Updated Class 5 Baja racer
So finally finished the small touches to the front and got it running with the new wheels.
I still have to add the rear motor detail, but hope to run this again at the weekend to get some cool action shots.
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Still need to add one of these :)
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
Class 5 scale race wheels for your SS
Comments
scollins
Beautiful pics James, very very nice,,, still one of the strongest Scorcher/SRB entries on TC for sure.
Tamiyamandan
WOW that is FANTASTIC....Whede did the tires and rims come from??
Toykid
Thanks Tamiyamandan, see the link at the bottom to my how too on class 5 scale race wheels.
Wyoming
Sweet looking machine as always James. Love that engine be fun to see you pop that in it!
SMOKE-DOG
Nice!
Victorious Secret
Great livery! I would love to build something similar too!
slimmy
Looking spectacular kid. this has always been a spectacular buggy and it just keeps getting better and better. You have done a fantastic job on the wheels and tires. It is truly a scale work of art. I think we have found this months tamiya 101 winner. heres an early congrats
Origineelreclamebord
I really LOVE those wheels!!! I tried something similar on my project, but keeping the original wheels and narrowing RR rear tires to fit on the front - this looks much better though...
delux
Looks damn sweet with the news wheels!
D-Spec
This looks like a beach I go to...LOL
Beautifully done!
supergreg
luverly colour scheme!
Mr duke
WOW!!!!!!! mate she looks fantastic realy tuff bug super job going into my favourites list for sure WOW!!!!! again well done!!!!
Badboy
Plain awesomeness! This is the hit! Me want baaaad!!!
SRB Bloke
Excellent shots, it has a completely different stance now with the new wheels, more menacing. Can't wait for the action shots
Dante77
I prefered the old version, but looks cool nonetheless! The engine needs some mods, it has 24.5 hp in this setup!
Kokuzu
I think you did a perfect job again, also I must admit it does not match my taste. difficult to explain, but I have the feeling that somehow the color scheme does not fit to the character of the car anymore...
Or I am biased by the perfect appearance of the class 5 version with Tomahawk/Scorpion rims. And yes, the engine is a must!
Chain Driven
Wonderful result !
steerfromtherear
This has to be my fave SS, Was before additions. Have a look on Dezertdust.com for pics of Baja's just like this...
Awsome
TIMECMDR
Another great model, Engine is AWESOME, it needs to go in for sure
mad maz
Love the look of this the 1st pic it looks so real job well done
simensays
That looks great James! Great choice of wheels. Dang, I am so envious of your weather
metallifits
Looks really nice, i wish to have such a
location near by......
pastimesteve
Amazing! Fantastic work, as always!
peter1024
looks really nice,good!
gr2fltp
Looks so right
BeetleOne
Wonderful result with the new wheels and great pics!
def4x4
Looks great that Scorcher, nice paintjob and those wheels tires make the difference!! Amezing job.
greymachine
Wow, absolutely incredible. Awesome work.
Really, why can't Tamiya make 'em this nice?
CASE1
unbelievable! These wheels and tires make it look so fantastic. Great job!
3SPD REKR
Others can say what they want, but the paint job is sweet - one of a kind unique, I like it a lot. Tires & wheels are nice too - for a particular venue. Nice thing about this kit is that it can be many things as Seth and others have proven. That motor install would put this one over the top!
revor
Majority rules! The paint still rocks. I think the new Baja look is much more agressive and enhances the paint even more. Definitely one of the top 5 SS.
revor
Majority rules! The paint still rocks. I think the new Baja look is much more agressive and enhances the paint even more. Definitely one of the top 5 SS.
Wegi74
Wow very cool
Please Check out my Army Scorcher 
mcovalsk
I lost this upgrade, looks still better!
racerx350
james, i thought the old version was outstanding, but WOW the new version has to be the best lookimg scorcher ever!
Wyoming
congrats on the Tamiyausa contest James, this bug was one of the very few that got me interested in the SS, because its not box art its so personal and so sweet...if you had jumped it I think the contest would have gone other way
Toykid
Thanks Seth, that means a lot to me coming from you. But I don't think even the best jump could have clinched it. For me this was a facelift of an old project. You put way more time into the comp, it really showed and deserved the win.
Moondoggie
Congrats on the Tamiya USA build contest! Excellent work!
Franklin
Don't get on here much but just stumbled upon this build-Awesome work!
ECUpparilloT
Your work and huge collection are very impressive - there are lots of unique ideas branded by quality workmanship. Congrats - i enjoyed it a lot!
This one is fantastic and the best part is left for the end - please drop a real looking engine! This will be the cherry on the cake... 
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