I don't know if I will commit RC blasphemy by mounting that Tamiya Scorcher body onto my Kyosho Beetle/Scorpion. But I'm going to do it anyway. Especially now that, thanks to this video, I found out there are wheel well inserts. Don't get me wrong, I love the Scorcher, but that Kyosho chassis and transmission with trailing arms all around just can't be beat. After all it was the Champ back in the early 80's, or back in those day's I should say. I did try it and the fenders need excessive trimming, which is solved with the wheel well inserts. Outstanding, and thank you Hobbyconcepts.
Love this build. Currently restoring a "Loft Find" Rough Rider Chassis. An original MK1 which has some very subtle differences so I was watching your front suspension build is detail......two horizontal bars until 17:31 then the last one magically appears. :)
EXELENT build good sir my first Tamiya buggy was a Super Champ and after watching your build is that the sand scorcher have all most the same gearbox/motor and front suspension as the Super Champ I only have the gearbox and motor left because it got run over by a car So a good safty tip DONT play on the road lol fast forward to 2019 i have a hornet super hornet wild willy and a monster Beatle so i can scratch build a sand scorcher i call it Super champ sand scorcher
hi bob i really enjoy your videos they are very informative rc videos ..there are quite a few other guys doing this however most have a kind of a cocky attitude . i speak mainly of the guys who are obviously heavily sponsored ..your videos are a breath of fresh air and much appreciated...thanks Bob cant wait for the next video ........i am also dying to get back to the hemtt customization / build
Nice build and build series. I enjoy your work pace and flow. BTW, how much does Alan Alda charge you for the voice over work? Ha! Sometimes your voice, tempo, accent and inflection sound just like him!
I did, on mine, I used the aluminum chassis as well. I cut the torsion bars short to just fit through the brass insert, to prevent the hole from collecting dirt/grime. The little bent end works good to keep it in alignment for assembly, with the set screw, if I need to take the rear apart.
I thus ordered "Tamiya Blackfoot" shocks, and I can confirm the ones he used are NOT Blackfoot F/R shocks. The Blackfoot ones are too long, the SS needs ones that are ~55mm. The ones he used look identical to Blackfoot ones, but specifically his shock body is much shorter (and I assume the piston shaft is shorter too). $20 I'll never get back. Possibly the Blackfoot has a whole other, shorter set of shocks that aren't obvious to find? Anyway, I ordered and used some other 55mm shocks.
@@dubiousachievements They turned out to be Tamiya CVA II mini shocks #50519, I got them from Amazon and fit perfect in the rear, however after a couple of runs discarded the springs and went back to torsion bars, the reason is they are a bit too wide and rub when using spike tires and also the long spring is a bit too soft for my use case and most of the time the car rides with rear suspension completely bottomed out. Original torsion bars are stronger and can be twisted to tune the tension, just used the bare shock with no coilover. Much smoother action than original shock. In the front using originals with Team CRP coilover conversion, much smoother since new piston is plastic. Also softer front, no more front jumping around. Stock vintage springs are too stiff, good for racing and crazy jumps, not so good for the trails...
Ah. I think, maybe... Tamiya made a 'short' set of Blackfoot CVA shocks that were a later replacement and came on the Monster Beetle, or something? Not sure, they might be the #50519 you mention.
Excellent idea with the epoxy. I use that too but didn’t know about the cotton. Learned something new today so thanks!
I don't know if I will commit RC blasphemy by mounting that Tamiya Scorcher body onto my Kyosho Beetle/Scorpion. But I'm going to do it anyway. Especially now that, thanks to this video, I found out there are wheel well inserts. Don't get me wrong, I love the Scorcher, but that Kyosho chassis and transmission with trailing arms all around just can't be beat. After all it was the Champ back in the early 80's, or back in those day's I should say. I did try it and the fenders need excessive trimming, which is solved with the wheel well inserts. Outstanding, and thank you Hobbyconcepts.
Love this build. Currently restoring a "Loft Find" Rough Rider Chassis. An original MK1 which has some very subtle differences so I was watching your front suspension build is detail......two horizontal bars until 17:31 then the last one magically appears. :)
Your work is very precise and neat 👍
Looking forward to the next video
EXELENT build good sir my first Tamiya buggy was a Super Champ and after watching your build is that the sand scorcher have all most the same gearbox/motor and front suspension as the Super Champ I only have the gearbox and motor left because it got run over by a car So a good safty tip DONT play on the road lol fast forward to 2019 i have a hornet super hornet wild willy and a monster Beatle so i can scratch build a sand scorcher i call it Super champ sand scorcher
Very cool. I need to build mine soon. Can't wait to see your paint job.
That is going to look amazing when you're all done nice work enjoyed watching 👍😁
This looks fantastic!! Really did this classic Justice.... So far.
Waiting for part 3!!!
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
hi bob i really enjoy your videos they are very informative rc videos ..there are quite a few other guys doing this however most have a kind of a cocky attitude . i speak mainly of the guys who are obviously heavily sponsored ..your videos are a breath of fresh air and much appreciated...thanks Bob cant wait for the next video ........i am also dying to get back to the hemtt customization / build
Can I get some info on the aluminum wheels you got. I am upgrading my sand scorcher and painting a new body. Thanks for the video and tips.
Great built video 👍👍👍
Amazing job I've just finished building a 1/14 scale tamiya truck I'm going to soon build a whole fleet anyway good job keep it up
I have a few more semi builds coming!
Despite being plastic, these CVA shocks are far superior to the aluminum ones.
Nice build. Are you gonna run this buggy or is it gonna be a shelf queen?
Nice build and build series. I enjoy your work pace and flow. BTW, how much does Alan Alda charge you for the voice over work? Ha! Sometimes your voice, tempo, accent and inflection sound just like him!
Did you cut the torsion bar off to use the brass shaft?
I did, on mine, I used the aluminum chassis as well. I cut the torsion bars short to just fit through the brass insert, to prevent the hole from collecting dirt/grime. The little bent end works good to keep it in alignment for assembly, with the set screw, if I need to take the rear apart.
Very nice. What happened to part 3
Coming soon!!
Beautiful work on this. You've inspired me to build one myself. When is part 3 coming out??
Coming soon, been traveling bit just got back.
how did you mount your wheel i have same wheels but they dont have the cut in the back for the pin.
You still need to use the metal piece from the kit, which has the pin slot. You screw the wheels to that (just like the OEM plastic wheels).
I would like the fender parts that appear at 18:28, please tell me where you got them from.
eBay
@@HobbyconceptsLLC TNK!!
where do you buy the kitsi would liketo buy one or two
I usually order mine off eBay
What are the size and or brand of shocks used
Noted in the video.
I don't know if you heard something about the shocks but apparently they are Tamiya Blackfoot pieces.
I thus ordered "Tamiya Blackfoot" shocks, and I can confirm the ones he used are NOT Blackfoot F/R shocks. The Blackfoot ones are too long, the SS needs ones that are ~55mm. The ones he used look identical to Blackfoot ones, but specifically his shock body is much shorter (and I assume the piston shaft is shorter too). $20 I'll never get back. Possibly the Blackfoot has a whole other, shorter set of shocks that aren't obvious to find? Anyway, I ordered and used some other 55mm shocks.
@@dubiousachievements They turned out to be Tamiya CVA II mini shocks #50519, I got them from Amazon and fit perfect in the rear, however after a couple of runs discarded the springs and went back to torsion bars, the reason is they are a bit too wide and rub when using spike tires and also the long spring is a bit too soft for my use case and most of the time the car rides with rear suspension completely bottomed out. Original torsion bars are stronger and can be twisted to tune the tension, just used the bare shock with no coilover. Much smoother action than original shock. In the front using originals with Team CRP coilover conversion, much smoother since new piston is plastic. Also softer front, no more front jumping around. Stock vintage springs are too stiff, good for racing and crazy jumps, not so good for the trails...
Ah. I think, maybe... Tamiya made a 'short' set of Blackfoot CVA shocks that were a later replacement and came on the Monster Beetle, or something? Not sure, they might be the #50519 you mention.
and i am over here putting duct tape on my emaxx :D