Model: (Click to see more) 58016: Sand Scorcher
Status: Project
Date: 30-Jun-2007
Comments: 5
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Was browsing ebay one day and came across a sand scorcher auction, described as 'part built, never used'. Never has the 'ask seller a question' link been clicked so quickly! I made an offer of £400 cash and would pick it up in the next couple of days. I got an email back the next day and he accepted the offer, picked it up after work the following day. Was slightly disappointed to find that the car had infact been used maybe twice and rolled, had some light grazes on the gutters and front arch, and also on the front bumper and rear cage, but apart from that was like new. The body was put into brake fluid and the paint softened over night. The chassis was disassembled, all metal parts bead blasted for free at a local company, tire lettering painted, and radio box polished up. Chassis was built and complete later that day. Im thinking of getting a new front bumper and rear cage to really finish the chassis off so it looks new built, but im in no rush.
Period radio gear was included, 5 channel Futaba. The exhaust tree has never been touched, just small parts have fallen off but everything is included. Chrome tree new in pack, same with the decals. Glass and lenses are all as new never used. Little extras like different ratio spur and pinion, exhaust clamps, spares new screws, and 4th camlock are all included(only 3 camlocks shown in chassis pics...knew id forget to add 4th).The box is the best ive had, would rate it as 9/10. Few little marks and usual scuffs to the edges but as good as yer gona get really. The body is just about ready for primer, and will hopefully upload a stage-by-stage picture set to tamiya101.com once its completed.

Came with all paints..Tamiya spray wont be used.

Comments

EnBeeDee

30-Jun-2007

Nice one Joe.....You deserve it.Good luck,
Neil.

WILD WILLY

30-Jun-2007

mmmmmm nice shiny new toy ! i take it this one will not be joining the submarine club !

twisty

30-Jun-2007

Splendid find squire.Will it be boxart? or have you not decided yet?

Toykid

1-Jul-2007

Even for 400, this one was a steal. Great find mate.

Volksrod

1-Jul-2007

Yep will be boxart, and it definitely wont be used! This one is staying dry


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