Bought mine in 1980, and built it during eight incredible evenings. I later modified the charging system by adding a waterproof socket outside of the plastic weatherproof box. 15 minutes of charge equalled 15 minutes of running time, but the ability to recharge the battery without dismantling the body and the WP box made things so much easier. Fantastic instructions too!
Thanks so much buddy! It was a great building experience. My first SRB chassis and I love it! Even though the shocks leak like hell!🤣 Always a fun time on the beach.
Thanks! Yes, they work well enough and very scale looking. However, I think the sand scorcher/grass hopper wheels would be even better suited for loose sand:)
The SRB models are great and I'd like to see the Ford Ranger re-released from 1981. It doesn't look promising - if they were going to you'd think it would have been out by now. Perhaps it wasn't a very good seller 40 years ago.
The F150 ranger have been released in other forms over the years but somehow never on the original SRB chassis. It’s unlikely it will ever happen but I guess one can always mod a rere srb with a repro body:)
@@Toystheyrenot They haven't re-released the Ford Ranger XLT from 1981. It's the Rough Rider with a different body and wheels as far as I know - an SRB. From what I've heard, some people mount The Blackfoot body on the SRB chassis and use the Subaru Brat wheels/tyres. This will LOOK like the Ford Ranger XLT but it's not a Tamiya re-release. It's funny how Tamiya haven't re-released the Ford Ranger XLT as I've heard many people are keen on it. Perhaps it's something to do with Ford? It should have happened by now.
@@Funco1979 The Black Foot conversion is probably the closest one can get for now. Glenn from Tamiya Legends may be painting his Black Foot to match the F150 XLT look of 81 so you might want to follow his progress in a future video:)
@@Toystheyrenot As I've mentioned I do think that the Tamiya SRB models are very nice but they're quite an expensive kit here in Australia - about $500 each. And building a "look alike" Ford Ranger from bits and pieces just isn't my scene. The Kyosho Legendary Series (Scorpion, Tomahawk etc) are every bit as nice as the Tamiya SRB models and back in the day a company called AYK were releasing some beautiful RC models that were a bit like the Kyoshos. Most of my favourites are pre 1987 from Tamiya, Kyosho, Tokyo Marui, Hirobo, Thunder Tiger and AYK (I love the early Thunder Tiger and Kyosho nitro buggies). Anyway, your Rough Rider looks a million bucks on the beach you made a great job of it.
@@Funco1979 Thank you! I had fun building it. Was really lucky to have gotten it at a relatively low price on a local online marketplace. I love vintage Kyoshos too. They are really well engineered and are great performers.👍😊
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Bought mine in 1980, and built it during eight incredible evenings. I later modified the charging system by adding a waterproof socket outside of the plastic weatherproof box. 15 minutes of charge equalled 15 minutes of running time, but the ability to recharge the battery without dismantling the body and the WP box made things so much easier. Fantastic instructions too!
That’s a cool mod. I’m glad this video brought back some good memories for you. Thanks for sharing!😊
yeah, this is a fantastic beach run with a beautiful beach buggy 👍👍 awesome 👌
Thanks for watching!🙏😊
It certainly looks like it founds its true home! It looks like a blast to drive out there on the beach! Really looks great, nice job on everything!
Thanks so much buddy! It was a great building experience. My first SRB chassis and I love it! Even though the shocks leak like hell!🤣 Always a fun time on the beach.
A buggy in its right enviroment, really nice video.
Thank you🙏😊
What an awesome location .
Stunning looking buggy😍these are supposed to be coming back in stock soon, very tempting 😁
Yes. Tamiya tend to put these out every couple of years. This as well as the Sand Scorcher.👍😊
Cause you're supposed to have worn yours out or you need more spare buggies.
@@Gma7788 Having readily available spares is a good thing. Can’t complain.😂
Awesome, looks like these tires double the fun of driving on sand💪👍
Thanks! Yes, they work well enough and very scale looking. However, I think the sand scorcher/grass hopper wheels would be even better suited for loose sand:)
Cool stuff
Spectacular video. Looks pretty close to a 1:1 buggy 👍
Thanks for watching!🙏😊
love this buggy .........looks so real ! shape , style and colour scheme . best wishes from Wales .
Thanks for watching my friend!😊
I like this video so much ~
Thanks for watching my friend.🙏😊
Hi there and what a great looking iconic Tamiya, looks like it’s still got it ! 😊👊🏼😉 take care and best wishes 😊😉
Thanks my friend! Reborn in 2009 but still drives like it’s 1979.🤣 Best wishes to you too!👊
Very pleasant, thanks for sharing!
This white+orange mix is absolutely perfect :)
Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you enjoyed it:)
Did you know they made an expert built pro of this car I was surprised.
Yes! It was released as an XB.😊I wonder if it’s fully ball raced though.
You know the gearbox is on these can take a nine and a half turn brushless.
I won’t be surprised. It’s mechanically very simple. Would be excessive for this chassis tho.😂👍
The SRB models are great and I'd like to see the Ford Ranger re-released from 1981. It doesn't look promising - if they were going to you'd think it would have been out by now. Perhaps it wasn't a very good seller 40 years ago.
The F150 ranger have been released in other forms over the years but somehow never on the original SRB chassis. It’s unlikely it will ever happen but I guess one can always mod a rere srb with a repro body:)
@@Toystheyrenot
They haven't re-released the Ford Ranger XLT from 1981. It's the Rough Rider with a different body and wheels as far as I know - an SRB.
From what I've heard, some people mount The Blackfoot body on the SRB chassis and use the Subaru Brat wheels/tyres. This will LOOK like the Ford Ranger XLT but it's not a Tamiya re-release.
It's funny how Tamiya haven't re-released the Ford Ranger XLT as I've heard many people are keen on it. Perhaps it's something to do with Ford? It should have happened by now.
@@Funco1979 The Black Foot conversion is probably the closest one can get for now. Glenn from Tamiya Legends may be painting his Black Foot to match the F150 XLT look of 81 so you might want to follow his progress in a future video:)
@@Toystheyrenot As I've mentioned I do think that the Tamiya SRB models are very nice but they're quite an expensive kit here in Australia - about $500 each. And building a "look alike" Ford Ranger from bits and pieces just isn't my scene.
The Kyosho Legendary Series (Scorpion, Tomahawk etc) are every bit as nice as the Tamiya SRB models and back in the day a company called AYK were releasing some beautiful RC models that were a bit like the Kyoshos.
Most of my favourites are pre 1987 from Tamiya, Kyosho, Tokyo Marui, Hirobo, Thunder Tiger and AYK (I love the early Thunder Tiger and Kyosho nitro buggies).
Anyway, your Rough Rider looks a million bucks on the beach you made a great job of it.
@@Funco1979 Thank you! I had fun building it. Was really lucky to have gotten it at a relatively low price on a local online marketplace. I love vintage Kyoshos too. They are really well engineered and are great performers.👍😊
Awesome car. I have always wanted one. Great video!!
Thanks for watching!🙏😊
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Ohh I do love the wheels on this one! Do you glue yours? cheers
These are beadlock rims so no glue needed:)
amazing ! big like
Thanks for watching!
wow keren
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