Comments on: A few considerations about the Special Racing Buggy and the re-release Buggy Champ and Sand Scorcher. http://tamiyablog.com/2010/03/a-few-considerations-about-the-special-racing-buggy-and-the-re-release-buggy-champ-and-sand-scorcher/ a blog about tamiya rc and static kits, from vintage classics to future releases Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:10:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Thank you http://tamiyablog.com/2010/03/a-few-considerations-about-the-special-racing-buggy-and-the-re-release-buggy-champ-and-sand-scorcher/comment-page-1/#comment-190 Thank you Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:19:51 +0000 http://tamiyaforum.com/?p=220#comment-190 Thanks for voicing your opinions on these cars, including constructive and thoughtful criticsim. Too many vintage reviews fawn over the cars...keep up the good and the bad of these cars I say. Thanks for voicing your opinions on these cars, including constructive and thoughtful criticsim. Too many vintage reviews fawn over the cars…keep up the good and the bad of these cars I say.

]]> By: Dante77 http://tamiyablog.com/2010/03/a-few-considerations-about-the-special-racing-buggy-and-the-re-release-buggy-champ-and-sand-scorcher/comment-page-1/#comment-182 Dante77 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:39:14 +0000 http://tamiyaforum.com/?p=220#comment-182 Great article! In reply to Paul (loaded): Unfortunately Rad (Awesome Alloys) is sold out of everything (I got his last 3 skid plates) and doesn't know if he can pick up production in the near future. Great article!

In reply to Paul (loaded):

Unfortunately Rad (Awesome Alloys) is sold out of everything (I got his last 3 skid plates) and doesn’t know if he can pick up production in the near future.

]]> By: Seth http://tamiyablog.com/2010/03/a-few-considerations-about-the-special-racing-buggy-and-the-re-release-buggy-champ-and-sand-scorcher/comment-page-1/#comment-181 Seth Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:42:13 +0000 http://tamiyaforum.com/?p=220#comment-181 Although I don't have the original SS ever, but I got my re-release SS last month... After I read the manual....and check the parts out... All I can say...."couldn't agree you more..." especilly the poor motor cap(cover),I wonder.... how to locate the motor if the cover(cap) was crack ? If the motor couldn't be locate, what the hell I bought this "static RC" model for? Although I don’t have the original SS ever, but I got my re-release SS last month…
After I read the manual….and check the parts out…
All I can say….”couldn’t agree you more…”
especilly the poor motor cap(cover),I wonder…. how to locate the motor if the cover(cap) was crack ?
If the motor couldn’t be locate, what the hell I bought this “static RC” model for?

]]> By: Paul (loaded) http://tamiyablog.com/2010/03/a-few-considerations-about-the-special-racing-buggy-and-the-re-release-buggy-champ-and-sand-scorcher/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Paul (loaded) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:42:58 +0000 http://tamiyaforum.com/?p=220#comment-180 Delighted to read such an honest and factual article. Part of the charm of the SRBs was that they were flawed, it is this very characteristic that helps us anthropomorphise them, but that also made them ultimately succeeded by improvements in the hobby. Also nice to see you rightly placing the Super Champ as an evolutionary decendent to the SRB, but not an SRB itself, this is the correct positioning of this car. All too many people nowadays romanticise that the Super Champ was an SRB, but it simply wasn't true. Regarding parts, myself I make both a cosmetic upgrade for the SRBs (chrome plated wheels using using stock material from the Scorcher, Buggy Champ Brat) and a chassis plate out of stiffer robotics grade carbon fibre, but using the exact dimensions of the original FRP one (I decided not to alter the specifications, just the material to keep everyone happy) and these seem to sell well. I will consider some of your ideas for other parts and produce them if economically and technically viable for me. Regarding the production of aluminium wheel covers, I am surprised you state that the best ones are from the Far East, as Awesome Alloys in the UK is regarded by many as the best producer of aftermarket alloy wheels. Very good article :-) Delighted to read such an honest and factual article. Part of the charm of the SRBs was that they were flawed, it is this very characteristic that helps us anthropomorphise them, but that also made them ultimately succeeded by improvements in the hobby. Also nice to see you rightly placing the Super Champ as an evolutionary decendent to the SRB, but not an SRB itself, this is the correct positioning of this car. All too many people nowadays romanticise that the Super Champ was an SRB, but it simply wasn't true. Regarding parts, myself I make both a cosmetic upgrade for the SRBs (chrome plated wheels using using stock material from the Scorcher, Buggy Champ Brat) and a chassis plate out of stiffer robotics grade carbon fibre, but using the exact dimensions of the original FRP one (I decided not to alter the specifications, just the material to keep everyone happy) and these seem to sell well. I will consider some of your ideas for other parts and produce them if economically and technically viable for me. Regarding the production of aluminium wheel covers, I am surprised you state that the best ones are from the Far East, as Awesome Alloys in the UK is regarded by many as the best producer of aftermarket alloy wheels. Very good article :-)

]]> By: Badboy (sweden) http://tamiyablog.com/2010/03/a-few-considerations-about-the-special-racing-buggy-and-the-re-release-buggy-champ-and-sand-scorcher/comment-page-1/#comment-179 Badboy (sweden) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:35:10 +0000 http://tamiyaforum.com/?p=220#comment-179 Ohhh... I forgot!!!<br />New harden steel rods in the front susp!!! Ohhh… I forgot!!!
New harden steel rods in the front susp!!!

]]> By: Badboy (sweden) http://tamiyablog.com/2010/03/a-few-considerations-about-the-special-racing-buggy-and-the-re-release-buggy-champ-and-sand-scorcher/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Badboy (sweden) Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:55:50 +0000 http://tamiyaforum.com/?p=220#comment-178 Awesome review!!! I've allways loved the SRB's!!! Never cared bout handeling or speed!!! I just love the scale look of them!!! It would be cool with scale engine or new SRB BF goodrich tyres maybe? Some new decals, RR/BC with diff box art in other colours? I would kill for a set of MIP IRS-200 rear susp, set!!! That would make it way easier to make a cool Baja style bug with more scale looking rear susp!!!<br /><br />Badboy Awesome review!!! I've allways loved the SRB's!!! Never cared bout handeling or speed!!! I just love the scale look of them!!! It would be cool with scale engine or new SRB BF goodrich tyres maybe? Some new decals, RR/BC with diff box art in other colours? I would kill for a set of MIP IRS-200 rear susp, set!!! That would make it way easier to make a cool Baja style bug with more scale looking rear susp!!!

Badboy

]]> By: Anonymous http://tamiyablog.com/2010/03/a-few-considerations-about-the-special-racing-buggy-and-the-re-release-buggy-champ-and-sand-scorcher/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Anonymous Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:07:32 +0000 http://tamiyaforum.com/?p=220#comment-177 That was really interesting. I can see why Tamiya used the diecast parts, i mean their earlier models also used alot of metal so i guess back then it seemed logical to continue. Things definitely changed considerably with the ORV but then these were a completely new design, the direction had taken a huge turn and Tamiya knew they had to do this if they were to be anyway competitive in the racing scene.<br /><br />I was just a baby when the SRB's were released and so for me they don't hold any nostalgia but for looks and realism they are right up there. I have bought a Buggy Champ and it is fun to drive but that is about it! I find it quite unbelievable that Tamiya actually used to race these but then i know what r/c technology has become so i guess 30 years ago and practically in its infancy these offered competitive racing!<br /><br />I agreed with your views on the Super Champ, odd that they never rectified the issues although they were aware of the weaker Brass u.j's and heavy, worthless radio crate. The rear damper system was certainly a step in a different direction too although whether this was an improvement, i do not know? I hope Tamiya re issues this though, that would be nice as imo it is the better looking of the SRB lot : ) That was really interesting. I can see why Tamiya used the diecast parts, i mean their earlier models also used alot of metal so i guess back then it seemed logical to continue. Things definitely changed considerably with the ORV but then these were a completely new design, the direction had taken a huge turn and Tamiya knew they had to do this if they were to be anyway competitive in the racing scene.

I was just a baby when the SRB's were released and so for me they don't hold any nostalgia but for looks and realism they are right up there. I have bought a Buggy Champ and it is fun to drive but that is about it! I find it quite unbelievable that Tamiya actually used to race these but then i know what r/c technology has become so i guess 30 years ago and practically in its infancy these offered competitive racing!

I agreed with your views on the Super Champ, odd that they never rectified the issues although they were aware of the weaker Brass u.j's and heavy, worthless radio crate. The rear damper system was certainly a step in a different direction too although whether this was an improvement, i do not know? I hope Tamiya re issues this though, that would be nice as imo it is the better looking of the SRB lot : )

]]> By: Anonymous http://tamiyablog.com/2010/03/a-few-considerations-about-the-special-racing-buggy-and-the-re-release-buggy-champ-and-sand-scorcher/comment-page-1/#comment-176 Anonymous Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:34:40 +0000 http://tamiyaforum.com/?p=220#comment-176 Fantastic post ,really informative and very true. I love your ideas for the scale engine parts,sound module and lights ,lets hope so . Fantastic post ,really informative and very true. I love your ideas for the scale engine parts,sound module and lights ,lets hope so .

]]>