mike in pa

At some point they will make another rere run of the rough rider/buggy champ. They could not use the rough rider name on the rere due to licensing issues.

Last year I restored my 1980 rough rider. Sure I used some rere parts, but they were made by Tamiya.

I just grabbed one at my usual LHS today.

Tamiya is all over the place on this issue. Some bodies are sold with nothing, Some come with stickers, window masks and plastic parts tree. Hit or miss depending on the body and price does not mean that it comes with everything.

I would try to find another body. Poke around the net or ebay.

Tag....

Blazing blazer and the Lambo.

The stiffening plate should be more than enough. I got one from rcmart last year for my original rough rider which I restored. Those plates make a big difference.

I restored my 1980 rough rider last year and built my own NiMh hump packs. I bought NiMh cells with welded tabs, solder bars, tamiya connector pack and wire to build 3 packs. Plus shrink wrap. https://batteriesamerica.com

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Tag, for when I build mine.

Gotta love a snow covered yard full of buggy tracks.

I put the Hoosier racing slicks on my blitzer, but I do have a set of Potenzas for one of my comical buggys.

If you have had it this long, clean it up and keep it. If you sell it, you will regret it. Buy a new buggy for the kids.

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