Tamiya Brusier Out Again

[RC_KAOS]

I know it is not electric but was one very popular kit and is still is popular and well known

One of the most representative American pickup trucks, the Ford F350, is now available as an electric R/C assembly kit. Precision molding has given us a truly accurate reproduction of the truck’s imposing, dominant form. Front grille and bumper are made of metal-plated parts for flashy and stylish look. Chassis features ladder frame with leaf rigid suspension. Loads of metal parts are appropriate for this heavy-duty truck. 3-step transmission enables gear changing even while running for realistic and satisfying R/C action.


About the Model
Includes slipper clutch as standard part to protect gears during tough off-road running.
Full-time 4WD system guarantees excellent driving performance.
F/R leaf-rigid suspension can deal with anything the road throws at it.
May be used with separately sold Multifunctional Control Unit (planned for release in late summer 2006)

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Cheers

[triskit]

sweet im thinking of geting one for my next biuld im making a 88 ford bronco scail looking mubber

[RC_KAOS]

I would love to get one of the original's but they go for so much on ebay

Cheers

[triskit]

ya i wuz looking in to 3 of them on ebay but now that its out

[RC_KAOS]

Does anyone know what the original Bruiser retailed for back in 1985?

Cheers

[Savagekilla]

Looks good never seen it before.... :lol:

[J_Bone]

I remember those....man that was int he 80's and most of you weren't even born yet. I got my first RC in 1983..... :nodding:

[RC_KAOS]

I remember those....man that was int he 80's and most of you weren't even born yet. I got my first RC in 1983..... :nodding:
No chance you remember how much they were back then?

Cheers

[G_Brill]

I have an old toyota bruiser and a monster beetle that I bought in the late 80's. I think it was about $400 at the time without a radio. They've been sitting in my basement for the last 15 years. I'm just getting back into r/c stuff because my daughter found them and asked if they still work. For some reason all the radio equipment doesn't work anymore. So I got a new radio for the beetle and that works fine, but haven't messed with the bruiser yet. From what I remember, it was too fast in high gear and would roll when trying to turn even slightly. I used to keep in in 4wd and play in the mud.

[z3usX5]

Nice! Brill, And Welcome to NitroAddicts! :thumbs:

I would love to have a monster beetle. You have any pics?

[G_Brill]

I took some pics of them, but on the bottom of the page, it says I can't post attachments :confused:

[z3usX5]

attachments are disabled for now, if you have a place to upload them to like http://photobucket.com/ and then just link to them using the little globe button here. :thumbs:

[RC_KAOS]

I took some pics of them, but on the bottom of the page, it says I can't post attachments :confused:

Are they on your computer or do you have a link from another site?

Cheers

[G_Brill]

Well used and abused beetle
http://s103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/G_Brill/th_100_2140.jpg
Bruiser that needs work. The tires are all flat spotted from sitting in the same place for so long and needs new radio equipment
http://s103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/G_Brill/th_100_2142.jpg
And the t-maxx I just picked up.
http://s103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/G_Brill/th_100_2138.jpg
http://s103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/G_Brill/th_100_2141.jpg

[z3usX5]

Sweet:thumbs:

Those are antiques, and you could get alot of cash out og them to the right person.

[RC_KAOS]

I would love to see the original brusier. Have you checked how much they go on ebay. Some brand new ones still in packet go for over $2500US

Cheers

[G_Brill]

The bruiser was nice in it's day, but very heavy. it's got a full metal frame with leaf spring suspension like a real truck. It's also very top heavy and rolls over easily. The t-maxx could run circles around it. I should restore it and either display or sell it.