Exciting news......

[MelvinsArmy]

Cool video, even if it isn't exactly action packed.

I have to admit that I haven't been able to stop thinking about this car for the past two days. I'm all but sold at this point. I'm definitely getting one. I have always admired SRB's, but never really got into them in the past. Partially I suppose because they're a little before my time, but probably mostly because they were so expensive. $300 or so dollars to put together a brand new mostly metal scale buggy? Starting to sound like a no-brainer to me. If they do re-re the Sand Scorcher later, it would be easy enough to convert it over (or just do it from the start) but I have a feeling I'd want to get one of those too. I've been itching for a new r/c project, this really has me pumped.

Love the old Tamiya promo videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_4vV5UE8LE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xPr6voO-F4&feature=related

[scr8p]

now if they would just repop the blackfoot, they could bring back the f-150.

[MelvinsArmy]

now if they would just repop the blackfoot, they could bring back the f-150.

Its like a perfect storm is a brewin'. First the Frog. Now an SRB. With my math, that means they're gonna need an F150 and a VW bug. F150>>>Blackfoot, Sand Scorcher>>>Monster Beetle. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I do feel a slight kicking sensation on my butt though... oh wait, that's just my wallet.

[HotRodJosh]

Isn't the Sand Scorcher the same car as this with just a Beetle body?
I see alot of guys want one of these to but a lexan VW body on....why not use a Tamiya Beetle body.....you can still get them new.

[shodog]

Isn't the Sand Scorcher the same car as this with just a Beetle body?

They were made from a similar mold but the Sand Scorcher body has quite a few different details

[Y'ernat Al]

Found this link in an adjacent, unrelated post..lots of HQ pics of the Buggy Champ.

http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/tanatwo1970/53012391.html

Or run through the Google Translator just in case your Japanese is rusty...

http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.yahoo.co.jp%2Ftanatwo1970%2F53012391.html&sl=ja&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8

[MelvinsArmy]

Cool link, thanks for posting it. Looks like the wheels are made of the same material as the Mini Cooper.

Love that translation. Too bad they cut up his office. I can't help but wonder why the products wonder if they'll disappear.

[Y'ernat Al]

No problem, it was actually over in the RC10 forum.

That translator cracks me up. ..it gets you where you need to be only some of the time.

"I'm quite small. 一緒に導入しようかと考えてます。 I think I tried to introduce me.
そういえば、箱絵って結構スリムですよね。 By the way, it is the case painting is pretty slim.
私はマフラーとかアクセサリーで遊びたいです。 I want to play in accessories like scarves. "

Seriously, there are some cool details in the shots, like the cutaway or the new damper.

[mrlexan]

I see alot of guys want one of these to but a lexan VW body on

Another thing to think about, one good wack into the curb and your plastic body is done for, especially with the Rough Rider/Buggy Champ Body.

[MelvinsArmy]

I see alot of guys want one of these to but a lexan VW body on

Another thing to think about, one good wack into the curb and your plastic body is done for, especially with the Rough Rider/Buggy Champ Body.

Jay, you better get an assistant to help you start pulling bug bodies. I predict this is gonna be a good year for you.

[mrlexan]

I have an assistant, her name is Heither ..... besides, she has had her hours cut at work (you wouldn't believe the drama with the property management team )

[HotRodJosh]

Another thing to think about, one good wack into the curb and your plastic body is done for, especially with the Rough Rider/Buggy Champ Body.

True...but for pure accuracy, the hard bodies can't be beat... Lexan for runnin'....hard body for the shelf...

[MelvinsArmy]

A few more pics, for those of us who can't get enough:

http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/new-tamiya-buggy-champ-photos/

Just look at that open box pic.


According to Banzai Hobby, who has the Buggy Champ listed at $275.50, the kit will be released in mid-July. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like they're a US shop, but that's still all good news.

[briang]

I'm new to the forum here and had no idea they were re-releasing this until now! Glad I found this place. I will definitely be picking one of these up when they are available.
Brian

[Diggley]

Check out Tamiya's website...They've started advertising it.

That woven chassis almost looks like carbon fiber.



I'm counting the days until it hits our ports...