Tamiya Terra Scorcher Build Guide Part 3 - Chassis Complete!

[@DoodMang7]

I ordered my first tamiya rc kit the 190e merc because of your channel. I am excited to build my first rc. The other rc I bought was an rtr. Really like the idea of a kit. I appreciate you taking the time to document your builds and film the cars running! Shout out from the united states! Please keep making videos!!!! :D

[@MarkBryanRC]

That is awesome! I love the looks of that Merc! I hope you get a lot of enjoyment from the building and running of this kit. Thanks for the supportive words from the U.S. they are very much appreciated. Best wishes from Mark in the U.K. ! :)

[@HaydadRC]

Always love to see the letting painted; adds a nice touch! Nearing the finish line Mark; great stuff my friend!👍😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you so much Jeremy 😀 Yeah, very tedious painting the lettering, but looks the part when done. Yes, we are getting there now, just painting the driver and she's finished! All the best my good friend. 👍

[@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA]

Looking Good 😎👍🏻 Great Kit

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA Thanks mate! :)

[@robbrennanrc]

Great work mate. Brought back lots of memories of building the Thunder Dragon many, many moons ago . Should be back home sometime tomorrow now the patio is finished.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers Billim-N-Mates!!! Yeah, wish I remembered better when building it though - made loads of mistakes! Haha silly old git I am! This one is a bit posher though mate - 4 shocks, CVD's and a rear stabiliser - no expense spared sir! Good to have ya back soon - we need a trip up the park with a few RC's... :p

[@MikeTheBike58]

Just building my Terra Scorcher after a 10 year break from Tamiya and RC. Thanks for the indepth videos Mark.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Mikey - did you get another body? I have a video covering the body detailing coming soon! Thanks for the comment and best of luck with the build! :)

[@AdventureTimeRC]

Nice work Mark such a beautiful model I like the painted wheels have a great week my friend 😀🤘🏻👊👍🏻

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Brent 👍 Sure is a beauty my friend, thanks for the great comment, wishing you a great week too! :))

[@ShenRC]

👍It looks nice, Good thing it came with that huge bumper for the front I think that will definitely save it in some crashes!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Steve - yeah the way I drive this buggy is gonna need that bumper! All the best my friend! :)

[@NSRBOY250]

Nice going mark I like what you did with the paint on the tyres was a very nice touch hope your keeping all good bro big thumbs up from me as always 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Kirkster 👍 Yeah, that tyre lettering takes bloomin' ages to do mate - but set's the wheels off nicely - gives me something productive to do! Cheers for the thumbs up bro! :)

[@UNBOXINGRADIOCONTROL]

Nice build Mark. I think it's going to be a Shelf Queen mate LOL.👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers, Ady! Yeah, I'm loving this one so much, it looks so pretty that I don't want to spoil it - but it's gonna have to run mate! All the best from Mark... :)

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Hi Brother I so Love your Build Vids Mate. Its coming along nicely, Love how Tamiyas are Put together, Completely different to anything Else, Love them Pin Wheels ❤ Oh your Vids are never Too Long Mark 😍 can't wait to see the next one Brother, Keep Safe and Well Mucker 😁 Love yeah Bro 👍😍😎👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks my man Tony ! 👍 Yeah this is a lovely kit to put together with some true Tamiya quirkiness! As you say, very different! Thanks for the kind words as always, keep safe too and loves ya back mate! :)

[@TonysRcTechboom]

@@MarkBryanRC , 👍😎😍😎👍

[@NordicRC]

Good one, Mark. Love the beautiful tires you made. He he, and the ‘duh’ 😅 But looking good.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, Mikael 👍Yeah, painting the lettering was tedious, but does look nice for a few minutes into the first run, when it begins to wear off! It would last longer on a road car! And "duh" - haha we all make mistakes, this one was a rookie mistake! Cheers, mate. :)

[@3TRCGarage]

Hey Brother! I was wondering what I would learn from this part. Shock building! I like the “pre-oil the o-rings” segment. I really have a tough time with RC shocks. Will have to try your technique for my next shock build. I like the color scheme Tamiya uses for the chassis parts. They make RC fun. Still can’t find any Rally kits in stock. Thanks for the tutorial. You really have a gift for teaching!! Take care Mark 👍🏾👍🏾

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Paul! Nice to know you found something of use in this rather long build video! Yeah, and try the "oil in first" method, before the piston, works a treat my friend! This sure is a fun Tamiya to build. Hope you find a rally kit soon, hopefully with the restrictions easing, we will see more stock on the shelves in the near future. Thanks for the kind words, brother! :)

[@garrymorris4515]

Nice job you have done with the tyre writing mate, can I ask what you used?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Garry - I did the lettering with a Pentel white paint pen - 0.5mm tip. It was about £3 from eBay. Does the job, but you need a steady hand and a couple of coats, I found the paint is really thin and comes out very fast! All the best, mate! :)

[@garrymorris4515]

@@MarkBryanRC Thanks for the tip mate stay safe.

[@MarkBryanRC]

You too, Garry! :)

[@PeteWylieRC]

So you used some thick oil and made yours a bit stiffer? 😂 Great build vid mate. That steering setup is quite odd with that bent bit of metal bar joining the two sides. Also that prop shaft is a bit weird too. And the wheel hubs! Good old Tamiya and their quirky ways! So this must be done now judging by the pics you put up of the body. Also with Boris specifically saying we could go out with RC cars, you can give it a decent test. Look forward to seeing it in action. I assume that you are waiting to hear what's happening about work? Meanwhile, enjoy the time off. Cheers for now mate 😀

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Pete! Oh yeah, the thick oil does the job for me! And yeah, there is a lot of oddity about this kit, but all a throwback to the past - other Tamiyas have that steering connecting metal bar and the coat-hangar propshaft (check out your TA02 Escort, it has both). Yeah, all finished except the cockpit, drumming up the bravery to do the driver! He has a balaclava on - how am I gonna paint that? I don't think I have a small enough brush! So we can go out and play - hooray - going to the park when Rob comes home, soon I hope. I think I'll be back to work on 1st June, so making the most of the time. Thanks again Pete and catch you soon. :)

[@fonswalma3574]

Looking good mark, Nice car👍👍 can wait to see it run. Go on mate and stay safe👍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Fons!👍 I am very lucky to have your fantastic support my friend, thank you so much for the continuing feedback - all the best from Mark... :)

[@paulgarwood192]

Thanks Mark! The kit is all but done ✅

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Paul - yeah, almost there now, just the driver to do, it's looking sweet my friend! What will I do now it's done? I have run out of kits! Ah well, I'll just have to play with them! All the best, mate. 👍👍👍

[@paulgarwood192]

Mark Bryan RC the good thing is you are heading into better weather! So a great time to drive and enjoy your kits. I’m running out of warmth. I need just a few more nice days for painting bodies! We don’t have the extreme cold like you guys here in Melbourne, so I can get some wet weather driving in, just harder to paint in the cold and wet, less forgiving. 👍🤓🇦🇺

[@MarkBryanRC]

Yeah, it's been dry but a little chilly for a week or two here in the UK - but it was really warm before that! The lockdown has just been eased, so should be able to get out to the park! Yeah, painting in the cold and damp has caused me problems in the past, too! Enjoy the wet weather driving mate! :)

[@paulgarwood192]

Mark Bryan RC coming out of strict quarantine means we can visit our families 4 hours away. 5 acres to bash and ride motor bikes. And if the weather holds out a ride around the Grampians National park over and around the mount! Happy days. 👍🤓🇦🇺

[@MarkBryanRC]

Nice one mate - one step back to normality - it's a bit similar here, but we can't go as far (but then our island is a lot smaller than yours!!!) Enjoy the freedom! :)

[@iancohen9502]

Hi Mark firstly thanks so much for your videos. I bought this kit for my son and we have managed to build the car and it’s working. Couldn’t have done it without you !!!! Problem we are having is getting the Etronix Pulse EX4G to work properly with the car. The steering is working but throttle trigger is not. The throttle works with the CH4 knob. Given lock down I don’t know where to turn and wondering. If you had any advice. Thanks so much

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Ian, first of all, thanks for the kind words and support, much appreciated. As for the throttle not working, it sounds more like an issue with the ESC than the transmitter or receiver. What ESC do you have? If it's the TBLE02s, it could be that the ESC is set to brushless mode. Also check the ESC cable is plugged into the correct receiver port, should be ch2, and that the plug is the correct way around. Sorry if this sounds a bit basic, but it's best to start on the simple things. Let me know how you get on. Best regards from Mark... :)

[@ericgarrison1923]

Hello I have an original terra scorcher I need some wheels tires ,the pins and hub. Do you have any ? Thank you.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Sorry, no - I don't have any spares!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Awesome Build me Mate!!! For a "mid line" buggy, it's got some nice engineering. I HAVE to ask... I'm having a GAWDAWFUL time trying to find the Hardware Bags for my M Chassis! 😖😢 Can only find Bag A. Which Bag did you use for these steps?? It comes with the Brass Sleeves and Balls I need, plus extras, plus the two 27mm Screws for the Motor. Oh, and check your email. My friends made a liar out of me!!! 😖 Can't WAIT to see what you do with the Body! Cheers 🍻 Mate! Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Carmine - yeah some trick bits in this kit, it feels rather special! Sorry to hear about the M-parts. The steps in this video used parts bag C. The body is the crowning glory on this buggy my friend, it looks too pretty to run! All the best from Mark... :)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Well like I said, I really can't WAIT to see it!!! 😎😁😁😁 If you approve, it must be NICE! Thanks Mark! I'll look into that Parts Bag. This is frustrating.... But I WILL get it done!! The one thing I really can't find, are the rear Stub Shafts. 😖😞 I suppose I COULD use another set of Front outer Axles on the Rear.... Right??

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@CarminesRCTipsandTricks Cheers mate - yeah, I suppose the front axles will work on the back - try it if you already have them. Be good if you could find the stubs, though! :)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

SHOULD at least get me rolling... But I'm not that close anyway. Hopefully parts availability will change. 😎

[@razif6916]

For Shocks setup..how i would do it..1st no bubbles..would let them seat on the shock rack for a while..with no more bubbles in there.. 2nd push the rod up half way into the shock body..this is to reduce the pushback..3rd place the rubber cover n cap it off..oil type depends on your liking.. medium is ok..with medium stiff spring..u dont want a over damped shock on a soft spring.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks for the insight, Razif! Good technique you have. But by filling the shock with oil before inserting the rod and piston eliminates the bubble almost immediately. I agree, an over-damped shock on a soft spring is not good. I have run the Terra Scorcher with the #700 shock oil and it works very well! All the best from mark... :)

[@NSRBOY250]

Oh yes I’m ready for this bro

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, Kirk - I hope it wasn't too boring, I tried to keep the pace up on this one, but it's not easy on a build guide! I appreciate your great support my friend! :)

[@NSRBOY250]

Mark Bryan RC I find stuff like this very interesting mark I like how it all goes together was not boring at all always a full watch from me for 100% bro your the tamiya builder its nice to see how you put them together and mods on them to.hope your keeping all good bro I’ve not been able to go to all my Rc bash spots so I’ve been building race drones and flying them instead I’ve learned how to do power loops 😱 now it’s was scary but fun at same time lol 😆

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks my friend. Glad you enjoyed the long build! We are doing well here mate - hope you guys are safe too. The drones sound like a good way of getting your RC fix! Power loops? Sounds awesome - take care, bro! :)

[@stankyjim]

What is the difference between the neo scorcher and terra scorcher?

[@MarkBryanRC]

The Terra Scorcher is a vintage re-release from 1988. The TT02B Neo Scorcher is a completely new design of chassis, based on the road going TT-02 chassis but with different suspension. So the 2 cars have absolutely nothing in common except the name! Hope this helps. :)

[@stankyjim]

@@MarkBryanRC ok thanks, I have to admit I posted the original comment on seeing the title of the video, then proceeded to feel rather silly upon watching :)

[@MarkBryanRC]

No worries at all my friend. :)

[@tiborvon]

Coming on Mark 👍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Sure is my mate Tibs! Looks awesome with the body fitted, really glad I got this one mate! Hope you are doing OK my friend! :)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

NOTE TO SELF... Fit the Bellcranks BEFORE the Servo!!!! 😁

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi mate, that's a very useful note! Take care, brother! :O)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

You've clearly shown how going by the Manual turns out to be quite a Faff for those blasted Nuts!! This is why I revisit these Videos, especially Yours!! 😉 All the best my dear Friend!

[@WhereToNextDad]

we like your channel!!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you 🤗

[@theeviloneohyes]

bostin stuff , paint next eh

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers mate - yeah, it won't be long now me Mukka! :))

[@gvoluto2816]

nice car but not State of the Art......ok vintage

[@MarkBryanRC]

Agreed my friend! I think it was only state of the art back in 1988, but it still has some nice touches like the anti-roll bars and the CVD's. Cheers for the comment! :)