Wild One Off-Roader Blockhead Motors Built
Status: New built
Date: 30-Nov-2021
Comments: 21
I've just finished this build, and I loved it so much. I took my time to make sure that I got everything as good as I could get it, as it's such a special kit. I've seen a couple of build videos online that haven't captured everything correctly. One of them being the painting of the number plates in yellow. They come as clear Lexan and need painting. Other than that it's stock with the exception of full ball bearings and the light blue wheel nuts. I do also have an aluminium bumper on order to closer match Jun Watanabe's original car, so I'll update it when that arrives with better photos outdoors. It has the supplied Carson ESC fitted but no RX yet. Comments welcome. Thanks for looking.
Update: New bumper fitted. I think it looks way better!
Update 6th Dec: I still can't stop staring at it!!
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
Wild One Off-Roader Blockhead Motors
Comments
MAD-BEE
Damn that thing is smoking hot!!! and bet it looks even better in the flesh! Great job looks fantastic!
I might have to bite the bullet and pre-order one for the next batch! Only thing l would do different is use the spotlight decals included on the sheet! Not a fan of the yellow tint on the glass but apart from that outstanding mate! What's your plans for this? Runner?
BubbaGump365
Thanks James. Yeah I'm really pleased with how it's turned out. It does look better in the flesh and I still can't believe I got one! You know, those spotlight decals on the sticker sheet are too big for the lights!! I was first planning to chrome paint the inside of the light buckets to get rid of the yellow hue. Then I thought about smoking the Lexan lenses. Then I thought about fitting the BHM decals...but they don't fit well. I couldn't decide, so for now they are totally standard. They look better to me than I was expecting though, but I do appreciate what you're saying, and I'm still not completely sold either!
MAD-BEE
Yeah still looks cool as f.... mate!
Interesting what you say about the decals so they must be for standard Wild One spotlights?
I really do need one of these! The BHM WO ticks all the boxes for me for sure! Well to be fair so does the original its just such a cool buggy!
BubbaGump365
Haha thanks mate!! I think that's it. The outside diameter matches the outside of the light bucket, but as you can see they need to be smaller to fit on just the lens if that makes sense. They could be cut down, but I don't believe that the lettering will fit correctly. I'd still pre-order one though, and worry about the lights later! lol. Yeah love the original too. Just realised I didn't answer your runner question...not sure. It would be great to run it, but if I do it will be lightly. Maybe once I've stopped staring at it(!), and swapped over some RC gear from another model. It would be a waste not to use it as it was intended!
MAD-BEE
Iol yeah I know the damn thing looks too pretty to get dirty!
GEMINIJETS
Hoa Phil!! That looks smoking hot!!!! I have to get one myself very soon. 1st batch in Korea are all gone except one. 1 of the TK store manager is holding one for me. Well, mine will be a runner. I don't keep my cars on the shelves, of course I won't be bashing this beautiful car out in the woods, just around the local park. Thank you so much for the photos Phil!!
BubbaGump365
Thanks Ben! I got both your comments so posted the first. Not sure about your 'master builder' comment, I'm not that good, but I appreciate your kind words. So glad that you've secured one from one of your TK stores, that's great news. I wish I had the time to run all of mine, but I don't have any true shelf queens. The ones that do sit on a shelf are mostly ready to run. I think once I get a receiver in it, I'll take it out for a few light runs, but definitely not on anything that'll trash the underside!
KyoshoCope
Very, very nice !
BubbaGump365
Thanks KyoshoCope. Glad you like it!
KEV THE REV
Awesome looking Wild One !! . The W/O is one of my fav Tamiyas and they have made a great looking W/O here with the BH version , and you have done it proud with your build - excellent . I hope to have one to keep my other W/O's company
BubbaGump365
Thanks KEV THE REV! Yeah this version will certainly keep your others company. Thanks for your comment, and I hope you get one too to add to your impressive collection!
J@mes
This looks great, even better with the metal bumper. Blockheads retro styling suits the WO & opinions seem to be unanimous, unlike when the Jun Watanabe Hornet was released!
JYCM3
Such as nice classic buggy, a some job on the paint work. I wonder if the Fox gold plated wheel will look even more stunning on it.
BubbaGump365
Thanks J@mes. I appreciate it. I think the metal bumper does finish it off. Haha yeah the Hornet is certainly an eyeful. I do like the Jun Watanabe Hornet as it's so bold and rightly very collectible, but having said that I'm glad this one doesn't have pink tyres and look like a Dalmatian!!
BubbaGump365
Thanks JYCM3. I've wondered the same about the gold wheels, but personally I think the satin chrome works well on this. Now I'm definitely with you on the gold wheels with a red body shell though! Thanks again.
GoFast80
Definitely like them even better built than the box art. Seems Tamiya went a little old school with metal look on the chassis and shock uprights, almost has an SRB feel to it. Nice job with the details, really makes the car pop.
BubbaGump365
Thanks GoFast80. Glad you like it. It was a fun build, and agree with you about the metal look too. Cheers.
MAD-BEE
Iol pre-order done for the next batch! l hold you responsible!! Seeing yours finished was the green light for me!
BubbaGump365
Haha nice one mate!! So glad you decided to get one James. You won't regret it! It's one of my favourite Tamiya models now for sure. I pre-ordered a few hours after the release was announced, as I was so sure about it! Apologies if this has got you into trouble with the wife lol!!!
MAD-BEE
Haha ordered it on Saturday night while my wife had a few classes of wine on board! She said to me why not treat yourself love you work hard enough! But when it arrives l can guarantee you she will say when did you buy that and how much!!!!!
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