A RARE OPPORTUNITY

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A RARE OPPORTUNITY

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Submitted By
Edward Schilke
Port Angeles, WA, United States of America
Build Information
Readers Ride Title A RARE OPPORTUNITY
Vehicle Class Scale, Other
Vehicle Class Other Original,, Vintage, Old Skool!
Chassis Brand Tamiya
Chassis Model Tamiya Toyota 4×4 Pick Up Bruiser 5848 (58048)
Body Brand Tamiya
Body Model Original Toyota Hilux with half cap
Power System Electric
Electric Motor Brand and Model Please see my story, below.
Speed Control Brand and Model Please see my story, below.
Battery Brand and Model Please see my story, below.
Wheels and Tires Brand and Model Please see my story, below.
Shocks Brand and Model Please see my story, below.
Axles Brand and Model Please see my story, below.
Paint Brand and Model Please see my story, below.
Graphics Brand and Model Please see my story, below.
Scale Accessories Brand and Model Please see my story, below.
Light System Brand and Model Please see my story, below.
Radio System Brand and Model Please see my story, below.
Sound System Brand and Model Please see my story, below.
Other Options Brand and Model Please see my story, below.
Further Description/Back Story I haven't see too many 1980s kit builds in Reader's Rides… but, I am new to the hobby (less than 3 years). This time (My "Crusher- All in the Family" was in October 2022 RR) I thought your readers might appreciate seeing a very rare survivor. I build and paint for others and consider myself fortunate to do a lot of RC work for a serious Tamiya collector. He provided me the RARE OPPORTUNITY to build this complete original kit, sold in 1980s and still boxed. I just completed the model #5848 Tamiya Toyota Hilux 4×4 Bruiser, similar to the one that graced the cover of the very first issue of Remote Control Car Action Magazine!
Maybe it is boring, but all parts are original*, no "upgrades" or "custom" here. And, it is all painted box art too. Its taken over a year to complete to my satisfaction- and was not without difficulties. First, I used different paint thinner in painting each of the two body halves and ended up with two shades of blue. Then, I had to replace the large multitone-blue striped decals, as the originals, due to age, would not contour or stick. In attempts to get the old stripes to stick, I marked up the 2nd paint job, so I stripped it again and painted a third time. *You will notice that all fasteners (though originals existed) were swapped out to stainless steel.
Its old school, low tech for today, and not without difficulties- but it is a RARE OPPORTUNITY! Until next time, thank you RCCA for considering my story!
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