28yoKid 0 Posted February 21, 2010 Hi all, Its been a while. I hope you are all in fine form I have been busy with working a new job and having a kid too; 8MontholdKid. I got a bit dissolutioned with all my Tamiya models breaking on me -all my fault- might I add! As I wanted more speed, more power and bigger and bigger jumps LOL! So I bought an eRevo to take all the punishment I wanted to dish out. However, although massively capable, the revo is characterless and has no charisma. I have really missed building Tamiya kits, and my restored Monster Beetle -which I sold on ebay to get the revo. I see the Sand Scorcher has been re-released and I have asked 28yoWife if I could have one...seems to have the green light As a relatively new guy to Tamiya, I don't remember this one from the 1st time around. My first question is whether this kit is good value for money? It seems a little pricey, although the metal parts must add some robustness to the package. I am planning to use it on grass only, in summer with a sport tuned motor...no punishing this time! I see the Rough rider comes in at a similar price. Any major differences except looks? Also. Does anyone think that the Monster Beetle will ever be re-released? -Go on, humour me! Cheers 28 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocktheglide 0 Posted February 21, 2010 I dont see why they cant release the beetle its the same setup as the brat and now we have the SS body why not..right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelRat 46 Posted February 21, 2010 The SS2010 is a great car, and a fun build, even if the majority of the glee for me was having an actual SS in my grubby paws. It's a fairly straight forward build too and shouldn't take you too long to put together. It also has a "low" and "high" gearing option included in the box as well. I reckon if you have your heart set on one, go for it - there is definitely something special about a Scorcher in my book, whether you're a Beetle-phile like me or not, and if it's a car with character that you're after that's the one to go for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
28yoKid 0 Posted February 21, 2010 Cheers Steelrat. High AND low gear eh? If I opt for high, does that mean grass is a no-no? -with an ST540. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BangkokBulldog 151 Posted February 21, 2010 Id say go for it 28! I enjoyed building the SS10 alot. I havent run mine yet and not sure that I will, but it looks great on the shelf! Cheers, Steve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highflyer 73 Posted February 22, 2010 I say go for it also 28.. I just placed an order two hours ago, USA seller www.rpphobby.com had a great deal for $319.00 and free shipping! I should have it Wednesday .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelRat 46 Posted February 22, 2010 Cheers Steelrat. High AND low gear eh? If I opt for high, does that mean grass is a no-no? -with an ST540. To be honest with you, I don't know. I've not got a battery for mine yet, so haven't had a chance to run it. I'd have thought the high ratio would be for tarmac or compacted dirt, and low for everything else. I've stuck the low one in mine partly to make it more flexible, but mainly on the thought that if it's going slower, I'm less likely to roll and trash it It doesn't really matter though. The spur and pinion gears are readily accessible. Just 3 (or 4?) screws on the clear gear casing and you could swap them out whilst "in the field" as it were. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites