The Sandscorcher is all that is best about Tamiya how can it not bring a smile to people's faces. Just the box alone is something to behold. Defiantly agree with painting the tyres brings them out so much they come to life. I've built a re release myself a few years back

Hi there. I’m the builder of this. I’m glad you are having a good time with this. It’s part original and part rere and part custom. The front shocks are old man emu from Rc4wd. And the rear shocks are double sprung dromida 1/18 upgrade shocks. The stickers are from a toy vw bus I got at winners. The steering is a mod I did on my own rere scorcher. When I was building it the front piece broke trying to put the metal ring on. In hindsight this is much better than sticky taping the servo Down. The rims are from China I found them on eBay. They, like the tires are meant for a fast attack. This was a complete disaster when I got it, was missing parts and things were broken so this is why it’s a sort of hodge podge of stuff. If you need anything else just ask me.

Love your channel. Brings me back to my childhood. Thanks

Not boring at all. Love the videos. Late 80's 90's rc guy. What a fun flashback.

My 1st real RC car in 1979! I love this car and I miss it greatly! Very cool my friend! I really like the yellow writing on the tires! Great Channel!

I remember seeing my uncle working on these Tamiya Sand Scorche back in the 80's, love those classic retro metal cast parts.

I had the original Sand Scorcher as as teenager.

I just got a sand Scorcher myself this past weekend. Very excited to get it built.

Tamiya's sand scorcher is one of the coolest RC buggies of all time

Great memories. I am thinking of building yet a Third Sand Scorcher. My first was given to me from Santa at Christmas 1979. That one I copied the artwork on the box (I was 15). My Second was sand colored and built in 2011. My new one will be a love bug hippy ride. The only thing is, that in the states we put our license plate registration on the Back plates. Some states may allow the use of one plate on vehicle .... with reg on back plate. I may put mine on like you did because in the 70's hippies appeared dumb / stupid...cause we were all High!!

Ah we use to order 90k rpm motors to upgrade our SS 540s back in the 80s...myself and my crazy rc buddies...was the first car I managed to break in half...loved the 80s rc experience...no life pressures no worldly worries just enjoying life like the young teens we were😎

Well I wasn’t disappointed. Stunning buggy. Now you’ve put on the Mirrors and done the tyre writing she looks even better.

This is worth every penny, I'm building the re release, test drove it, and what a great fun car .Used a brushless 3600 kv on 3s because I don't have a battery that fits. I love this beast ,now I know why people will always love this . Great video mate.

My first model in early 1980's loved that kit. fully water proofed - (bath tested!) - cut the chassis and body and made a short wheel version a la the willys jeep - great quality and engineering - buying my 13 year old son one someday soon (maybe 2 ;). great work on the videos.

Thank you for the paint pen advice. I went out and bought a white sharpie paint after watching your video today.

Man the mirrors and tire writing made it looks so good!!

My first RC car.

Another stunning buggy Glen.... We really did live through the greatest era of RC. 1979 first release incredible.

beautiful car, thank you for sharing!