Tamiya Mountain Rider (Mountaineer) My Favourite RC Build Ever…

In this video we build the Tamiya Mountain Rider (Mountaineer), without doubt the best rc car I’ve ever built…
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[@206898195311]

I don't know how I ended up here, but I'm glad I did. I've just rediscovered what I loved doing back in the 80's and will be ordering a new Tamiya kit tonight. Can't wait to watch some more builds and embracing my inner nerd. Thanks..

[@paulrobinson9355]

Build videos are seriously lacking recently on KZbin and this is just what’s needed! Thanks Glen - awesome stuff 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@nickpeat]

Stunning truck, looked a joy to build too. I love all the scaled down features of the real thing. The level of detail that went into designing that is incredible. Great to see it come together Glenn. Cant wait to see it done and in the cabinet 🤩

[@barrygiddey9139]

Well done-looks amazing-Thanks for sharing this video

[@firstnamelastname6038]

Awesome build and doubles up as a dumbbell!

[@uroprop]

I remember looking at the bruiser in my local hobbyshop as a kid..then going home to my grasshopper

[@TAMIYALegends]

Grasshopper 🤩🤩🤩

[@philipgreensmith1694]

I have to agree Glenn, definitely the nicer of the 3 speeds, hands down! I built mine maybe 3 years ago (you asked me for the part number for the driver cockpit when I put pics on the Facebook group!) and the build was so different to any other Tamiya i have built and I absolutely loved it! The only thing I changed was painting the bumpers and side bars silver as i wasn't a fan of the white 😢 Bin waiting for this one! Another excellent video Glenn thank you and HAPPY RCing 😊😊

[@MrDonofrie]

I have no nostalgia toward Tamiya at all, I am purely a basher. But I've stumbled upon this rabbit hole of RC car builds and I've never been more excited to watch content. Good job old chap.

[@ianat5016]

Wowza.most enjoyable video.I remember the tamiya photo Toyotas pulling a real Toyota pickup

[@AddamsPlayground]

It looks like a wonderful one to build up. I have the Hilux highlift to build and think it will a lot of fun. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the build and enjoy it!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Awesome enjoy that build my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@kenblockx2010]

Great video and build Glenn, must of been a joy to build it step by step, maybee a feeling that we can't realy know unless one of us viewers allready build it, some cars are just a joy to build and just for the pleasure and the challenge of building such a car. And not with a big intension of driving it much... WOW👍

[@Flippin-mad]

Great video and thanks for putting up some of the best retro vids on KZbin 👍

[@MrCaprinut]

Never had the one of the 3 speed trucks, but I did build a custom rig with Bruiser frame, High Lift axles, 1.9 crawler tires and a F150 09' crewcab on it and made it into a SWAT rig. One of my favorite builds that I sold and do miss it dearly. Had great fun with it. For me a frame like that, live axles and leaf springs does it for me. I do have several frames in my parts bin that I could build a leaf rig out of, might do that. Great video as always 🙂

[@philipgreensmith1694]

Just as a little extra, when I was looking for one to buy i couldn't find one anywhere! I managed to get mine from RC JAZZ, delivered to the door for less than £550.00 which although is a lot of money you get so much for it in my opinion! Hands down it is a nicer truck than the bruiser imo! I think that there were just fewer of them to begin with. I may try to send you some photos of mine..... BF GOODRICH tyre decals and light kit all 😂 😅 even have the marker lights on the side light up and in my opinion it's off key! Box art with probably 6 coats and 3 coats of clear and it looks absolutely amazing 👌👍🤌 Thanks again for another fantastic upload Glenn and HAPPY RCing 😊

[@darkstorm303]

What a build looked like you had a great time Glenn ...jealous 😎👌👊🔥🔥🔥oh and what a looker ..definitely this one over the bruiser 👌

[@chriswatson9519]

Great build Glenn

[@neiltowsey4289]

Very cool. Thank you Glenn. I’ve never heard of this model. Belter!

[@rc-dom-uk]

what a beautiful build . and great video. nice one glen 😊👍

[@kashmurray1199]

Awesome build and truck. Love those trucks.

[@ShenRC]

😁👍 BEAUTY!

[@Toby_the_Glen]

I remember building a blazer back in the day. Locking hubs etc. But it was so much fun rowing it along on the gears!

[@brandonflood9329]

Glad you enjoyed it. I remember receiving the original Bruiser kit for Christmas in ‘85. I agree it was a fantastic kit to build. It quickly became my favorite RC at the time. It wasn’t fast by any means, but it would run for like 30min on the 4000 mAh battery. Still have it to this day. It maybe time for a restoration. There are a lot of differences in the rere kits.

[@mattdixon6396]

This is awesome. RC10, now this. Absolutely smashing them out of the park mate. Amazing build Glenn. Keep up the great work 👍

[@expatAussietez]

Awesome kit, Professor Glen. Very dignified with the glasses sir.

[@Harkeness_RC]

Wow! That’s really impressive KITT from Tamiya! A bit expensive though, but worth it for sure. Just looking at that gearbox, gees it would take me a week to build it up. Lol! So many little bits and pieces go in. What A beautiful truck. Thanks for sharing!!! 👍

[@blowersho2017]

KIT not KITT, the latter is a character in an early 80's TV show.

[@AndyBurr-du3vt]

Got a bit carried away 10 years ago with the 80s 4x4 buggies! So how much are collectors paying for NIB Hotshot 2 and original NIB Supershot spare bodyshell with decals, also spare Hotshot 2 bodyshell and Technigold motor. Oh and Supershot upgrade all NIB?

[@Team_RC-Freak]

Wow, thank you Glenn! Watching this video brought me back sweet memories of building my Mountaineer over 30 years ago. There are some changes and updates in the chassis, but it was and is an awesome Tamiya car. It got me goosebumps during watching. Greetings from Austria Peter

[@rocpile]

Quite a few changes from the original Mountaineer. Great video, thank you

[@bespincustompropsbombarta8300]

Your enthusiasm for this build was nice to hear again Glenn. Wish tamiya would rere the original hilux. The scale looks of that were spot on.

[@Mrtrc33]

Another great video chaps 😂 Look forward to seeing the revival video 👌

[@rcicons4915]

You are making me want to build my Mountaineer! Lol

[@TAMIYALegends]

Lol 😂 Do it 😅👊🏻

[@buildrestorecustomise2060]

Thank you for sharing this awesome build with us, it looks absolutely amazing! Don’t know if I’ll be able to get one myself due to the prices but it’s definitely on the list of must haves 🤞😉🤩

[@SB_170]

A proper Tamiya build at last! What I subscribed for several years ago now. Been too much plastic same as the last one buggy’s on this channel of late. Proper Tamiya. I want one.

[@darrengrimmer8541]

What a beast of thing Glen… it’s definitely one for the collection!!!

[@freeskier175]

Love it. Your got some nice toys in that room. Wow

[@wadebeaumont7570]

Enjoyed watching that come together. Such a lovely kit!

[@markconnor269]

Awesome 👍 Great video Glenn 👏

[@adamh8876]

Just ordered mine! AUD $899. Not bad considering our abysmal exchange rate. I’ve been down a crazy nostalgia rabbit hole the last few weeks. BBX - built. Just have to adjust the ball diff, or maybe rebuild it. Then a Hotshot bc that WAS my childhood. Now I’ve got a Wild Willy 2 and Mountaineer on the way. I need help.

[@robcraighill6315]

What a fantastic build, it looks amazing 👍😎

[@adcengineer3090]

A Tamiya design classic ! It's incredible , the forums still discuss a Re Re of the original Hilux and Blazing Blazer .... I'm sure due to the popularity of Tamiya they would be on a winner if they did ... I think its said the original moulds are long gone etc etc but come on how hard and expensive would it be for this model giant to at least create a near as homage to those original trucks 😊

[@Andym1159]

What a build 😅!! I’m sat here drooling watching this one, excellent quality from Tamiya, the suspension, the drivetrain I can go on…she’s a beauty 💯😎

[@TheUsmc0802]

A great build, I built the Bruiser back in 2012 and made it a Mounty waaaay before Tamiya had the idea. I used NOS Mounty decals and rollbar. I agree with you, for sure one of the best builds. Great video Glenn.

[@Bloggingidiot]

The best looking out of the Bruiser and this.

[@lo2713]

Thats a right beast 🤩 looks a great build. The kind of build i would enjoy 😁 may have to look at getting something like this 🤔

[@MichaelDavis-si9bv]

My first rc car was a Tamiya Hornet. I bought foam tires for it and race it indoor carpet. I kept flipping over on every corner until I finally figured it out. After that I graduated to and team associated rc10 and absolutely slayed.

[@martinb.770]

To me, these 80ies metal kits are the real heart and soul of Tamiya, not the myriads of plastic toys coming with plastic dampers, giant plastic gearboxes and clumsy wishbones.

[@Heizekel77]

Sweet. I will put this one on my "to build" list :)

[@Paul__FC]

YES!!!! VERY NICE!!!!!

[@westernsharpie]

Nice! this was the first Rc i built, great kit, lots of fun. Very intricate

[@douglasv4266]

For me the fun with that kit (well the bruiser but it more or less just a different trim package) really started when I decided to actually start taking it out walking and putting some actual miles on it and started tuning it for better of road use as a trail truck/leaf sprung crawler. I also went for the cheap fake Tamiya light kit which I find works really well on that kit. As it gives you headlights that you can turn on and off from the controller, tail lights, break lights and reversing lights, as well as indicators which I have set up on a separate channel from the steering on my controller that way indicating like you would driving a real car, rather just when you steer round cornerstones. After fitting a hobbywing 1080, removing some of the leafs and the internal brings from the shocks, and getting some modern crawler tires with 2 stage foams and the tamiya bead locks I find it drives just as well as the much more modern RC4WD TF2 does (again with 2.2inch wheels good trawler tires). Now the old Tamiya is never going to out do a modern comp crawler, but with the diff locks in place and the upgrade I listed above it will keep up just find with other much more modern RC cars, you just need to remember it a bit top heavy being a hard body and plan your lines accordingly. Now I am not saying you should not keep in on the shelf and look at it as an engineering master as it is one, but like with any real high end sports car if you only look at it you are missing out on the fun that can only be had with taking it out and driving it as well. Just remember the thing is build like a tank so try not to run yourself over filming it, as think that may be where the name Bruiser name came from going by personal experience :-)

[@KWKROM]

I have always wanted one of these trucks, just beautiful. well done

[@JimBoBJames-no5db]

Glenn where did you find this truck? Jeezus I don't think I've seen that in Australia. TAMIYA ARE AWESOME AWESOMENESS LEGENDARY!🥰 I wish I won a lottery mate the hobby collection I would amass would be speechless. Love your work Glenn 👌.

[@brianargo1659]

I'm so happy to see u back in good spirits and back to building and making that kind of content for us to watch. Thank u! And as always can't wait to see the finish

[@ATomRileyA]

Great video really enjoyed watching, i remember as a kid seeing one of these in the local model shop but way out of my price range :), i can see why these were so expensive at the time and now, so well built.

[@KillaBeezJP]

Such a complicated and beautiful build M8! Really want to get at this one.

[@mad-beerc3818]

Can't argue with you Glenn on this being the most special build! You lucky man! The 3 speeds are in a different league! But sadly l don't own one! The Blazing blazer is definitely my favourite from them all! But in truth love them all! Wow buddy WHAT A THING!!!!!!

[@electricnitrorc]

Looks amazing, what a piece of art 😍

[@ricardopires3876]

Absolutely best Tamiya ever! I have an original Mountaineer and i love ir, even when is on the shelf😁!

[@traxxasfans]

Just a quick thought the electronics box on a blazing blazer was clear if it would fit that might mean you could fit it but still see everything

[@richwrag3308]

I'd love your tb04 evo in the background. Is it available Glenn?

[@richwrag3308]

Or is it the ms, ms I think

[@beneast2933]

Would love to see this running Glenn with a demo of all the gears etc please!

[@tamiyafrog3220]

Fun build this one.

[@andyknuckles2903]

Great stuff.

[@dennisharold8934]

Love the build! I have been looking for one of these or a bruiser for years-

[@scottjames2386]

Now I really want one of these! It's expensive but worth every penny.

[@williamberkley9581]

Fab, I build one of these a couple of years ago. Are you going to install lighting?

[@TAMIYALegends]

I may do in the future 😅👊🏻

[@Chunky246]

Those tyres need a proper sniff! 😆

[@Jaysqualityparts]

I agree Glen it is my favorite also. I Would probably stroke out with all the small nuts n bolts. Looks great it helps to break up the TRF with a serious build like that. Enjoy it man.

[@Fluterra]

Bruiser is my favourite and I have one… will build it one day!

[@goldenmanuever1176]

58065 and 58111 are tied for my two favorite Tamiyas of all time.

[@Pablo668]

Heck of a model these things. Pretty much invented a new RC category when it was released. I have the cheapo Chinese knockoff of the Bruiser, but considering the amount of work I put into it, I may as well have built it. Great vid Glenn!

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Wow, what an awesome kit, I would love to build one but sadly I'm currently unemployed so money is super tight. I can't wait to see it finished, shame you're not going to run it though....

[@Wiljuchi]

I had The Bruiser back in the day, assume this is an updated version, looks fab!

[@arkyrc]

That things looks awesome! Completely different than what I am used to, but it looks like a blast to build.

[@idesignyou...9257]

Thank you so much for your kind donation bud, its very much appreciated!

[@drubradley8821]

Hunt for an extra set of Lunch Box or Midnight Pumpkin tires for this unit.. .Those actually look really good that these... Plus, the softer rubber doesn't spin on the rim... They are a little bit mushy, but, actually averages out, on drive ability as the softer tire rolls over the rough terrain vs, the harder stock tires, force the suspension to do more work, send the truck into nomans land directions you didn't want to go....LOL... Another set of REAR hubs with out the "one way bearings" to then mount on the front axle for reverse action if you intend on playing with your Mountaineer? Perhaps, you might have some old oil shocks from the 70's and 80's era from the Tamiya buggies, like the Hornet, or Grasshopper and a few others, work wonders on the from for a steering damper, mounted horizontally like the rear aspect. I little stronger servo torque requirement might help to speed up the turning, but, looks cool too with the damper that actually functions..... There used to be a kit out there, that still required a servo for the transmission, shift gating. but, this kit, makes it a simulated "automatic"... They are an absolute pain the rear to dial in, but the kit comes with a few new guts/parts ball bearings/races, one way bearings and a dual sensor controller (plug in and play) connection.. and once dialed in, it is really clever as is reads the motor RPM's, from that sensor pick up, and then reads the RPM's of the rear drive shaft at that sensor.. and it literally functions and acts like an automatic transmission does... They offered a torque converter kit, that adds like an inch anda quarter (25mm to 30mm) in length to moving the motor further forwards towards the grill of the body, pending how you have the motor wires soldered on, might need to resolder them on at 90 degree out, instead of straight forwards towards the grill of the body for clearance issues. But the "torque converter kit" is kinda like the 80's and 90's RC-10 and JRX-2 hydrostatic spur gear drive system that runs a heavy gear oil in a tight tolerance of inner to outer vaned rotor and driven impeller spool/spur gear mount... Just a clever system.. that the faster you spin the motor, the more power is transferred through the friction of oil shear, in turn, into the outer spur gear mounting, then out through the normal gear train... This aspect allowed for all sorts of monkeying around with stall rates, for launching or dampening on the drive train to aid in preventing damage to plastic or brass gears in the transmission or u-joints and axle diff gears... I don't know if that small company is still in business or not, as that was like 20 to 30 years ago, when the Mountaineer first came out as the next best thing one could afford or locate over the Bruiser that was extinct and pricey is one was located in a back shelf somewhere in the middle of nowhere.

[@CoolCoyote]

I grew up with these things, friends close by I found that they are what they are, fairly expensive, but actually reasonable priced considering how much stuff goes into it, they only had 1 truck ever, mainly they had buggy shapes ones grasshoppers, avante, boomerang, Falcons, hotshots etc.. but one they had was gas powered nitro, but it was easily the fastest 1. over 100 miles n hour which now would easily be out done

[@markysmodsandmodels1163]

Superb Glenn buddy! What a epic build! Great job. I'm currently on a pause on my hilux whilst a piece goes off to a friend's engineering firm for a repair. 😊

[@mattmclafferty6265]

Thanks Glen, I loved building my 3speed highlux.. Gauranga

[@adrianharrison5208]

I used to be a big Bruiser fan myself but like you I now prefer Mountain Rider, what a build and can't wait to see the next vid. Were the gears metal or plastic? I think the originals had metal gears and a 550 to move the heavy gearbox

[@mrmoran0077]

Gorgeous, i'd love to see a re-release of this and dare I say it with a polycarbonate body as I haven't yet built a hard body but the amount of prep work involved kind of puts me off a bit

[@paulmcnamara2908]

Should invest in the Hobbywing Fusion set up I know its not Tamiya but with built on esc only a Reciever to find space for and take a leaf out of the scale crawler guys book! I love this kit would so get one If had the funds!

[@Locoboy5150]

Thank you for the very informative video. I have both a Bruiser and a Mountaineer, both in absolutely perfect condition, and I love them both. It was interesting seeing all the changes that Tamiya made when they made the Mountain Rider. They seemed to keep the "spirit" of the original Mountaineer, which was great to see. I also agree with you in that I have always liked the Mountaineer much better than the Bruiser, even though I bought my Bruiser first. It was a deal that I just could not pass up. There is just something about the Bruiser's half camper shell that has never really appealed to my eyes. Though, I do have to admit that I like the "Hog Heaven" decal on the Bruiser's doors. That has always made me laugh! Oh, and someone said in the comments that the original Bruiser and Mountaineer had RS-550 motors in them. That is incorrect. They actually had the larger RS-750 motors in them.

[@alfredyost7972]

I have Tamiya Brusier kit. I thought about getting a Mountaineer kit too. However, it is essentially the same truck and just a different paint job and decals. I decided to get the fake Chinese Bruiser truck and get the Tamiya body set and decals to make it look like the Mountaineer. I have not done it yet, but I do now have all of the parts. I had a hard time getting the Mountaineer decals but did finally find a set. Thoughts?

[@jerometaylor9572]

Hi Glenn Not sure which way you want to go, but the steering has a weak point and can be remedied with a modification I seen on another you tube vid years ago. Depends whether you plan on driving it much and if you want to keep it original. Good luck with paint job mate.

[@benjohnson1005]

Was knly watching for the gearbox build

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

They make a 22r Toyota or a small block Chevy engine cover to go on top of the motor and really make these look legit. I think it’s RC4wd that makes em

[@jamesh950]

extra shocks can be fitted at the rear, and door panels, from CChands, will make the 3spd even nicer.

[@neilhornby7260]

Love it ❤

[@kanedaadenak7088]

So Its an updated Bruiser? I hate to Say it, I miss buying a pile of parts and tossing em together to make somthing that may resemble the art on the box. I grew up on Tamiya. feeling nostalgic. LOL

[@brianwood9849]

I bought me one of these from RCmart when they were re released around 2019. Still brand new in box and I’m saving the special build for one day …….

[@smiffy788]

I wonder if i could use some of those parts to rebuild my old Tamiya Hilux?

[@JoevsRc]

I have the f350 highlift. When my son gets older we will build it together

[@TAMIYALegends]

Love it 🤩👊🏻

[@countmurcielago9802]

Hi Glenn the mountain rider really got me into building that metal chassis trucks I put BF Goodrich tyres on my mountain rider I got to building my vintage hilux But also I built a copy of an original hilux using Tamiya and HG the China knock off of the truck Anyway the mountain rider is better with slipper clutch and has to be driven. 😊

[@bradkalman2353]

Has plastic gears supposed to be in there that I saw that was on the outside?

[@mattgaming8717]

I have the vitage one. Is it the sane gear box?? I hope so. Years of no parts found. Hope so.

[@breakshot7451]

i am a simple guy i see an old school tamiya , i click

[@kenblockx2010]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@fawshaw3361]

You can push and pull the gear selector to see if the gearbox is working correctly before attaching the servo link

[@bradkalman2353]

Those dampers are oil filled right?