Tamiya Terra Scorcher Build Guide Part 1

[@coolcycles]

Nice way to keep a spare bearing fresh in step 3 @5:00 ;) Pros use a plastic bushing for weight shaving.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks very much! I had to look at that part of the video to see what you mean - yeah, that bearing doesn't turn, does it? I never thought about that at the time - well spotted! :-)

[@3TRCGarage]

You have a very natural teaching style combined with an attention to detail. I find myself watching your build guides for tips and pearls of RC wisdom. Take care Brother! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you very much, Paul! You are very kind - I hope you picked up a little tip or two! Stay safe, Brother! :)

[@acereport8939]

I’m keeping mine in the box for awhile. I’ve heard that this is a limited release and I like to keep those on the shelf until I see if it becomes hard to find in the future. My kids and I enjoy seeing them on the shelf anyway. That way we get to look at them on display as if they were in a hobby shop and enjoy the box art. It’s always bitter sweet opening up a new kit. Thanks for the build video. Might be back here whenever it’s time to build it up.

[@MarkBryanRC]

I understand! Yeah, these Tamiyas are a work of art, and the box art is always excellent, I need to frame all of mine and hang them on the wall. But I needed to build this one as in lockdown and nothing to do! I think Tamiya are releasing another batch in June, we will see. All the best from Mark... :)

[@nat996998]

Just finished the two gearboxes of my Terra Scorcher! Thanks for helping! Ciao from Italy!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Fantastic, Marco! I hope the build is going well and you are enjoying the Terra Scorcher kit. Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment, always appreciated my friend! Best regards from the UK! :)

[@nat996998]

I will follow you also for the other videos, there are many interesting details that make the assembling more efficient! Thanks again, tonight I go on! So my old vintage Vanquish will have a friend!

[@MarkBryanRC]

And what a fantastic friend the Terra Scorcher will be for your old Vanquish! Happy building, Marco! :)

[@HaydadRC]

Great job Mark, always a well filmed, excellently commentated instructional!👍😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Jeremy! That's very nice of you to say, I appreciate that - well I have done so many builds, I should have learned something by now! All the best to you and yours my friend 👍

[@JF-RC]

Hi Mark, nice gearbox builds. I have finally opened my Audi Quattro on the TT-02 and started my beginners journey. I have uploaded an intro onto my. I keep learning and look forward to Part 2. Keep well.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks very much, John - I just popped over and watched your video and left a message! Great you have started the TT02 - cheers for the comment and take care my friend! :)

[@WorldControlRC]

Very nice video :) I find the building of Tamiya kits totally relaxing :)

[@MarkBryanRC]

You and me both! There is something very calming about a Tamiya build, you just know it's gonna be awesome when complete! Thanks for the comment, my friend! :)

[@seant4369]

Nice one, good progress so far. The paint brush for the diff is a great idea less mess so you can get just the right amount. Have a good weekend Mark, keep safe.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Sean 👍 Yeah I always brush the grease on, covers the parts well and keeps it off my fat fingers! The chassis is coming along nicely, it's a great kit to build, and a bit different to the latest kits I've done. All the best, take care mate. :)

[@NordicRC]

Great job, Mark. Lot’s of black grease 🙃 Looks like a great build. That motor mount is a beauty.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hehe - yeah, me and that black grease - well all the diffs I have filled it with are still working well, so it must be OK!! And the motor mount is a nice touch, might help if I ever fit a brushless to this one. Thanks for watching, Mikael, I hope you are doing well :)

[@AdventureTimeRC]

Nice part 1 Mark this brings back memories of restoring my thundershot great kit looking forward to part 2 be well and stay safe my friend 🤘🏻😀👍🏻💯

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Brent! Yeah, I did think about your restoration as I was building this one! Thanks as always for you comment, much appreciated my friend 👍

[@ShenRC]

👍 Looking good Mark, I like the motor mount it looks a lot better than the crazy way the hotshot series 4wd buggies worked that's for sure!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Steve - Yeah, that new alloy mount is a work of art! Cheers for the comment, hope all is good with you my friend. 👍

[@fencenaoghen3569]

Thank you, Mark, that was very interesting. Personally, I had never seen an assembly with such a work on the gearboxes before. But at the same time I don't have a lot of assembly to my credit. . . You're right, the aluminium part is very beautiful. Once again your video is very successful, thanks again for sharing. Be well, my friend.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Glad you enjoyed it, Alex! Yes, the gearboxes on a 4WD car need more gears for the drive from front to rear, but it's quite straight-forward if you follow the manual, and enjoyable to build. Thanks for the kind words, peace and happiness my good friend. :)

[@stuartthorn3995]

Great build video helps me out..

[@MarkBryanRC]

Glad to hear it Stuart! More coming soon, I'm just building the suspension at the minute - thanks for the comment, much appreciated! :)

[@robbrennanrc]

Hay dude. Very nice part one of the build. I like the old style of diff housings haven't seen them in a long time. Will give you a call just after 7 tonight mate.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers Rob - yeah, it really takes me back to our Thunder Dragon days, building this one - hope it lasts longer before it breaks! Catch ya later mate! :)

[@Remoteaddicted]

Great build of the beautiful Terra Scorcher! Keep it going buddy and stay safe. 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Charlie! Yeah, it is a beautiful Tamiya, can't wait to get it finished my friend - take it easy dude! 👍

[@RcNickster709]

Such a great looking body on this one. Great work bud.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks a ton Nick! Looking forward to the bodywork my friend! :))

[@VoidXRC]

Nice work on it so far Mark!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you,Michael! It has been pretty straight forward so far. All the best, Cheers!

[@STEVOD313]

Broski i'm so glad they did this re-re of this kit, I need one in my life! lol

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello Broski!!! Yeah, I was excited to see they were reissuing this kit - It has such a cool body. I hope you do get one my friend! Hope you are doing well Stevo. :)

[@CarlEllesmere]

Mine arrived today, Just finished parts bag A :)

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Carl - nice one! Finished bag A already? Hope it's going well - have fun with the rest of the build! :-)

[@CarlEllesmere]

@@MarkBryanRC Loving it, Mark. Built plenty of scale models but this is my first RC car, so you video was very helpful!

[@MarkBryanRC]

...and what a fantastic RC to start your RC collection with! I'm very happy that you found the video helpful, and I appreciate you saying so. I have run my Terra Scorcher recently and can report it drives great too! All the best, Carl! :-)

[@CarlEllesmere]

@@MarkBryanRC Hi Mark, Just have the body and driver to paint now, I'm supposed to be painting my house not the car! Had a quick blast around the garden this morning and shes pulling to the left, so will have to do some fine tuning too. Thanks again for the videos!

[@fonswalma3574]

Very nice to see as ever👍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks a lot Fons, always great to see your comments! :)

[@NSRBOY250]

I nearly missed this I did not get the Notification time to chill out and watch now 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

No worries Kirkster! I am having a lot of missed notifications too - blooming youtube! Enjoy the build my friend! :)

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Well Mark Mate yet another exciting Build again. Can you but them motors separately mate , I'd so were please. 👍 really Loved every single second of this video as always 👍❤👍 . I can't wait to see the Next Build. 🤗🤗 keep safe and well brother 👍🥰🇬🇧🥰👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers, Tony bro! Nice and easy, this one! Do you need a standard 540 silver can? I have a few spare, I can post you one if you like? Send me an email with your address and I'll get back to you! Thanks for the awesome support mate, you are a diamond my friend! :))

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Awww thanks Mark, it's my Bad it looked like a 380 motor , you must have Big Hands lol,🤣 needed 380 one for my GPTOYS S911, it finally Packed in after 2 years 🥺, thanks anyway bro 👍😍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@TonysRcTechboom Never mind - but if I can ever lend a hand, give me a shout, brotha! :))

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@TonysRcTechboom PS Yeah, my hands are like shovels! LOL!!! =D

[@TonysRcTechboom]

@@MarkBryanRC thanks bro it's good to know, your a Pal Edward Shovel Hands 👋😄👋

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hello mate. Well that was a masterclass of a build video. You have said before that my bash videos inspired you to do some well your build videos inspired me to do the one of the Brat. I have sort of copied you! You know I had episode 1 loaded up on KZbin ready to go live and I thought I'd just have a look at your Wild one build for comparison. Well I noticed that a lot of my shots looked a bit dingy compared to yours so I took it down and re-edited it with the brightness turned up. It's still not quite as good as yours. Are you using a video camera rather than the GoPro? You were saying about zooming in. I've just got the GoPro above the desk at a distance that means I've got space to work. I'm just cropping it in the editor. Does mean that the instructions aren't quite so clear. Also mine starts off more with me thinking about the instructions on camera. By the second episode I'm thinking first and then starting the camera. Anyway it's up tomorrow. How goes things generally? Is Louise feeling better now? Hope all is well mate 😀

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, mate! It's great to have inspired each other in different ways! I have done so many build vids that I should be getting a little bit better at them! I don't have the ability to crop a video in my editor, so the zoom on my Sony Handycam is a must. I have it mounted above me and just zoom in and out as needed. But yeah, I also need to turn the brightness up in the editor - the trouble is that filming above the bright white of the manual with spotlights throws the camera's contrast settings and it records a dull image. The Black of the plastic parts makes it even worse for the camera! All good here mate, and thanks, Lou is feeling much better! BTW have you seen the Tomley entry to your challenge? He's given you another big shout out! :))

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@MarkBryanRC ooh yes I have just seen Phil's vid. Really good isn't it. Nice of him to give me another shout out. Hey I did get an insulting message from someone on that video. I was just saying the other day that I hardly get any. Anyway on the subject of the build vids I have the same issue with the bright white instruction manual making the camera give a dull picture. Are you still using Microsoft move maker. I'm sure there was a way to brighten up the video although yours looks plenty bright enough already. I'm fairly certain you can crop too. It's ages since I had that one and can't remember. Anyway you are getting top results without needing those features. Good to be getting some entries into the contest. There is another chap who has no editing facilities but is going to try and do a one take indoor micro crawler course. Glad to hear that Louise is getting better. Laters mate 😀

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@PeteWylieRC Hehe - now you got insults - proves you are famous now!!! A$$holes everywhere mate! I tried to say (badly) I can adjust the brightness but not able to crop, I'll have another look. Yeah, Phil did a nice, fun entry, glad you are getting a few more joining in - we need a bit of fun at the minute. Laters dude!

[@lucodeath]

I've still got my original terrascorcher. Didn't know they rereleased it and I'm tempted to get a new one for nostalgic reasons. I reckon I could build it without instructions due to all the times stripping and clean it lol.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello! Cool you still have the TS - I originally had the Thunder Dragon back in the day - just refurbed it back to original - but I know what you mean, I stripped and rebuilt that one a few times too! If you can find a re-re it might be worth getting, I'm sure it will only appreciate over time. Best Regards, Mark :)

[@lucodeath]

@@MarkBryanRC I also have a Thundershot and a half. Thundershot has been run about 5 times from new. Both vehicles have been in garage roof for 16 years lol. Half a Thundershot is a big bag of spares lol. No A5 parts though.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Nice one - you must like this chassis, it is rather good apart from that weak A5 part! I also left my Monster Beetle, M01 Mini Cooper, TA01 Cosworth and Thunder Dragon in the loft for many many years - when my son showed an interest I dug them out - and my Tamiya addiction began again! Would have been a lot cheaper if they had stayed in the loft... :D

[@F1_Editsz]

Thank you for doing this!! I don't understand the instructions because I'm 9 if you did not do this I would probably never be able to build my car!!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Glad to be of service! Have fun with the build, it's a fantastic kit! :O)

[@NSRBOY250]

Good tips with the grease mark that gear box wen together very nicely. did the bearings come with the kit or was they a optional extra and that motor mount looks very smart to mark I’m liking this kit lots I must admit did not want this one to end looking forward to part B bag now nice going mark. Hope your keeping all good and family 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Morning Kirk! Glad you liked it mate. Yeah the bearings come with the kit (for a change!) Yeah, I'm enjoying the build and it's quite familiar to me as I have rebuilt the Thunder Dragon a couple of times already! Very similar. Hope you and yours have a lovely day mate! :)

[@NSRBOY250]

Mark Bryan RC that’s proper cool how it comes with bearing will be looking forward to to the nexts parts on this mark and hope your keeping all good to bro

[@theeviloneohyes]

crackin instructional build , keep em coming , i expect a king can next ....... lol

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks me mukka! Well, it keeps me out of trouble, if nothing else! A King Cab?!?!?!? I'm not MADE of money, mate! :P

[@theeviloneohyes]

@@MarkBryanRC om onny messin mucka

[@MarkBryanRC]

I know me mate! Keep 'em comin' love a bit of messin! :)

[@paulgarwood192]

Thanks Mark! 👍🤓🇦🇺

[@MarkBryanRC]

No problem Paul, I appreciate you watching and commenting - always all the best from Mark 👍

[@aviano72]

So the Terra Scorcher was the top of the line of it's chassis type ? As always i really enjoy your build videos (and other videos too) In other news i got my Tamiya 911 GT1 today

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello, Are! Yeah, I think the Terra scorcher came with the most hop-up parts in the range. Glad you enjoyed the build. Oooh, 911 GT1, I too was very tempted to get that kit! I'm sure you will be enjoying the build already! Take it easy my friend! :)

[@paulrussell2029]

👍🏻 Nice job

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you for the nice comment, Paul! Cheers!

[@hadoukennumber13]

Does this kit require any additional bearings? I heard somewhere that it needs 3 more 1150s however I watched this build series and didn't see any others. I could have missed that bit, though. Anyway, thanks for the vids, thinking on picking up one of these soon, always liked the look of the 'Terra' back in the day.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello and thanks very much for the comment - no, I don't remember having to get additional bearings. Yeah, this is a real Tamiya classic and a fine looking buggy. You won't be disappointed! Cheers! :O)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

WOW! Two years ago!! I'm watching this series again, for when I'm able to build me Fire Dragon. Pretty sure it's the same Chassis.... I HOPE mine comes with that lovely Aluminiuminium Motor Mount! 😁 👍👍 My friend Raymond, not only a Guitarist but also runs a Machine Shop, is going to make me a Steel part A5. I told him to make two, and I'm sending you one of them! 😉 Is the B8 in rear strong enough, or does that need replacing as well? And please check your email... I ask an important question. I was approached by a RC company that wants to send me a Buggy to review!! 😁 Cheers🍻 my dear Friend!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello mate! Thank you for watching my old videos! Yes I think they are the same chassis and I'm sure it will come with that aluminium motor mount. Thanks for the offer after metal A5 part that would be cool! I think the rear B8 part is strong enough so that should be good to go. As you know I did check my mail hope the reply was ok. All the best brother. Cheers!

[@triotary]

Isn't Moly grease unsafe for plastics?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Derrick - I think that some plastics may be degraded by moly grease, but as Tamiya supply moly grease with their kits I assume it's OK with their plastics. I've used it for years and never had a problem, I have a 1986 Monster Beetle with this grease in the diff and it has never broken!

[@pinefreshflash7881]

Forgive me I’m new to this.. got my first build on Friday with my boy.. is your build similar or the same as the Dark Impact.? And can I use a general purpose grease throughout.. subscribed. Thanks

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi there! Welcome! There is no need to apologise, we all started on our first build! Great you have the Dark Impact (DF-03?) I hope you and your son enjoy it. It is quite different from the Terra Scorcher, although some aspects are similar, such as the shock building and the differentials, electronics and the way a Tamiya goes together in general. Yes, you can use automotive general purpose grease if you like, but the kit will come with a small amount of Tamiya grease included. Have fun, and if you have any other questions, please ask as I am happy to help. :)

[@pinefreshflash7881]

Mark Bryan RC thank you.. I’m sure I will need your expertise at some point..👌😀

[@pinefreshflash7881]

Hi mark.. well I built the DI only on the first run when I accelerate it sounds like something in the dif is slipping bad. Only the front wheels are driving. When I push forward only the front wheels drive and the rear stay still.. I’m sure I built it right and followed the instructions the only thing I didn’t do was use the cement on the washers that I realised after watching another one of your vids. Please help...

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@pinefreshflash7881 My friend has just built a DI - I'll have a word with him and see if we can get an idea, I'll get back to you later. :)

[@pinefreshflash7881]

Mark Bryan RC thank you I’m tearing my hair out..😂

[@cheesyp69]

Has anyone else noticed that part E1 has been used with a washer instead of the real thrust races that were in the original car, the E1/washer setup is what you would have used on the lower spec models like the Thundershot etc, the Terra Scorcher was supposed to be the fully upgraded of the line, if you watch the old Tamiya videos from back in the day, the Terra Scorcher video mentions 24 ball and thrust races, these 3 thrust races are not in the ReRe kit, odd bit of cost saving on Tamiya's part, not sure how much of a performance difference they would make if any but still they were part of what made this model different from the others in the family. If you look at the original manual you can see the difference in that build step and in the back pages that list the included parts, odd.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Darren, that's a very good point! I wasn't aware that the original had thrust bearings, I only have the Thunder Dragon original. I just checked the manual, and you are right, the "lesser" models had the E1 and metal washer. Good news is, after stripping and rebuilding my Thunder Dragon after almost 20 years - there was no discernible wear anywhere in the gears at all. I just cleaned and re-greased it and put it back together, still running fine now! But yeah, odd they didn't include the thrust bearings! :-)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

That's RIGHT. I built mine in 1989... Memory's VERY dim. It did have ROLLER Thrust Bearings, just like the Avante and other top shelf Kits. Hey, at least they didn't give those bloody Hockey Puck plastic BUSHINGS!! 😖 But yeah, that was a small fail for Tamiya.

[@cheesyp69]

Yeah its a bit odd as its only 3 bearings so not a real cost saving on Tamiya's part really, My ReRe Bigwig has thrust races where say the Boomerrang wouldn't in standard original/rere form, its odd the things i notice, should get out more lol.

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@cheesyp69 Hehe - Yeah, they say Tamiya moves in mysterious ways!