Comments on: Tamiya Blazing Blazer (1982)

By: rcgrabbag

rcgrabbag — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:43:04 +0000

These are long out of production, but are now collectors items and trade hands fairly frequently on the likes of ebay. Unfortunately, they fetch very high prices.

By: J Tyrrell

J Tyrrell — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:53:48 +0000

Is this blazer still available?
THanks
J

By: rcgrabbag

rcgrabbag — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:31:37 +0000

Just did a quick measurement and it looks like 1.9. Definitely not 2.2.

By: bob vov

bob vov — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:54:48 +0000

Hi if i wanted to put different tires on the stock rim would i use a 1.9 inch tire or a 2.2 inch tire…. i think its a 1.9 but just checking

By: rcgrabbag

rcgrabbag — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:10:46 +0000

Yes, you are right, it is full time 4wd.

bob vov, I’ve seen other F350s with different rims on them. They may be a standard size, but I’m not sure. Check out tamiyaclub.com for readers pics of the F350. I’m sure you’ll see some there.

By: craig house

craig house — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:51:07 +0000

I just looked it up and the article says its full time 4 wheel drive.

By: bob vov

bob vov — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:24:33 +0000

Really i thought it was just the 3 speed. Cool maybe ill pick one up. Does anybody make rims that will fit the old ones. If not how do you put new tires on.

By: rcgrabbag

rcgrabbag — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:10:50 +0000

I hear ya. Believe me, alot of folks are asking the same question. Tamiya does offer new three speed trucks, like the Ford F350, and their big rigs, but they are mostly plastic, not metal like the ‘ol days. The new Ford does go from 2 to 4 wheel drive from the controller, but doesn’t offer the locking hubs.

By: eric smith

eric smith — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:13:13 +0000

I came upon one of these from a friend for free and it was in his trash pile. Right away i knew it was a tamiya 3 speed with the long tranny. I didnt realize how cool it was until i hooked up the motor with a new speed control and found out it go’s from 2 to 4 wheel dive from the controler! And the locking hubs. Its so real.I love this truck. Why cant they make it like this now a days.