What is it?
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What is it?
Hi. I'm new to RC and picked this up at a garage sale (along with 2 RC10 types). Googling around told me it's Tamiya. But is it a homemade chassis with Tamiya parts or is it a particular Tamiya model? Help! The previous owner is a retired machinist so home made parts won't be a surprise. And what about that roll cage?
Thanks. If you need different pics, let me know.
Thanks. If you need different pics, let me know.
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Re: What is it?
get ready for 20 messages from people trying to buy it...
It's a Sand Scorcher or similar buggy, but built with mostly aftermarket parts.
It's a Sand Scorcher or similar buggy, but built with mostly aftermarket parts.
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Re: What is it?
lol....one million dollars.
The roof has a JG Mfg sticker that appears to have been there forever. Nothing else has any kind of manufacturer's markings. I think the previous owner might have made the wheels himself.
I'd like to learn more about what aftermarket parts were like back then. I don't have any first hand knowledge about this stuff, but the chassis and front 'bumper' are .125 thick...aluminum I believe. Seems pretty chunky for a mass produced part.
The roof has a JG Mfg sticker that appears to have been there forever. Nothing else has any kind of manufacturer's markings. I think the previous owner might have made the wheels himself.
I'd like to learn more about what aftermarket parts were like back then. I don't have any first hand knowledge about this stuff, but the chassis and front 'bumper' are .125 thick...aluminum I believe. Seems pretty chunky for a mass produced part.
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Re: What is it?
I would say the chassis was home made. it looks like a "butterfly" chassis with a built in bumper. Wheels could be home made for sure.
Most of the other parts are CRP or RCH.
Here's my thread with some of my projects and a lot of info- http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=32765
Most of the other parts are CRP or RCH.
Here's my thread with some of my projects and a lot of info- http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=32765
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Re: What is it?
Perhaps your lap is the problem? Try letting them fall into your hands and see if your luck changesDennisM wrote:Sweet!
How come the SRB´s falling in to my lap, being bone stock and wobley
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