Early Off-Road F-1 Design
Status: New built
Date: 25-Aug-2021
Comments: 10
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I remember being very excited when I brought this kit home from the hobby shop around 1987-88. This was one of the first Formula One style bodies on an off-road RC car I had seen. The actual on-road RC Formula One kits I knew about looked way too delicate for my skills and interests.
The Formula One inspired design in an off-road car grabbed my imagination. I had little idea at the time of the Tamiya's F-1 history. The new tub chassis was interesting to me too.
As you can see from the photos the kit never got used. The only problem with it was I loved driving my Fox around at the time, which meant I didn't get around to sharing the radio gear with the Striker.
Since I have an original additional decal set I'm wondering... if I sell this is it better to list it as is for the new buyer to have the fun of reconditioning the body, or should I do this before listing it? The body was never painted except for the driver and intake vents. The original box is in reasonably good condition.
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Comments
Tamiyastef
This is one car I really disliked BITD. Now, older and wiser (mainly older) I can see the beauty of this design. I would be very hesitant to sell this if I had it from new in my possession.
Cameron PS
I had the same feeling about a few models! Especially the 'newer' ones that kept rolling out after I had been in the hobby a few years. Now I love them all like a big family tree
I'm hesitant, yes!, but also pondering the future. I guess I'm thinking out loud, should I finally get around to giving it the box art body I wanted this kit to have, or do I leave it as an example of my 1980's handy work? I'll probably leave it as is for a while longer and when the time and weather allow then do the body properly.
MAD-BEE
Another open seat car on the TC! I am extremely disappointed to not have one of these by now! Hated the damn striker for years but wow l love its unique but odd if you like looks now!
I can't see this getting rere or maybe l am wrong?? But these will become little gold mines l bet!
Cameron PS
One thing I should point out about the body art on this is the number 2 decal was from an a Fox sheet. This Striker kit should really have the box art 6 that came with it.
acprc
This and the Sonic Fighter are the two cars I bitterly regret selling from my collection. Actively trying to get them again and building from new parts.
hot rod
Looks very clean and tidy, have one of these myself which is a mixture of new and old parts. Its currently sat in a sealed tub as I lack the room to display it, but I'm still undecided whether I like it or not ??? Still like others have said it has its unique place in history so it will stay for now.... maybe one day become as sought-after as the blazers and hotshot mk1 etc.... I doubt it will but maybe it should... personally I would keep yours as it is, little nod to its past .
Max Power
Super neat example Cameron. Did you end up restoring the body?
Cameron PS
Thank you! I think so too
This project is still ahead for me. I hope to do it this summer.
Max Power
Great, I can't wait to see the finished result!
Cameron PS
Thanks! I will post photos as soon as I do! ~in a few months
In the meantime I have more day-to-day content on my instagram.
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