GTodd 1306 Posted January 28, 2020 This was just shared on the Tamiya Legends Facebook page. Apparently Tamiya base is reporting that the Terra Scorcher is coming out for 2020!!!!! Looks like I'll be building my Thunder Shot as a Thundershot now!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huasze 24 Posted January 28, 2020 Yup it's confirmed. On Mokei Kagaku FB page Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dc-arena 81 Posted January 28, 2020 I always loved the Terra Scorcher, one of the many I'd stare at for hours in the catalogues Has it ever been re-released before? I was hoping for a Fire Dragon, but this would be even better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7777 Posted January 28, 2020 Yeeeeessssss! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graemevw 821 Posted January 28, 2020 New bodies and wheels! Looks like ill be narrowing a pair of fronts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7777 Posted January 28, 2020 I am fingers crossed for a couple of more modern hop ups like they did for manta ray. Maybe a good run of DF03 or Vanquish white wheels to run better tyres, maybe an official prop shaft update (given i proved you can make one from supershot outdrives and a tt02 shaft). Maybe a run of Egress Hicaps as they were mentioned as an official hop up in the original manual. Would be nice to see a little bit of imagination on this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted January 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, ThunderDragonCy said: I am fingers crossed for a couple of more modern hop ups like they did for manta ray. Maybe a good run of DF03 or Vanquish white wheels to run better tyres, maybe an official prop shaft update (given i proved you can make one from supershot outdrives and a tt02 shaft). Maybe a run of Egress Hicaps as they were mentioned as an official hop up in the original manual. Would be nice to see a little bit of imagination on this. The modern hopups for the Manta ray actually we're old hopups most that came with both the Top Forces. But some new production runs would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannymulder 766 Posted January 28, 2020 Yess I was hoping for a thundershot series car, so now I know what car wil be my next to buy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1306 Posted January 28, 2020 I'm so excited!!!! Looks like it'll be two new dc this year! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1306 Posted January 28, 2020 Woo hoo no more $50 bumpers, $50 white wheels, $200 bodies!!!!! I'm going to have fun with my current build. Maybe I'll do Gunmetal with custom MCI decals for the body. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baddon 860 Posted January 28, 2020 can we have the Vanquish as well please???? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1306 Posted January 28, 2020 Hopefully some good pictures come out tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
didcos 37 Posted January 28, 2020 Somehow, I felt it was time for something on the thundershot chassis. Cool, I'll be able to offer my vintage one a new body! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nova1 16 Posted January 28, 2020 Great news!! I have a question for those familiar with the Thundershot series. I am still hoping for a re release of the Thundershot at some stage. With the pending arrival of the 2020 Terra Scorcher, would it simply be a case of buying a new repro body shell and decals to convert a Terra Scorcher to Thundershot (or even Fire Dragon)? Is the chassis identical in every respect with no extra parts or bodywork alterations required? Feedback much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7777 Posted January 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, Nova1 said: Great news!! I have a question for those familiar with the Thundershot series. I am still hoping for a re release of the Thundershot at some stage. With the pending arrival of the 2020 Terra Scorcher, would it simply be a case of buying a new repro body shell and decals to convert a Terra Scorcher to Thundershot (or even Fire Dragon)? Is the chassis identical in every respect with no extra parts or bodywork alterations required? Feedback much appreciated. The chassis is identical to the Fire Dragon except that has solid top arms (which will be in the scorcher kit) and the rear anti roll bar. The Thundershot and Thunder Dragon use a front monoshock and the narrower rear shock mount, but the scorcher setup is better so cut the Thunder shells to suit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nova1 16 Posted January 28, 2020 Thanks - appreciate the feedback 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HornetRacer 1971 137 Posted January 28, 2020 That will be a purchase for sure!.........looking forward to what else is in store...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1306 Posted January 28, 2020 56 minutes ago, Nova1 said: Great news!! I have a question for those familiar with the Thundershot series. I am still hoping for a re release of the Thundershot at some stage. With the pending arrival of the 2020 Terra Scorcher, would it simply be a case of buying a new repro body shell and decals to convert a Terra Scorcher to Thundershot (or even Fire Dragon)? Is the chassis identical in every respect with no extra parts or bodywork alterations required? Feedback much appreciated. The Thundershot was rere'd around 2005. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5707 Posted January 29, 2020 The thunder shot was the last rc buggy that bought when I was young before I had to grow up and move away from home to start the life of work so I have fond memories of that chassis i didn't have the success I had in my local club that I had with the boomerang it replaced but that could have been because I didn't really put the effort into it because I knew it was the end of that chapter of my life! So this terra scorcher might make it's way into my rc garage! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DGunn1 56 Posted January 29, 2020 Looking at the show pictures, looks to have adjustable turnbuckles over originals plain threaded rod, and gone are the blue 6mm rod ends. Wonder what else may have changed? Maybe just preproduction differences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MICHAELs TopForce17 583 Posted January 29, 2020 Can’t wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1306 Posted January 29, 2020 2 hours ago, DGunn1 said: Looking at the show pictures, looks to have adjustable turnbuckles over originals plain threaded rod, and gone are the blue 6mm rod ends. Wonder what else may have changed? Maybe just preproduction differences. Man looks like I'm buying another Clod buster parts.tree! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter_B 997 Posted January 30, 2020 Well I've put my name down to pre-order one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fruitfly01 596 Posted January 30, 2020 Dare we hope that Tamiya have fixed or improved known weak spots, such as A5? I have an original Thundershot that has never been run and has sat on a shelf forever. The A5 part still broke. It literally grew old and then died. It just broke apart without provocation. I've had more stable girlfriends. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graemevw 821 Posted January 30, 2020 Its those screw shafts! Puts loads of pressure on the mounting holes. Use e clip shafts instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites