Category: Vintage RC
Tamiya Rough Rider (1979, 2009)
This is my original Rough Rider photographed in the fall of 1981 shortly after I built it.
Originally posted 2015-09-06 18:50:48.
Tamiya Jaguar X JR-12 (1991, 2005)
This model was originally released in 1991 and was subsequently re-released in 2005 with a fully finished body.
Originally posted 2015-05-09 12:28:45.
Tamiya Lancia 037 Rally (1983, 2001)
This one gets my vote for “most improved Tamiya re-issue”, after replacing the ungainly Frog chassis-based Lancia of the early 80’s.
Originally posted 2015-09-15 19:12:13.
Wild Willy (1982)
One of the early plastic off-road buggies for Tamiya, the Wild Willy was often referred to as a “stunt vehicle”, because of it’s ability to frequently wear out rear tires doing never-ending wheelies.
Originally posted 2015-05-27 13:18:00.
Tamiya Ford F150 Ranger XLT (1981)
This was an unusual combination of the Sand Scorcher/Rough Rider buggy chassis with a pickup truck body.
Originally posted 2015-09-09 18:59:12.
Tamiya Bruiser (1985, 2012)
Continuing the three-speed tradition started in 1981 with the Hilux, Tamiya sought to improve upon the concept by adding a bigger motor and more weight. The result was the ever-popular (and still expensive) Bruiser.
Originally posted 2015-10-09 20:19:08.