I thought I would show you guys some Tamiya buggies that started the off road craze. The Rough Rider and Sand Scorcher were based off the same chassis affectionately known as the SRB (special racing buggy) chassis. These came out in 1979 and spawned a whole genre of off road racing.
Here is an almost bone stock version.
More pictures and information can be found here http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=25349&id=34
Here is my runner rough rider that has a few choice hop ups, but only ones that improve the durability and slightly improve performance.
More pictures and information can be found here
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=10628&id=34
Here is my shelf queen that’s loaded with period hop ups that don’t alter the basic shape of the buggy very much.
More pictures and information can be found here
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=40879&id=34
Here is my pride and joy; my scratch built Sand Scorcher with first generation MIP 4WD kit. This Baja bug is almost built entirely of period aftermarket parts.
More pictures and information can be found here
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=6169&id=34
After Racing took hold, Tamiya tried to make a competitive buggy by introducing the super champ. But by that time, the Kyosho Scorpion and others were lapping it on the track. Here’s my Super Champ
More pictures and information can be found here
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=10626&id=34
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Great topic with outstanding examples, thanks Shodog
Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.
Here's my TC Showroom
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=18028
Here's my TC Showroom
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=18028
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Always love seeing your rides...Top notch all the way...I am not worthy...LOL
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