Jeyk01 70 Posted April 25, 2020 Back in 2009 I decided I wanted to build a scale Tamiya Sand Scorcher. I thought maybe some of you would enjoy this. Here’s my build from AZbaja.com: http://www.azbaja.com/ForumsPro/viewtopic/t=5552/start=0/finish=10000.html 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruebiracer 1046 Posted April 25, 2020 Great build, I was lucky to see the Bug Box Scorcher on Maikäfertreffen in Hannover back then, but yours Looks as good as it, too! If I remember correctly, the Bug box guys used a spacing "frame" between the chassis plate and the body, to get a bit more space for the big tires / suspension movement. Looks like you did not need it. Drawback was funny, the Driver couldn´t see much, until the seat did also get raised…. Very clean work! I can understand the work behind, as I also have a restored my beetle and are still working on my fathers convertible... What engine did you choose for it, something bigger than 1600ccm? Just curious, I guess it will never go Offroad, too precious. Aircooled greets, Matthias Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeyk01 70 Posted April 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, ruebiracer said: Great build, I was lucky to see the Bug Box Scorcher on Maikäfertreffen in Hannover back then, but yours Looks as good as it, too! If I remember correctly, the Bug box guys used a spacing "frame" between the chassis plate and the body, to get a bit more space for the big tires / suspension movement. Looks like you did not need it. Drawback was funny, the Driver couldn´t see much, until the seat did also get raised…. Very clean work! I can understand the work behind, as I also have a restored my beetle and are still working on my fathers convertible... What engine did you choose for it, something bigger than 1600ccm? Just curious, I guess it will never go Offroad, too precious. Aircooled greets, Matthias I had a 1600 dual port in it. It was plenty of power. Yeah I was inspired by that German build. Tamiya had commissioned them to do it with a budget of 100k! I think I was able to to mine for around $3500. I still have the decal files I made using Adobe Illustrator on disc somewhere, so I can definitely do this again someday. That was the hardest part of the build, and the most satisfying when I applied them. It was like having a giant rc car. 😂 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10147 Posted April 25, 2020 Mate, that is just gorgeous 👍🏻 Love it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruebiracer 1046 Posted April 25, 2020 Yeah, the bug box guys didn´t have to care about money! But your work is just outstanding, also knowing the budget! Cool, that you did the decals yourself! But must be a thrilling Job to apply them, they are so much bigger and more difficult to handle than the original ones! I assumed you would use a dual port. Do you still own the car, or did you sell it in the meantime? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeyk01 70 Posted April 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, ruebiracer said: Yeah, the bug box guys didn´t have to care about money! But your work is just outstanding, also knowing the budget! Cool, that you did the decals yourself! But must be a thrilling Job to apply them, they are so much bigger and more difficult to handle than the original ones! I assumed you would use a dual port. Do you still own the car, or did you sell it in the meantime? I sold it a few years later for a huge profit. It’s one of those regretful sells though. I do plan on building another one in the future, possibly with a Subaru or Ford 2.3 motor. I also want a full size Wild Willy some day. 😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeyk01 70 Posted April 25, 2020 20 minutes ago, Re-Bugged said: Mate, that is just gorgeous 👍🏻 Love it. Thanks! When I had a garage I used to build a lot of custom vehicles. I also did a cool Military Jeep using a 2001 TJ as a platform. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted April 25, 2020 Love it! I'd drive it every day 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10147 Posted April 26, 2020 13 hours ago, Jeyk01 said: I think I was able to do mine for around $3500. Wow that’s a bargain 👍🏻, when you think an original vintage Tamiya 1/10 SS sold for $4000 once I believe before the re-re’s came out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeyk01 70 Posted April 26, 2020 10 minutes ago, Re-Bugged said: Wow that’s a bargain 👍🏻, when you think an original vintage Tamiya 1/10 SS sold for $4000 once I believe before the re-re’s came out. Wow! That’s expensive. But I guess if I had millions of dollars I’d probably buy a NIB vintage SRB for several grand. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10147 Posted April 27, 2020 Well I was thinking once you’ve got your 2nd 1:1 Scorcher and Wild Willy Jeep done, how about a Ford Ranger replica too? Should be a walk in the park for someone of your calibre, I mean a big Ford body on a V-dub chassis how hard could it be 😉 http:// And then a Rough Rider, Super Champ to round off a nice SRB garage full. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeyk01 70 Posted April 27, 2020 7 hours ago, Re-Bugged said: Well I was thinking once you’ve got your 2nd 1:1 Scorcher and Wild Willy Jeep done, how about a Ford Ranger replica too? Should be a walk in the park for someone of your calibre, I mean a big Ford body on a V-dub chassis how hard could it be 😉 http:// And then a Rough Rider, Super Champ to round off a nice SRB garage full. Yeah that would be pretty cool. 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
