99
54415 Bruiser 4×4 D-Parts (Bumpers, Black) - @ 38.99
54416 Bruiser 4×4 Driver Figure - @ 16.50

I think I will wait to see what the wheels look like in pics but for sure get slipper and driver!

Seems kind of pricey. For now, the driver figure is the only option I would consider, given I don't even have the re-re bruiser. Those full military figures at 1/14 scale is less than $10.00 with much more details and the $16.50 for a partial figure seems to be a bit rich.

[lee1980]

Seems kind of pricey. For now, the driver figure is the only option I would consider, given I don't even have the re-re bruiser. Those full military figures at 1/14 scale is less than $10.00 with much more details and the $16.50 for a partial figure seems to be a bit rich.

Prices are in UK pounds to as they were prices from a UK model shop, so be more in dollars if converted now.

[lee1980]

I'll definitely be getting the slipper clutch - Mostly "because you can".

And considering the cost of the car itself, - and it's been a while since the purchase, the cost isn't all that shocking..

Same for me, can not do not harm to transmission, i am sure even the stock 540 could do some damage to gear box in certain situations, i plan to use mine off road in all sorts of places and hope it lasts!

[JYCM3]

Mountaineer spur gears has slip clutch of some sort to protect the transmission. I have seen damaged and stripped spur gears so slipper clutch definitely good to have unless you drive it like a shelf queen.

[billg4]

the ''slipper'' i the mounty was a joke, it failed easily and people used a kyosho counter gear from the usa/big brute to replace it

[Badboy]

Does anybody know if the axles are suitable for the Blazer?
I have an original Chevy Blazing Blazer and wonder if I can put the Diff axles on it and use the original CBB wheel hubs.

Thanks!

Badboy

[billg4]

Does anybody know if the axles are suitable for the Blazer?
I have an original Chevy Blazing Blazer and wonder if I can put the Diff axles on it and use the original CBB wheel hubs.

Thanks!

Badboy

no, not unless you start machining changes

front axle doesn't use molded in king pins, it uses king pin screws and sleeves
Rear the retainers would need some spacers, but may be do-able with some fiddling

[john893]

Tower just jacked the price up another $30... Pathetic...
http://www3.towerhob...?&I=LXCARV&P=ML


Are they for real?

Advantage has it for $727, $100 less...

http://www.advantage...05033/TAM58519/

[john893]

OK, update Tamiya has upped the MSRP $30 which explains the prick hike. I sitll can't get over what they think a 25 year old truck is worth.

http://www.tamiyausa...roduct-id=58519

[billg4]

glad I bought when I did. Plus I used a "Gold" tower member coupon for 120 bucks off.

[Skottoman]

Yeah, I used the gold Tower member coupon, I think mine was $679 delivered to my door a few months back...
Still have to build it though!

[Raman36]

OK, update Tamiya has upped the MSRP $30 which explains the prick hike. I sitll can't get over what they think a 25 year old truck is worth.

http://www.tamiyausa...roduct-id=58519

Might be the exchange rate... Or they're selling well and demand is high

[matman]

Yeah, I used the gold Tower member coupon, I think mine was $679 delivered to my door a few months back...
Still have to build it though!

" YES " you DO . We are waiting & going waiting .

[Skottoman]

Matman, I'm just not sure what project I want to do next. I do like that people enjoy my build threads though...

Actually the complete remodeling of my backyard is taking it's toll on my RC building!!!!! Both in finances, time and effort! I'm sunburnt and sore!
It's also hard not to design in some RC car scale off road areas in my design. Haha..

[JYCM3]

Tamiyausa has pictures of the black bruiser bumper D parts and the driver figure I'm slightly disappointed its old mold not a modern driver but MSRP price of $8 i can't complain! I definitely get couple of them.

[Flerbizky]

Slipper Clutch

[lee1980]

Slipper Clutch

Thanks for pic not sure if its worth £50 yet or not! any pics of the wheels?

I guess it will help prolong life the transmission for sure can not do any damage!