Cheap faux engine for Sand Scorcher
This may not be new idea and I'd be surprised if someone hadn't tried it yet but when I saw the Duratrax VW buggy come out the first thing I saw was the faux engine and thought it might work with the Sand Scorcher as a low cost way to get a Faux engine, at about $6.29 it is just that and requires only minimal trimming to fit. I will be doing more to this one with some paint and weathering but I just stuck it in my Sand Scorcher to test the fit. Might make some better exhaust pipes and such but all in all a very cheap way to get the engine look. Note: I have the narrow RC4wd rear cage so the exhaust may have to be changed a bit to fit a stock plastic scorcher cage but this is a great starting point for an engine on the cheap.
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GingerSpice
It does finish off the rear, looks better than the gear box casing
Skottoman
What a great find! I had seen the new buggy and engine, and thought Tamiya should do that. I had no idea you could just order the engine part! Great idea, thanks for sharing!
gozone
Really great tip! I hadnĀ“t even seen the Duratrax VW before. But now i just ordered 3 of these dummy engines, for a couple of ideas to be tested.
SRB Bloke
It's a superb idea with a super low budget... Thank you....
stickerbod
Looks spot on, good price too
casethejoint
Looks great! Just curious - why did you use the Rogue gear cover, but not the motor cover that comes with it? Am about to start a new project with my Rogue bits - was there a problem fitting ?
Wyoming
oh the other metal REC motor plate actually shorted out my 35t motor and shut down the esc so I just left it off, it might work with a stock motor
RACECRAFTERS
Wyo, apparently those single ports from Duratrax make NO POWER!
It has been said.. J-Mans Dual Port is serious kick ass!
Looking forward to seeing your end result Mate..!
pininy
Thanks for this great idea!!
Seriesofmoments=life
Just ordered 2 from Tower, Thanks for sharing not sure if i'm going to use them as i did want mine box art but hey you never know
Tamiyamandan
Very Nice !!!!
Wyoming
sure thing guys
delux
Nice! All the motors I've seen attempted so far stick out the back way too far to be realistic, this looks much better...
BeetleOne
Great idea! Looks very nice and realistic!
kalsh
these look great and a nice low price. I am sure with a little bit of work a fan housing could be added to enhance it further. I have also ordered a couple
MAD-BEE
I like that it looks just the job!!
Great looking Scorcher too!
mrmtodd
Good catch! Maybe get 2 and hack them to make a nice dual port dual carb engine. This will be tossed into my next Tower order for sure!
pininy
Just ordered 10 sets!!
many thanks for sharing!
Dante77
Thanks for sharing, Seth! Going to get 2or 3 for sure!
berman
It's like adding the finishing touch to a scorcher, putting a scale flat four on the back. You would almost swear that this is a model only, hard to tell that it's RC to the untrained eye Nice one Seth!
henrikw
Great idea!
Fernado Alonso
Wow that sure looks great.
Really cool to ad ,looks much more like the real thing now
Cheers,Alex
Fernado Alonso
Wow that sure looks great.
Really cool to ad ,looks much more like the real thing nowand even just orderd one to!
Cheers,Alex
def4x4
Thats really a cool engine, have to go for one in my new Scorcher. Looking forward what you will do with the body!
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