NEW 2020 Rere Terra Scorcher Body Paint & First Run. Tamiya Kit 47442

[@Superutubeking]

Love the terra scorcher one of my favourites of all time 😄👍🏻

[@KaizerTest]

I wouldn't worry about the coat hanger prop shaft. My Boomerang has the same one and I've been running a 5900kv motor in it with completely stock gears and shaft and no issues running off road. It does 35mph on a NIMH and 49 on a 3s Lipo on the road. Been running the NIMH mostly and have run about 40 packs through it of road with no issues.

[@MrBeastbike]

Kaizer Test same here 3s 4900 in my 80s thunder dragon, tends to wheelie when you apply big power therefore unloading torque from the shaft, not broke it yet

[@michaelcowley9364]

Loving your work gavin

[@tomkirbygreen]

Awesome that you’re not letting lockdown slow you down! Keeping doing what you, and your significant other, do! :-)

[@stathap]

I obviously love Tamiya but I’ll add, I really love your presentation style chap…. keep going. My first was a Thundershock….. never really knew the ‘awesomeness’

[@RCRetro]

Came out awesome. I’m still waiting for mine in the USA. After watching your video I’m super pumped and can’t wait to get my hands on the Terra Scorcher.

[@RCKickschannel]

It’s a fun easy build.

[@takayatakeuchi3685]

I got this kit over the holiday season and am going to paint it in “Todoroki colors”. This loosely resembles the Todoroki 4WD Special, which I believe is the world first ever 4WD RC. The scheme is black and yellow.

[@roberttierney9284]

Gavin, I put a 13.5 sensored brushless in mine and I am very happy with the performance. I would think a 3500 to 4000kv sensorless would also be good it you get one that does not get too much cogging.

[@duncan10]

I have just ordered this car, my first RC car. :)

[@bigdaddyd82vapes92]

Excellent work Gavin!! And happy wedding anniversary!! Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!! 🤙🙏💯

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

Looks well gavin

[@danielanderson5364]

Great video

[@rcaficionado]

The car looks great! Also really like the new channel intro (and shirt :-))

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks 👍🏻 Shirt is temporary as I’m about to order some branded black Polo shirts.

[@brianargo9306]

In a lot of your videos i hear u say that you're not a professional painter, builder or anything like that. And may very well think that is the truth. But my friend u have a very good professional Drive, mentality and eye for the Hobby. So keep it going and don't stop with the videos.

[@RCKickschannel]

Wow, thanks thats most kind.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

You're really tempting me! I love these old 4X4 Tamiya Buggies!! The weight is a good thing for WORKING Suspension. 😲 I ran mine in 1989 with a 12 turn Triple, and it was QUITE fast - for 3 MINUTES!!! (NiCd Batries!) 😠😡 Today's technology will make these AWESOME! Please stay SAFE! 😷 Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@stevenwallman2346]

Have you ever thought of the scale of those shock absorbers? I mean, if you were able to put a 1/10 scale figure next to the shocks, you would have a shock that stands more than waist high and is bigger around than a thigh. If that was real life, they would be absolutely huge!

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep for sure as well as the rims and tyres.

[@DaveyGa]

Regarding liquid mask - make your own with PVA glue, a tiny amount of talcum powder and a drop of washing up liquid. Dilute as required, I spray through a 0.8mm nozzle or brush on. Warm air to dry each coat. Thank me later ;)

[@BigDuke6ixx]

The best way to improve performance is to run on a Lipo 2S. That will reduce the weight a lot over Nihm and give you higher voltage under load. If you start putting brushless power through these older design drivetrains you end up in an upgrade cycle.

[@RCKickschannel]

I’ve seen stock Boomerangs do 49MPH 3S no problem at all. That said a little nose weight would help lol. Not sure about this one but as it’s not that different I don’t see why not.

[@BigDuke6ixx]

@@RCKickschannel I've never seen the point of ballistic performance in a off road buggy. I see people breaking their cars all the time on youtube and grinning about it but I';m not sure they are actually having fun. But anyway, as you mention, you'll end up in an upgrade cycle . Upgrade one part and the power breaks the next inline part, and on and on, until you've blown a load of money and might as well have got a modern car.

[@darthnagus5457]

Looks nice

[@MikeTheBike58]

Nice job,courier brought mine today but I was out so have to wait till tomorrow.

[@RCKickschannel]

A fun weekend planned I take it?

[@MikeTheBike58]

@@RCKickschannel Oh Yes ;)

[@ptaylor5014]

Yeah this brings back good childhood memories, i had a couple of these over the years and one of them i modified to 2 wheel drive and put in a powerful motor and pinion gear, it was insanely fast in a straight line lol, i would do approx. 45mph! but because of the mods it made it useless on grass etc, only good for asphalt.

[@aviano72]

Nice new t-shirt :)

[@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA]

Lovely 😎👍🏻

[@huwtindall7096]

Maybe I'm different to most RC fans but I'm less about the performance (I'm never going to race the cars!) and more about a cool look and variety. Love the variety of buggies out there. Just need to stop myself buying them all lolz.

[@RCKickschannel]

I love building, restoring and collecting as well as a bit of driving when the suns out.

[@ShenRC]

👍 Looks great ..Never owned this model...do you think it will be more durable than the supershot with the different suspension?

[@RCKickschannel]

About the same I would think. If the TS takes a hit on the front wheels I could see it blowing the A5 part easy enough.

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Looks great

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks!

[@Redtailed78]

What's the rough stock speed difference between something like this and a Grasshopper or Dark Impact? Would love to see a retro drag race of all the old Tamiya's :)

[@carltravis6074]

Hi Gavin, just built this one. New at this rc hobby it was my second build. Every thing is great and I really enjoyed building it. I just have one problem, I've masked the wrong window (back instead of the front). I've tried tamiya thinner, no good, tried nail polish remover on some scrap plastic and it foggs the plastic. Any suggestions. Thanks Carl

[@RCKickschannel]

Tamiya polycarbonate clearer will work. Not easy to get and experience but it’s great

[@colinfairbairn8136]

do you always spray in flat paint or have you tryed gloss or pearelesent got my 3rd build soon waiting for paint what do you think yellow or gun metal on a rising fighter.

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep I’ve used metallic a few times.

[@RCKickschannel]

Go with whatever colour makes you smile 👍🏻

[@danielanderson5364]

How much faster is sport tuned for a 540 motor?

[@RCKickschannel]

20%

[@danielanderson5364]

@@RCKickschannel thx you very much

[@MikeTheBike58]

Hi Gavin,a bit off topic but do you have a SuperClod Buster. I am looking at another kit and I quiet like : 1.Subaru Brat 2.BlackFoot. 3.SuperClod Buster. In your honest opinion which would you choose or is the better kit?.

[@kevindoherty7935]

You did fantastic job on the Terra Scorcher 👍 also on another subject can you tell me where you purchase your work table you have in the studio. is that table from Ikea I like the wood top of the table and it looks like a nice size to work on thanks in advance 😀

[@RCKickschannel]

I made it for the studio. The wood top is wood flooring.

[@kevindoherty7935]

RCKicks you did a nice job on the table thanks for letting me know it’s not purchase table but a custom build. I’m also really enjoying your KZbin segments while in lockdown.

[@nitrorcenthusiast5663]

Gavin how many coats of liquid mask did you put on? I've heard putting 3 coats makes a massive difference with getting a good line and makes it heaps easier to pull off the lexan after being cut.. I personally haven't used it before but I hope this helps you out and it's how I'll be doing it.

[@RCKickschannel]

I have tried loads of coats and I still had no luck with it.

[@davidturner2365]

Are you gunna put the blue upper suspension lincs on in the future great job mate 👍👍

[@RCKickschannel]

If I can find a set, yep

[@davidturner2365]

Ah cool 👍👍

[@MrBeastbike]

RCKicks I have a set! Would happily do a straight swap for the new type???

[@jameswestwood]

Reamer?

[@RCKickschannel]

I just googled that and it wasn’t what I expected! I don’t judge but I’m OK thanks 🤪😜😂

[@jameswestwood]

RCKicks sorry buddy I meant the item to make the holes in the shell! 🤪😁

[@colinfairbairn8136]

quick silly question grasshopper upgrade to 540 motor with 18t pinion but wont work sounds like pinion is to small got this number is it ok part no 3515006

[@Chris-sd6os]

Did you resolve this problem? I’m planning to use the same part no. 18t pinion which is a spare from a Frog kit. The Grasshopper kit references a different 18t pinion part no.(9805997)

[@colinfairbairn8136]

@@Chris-sd6os 9805997 is the correct part no for a motor upgrade for a grasshopper will be fitting it tomorrow

[@Chris-sd6os]

Colin Fairbairn thanks for reply - I don’t think there is a difference between 3515006 and 9805997? Both 18t and same pitch - I could be wrong though

[@philmoffett366]

You haven't done anything wrong with the liquid mask......its rubbish I used it a few times and the results are crap (basically) good vid👍

[@RcModelCarsVienna]

Can remember we never back paint the shells.. not even a professional...

[@BigDuke6ixx]

I don't understand what you mean. These shells are designed to be painted on the inside, end of, no discussion.