This is the Chevy you should want - What's on the Bench Weekly Ep81

[@durden.tyler537]

It’s commendable to see you honoring the roots of the hobby. You’re fortunate to have that truck in your possession. Very fortunate.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@_Sphaxz_]

Woo! Can't wait to see that mysterious orange FMS looking thing next week

[@jetwaves78]

Blazing Blazer looks amazing, great work man 👏👏👏 well done Matt

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you like it!

[@VermontScaleCustoms]

Get a blazer with shoulder pads for your first 80's blazer video. You may wanna get blazed, too. Blaze it up!

[@scalebuildersguild]

😂

[@MegaTraxxas]

I was searching for RC restoration videos some time ago so it would be nice to find such content here 😸

[@akawazzupwitdat1543]

Can’t wait to see this retro build 🍻🇨🇦

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Love the whole community build concept Craig! What a great idea and I love that proceeds are going to charity! Great send ins by everyone who has contributed! Awesome stuff my friend!💯✨👊🏼😎👍🏻

[@jerryvolpini7987]

'Blazing Blazer' resto-mod! Freakin' unicorn and I know you're going to give us something special!

[@tomtomlin3408]

Looking forward to see the progress on the Blazing Blazer and the Endro bulid, always loved the Blackfoot body...

[@Captncouth]

1.7 km3’s are perfect for the Blackfoot body, they’re what’re on mine and they fit great!

[@JonnyJetson754]

Heck yeah dude 🥸💯 Thanks 4 sharing with us

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@Chibs_Creationz]

I know of a solution for the RLaarlo. It's a simple fix the French call "jette-le à la poubelle" or in simple terms throw it in the trash lol 😅

[@scalebuildersguild]

😂 🇫🇷

[@oldironsfury]

The Ford stepside is going to be awesome ! Always sharing the awesomeness 💯👍👍

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

The blazing blazer was made 81-84.. it was 100% based off of the blazer originally driven in the 1978 mint 400 desert race driven by Baja Bob Gordon, and Frank Vessels..

[@Anthony_underscore]

Can't wait for next week to find out what was on the bench this week!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Only 2 more sleeps 😂.

[@Goferris]

Hi Rebecca! Blazing Blazer looking good Matthew!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hey, thanks!

[@FunAdventuresImp]

I would paint the 80sf150 with some chrome parts and Black like an old truck would be 👍!

[@Stinkles_]

I think adding the Blackfoot stickers would make it look like a scale model of a real truck that was done up to look like a Tamiya truck. This would be cool.

[@Glen-jm61]

The Blazing Blazer is awesome! Looking forward to the Rlaarlo mods.

[@Genrou138]

Love the Blackfoot body on the Enduro. Looking forward to seeing you making the smaller links as this seems like a build I want to do as well

[@ryurc3033]

I love the blazing blazer! There is a model kit that is similar, but set up as a tractor pull style decals that said pulled pork. Box art was hot pink with flames and a pig graphic.

[@ryurc3033]

For tiny tires, do they do 3.93 jconcepts in a 1.55? I love them on a new bright(claims 1/6 but we all know it's 1/12-1/10 ish) build I did. Or maybe that's even too big. Surely a 1.55 3.75 exists. Or wild peak 4.19 if you want a touch bigger.

[@SheldonPace]

I love that you restored that relic keep up the good work brother

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks! Will do!

[@seanhanley947]

I hit the like button even though I didn't see any lexan.

[@paulmcnamara2908]

I have the Blackfoot body painted up as the Ranger XLT on a CC01 chassis that could be a way to go buddy!

[@moogie38]

The arm on the gearbox looks similar to the ones that are used on the Tamiya 14th scale truck gearboxes.

[@BlueDually4x4]

The Blazing Blazer is coming along nicely. I got a Bruiser way back in high school and I should have kept more of it. I have just the frame, springs and axles. The gear box was such a mess it got tossed only a week or two after I got it.

[@slowriderrc4790]

Have you tried Autosol or similar on the transparent plastic? You could try on a hidden part works pretty good on removing scratches on these materials, but as mentioned try on an hidden part if possible first. Looks amazing! 👏

[@scaleworksRC]

Very cool chassis. Hope you get all the parts you need to make it functional.. although I know it won't get but a few runs in, which is totally understandable. That's a truck you wanna preserve!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Definitely!

[@madmikecustomrcrockcrawlers]

Matt's a dapper Dan Man last night. Awesome video Matt, keep up the awesome work you're doing

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks 👍

[@ashleyconnelley1856]

Thanks for sharing Matt

[@scalebuildersguild]

My pleasure!

[@outcastrc8052]

You are such a tease!!!! I Need to wait another whole week to see what is behind your pixelated fingers and hands!! Argh!!! Love the work on the Blazing Blazer. I have mine which is all stock from when I built it in 1983 and it is good to see you bring yours back to life. I have the box art livery on mine but am looking forward to your offering coming soon! Just watch out for exploding paint spray cans!!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Sorry! Stay tuned!

[@lukebaranczyk9673]

Looks like you could just get a set of factory front links for the Enduro 12 and put them on the rear to get your desired wheelbase.

[@rickstephens4490]

Blazing Blazer looks great, looking forward to every segment of progress. Please keep sharing that one. The 1/12 platform makes a cool basis for a scale trail truck. I shortened an old Proline Chevy truck to fit an ECX Barage chassis a few years ago. Looks good, like a Blazer, even left the stock tires on it. Works very well.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Very cool! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

[@mossonitmossey]

The attention and patience with that blazer is something I could never have

[@andyb9994]

Hreat episode, Blazin Blazer is 💯 awesome 👍👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

It really is!

[@frooglepete]

Contra Cheat Code reference re-inforces for me that subscribing to you all these years was the right decision :)

[@scalebuildersguild]

😂

[@BrettB-n1s]

Blazing Blazer is my favorite looking RC ever. Wish they would re-release with a more affordable chassis…the original chassis is awesome but don’t need a $1000+ kit😮. Maybe on the CC-02? Cool project tho!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks!

[@GSG-lc5zm]

The Blackfoot was my first nonRadioShack rc way back in the day 👍

[@brandaneakright6082]

The blazon blazer is turning out really nice, but the ford body on that element is a big upgrade.

[@longtalltexanrc3358]

Love the blazer. I’ve always thought that would be a fun truck to have. I’ve also started a Blackfoot body Cr12. It’s going to be a fun little truck

[@scalebuildersguild]

Right on!

[@rc.remedy]

Contra! Aka Gryzor.. why does the Blazing Blazer's roof always remind me of the Flintstone car?

[@ClassicSteelRC]

Great cliffhanger at the end, Matt! 😂

[@Grandhauler]

Terrific progress on the Blazer. Those tiny screws are a pain to work with. If you have no luck with the shifter bracket thingy, I have spares for the hilux/Blazer. Great work, the results are worth it!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@AcrossTownRC]

I’ve been eyeing wheels and tires for my Enduro12 as well. If the 1.3 tire craze continues in the micro world, perhaps we’ll have some options for stretching onto a set of 1.55s…

[@Sysiphos]

Lit blazer

[@shawnfugere6763]

Headlight lens polish can be used to "freshen up" the electronics box... Pro tip 💪

[@just.jose.youtube]

What about the white fumy substance they use after polishing, on plastic headlight lens?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the tip!

[@onereed333]

Sonically cleaned? ....... wait a minute. I thought you said Rebecca received a sonic cleaner for her Christmas gift from you. ....... I smell " motive" gift giving. Lol Nice resto build.

[@onereed333]

Ulterior motive

[@scalebuildersguild]

Ha! I got her a retainer cleaner... very romantic ❤️.

[@craigbusbee1382]

Didn,t mean to send yet! Those are all leaf sprung and work as good as my 15 coil shocked crawlers, You'd be surprised how many people over tighten the shackles and complain about articulation! Especially RTR's.

[@just.jose.youtube]

Great episode! Loved the featured rigs! It's a shame the Blazer chassis is so "unable to articulate"... 😅 I guess it would look much more scale with a bit of flexing. I'm sure someone would have done something about it... Different leaf springs?

[@scalebuildersguild]

But that would defeat the point of keeping it as original as possible!

[@just.jose.youtube]

@@scalebuildersguild yes, totally! I was just imagining what people would come up with to help in that regard. When you're going for the stock look and feel, stock is the way to go! 🙂👌

[@astridsactionrc545]

My extended wheelbase CR12 is coincidentally the same wheelbase as my new Ecto12. 👍👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Cool!

[@bradkalman2353]

Sports tuned is a 24-25 t .

[@Blacksheeprc2024]

You only need another front link set for the rear and it lines right up

[@caledoncrawlersrc2216]

Oh the 1/12 Element! Scale Small wheelbase trail run when its nicer out!

[@justinopsahl7039]

Tamiya F150 plastic wheels for the 12th scale!!

[@adamleblanc8720]

You should try some plastics polish on the electronics box 5:19

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the tip!

[@rustandoil]

One of those car headlight restore kits?

[@adamleblanc8720]

@@rustandoil meguires has a plastix polish I use when I’m doing a final polish on a headlight resto that works great on fine scratches. I wouldn’t waste money on getting the whole kit though.

[@HERUsai]

Rlaarlo wants you to build in a Hobbywing Fusion motor 😜

[@Mike_and_Life]

Could you use a headlight restoration kit to bring the electronics case back to life? Or maybe a micro-mesh sanding kit?

[@scalebuildersguild]

I hadn’t considered that! There’s so many micro abrasions I was scared to go too far with any polishing.

[@Hunkaluv75]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaq5dHiYm9eIY8Ufeature=shared he tests them and truly shares what is best.

[@kevincain6843]

I am up for restoring and resto mods. There a lot of Tamyia I have never seen. There has to be something about them to have such a following. Also a couple pole dancers in the background would not hurt.😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

Pole dancers definitely wouldn't fit in my tiny workshop 😂!

[@kevincain6843]

@@scalebuildersguild 😂😂 Midgets ( little people) put on the shelf behind you. An all new " whats on the shelf".

[@SuperAngryWalrus]

You could try some plastic polish like PolyWatch on the electronics case perhaps?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the tip!

[@R.Sole88109]

Nice to see the Blazer coming along👍🏻 Can you do the plastic headlight polishing trick on the battery cover?. Would working springs help protect the older components or will it be more of a shelf queen?.

[@scalebuildersguild]

As this is a restoration, I don't plan on changing out the springs, and I will run it as such. Thanks for watching!

[@R.Sole88109]

@@scalebuildersguild Righto Legend. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

[@erebus1964]

I guess there are enough Blazing Blazers in the collectors hands, which are completely original to every single screw and part (and even some still completely sealed in their package). So why not go one's own way with some fine alterations like you did? I had to start my Toyota Hilux Pickup and Blazing Blazer from a pile of junk. But through the years they got "healed", admittedly with some NOS I found by chance here and there. I also took some "artistic liberties" here and there. And yes those chassis' were rigid as hell ... no flex. Nice to see that some others are also tinkering around with these old cars today.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Very cool, thanks for sharing!

[@Casitascrawlers]

I’ve said it before I just like the cartoon music at the start. 😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks!

[@RandomRCTV]

That old school Tamiya .......

[@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide]

great video, i can see me getting an element enduro 12 like you i feel it has a lot of potential for making a custom rig and lets face it it works very well out of the box

[@scalebuildersguild]

Go for it! Thanks for watching!

[@thecanadianenthusiast9229]

Trx4M trailer tires might work for the Bigfoot, might be way to small I put some on my sbg patented low trail 4m f150 and looks very cool

[@thegutlessbellydragger]

Have you tried using a torch on low heat to get rid of the scratches on the box? Used to make signed and my go to for cleaning up scratches in plastic was always a light heat.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I wouldn't want to risk it with something so vintage and rare. Thanks for watching!

[@thegutlessbellydragger]

@@scalebuildersguild when I say low I mean like butane lighter low, but I guarantee it will help take the fog and light scratching away.

[@canuckchuck8836]

Unsolicited suggestions...for the metal parts I find a vibratory tumbler with crushed walnut shells and Autosol does an amazing, low effort polishing job on metal parts. Autosol is a miracle in itself! For the plastics, there is Novus plastic polishes. I use them mainly to refurbish pinball machine plastics and playfields. It does a really good job of restoring a factory shine and scratch removal.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I have Novus, it didn’t make a lick of difference. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@canuckchuck8836]

@scalebuildersguild Novus 3 even? Yeesh...that is bad news. "The goggles...they do nothing!"

[@craigbusbee1382]

Cool! I know there a lttle different, I've had going on 40yrs. I built my Mashigan, FMS 1/6 Jimny, FMS FJ-40, Custom 1/6 MINI Cooper, Custom 1/6 Beetle, Winnebago motorhome and my Best one, Custom 1/6 02 RANGER extracab, 4x4 semi axled crab steering, 2 speed transfer case, 3 speed w/reverse, CDI gas powered,2 cylinder, liquid cooled ENGINE w/FORD POWERSTROKE stainless steel twin stacks and JCONSEPTS 3179, 5.57x 2.95, 2.2, RANGER tires. OH! I just got my 110mm bypass shocks from LX SHOCKS, They are Badd A** !!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Sounds like you've got some great builds in your collection! Thanks for watching!

[@derekvenable8138]

It would be cool to see you paint that Blackfoot body up like Dave Chappell’s (from Dirt Every Day) truck he calls “Mom’s Spaghetti”, it’s a bullnose obs Ford, step side just like this!

[@marinearmeni]

Could you use an extra set of front links on the Enduro12 to get the correct wheelbase?

[@scalebuildersguild]

I won't be using body clips, and yes, those front links might work, but I'd rather just show everyone how to make custom links. Thanks for watching!

[@DonsRCworld]

The original early c12 tires and wheels would be much better for your build.

[@kendotek9414]

I miss my Tamya Hilux. Yeah, I'm old.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Old-er. Not old!

[@johnoneal1999]

Love the Blazing Blazer & any restorations you do!! Would a Midnight Pumpkin body fit the Enduro12 as well as the Blackfoot does?

[@scalebuildersguild]

You’ll have to check the wheelbase, but my guess is yes.

[@juanochoa9410]

I got the toyota one that I’m thinking about restoring

[@HiltFamilyHobbies]

Why not sand and polish the clear electronics box? Similar to restoring headlights on a car.

[@MasterApeFPV]

Did the spray can that dropped spray any paint on lexan bodies lying around? 😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

😂 No lexan was touched in that accident!

[@MasterApeFPV]

@@scalebuildersguildlucky! 😅

[@nicholasstephey8475]

All the content. If SBG POPS UP I WHATCH it. Never shut one off early yt

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@thumpinthenight1917]

More how to videos from the master

[@offroad1911]

I was 11 when the blazing blazer came out and I begged for one. Lol

[@scalebuildersguild]

Did you get one?

[@offroad1911]

@@scalebuildersguild unfortunately never did. I did buy my first rc at 14 and it was a 2WD buggy called the Bandido. Then went on to get a Grasshopper and a Hornet which I still have and are in a box in the closet. I went away from rc in high school and I didn’t start back into rc until 2008.

[@TCnML01]

RC4WD Mickey Thompson "Baja MTZ" are a 1.55x3.3” RC4WD Dirt Grabbers are 1.55x2.99 Either would be a good choice

[@TCnML01]

I also wonder if the body mounts are in the same location as the CR12? Ampro Engineering’s body posts would work if so. Unless you want to eliminate body clips

[@Hunkaluv75]

Are you going to find some vintage ESC boards and servos for the board that are just for looks I forgot which British KZbin guy that loves vintage RC showed his old kit and even though he had new electronics, he used the old vintage ESC and servo to kinda bring it all the way to that true restoration That would look kinda dope with that gorgeous gorgeous vehicle. (Vintage Analog Speed Control?)

[@scalebuildersguild]

I’ll see what I can come up with!

[@ricgruber9185]

That was my first rc trk

[@ricgruber9185]

Rc trk

[@ricgruber9185]

I have a transmission with shifter problem

[@ricgruber9185]

I wish they would remake the blazing blazer

[@ricgruber9185]

My trans plugs disintegrated

[@ricgruber9185]

Mine had small shocks, which I still have

[@GSG-lc5zm]

With the rallarlo.. I thought they gave you a kit in the box to top mount the esc.... ??

[@scalebuildersguild]

Not that I’ve seen, otherwise I would have used it!

[@GSG-lc5zm]

@@scalebuildersguild well , that's less than convenient lol

[@YotaRcCrawler]

Where did you find the Blackfoot body kit? I’m going to use the 1/18 Capra with a GSpeed chassis to build one. I can’t see buying the whole kit to get another Blackfoot body.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I bought the kit on eBay.

[@shafiqjan1474]

Sonic or Ultrasonic clean? 🤔

[@scalebuildersguild]

Ultrasonic!

[@bgredjeep]

Blackfoot body would make a prefect clone of Dave Chappel's (the dirthead shed) mom's spaghetti crawler.

[@lilbobbycustoms2747]

Congratulations on 53 days lexan free

[@ponesm5124]

Thee original kit does actually come with shocks.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Odd, they weren’t referenced in the manual I found.

[@dennisreilley482]

"If I'd known I was going to run into some uptown street toughs today, I'd've done up my top button"

[@scalebuildersguild]

😂

[@malls9016]

Hey, when are you guys planning to do the next 'Build-Off' challange...?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hopefully soon!

[@PurebloodedPatriot]

Blackfoot tires: Axial's utb18 trail grapplers?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hmm, a little narrow, but maybe! Thanks!

[@PurebloodedPatriot]

@@scalebuildersguild No problem

[@PurebloodedPatriot]

@scalebuildersguild Boom racing has some the same height as the grapplers. Wider, I think

[@douglaspuglas6888]

Poly watch is a plastic polish paste it should be able to take out those sctratches and hydrogen peroxide wil take out any yellowing of the tray?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Axial32]

Well, that blur definitely was too white to be drake 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mrrockfink1745]

It was totally unseen... 😢

[@BPlus-oz7cm]

You just need the cute little Chairman Mao hat

[@scalebuildersguild]

Cute little dictator 😂.

[@ajfoss7714]

Is that a bruiser style frame

[@scalebuildersguild]

No, this predates the Bruiser.

[@Organized-_-Chaos]

What size wheels and tires does the enduro 12 use would they work on the trx4m

[@scalebuildersguild]

Oh god no! They’re huge compared to a TRX4M.

[@Organized-_-Chaos]

​@scalebuildersguild ok I didn't think so but thought I'd ask they did look small the a 10th scale wheel that's why I asked

[@craigbusbee1382]

My friend sold me an old Bruiser back in the late 80"s, He said suspension SUCKED! He built it, and being a Mech. I figured he wouldn't over-tighten the shackles, I was wrong! I re-arched the leafs and got almost 1/2" travel. Just a thaught, How's tight are your shackles and main leaf mounts? (I built leaf spring suspensions at a truck shop many years ago, He did'nt)

[@scalebuildersguild]

The Bruiser is vastly different from the Blazing Blazer. I've built many leaf-sprung trucks so know the ins and outs, thanks for the suggestion!

[@NBC_NCO]

Personally, I prefer people who are multi-faceted. I like a wide range of topics l, also understand there are people who only want to hear and see Arma or Traxxxass for example. Just do what you want to do.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for your support... I totally agree!

[@fawshaw3361]

Chassis looks same or similar to the Bruiser

[@scalebuildersguild]

It’s the same as the Toyota 4x4, not the Bruiser though. Bruiser had a C-channel frame.

[@scalebuildersguild]

@Bastelhans0 yes, I know.