Tamiya Mountaineer 2019

In this video we look at a new arrival, the Tamiya Mountaineer 2019.
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[@JeffersonHumber]

There is just something about Tamiya box art that makes them so frickin cool

[@TAMIYALegends]

Couldn’t agree more 🤩👊🏻

[@andersonbranson4447]

i know it's kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good website to watch new series online?

[@jerrybenjamin6168]

@Anderson Branson lately I have been using Flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

[@erikb1373]

Thanks for all the nice video's. I've watched many of them. I grew up in the 80's and have been hooked on Tamiya and RC in general since the first view of a grasshopper! Your video's perfecty express that feeling of excitement all these kits bring to so many of us! Thanks!!!

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you Glenn, glad you like my Mountain Rider Video so much! 😊👍

[@waitthatsgoingtocostyouext5450]

Ive just watched it today. Its magnificent 👏 👏

[@pocher69]

I built a Re Bruiser and it was a great build with all the Tamiya LED's I have a Mountaineer in the box to build one day!! They are such a great build!!

[@zosozoso2]

Oj! Another dream from the childhood, this thing is mega!

[@NordicRC]

Yeah, looks awesome. Better than the Bruiser, I agree. Would love to build one 😀

[@Kuhfarben]

Agree this is the best looking one :) Always thought the sleeper cab on the Bruiser was a bid strange looking. 57071 is 84386 packaged with radio gear, battery and ESC as a "Complete Kit". 47394 is a second production run after Tamiya changed from the 84xxx to 47xxx numbering for limited production kits (the 911 GT2 and Fighting Buggy also changed from 84 to 47 on subsequent production runs).

[@n22pdf]

Looks awesome can’t wait to see this build 👍👍

[@robertlongley9153]

So glad i found your channel. You are more then fair and honest about your passion for Tamiya. Getting a original Blackfoot this weekend to join the Clodbuster Mudbuster and the Madcap. Mudbuster and Madcap need some work. But watching your videos makes it worth it. Thanks

[@mattmclafferty6265]

Awsome bro, really enjoyed building my Hilux.... Happy RCing. Gauranga!

[@waitthatsgoingtocostyouext5450]

Just watched that video you recommended. Its a truly epic machine and a wonderfully shot film.😃👍

[@adrianharrison5208]

Cannot wait to see this one :) the 3speed trucks for me are the holy grail of Tamiya kits

[@svenvangroen1351]

Cool! I got an original Bruiser. These are so great to build 😉

[@MrBen2177]

So super jealous. I can see you are in love with this machine. Great to see the passion. Have fun building it.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you 😊

[@glenwhyte2555]

The mountain rider is such a cool looking truck.. I would pick that over the Bruiser for sure 👍 Great channel 👋🇬🇧

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Glen 😊👊🏻

[@wesleydonnelly2141]

My goodness they're impressive machines Glenn! Building one of these is on my bucket list of Tamiya builds i want to do at some point. I'm really looking forward to future vids of this thing mate! Thanks Glenn! Wes, Liverpool, UK.

[@ianat5016]

Another big boy kit😂 Looks cool 😎 👍😃

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I’ve got my big boy pants on 🤣👊🏻

[@DustyFingersRC]

Awesome. I picked up a P407 Bruiser clone which is half Built at the moment. Loving the look of this kit!

[@allanscottkickrc6451]

Got a clone too

[@DustyFingersRC]

@@allanscottkickrc6451 I just had a look and gave you a sub.

[@allanscottkickrc6451]

@@DustyFingersRC subscribed to u

[@mikeymike3240]

Same, i love my clone, built by the same factory that made Tamiyas re re

[@twotone85]

Im the exact same way, this looks so much better than the bruiser.

[@peterhootonrc1498]

This is fantastic Glenn. Looking forward to seeing this built

[@chrismarshall6997]

To quote you Glen ‘Super cool’

[@mad-beerc3818]

Glenn that's a step in a different direction! I have never been lucky enough to have one of these! Awesome looking things all of them!

[@rippinraptor]

Absolutely love this channel....my wallet, maybe not so much..lol.... anytime i need a little inspiration or motivation, i can aways count on you to provide that, keep up the great work!! 👍 and thank you

[@philmoffett366]

It's a stunning piece of model engineering perfection I've had the bruiser and the clone and they are amazing to watch! But (and I'm probably going to upset the fans of this chassis range) it's a rc which is better to look at than to use! It's a bit to bouncy and the body does tend to rattle around a lot dare I say a bit naff when its going over the rough stuff but a beautiful truck sitting on the shelf👍 tamiya do a black bumper set for it strangely and you can buy chrome bumpers but they are quite expensive😯 brilliant video again mate👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Phil, that’s awesome feedback my friend 😎👊🏻

[@capmidnite]

The rattling body is easy to fix. Impale small foam pads into each body mounting post before installing the body.

[@philmoffett366]

@@capmidnite yeah that's a good idea👍which I did I used sponge mounting points of my 1/8 nitro truggy......still think it's a superb bit of engineering!

[@Leonsrchobbys]

one of my fav Glenn mate this is going to be good👍😊👊🇬🇧🤟

[@paulrobinson9355]

This is going to be Epic! 👍😊

[@timschicker6651]

I love your videos, your voice is southing like geezer butler

[@jamesh950]

Those 4 old 3 spd were at another level. The use of metal is just eye candies. The 1/14 truck 3 spd is a grade lower and the newest 3spd pick ups just a sea of plastic. The Bruiser is just as nice as the Mounty, except Tamiya mucked up the box art. The bumpers are plastic. Blazer and Hilux bumpers are metal. You can put dual shocks at the rear, at least for the original. The re-release has 2 plugs on the tranny, the original has 3 plugs. You are going to love it for the look, but can't perform like today stuff. Just need a driver and interior door panels to give it even more realism. Enjoy.

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Wow, that truck looks fantastic! I always quite liked the Bruiser, probably because it was so different. I'd love one of these style trucks, but boy are they ever pricey....

[@uprrguy]

The one modification I would really suggest is to relocate the steering servo to the front. Ampro engineering makes an adapter. I put it in my HG P407. Huge difference in driving. I also got rid of a leaf at each corner and took the springs and oil out of the shocks.

[@Paul__FC]

Always wanted one , never wanted to pay for it tho... wow love the bruiser.

[@Zeros_Hobbies]

Man the mountaineer is definitely a thing of beauty!!

[@MrMelton77]

Awesome Glenn. You should get 10 of them and you could recreate the Tamiya scene of them pulling ur full size car lol

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha that would be awesome 😎

[@Yupower1]

Awesome, cant wait to see the build 💪

[@angrypants7619]

Really looking forward to this one 😀

[@cg7025]

Hi Glen, Awesome kit pal. I had the blazer and my mate had the original Toyota. Those two kits you had to build the chassis and the axles, the only thing pre-built was the gearbox. My mate has three channels and could change gear on the move, i only had two channels and had to change gear manually.. They battery's were a big flat square 6v, but I used my sand scorcher 7.2v hump battery's and connected two together... Which gave my blazer just a little more speed. Enjoy pal.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you 😊

[@darreneisenhardt5403]

Glen, you really need to build it and run it. And like always cool upgrades are a must, congrats

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Darren 😎👊🏻

[@bamabiker750]

I was just about to mention Matteo but obviously you've already seen his videos. By the way, he had the bumpers chrome plated for his truck. Anyway, I really like these old 3 speed Bruisers. I wanted one back in the mid '80's but I couldn't afford one back then. I currently have three of them at the moment: one box stock (a runner), one outfitted like the Mountaineer (my favorite version and a shelfer) and one still in the box. I'm waiting and hoping for a true 1/10 scale Ford F150 body like the Blackfoot to go on the last one. You really should build your copy to run. They won't run fast even in high gear but are so much fun to drive. Cheers!

[@michaelanderson4897]

Congrats Glenn!!! Super excited for you, and to see your build!! Still have my original Bruiser,,, love it. And.. you have to run this! There’s no other RC truck like ‘em!

[@corabbring8198]

What a great truck. Can't wait to see a building video. Going to search for Matteo's video right away.

[@andrewmagro7703]

Awesome kit there for sure glen , only be a gentle run with that bad boy, so so cool reminds me of the Toyota in Back to the Future i could be wrong on the model year but gee it reminds me of that , what an awesome kit definitely will be one to add to the collection should one cross my path , tbh that goes for any of the 3 speed kits , ive got the Globe liner truck but i tell you what ive bought lately a few of the Traxxas Trx4 platforms- Defender and Bronco sunset, with two speed and front and rear lockable diffs all from switches on the controller these things are dead set next level the realism is just like you say second to none get a trx4 Glenn if you can ever get one at a good price you will be in ore, cheers bud and love the video as always cant wait for the huge build or builds video's,

[@waitthatsgoingtocostyouext5450]

Wow! That truck looks incredible. The box art alone is worth the asking price. Absolutely gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing the finished vehicle and I'll definitely check out your recommended running video. Great video!!😃👍

[@johnband3]

MAD CONGRATULATIONS !

[@tamiyafrog3220]

Really cool.kit😎😎😎😎

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks 😎👊🏻

[@firstnamelastname6038]

Awesome looking kit I would love to own one!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching 😎👊🏻

[@goldenmanuever1176]

That’s one the for me. I have mine on the shelf. Complete with a vintage futaba attack 4 radio.

[@redhill160]

Hi Glenn I love both the Bruiser and the Mounaineer they just look awesome and Matteo´s videos of them are brilliant 😍

[@thecretanbull4784]

Good morning Glen!!! Yeah I have always had my eye on those kits but to be honest I have been a little intimidated by them. Love the way they look but I can imagine how many moving parts you have to build. I hope you build it so I can see and maybe you can inspire me to do one. Remember my Porsche? That was all you!! Anyways great video and looking forward to seeing you build it. Thanks buddy

[@MarshallLando]

another awesome educational video for me thanks mate. love it. only had the blackfoot of the models shown in this. the clod buster was also cool, but always thought it's more for the builders and not for the fun bashers like I was then. too difficult, too expensive when i was a kid. loved all tamiya models, but knew already then, this one would not make me happy... grasshopper was my first, which was then modded, trashed, fixed and trashed again over the years... i even won a few races with my modded grasshopper hehe but then the speedier and better handling cars came out. one of my favourite ones ist hotshot, bigwig, wild willy, frog, grasshopper... now i'm 47y old and i just love watching all things retro and from time to time i buy old models and videogames... just because the new stuff is somehow really dull and boring tbh. looks nice and good quality, but doesn't trigger my retro heart like the older tamiya, kyosho or even marui rc cars.

[@Houleigan]

Awesome truck! I would love to build that kit!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Hey great grab, I absolutely love the 3 speeds I did a mountaineer in yellow and did a bruiser resto in pine green. Got another bruiser to do in box art. Agree mountaineer or rider is prettier. Cheers mate.✌️

[@rcingaboutgarage8163]

Really nice kit..... I'd like to add that to the collection !

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy 😎👊🏻

[@harrybachmann9815]

One scale detail that would add to the overall look of the truck IMO would be a winch. 😎👍

[@bravo0105]

I balked at the price. Tower Hobbies had a listing but I never saw it in stock. Unfortunately, it’s been discontinued; Tamiya doesn’t keep many of these rereleases in production for long. If I had the chance to get one at retail price, I’d buy it.

[@Mycryptospaceuk2127]

Looks wicked!!!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching 😊👊🏻

[@simonthelwell8730]

Love it, get it built👍🏻

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Simon 😎👊🏻

[@Adam-vi1ep]

Always wanted the tamiya bruiser.. couldn't afford then and still can't afford it.. ended up getting the monster beetle still have it and my dads.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Monster Beetle 😍😍😍

[@Adam-vi1ep]

@@TAMIYALegends I actually have 3 tamiya monster beetle none of them are 100 % complete though.. had a Blitzer beetle but I sold it along with my clod buster with the chevy grill.😪

[@ericwood2790]

That’s an awesome kit , hope you build it and run it so we can see it . I have a Bruiser still in the box maybe you’ll motivate me to start it 😂

[@carlkeig5640]

This will be a stunning build 😍, although I always go for box art, if I had this I would have to paint the body black and the wheel centres black just to make it look like Marty Mcfly's Toyota pickup from Back To the Future 1. Great video as always buddy 👍🇬🇧

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha love that idea 😎👊🏻

[@lloydrjim]

Can't wait to see the build, just a fyi tamiya makes the bumpers in black as well if you are interested in going that route. I preferred it to the white on my bruiser. Part# 54415

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic thanks for the feedback my friend 🤓👊🏻

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

Nice kit mate👌 I love the idea of the manual 3 speed box, it'd be a lot of fun to drive for sure. Definitely would be better with chrome bumpers etc. I'd buy one now that I've seen your video Glenn. Thanks for sharing 👍🦘🇦🇺

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic thanks for watching buddy 😎👊🏻

[@Mycryptospaceuk2127]

It would be awesome to see you build step by step?

[@tracypanavia4634]

🤣😂

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic I’ll do a detailed build my friend 🤓👊🏻

[@twotone85]

Yes it would.

[@IlmarBeekman]

Yes! Step by steps are the most fun and informative. I really like it when you bring up interesting facts during the build. It makes you feel like we are there.

[@stephenmanley4097]

Hot racing make alloy bumpers and side bars in alloy, the blazing blazer and original bruiser you had to build the chassis.

[@duncanmcgregor7946]

Love this Glenn, looks a right beast. Problem is I’m now looking for one.....you’re a baaaad influence 🤣🤣🤣

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha sorry 🤣👊🏻

[@martinhsrc6699]

I’ve just messaged the shop too see if they are still available🤦‍♂️

[@martinb.770]

There is just a small number of really brand-defining models for each RC car maker, be it Tamiya, Kyosho, Marui or newer ones. For Tamiya I'd list the #) *Buggy Champ* *Sand Scorcher*, #) without question: the *Pickup-Bruiser-family*, just because there's practically no other scale car showing off "brute 70ies engineering". I remember building it in '91 ... it was like ... handling a Nikon F4, compared to their competitors: solid heavy metal ... an unmatched feeling, in the workshop and out there in the garden #) *Frog-chassis* (which fits the Frog better than any other body shell it was raped with all over the years), #) the *959/Celica 1/12* ... which, as I understand, evolved into the later street 4x4 chassis (but flopped, because too fragile for their Technigold-speed?) #) *Avante*, for its pure japanese over-engineering (front suspension!!), especially the remake that eliminated the original weaknesses (like cast parts -> milled ones), but NOT the plastic descendants. I also don't really like the changes of the Egress, even if they make it the better, more reliable race car) I'd really like to see the Hilux get some "rolling release" (+upgrade parts), enhancing it to a step by step more realistic function model, like, with torque converter, remote locking differentials, air-dampers, fancy lighting and sound FX, ... Plastic toys like the Grasshopper, Boomerang/*-Shot-series, and many base-plastic-tub-based ones might have gotten Tamiya rich, but IMHO it will stay famous for the list above.

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Congrats on the kit. What a beauty. The way you showcase these things makes me drool :). And, I'm with you on this-I prefer the Mountaineer/Mountain Rider over the Bruiser. Good luck with the build and thanks for sharing.

[@MrCaprinut]

I always wanted one, but for me it has to be the Bruiser, I like the look of that over the stock Hilux on the Mountaineer to be honest. Those High-lift series you talked about use a straight C channel like the tractor trucks and their gearbox is the same as the one in tractor trucks, just with a transfer box fitted to the end to make it 4x4. I had several of those High-lift series as base of custom projects, usually running the those HL axles or TLT axles. TLT axles is 6mm narrower than HL axles and HL axles has a round diff casing on the axlehouse and they have the option of locking the diff. Beside a little longer half shafts, TLT and HL axles use the same stuff on the inside. RC4WD make/made stuff to beef up those axles. Beside the High-lift series and Mountaineer uses both a 3 speed gearbox, every part between them is different when it comes to axles, frame and gearbox. A decade ago I built a custom project using Bruiser frame, HL axles, 4 link up front and leaf springs in the rear. Used small 1.9 tires from RC4WD and it was awesome. I miss that rig.

[@OddArneBjrklundRC]

You lucky guy.... that car is so epic... i have been considering one for years, but always end up using a little less money on something else.. i did get the replica of this one or the Bruiser... but it made me want it even more,, but still my money seem’s to be spend on other cars... maybe its time to get one... if i get one i would probably do the steering servo move mod..

[@chrismlarge1]

Looks amazing. The problem I have with these kits is that they become such a labour of love that I am terrified of driving them and bashing them!

[@markbryan1933]

Thanks for the video ,I have an original Mountaineer, it's only had 5 min of run time, fantastic build just hated the way you have to shift the transmission

[@davew1234]

Gorgeous ❤️

[@musso3447]

Mountain 3 at gear! Good rc car bro🤤😜👊

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching 😊👊🏻

[@uroprop]

looks sweet

[@sonny_z900]

Bought one last year but it's still in box. It's my most expensive kit. Need to get a good transmitter for it pref. a stick one. 4 or more channels to control the lights and maybe other functions on it.

[@allanscottkickrc6451]

Nice video..I got softer tyres for my clone better grip for climbing 👍

[@jonathanadamson9885]

So close to buying one of these Glen but decided to buy the original 81 vintage hilux instead to go with my Blazing Blazer. There is always that possibility of still buying a Bruiser or Mountain rider tho.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for leaving a comment Jonathan 😎👊🏻

[@guillermomora6178]

Box art makes the mountain rider more appealing, bruiser box art does not even show the skid plate and the axle loos really tiny with the huge tires. In reality the two trucks are the same but decals and roll bar vs the extended cab.

[@Bigheadcase]

Rc-bitz in UK also have alloy wheels specific to the Bruiser and Mountain Rider just to temp you a bit more👍🏻😉

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks I’ll have a look 🤩👊🏻

[@Bigheadcase]

@@TAMIYALegends apparently that Futaba Radio Unit is designed for use with Tamiya multi gear kits and comes with Gate selector..

[@Freddie44utube]

The mountaineer was always the preferred kit out of the two. Im not a fan of the crew cab I think that’s why bruisers are easier to get hold of. mine needs finishing the chassis done running a 16 turn brushless as they tell you not to change the motor couldn’t decide whether to go bruiser with a roll bar or get the mountaineer stickers

[@tonberryhunter]

Looks identical to my HG P407 only far more expensive. I've heard the clone is also better in some ways. I even ordered a Tamiya body for the Toyota branding and no modification was necessary. The bruiser and mountaineer are identical aside from decals and various body details. They share the same Toyota body.

[@willsrc1222]

Sick

[@jasonsrcstuff9278]

Love 3 speed trucks. Have a HighLift Hilux as well as a Grand Hauler.

[@Sleepy.Time.]

might wanna check the chassis screws to make sure they used threadlock if you plan to drive this

[@zacharydalton412]

Get the Ampro steering upgrade. It's a must. Good luck. And lock the diff's 😁😁

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for the feedback 🤓👊🏻

[@tonberryhunter]

Or for less 3D print your own. Google search will show you how.

[@paulmcnamara16]

Yeah I much prefer the mountain rider over the bruiser any day!

[@bradkalman2353]

I swear the first three speed transmission car was the Toyota Hilux and that came out I think in the early eighties.

[@steveparker9361]

You'll enjoy this one Glenn. My Bruiser is nearing completion 😀 Anyone got any tips for lighting kits? I bought the one that Banggood sell for the P407 but it's rubbish - all flashing strobes when what you really want are scale brake and reverse lights

[@martinfoessinger4385]

👍

[@bradkalman2353]

I would like to see you run it in the winter time when next year.

[@harrypalmer6228]

May as well get a 6 channel radio (not much difference in price compared to 4 ch) for future proofing in case you add features to the truck or buy a more complex vehicle.

[@TAMIYALegends]

That’s a great point, thanks Harry 😎👊🏻

[@philipgreensmith1694]

Just made me wanna look for 1 of these now Glen! My Mrs gona ban me from watching you soon! 1ce again.... an excellent video 📹 👏 Not bad for a fat lad from Bradford 🤌💣

[@bradkalman2353]

I think they need to come out with the non big tired one.

[@trevorcourt1403]

When you gna build it glen

[@wolfgangtropp4935]

Nice video ! I've the old toyota, but the pinion from the motor is broken and i can't find a new one. Also i lost the bracket from the motor 😩

[@bradkalman2353]

The high lips are full time four wheel drive with the three speed and and they need to reread the blazing Blazer.

[@Beastnappy]

Love your content Glenn, at least you are original.. unlike a certain ripoff rc talbot wanna be😉

[@snapshot_rccars]

Just get a Futaba 4YWD and a shift plate. That's what I did for my Bruiser 😉

[@countmurcielago9802]

I did research before building kit slipper clutch is a must have also gearing is plastic and metal not like old Toyota 4x4 which was metal all way thru Am hooked on these trucks check out Dennis Dempsey channel he has some good truck builds you also need lighting kit to The futaba radio gear I found is best for the truck

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic thanks for watching and leaving a comment my friend 😎👊🏻

[@michaelf277]

Maybe the body is made out of two pieces because of possible restricted sizes of the injection moldings?

[@bradkalman2353]

I personally would want you to have a higher torque motor for it then what comes with it.