capri-boy Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 The prominent figure of the R/C car boom was the Tamiya Racing Buggy, Rough Rider which was first released in 1979 (and my first RC - cb!) Tamiya is now proud to re-release this iconic model to celebrate the cars 30th year anniversary. This 2009 version, The Buggy Champ has been carefully updated while maintaining the original features of the chassis such as the unique front double trailing arms and rear torsion suspension. R/C fans hearts will definitely race when they see the nostalgic shape and relive the dynamic performance of this machine. Features: Limited re-release 1/10 R/C self assembly kit Full ball bearings Tamiya ESC and type 540 motor included. 2mm thick FRP main chassis plate Newly designed die-cast front and rear suspension arms, front axle, and wheel hubs Clear transparent waterproof case protects the R/C mechanisms. Reinforced front uprights. Redesigned oil dampers. Comes in the same original blister pack style packaging. White plastic easy-to-paint body included. Requires acrylic or enamel paint to paint body. *Some images are of the original 1979 Rough Rider taken from our own private collection. Pre-order from MS: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-buggy-champ-2009-rough-rider-/rc-car-products/33073 View full news article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Had a Sand Scorcher back in the eighties, good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I would love one but the price is eye watering, especially as you can get a Kyosho scorpion for nearly half that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Yup, crazy price, but with the retro market so strong (not just in RC), its not surprising Tamiya are helping themselves to a slice of the cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Price is plain silly...but people will pay it....so who's the real fool here. Not Tamiya. But.. .I don't get it. Why are they releasing a 2009 version in 2018? They are celebrating 30 years of a car designed in 1979 by revamping a 2009 re release.. .I'm confused..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Always good to see more rereleases but a bit to rich for me. There are 2 more on the way though one of which should be affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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