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Who doesn't want a Sand Scorcher?! One of the most collectible model ever made by Tamiya. I always wanted one but even with the re-res at $300, it still isn't cheap. So the plan was to find a roller at a good price..

3 months after getting a bodyset, this chassis showed up in the local classifieds for a whopping sum of $40. :mrgreen:

It's a Rough Rider chassis, an early one with a black bumper. I remember these bumpers go for a bit of money then, before the re-res. The condition was better than I expected with only some radio box parts missing.

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I'm all ears for paint scheme ideas. So far I'm thinking Baja style stripes like Shodog's 4wd scorcher or similar to Tamiya's Toyota Prerunner..

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I need:

Radio box cover

Cam-locks

2 Well nuts

Front body post

So if anybody has these parts, please let me know. This should be a fun project! It's my first SRB. :mrgreen:

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looks like a great start to your scorcher build

you gonna get the SS wheels/tyres too?

I actually like the Sand Blasters better (specially with the letters filled). If I ever run it, I'll probably get a set of SS tires.

It's a MK1 SRB chassis, nice find! Personally I wouldn't want to put a SS2010 body on it when it's such an early chassis!

Cheers,

Alistair G.

I've thought of the same thing, but the scorcher body has been with me for 3 months so I'll just use that. Plus if I get an RR body, then I'll have to get another SRB chassis. B)

Nice find, can you post pics of the two ideas you have for paint schemes... the Shodog and toyota ones...

This is shodog's:

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The Prerunners you can find in the reference page. They have red, orange and yellow straight stripes..

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Hmnnn....

I would sell the 2010 shell and buy a re-re Rough Rider shell instead, there are two very important reasons why.

1) Thats a MKI SRB.

2) You have what look to be near perfect RR front tyres.

Your $40 is very safe but the shell will require Sand Scorcher wheels and tyres and this may make you sell those fronts - great for people like me very very bad for you they are collectable very very collectable.

Buy new (unless you where looking for someone to give them to you?):

Cam-locks

Well nuts

Front body post RR

As for the radio tub one will come along soon.

Please try not to destroy this piece of history chasing the looks of a 2 bit current car.

30cms Experienced

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The differences have been known for quite a few years now but were spread across many forum topics. Thankfully TC member Fritjofarnold (with the help of other members) compiled it into one showroom entry which is a very useful resource ;-

http://tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?c...5&sid=14456

Cheers,

Alistair G.

nice one

so this one is a mk1 chassis then!

i agree with the sentiment to hunt down an original SS body, or a rough rider rere body for it

although for time being, i would clothe it in a new SS body too. especially if you already have one "in stock"

should be a great car, either way

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Another Scorcher! they look so d@mn cool i"m really starting to want one!..might get one for my next project if i can ever finish tooling around with my old Frog lol. Keep your eyes peeled on ebay lots of good stuff pops up on there all the time.

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Believe it or not, I'm still debating with myself whether to go for an SS or RR shell, for the same reason as giving the MK1 chassis justice. But seeing how much the chassis is unique and rare to an extent, I'm now leaning towards going with RR instead. Thanks guys for your opinions! The only drawback is that the re-re RR decals are ugly. I like the Blue RR better with the ISS/Bel-Ray decals.

I'm aware of what the front tyres are worth, I sold 4 pairs on ebay in the last year for around $80/pair. I'll probably be able to exchange the shell at the LHS for a RR set since the latter is cheaper.

I have a question: How does the re-re radio box differ from the original, aside from the very light tinting? I'll probably drop the idea of finding an original cover and just buy the complete re-re set.

I found all that I need on Jason's store, except for the cam-lock springs. I prefer to order all of them in one shot.

Oh, I didn't expect that anybody would give me parts for free. I was buying.

Hmnnn....

I would sell the 2010 shell and buy a re-re Rough Rider shell instead, there are two very important reasons why.

1) Thats a MKI SRB.

2) You have what look to be near perfect RR front tyres.

Your $40 is very safe but the shell will require Sand Scorcher wheels and tyres and this may make you sell those fronts - great for people like me very very bad for you they are collectable very very collectable.

Buy new (unless you where looking for someone to give them to you?):

Cam-locks

Well nuts

Front body post RR

As for the radio tub one will come along soon.

Please try not to destroy this piece of history chasing the looks of a 2 bit current car.

SRB Bloke Experienced

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Definately, has to be a Sand Scorcher bodyshell... Not RR

If only to protect your MK1 chassis when you inevitably roll it, they do like a good roll..!!

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This one won't be run, well maybe gently inside the house but nothing more. It'll be more of a showpiece shelfer.

There are a dozen other cars to choose from for running. :lol:

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You could sell those front tires and buy a NIB 2010 SS :lol:

Only kidding.

Mk1 SRB's are being talked about even more than before now there are all the 2010's out there.

Personally I run my vintage cars, but tempting to shelf this one as it is in such could condition.

Plenty of cool paint schemes out there now, you can check my SRB Group SIG to see many of them in the gallery:

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/sig_member.asp?id=11

James.

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Update! Gave the chassis a thorough cleanup. Happy to see that parts are still in excellent condition, probably hardly been run..

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Here she is now. Trying to make it look not too flashy and shiny to get that vintage look.. Still waiting to complete the radio box parts and body will be painted soon..

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Nice looking Mk1!

I've stopped running my Mk1 and Mk2.

I only run my Mk3 (BC/SS2010)

I'm going to run one of my Super Champs...

Badboy

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No more thinking needed whether to build an RR or SS body! I'm doing both! :lol: Found myself a fairly complete vintage RR roller with body for the same whopping sum of $40 (SRBs seem to be going cheap 'round here?). Again, missing radio box cover. :lol:

The body looks good EXCEPT for the crack on where the body mount on the rear is screwed, so it should be a fairly easy fix.

Anybody have or know where I can get a set of lights for the RR? I need 3. It'd be nice not to have to buy a body set just for the lights.

Pics to come soon!

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