Tamiya Super Sabre Restoration Turns Into a Re-Release Build

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I make video's of vintage RC's from the golden era & in this video I restored a 1987 Tamiya Super Sabre using re-released HotShot parts & show the many differences when compared to the originals.
I include backstory to the Tamiya Hotshot family of buggies which all share the same chassis and gearboxes.
The various Hop-Ups and re-release part numbers are listed throughout the video. Fortunately, Penguin Custom Body Shells make a reproduction body shell and I picked up some decals from eBay but the quality caused me some issues.
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0:00 Super Sabre Backstory
1:10 Teardown
1:47 Gearbox Differences
2:40 Rear Axles & Driveshafts
3:33 Front Wishbones
3:55 Play in Upper Wishbones
4:08 Chassis Comparison
4:22 Steering Mechanism
4:35 Attach Gearbox & Parma Motor
5:02 Servo Saver
5:29 Electronics Installed
5:47 Shock Absorbers
6:18 Body Shell
8:01 Body Preparation
8:14 Painting
8:57 Decals
10:07 Box Art Wheels

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@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

See The Test Drive: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNt-dM2FtruUp4U.html

@grantmckendry3323 Жыл бұрын

The video production is as high end as the resto-mod build. Was never a fan of the Super Sabre until now. Your knowledge and attention to detail is second to none - fantastic work again mate, Tamiya have to bring this back now!

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that comment. I totally get it too cause back in the day the Boomerang had been out then this came along and wasn't really any different other than red parts and the body shell. Don't think it sold as well. My mate had one and I just really liked it. I think I like the Kyosho Turbo Optima too for the same sort of futuristic body style. If the idea for my custom shell works I think it might be the ultimate look and you could love it more. Going to take some time and dedication of hours though. Not looking forward to some of the masking but I hope it works. Did you like the black bit at the back of this shell? I think that works for me.

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Well, Damian, I for one am mightily impressed! Awesome work to bring this buggy back to life! Your attention to detail is laudable in both the build of the car and the editing of this video. I was with you all the way, especially feeling your pain about those decals! I've had similar experiences with reproduction sticker sets, nothing touches the quality of the original Tamiya sets. Hope you can get it sorted because this creation deserves to look it's best! Hats off you you my friend! 😎👌👍

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Mark, really appreciate that comment. I struggle with OCD vs. my skill level but those decals are a big let down as the colours seem good. Think I need the MCI decals. They are apparently thicker than Tamiya ones but still work well and nothing like these I picked up. The ones I have seen as thick as a credit card lol

@theoagrc Жыл бұрын

Damien, that is amazing dude! Such a restore/Rere job but totally worth it in the end. Good luck with the decals and we’ll done for Andy providing the wheels! Legend 👍🏻

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Going to have to get the MCI ones I think. Best option, shame these ones are a let down. Appreciate the feedback 👍🏻

@RCBirds Жыл бұрын

1400 mAh😮. Long ago when these were high-end batteries. Great you have an old manual, too. The black area was a good idea. Great restauration Damian.

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback on the black area. I really like it now it is done. How things have changed with batteries. 👍🏻

@RCplamodel Жыл бұрын

To make my own thing!!!~~~ Marvellous construction works 😍👏

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻

@poorboysrc 10 ай бұрын

Great video, Damian.

@andyrobinsonrc2480 Жыл бұрын

Just watched this now but I’m off racing tonight , but I’ll leave it the comment it deserves later, top work!

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Have a great race 👍🏻

@madsrcbuggy Жыл бұрын

Oh... I almost cried when Andy said no... And then I almost cried from happiness, ha ha! What a cool video, and an awesome result in the end! Of course I would love to see if you do another version also, that'll be great! Funny, I have just been cutting lots of holes in lexan bodies, I recognised your frustration with it. After I did 8 of them (2 bodies), I realised it was easiest with score and snap, not drill at all, and just a minimal bit of sanding needed... And the video, that is so well produced, Damian! Your voiceover has great authority and it fits so nice to the clips. You said it took you some while to get done, well worth the effort, buddy!

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Andy got me, his actual words where, no I won't sell them to you so as.I was reading it I was like oh OK and he went in to say he had been gifted so much that he wanted to put something back out. He wouldn't even let me cover the postage. Really nice thing to do and for the Super Sabre it really completed it. The wheels are really nice and over the moon with them. Not looking forward to cutting out the second shell tbh but I think it will be really cool. I sketched it out like a 3yr old and even then it was cool lol. Thanks for taking the time for such a great comment, truly appreciated 👍🏻

@mikesrcgarage Жыл бұрын

I see the connection and it's very nice! ✌️😎👍

@mattiasrc Жыл бұрын

Well i hope they bring it back, would love to have one in the collection.

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

I am not sure they ever will. Who knows though 👍🏻

@rccrawlersmid-wales645 Жыл бұрын

Looks awesome! Brilliant work all round and very entertaining. Love it. 😎👍

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks, if you liked it I know I did something right. Appreciate that 👍🏻

@musicnature007 Жыл бұрын

Wow เป็นการสร้างที่ยอดเยี่ยมมากเพื่อน Full Support 💖👍 LIKE

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@JF-RC Жыл бұрын

Hi there Damian, I just love the restoration of this awesome Super Sabre Buggy, it’s a shame about the decals lifting. I believe Tamiya do have a decal adhesive, I’m wondering if that might help you. So nice of Andy Robinson to gift you those great looking wheels. Great work, looks awesome 😊😊

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. They are still taped down for now but thanks, I feel I am probably best to go for some MCI decals in the long run. At least these current ones will be easy removed 😂

@Con-Brio Жыл бұрын

The silver wheels make it perfect!

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

It was cool when I seen these come out on the BH HS2, I knew I wanted them to complete this box art Super Sabre. Glad you liked it too, appreciate the comment. Thanks

@AdventureTimeRC Жыл бұрын

Great idea if it's not available make it

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Seems a real novelty having a brand new looking Super Sabre. Thanks 👍🏻

@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын

It looks great! Bummer about the stickers though. Hopefully they will be ok in the long run. I do hope Tamiya re-releases this one as I like it a lot and it looks fantastic with the BHM wheels on it, it was like they were made for it! Great job in restoring/making a re-re Super Sabre!

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam, would be cool if Tamiya got inspired to do the re-re off the back of the BH silver wheels ✌🏻

@waltserrano5395 5 ай бұрын

Looks awesome, love the body. Now I'm going to have to get one.

@DustyFingersRC 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it. I always liked the shape of this shell way more than the Boomerang. Love driving an 80's buggy to take me back to simpler times 😉

@Droidy77 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing journey, and so informative. The results are out of this world with classic sci-fi vibes for me. Kid's school glue stick works well on reluctant stickers, but I dont know how it holds up long term (fine for a year or two) and I wouldnt expect it to hold up to dusty and dirty driving. Good thing it's very non-destructive.

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

What a great comment to get! I really appreciate that and a tip for those decals too 😀. I think they use PVA still and I am sure I have some of that somewhere 👍🏻 it is 6am so you have given me a.good positive start to the day, much appreciated and I wish the same for you. Thanks again.

@stevegolds2551 Жыл бұрын

It looks awesome Damien 🤩 you did an amazing job on that "restoration" great editing too.. definitely hope they do a re-re soon as I definitely don't have the skills to pull something like that off! 👏

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I appreciate that feedback 100% 👍🏻 I really do wonder if they ever will as I think the Boomerang was the popular one and this came at the tail end before they moved on from this chassis. Those body lines just do it for me. I really hope my custom shell works out, I think it will be tricky but if it works, I think it will look cool. Thanks again 👍🏻

@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader Жыл бұрын

Looking great buddy, nice one on the wheels, very cool car 👍

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

The wheels made it. Icing in the cake 👍🏻

@rc-dom-uk Жыл бұрын

Great job . I think it’s 💯 mate . Very impressed with your masking skills . I can only think of cutting a bit of tamiya style clear decal sheet plastic and popping it over the top of those decals . I have had similar decals and ended up doing that .

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

That triangle at the back was harder than it looked so appreciate that. Fingers too chunky to get in there lol Never thought of that idea of a clear decal over the top. Good thinking. 👍🏻

@powersmodelgarage Жыл бұрын

Great build. You have a re re now

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Not many original parts in it now. Screws, and the red parts is all 👍🏻

@joshhayes8190 Жыл бұрын

Cool vid man , good looking buggy too , will have to get some action shots in the dry weather.

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

For sure, cheers Josh and thanks for the brace 👊🏻 Nice lol Think I need the MCI decals so if you need anything from there let me know and we can combine an order. I have my thinking cap on to see if there is another set I need to make it more worth it on shipping to the U.K.

@PeteWylieRC Жыл бұрын

Wow what an epic production on the video and this restoration/re-release. Love all the little bits you put in your vids. Looks like you really put some thought and effort into this build. Looks epic. With the stickers I have only ever used super glue on the end of a paper clip to sort that issue. You need to be very careful not to get glue all over the body like you say. You only need a little bit and then to be able to hold the sticker down without gluing your finger to the body! Good luck mate 😁

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete, you know what, I think I will make things worse with Super Glue, I see myself getting it on the shell and not just behind the stickers. They are so think and the adhesive is a bit crap that when you lift or handle the buggy and catch the edge of a sticker you pull it up. I think I will end up trying MCI decals in the end, just trying to get some money coming in at the moment. Appreciate the comment, took me a while to make but I learned a lot making it.

@andyrobinsonrc2480 Жыл бұрын

Hi Damien, not been back long. So what a build and great video all round, you’ve put a lot of effort into this build and it shows. It’s turned out really well and I’m so glad the BHMHSII wheels worked out. They look super. Many many Thanks for the channel plug as well muchly appreciated ;) take care. Ps if you ever decide to move this on I’d love first refusal it’s gorgeous ;)

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, you can see why I wanted the silver wheels now 😉 They perfectly complete it. Appreciate the feedback and IF I ever move it in I will give you a shout but very unlikely as this is something I have wanted to do for a long time and have a nostalgic attachment to this buggy 👍🏻

@andyrobinsonrc2480 Жыл бұрын

I totally understand Damien I wouldn’t get rid of it either ;) it’s stunning

@paulmcnamara2908 Жыл бұрын

Top video buddy. Buggy looks aaesome! It's been a while glad your back at it dude! Your vids make me laugh! 😁👌

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, the video took me a long time to make tbh. Been studying video editing for a while so putting learning to practice. Hopefully I can get quicker but I have to been inspired and have ideas. With life that is sometimes difficult so appreciate the feedback that they bring you a few laughs. 👍🏻

@paulmcnamara2908 Жыл бұрын

@@DustyFingersRC yeah top job buddy! Having bit of a creative block myself at the moment!

@ValleyRC Жыл бұрын

Great video mate, I can see the love you put in to this one! Shame about those decals after all the graft cutting and masking the body! I reckon MCI ones will work out better.

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Cheer and I think you are right.. Thanks for the feedback and appreciating the challenge of this shell. 👍🏻

@markevans5596 Жыл бұрын

My first 'proper' RC. Yeah let's hope they do a re-re, mainly for the decals judging by the issue you had. Otherwise I'll be doing something similar eventually probably based on a Hotshot. Already got a set of alloy wheels waiting to go on

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching. I think the only part which is a problem to get is the shock tower. Someone was making and selling carbon fibre ones in eBay. If you search for it and it doesn't come up, Google it and the ended auction turns up and you can drop him a line as he makes them to order. Yeah, might get the MCI decals, people tell me they won't lift so should do the job. I have had them taped down with masking tape to try and train them to stay stuck lol. Thing is, they are that thick that you can end up lifting them when handling the buggy. Thanks again and nice to see a Sabre fan in the comments, first proper RC too 👍🏻

@bradkalman2353 Жыл бұрын

Super saber just like the boomerang looks better without the extra wing.

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

I never really thought about not adding the second wing, it was tricky getting the holes in the right place to attach it. Does make it more robust so that's got to be good. Cheers for the feedback, honestly never considered that. 👍🏻

@joshuaspruce9209 9 ай бұрын

Love it

@DustyFingersRC 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, appreciated 👍🏻

@bradkalman2353 Жыл бұрын

You should do some crazy glue gel stuff.

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

I have had them taped down in to place for about 10 days now lol I wonder if that will have helped bend them so they stay down. Thing is, they are so thick that your hands end up pulling in the stickers. Thanks for the tip, not sure we get that glue here in the UK. Long term and when I have some funds, I think I will get the MCI decals.

@UlisesBatalla 9 ай бұрын

Superglue and toothpick as the applicator.

@DustyFingersRC 9 ай бұрын

Good idea. I was going to just get the MCI decals instead but now a re-release has been announced I will wait for some decals to become available. Thanks for the tip though 👍🏻

@FastFreddyRC Жыл бұрын

Nice work!!

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks, made for a bit if fun as I am a massive fan and have been waiting for a re-release so ended up making my own. Cheers and appreciate the feedback 👍🏻

@FastFreddyRC Жыл бұрын

@@DustyFingersRC I’m really surprised it hasn’t come out yet!! Crossing fingers. Like you I love the red parts and that body just makes the car!

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

The are bringing the Boomerang out again this year but still no Super Sabre :( I have another body shell for it and have an idea for a different colour scheme. I think it will look good if I can pull it off. Just need the time to get to it. Cutting the shell takes ages together with the filing required.

@Paul__FC Жыл бұрын

Mci is great , colors can often be off. Just don't buy paint first as I have in the past. Still great stuff tho.

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Great, thanks. I see they have an option now for better colour or quality. Costs more but you got to go with that I guess but appreciate colours may not be exact. Hopefully, these colours are pretty standard so fingers crossed. Thanks again 👍🏻

@Paul__FC Жыл бұрын

@DustyFingersRC I changed up the colors on my Futaba FXT and they came out top notch!

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

@@Paul__FC Love it when a plan comes together.

@robcraighill6315 Жыл бұрын

Shame about the decals, great result otherwise 👍 😎

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Going to order some MCI decals I think. Appreciate the comment, nice one 👍🏻

@bradkalman2353 Жыл бұрын

I say your fingers didn't get Dusty.😂

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Not this time, not once I went re re anyway. Thanks always 👍🏻

@goldenmanuever1176 11 ай бұрын

I've tried all the ebay decals and they suck. Correct, they are too thick, poorly printed, garbage colors and the lift before the project is even done. The best repro decals I've used are MCI. I stick with them only. You did a nice job, glad to see a pistol grip radio I know you English guys like those 2 stick AM jobs haha

@DustyFingersRC 11 ай бұрын

Great comment! Appreciated. The only decals I have found which are good have been sponsor decals by screenprintdigital. Now an official re-release has been announced I will wait to get those I think. Otherwise, MCI would be the first choice for sure, I actually used them for vintage motor decals and have been 👍🏻 Re transmitters, yeah sticks did seem to be more popular in the U.K. and maybe the trend changed with all the RTR releases which came with triggers. The old school Tamiya guys still found or find it hard to let go, reliving our youth, capturing the same feeling we had as kids being the deciding factor. Couple reasons I switched over. My son when he was 5 couldn't use the big bulky stick TRX so I bought one for him and after trying it for a few minutes I liked it. Now I wouldn't go back as I can use one hand to drive and the other to film. 👍🏻

@goldenmanuever1176 11 ай бұрын

@@DustyFingersRC that’s really cool. I like what you did with this one. I just realized that the wheels on the box art are silver so what I did was just ordered a set of silver aluminum wheels just like the ones you put on yours. I always wanted a set of aluminum wheels and I think that this is the perfect opportunity for it. being in the US, I order from tower hobbies which I am also close to so once it comes in stock, I should be able to have it in two or three days but it doesn’t look like it’s gonna happen until November or December. For my radio I am going to use my recently purchased radio link RC8X.

@DustyFingersRC 11 ай бұрын

@goldenmanuever1176 mine are not the alloy wheels but the Blockhead Motors wheels the Andy Robinson let me have. It was mentioned later in the video. A set of alloys would be the ultimate. Must be cool being to close by to Tower Hobbies. We have a hobby shop where I live but they don't carry the same amount of products.