Data
Model name:
Sand Scorcher
Model group:
RC Limited Sale Series
Release date:
18 Dec 2010
Price at release date:
44000 Yen
Dim's
Tread/track front:
170 mm
Tech
Gear ratio (lowest):
6,5 :1
Suspension type, front:
Trailing arm, double, spring
Suspension type, rear:
Swing axle w/ torsion bars
Parts
All parts according to Tamiya Guide books, Tamiya manuals and Tamiya parts listings.
Original
Type of reissue:
Body and chassis
General:
The reissued 58452 Sand Scorcher is a reissue with many small changes.
The differences are as follows: (not limited to...)
Chassis:
- comes with ESC
- lots of changes to the pot metal parts
- shocks are different
- front bumper is black (most originals have grey, only the very first originals had black)
- frp chassis plate is now black
Body:
- changes to the wheel arches
- chrome parts have changed
- moulded door handles
Decals:
- Changed sponsors
- new layout
Box:
- looks the same on the outside
- Inside also the same, with blisters
Manual:
- reissue manual is black & white print.
58016 Sand Scorcher
Chassis:
SRB
Release date:
15 Dec 1979