The time machine....
So, it's Monday and I have a day off. The sun is shining and doing paperwork has lost what little appeal it had, so I ditched that idea and took my Sand Scorcher for a trip to the beach instead!
Within 30 seconds of the tires hitting the sand, I had a HUGE grin across my face and was instantly transported back in time 23 years (gulp!) to when I was 13! No thoughts of work, or commuting, family, mortgages or any of the jobs to do at home - all I could think was 'how cool does this look!'
She survived 2 runs on 3600mah Ni-hms without a scratch, the mirrors, numberplates, wipers, lights and stinger all stayed in place, so if you've got a Scorcher, stick a modern ESC and RC gear in it and get out and use it!! You might be dead next week and you won't believe the amout of joy that's derived from running an old SRB as Mr. Tamiya intended!
Comments always welcome! ;-)
Comments
hellbelly
Looks absolutely fantastic!
Dezmondo
Cool pics. Just remember to wash all that salt water off!
Badboy
Where´s your super tyres?!! The real sand paddles?!!
Wish I had a beach where I could run my cars!!!
chef_bikes
She's already been hosed off (just like the old Tamiya promo pics) and is drying in the sunshine.
chef_bikes
I decided to use stock tires for today's run - you'll also note the bumper added too as there are quite a few patches of stones - the sand paddles wouldn't have lasted long. Besides, they've been temporarily re-allocated to another project...
scollins
Pic number 4 from the top looks especially interesting- Nice write up BTW, I felt the same way after I restored my Wild One and then took it out to actually drive it- in the dirt even!!!!!!!!!
T.C~Tamiya
I like the retro 70s style colour combination.
chef_bikes
Cheers! They've got to be driven!
ukzz4iroc
Awesome- like you say enjoy it whilst you can! Great colour scheme- coffee and cream
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What if you don't have a Sand Scorcher ='(
chef_bikes
Sell your soul and buy one!
mr_pushrod
Great action shots!
delux
Great pics. Love a scorcher in action.
Crash Cramer
If they only could release something NEW that was washable like these were.
TheFinn
Top notch photography, it really captures a special moment there! Your are very right with your last sentence there, that is something to think about
joelvardy
WOW glad I saw this it looks great the colour would not be my choice but it is like beach camo lol
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