Tamiya Egress Build Questions :-) New here and to the hobby

[SjamesT4R]

Hey everyone, Novice here! I have this really old Tamiya Egress that I've had for about 25 years. I know the technology is outdated but now that I bought my son a new Rustler I want to join him and build this old 4wheel drive buggy for some fun but on a cheap budget. The motor works however I dont have the remote and the antenna fell apart. I am trying to see what options I have with the stock motor and the speed controller. Is there anything I should look for or stay away from when purchasing new parts?
are there things that are not compatible with the current system? Is there a specific type of sytem I should work towards? And by systems I mean everyrhing electronic pretty much. Any ideas?
thanks

 

[D3MON]

that is a cool buggy! welcome to RCT and welcome to the hobby!!!!
as far as electronics go
tx/rx system: i highly recommend the FlySky GT3C or GT3B they are ~$40~45$, and $35~40$ respectively for a RX and TX combo.
very inexpensive, good quality, can hold up to 10 presets for vehicles on one controller, you can buy waterproof receivers for around 10$ each on amazon.
GTSC vs GT3B, the C model has a battery similar to a phone battery, charges via USB port, very light (almost weirdly light) and the scroll wheel is different. the B model uses 8 AA batteries.
ESC (if staying brushed, for that model id probably recommend brushed),
i would look towards maybe dynamite ESC
https://www.horizonhobby.com/DYNS22...MIqJ_Ek-Ly5gIVhrfsCh00OwLdEAQYAiABEgK1QfD_BwE
or maybe even what i did for my Wheely King, which was get a Arrma Brushed ESC
https://www.horizonhobby.com/ARA390...MI1_zLquLy5gIVgtdkCh3YsA7KEAQYBCABEgIPHPD_BwE

both are waterproof, and so far seem to be working great after 20 ish packs through them.
i will say the Arrma ESC seems to have some quality control issues, my first one i got would overheat really badly, but was able to get it warrantied, (thank you Horizon!), and I've heard about a few other people with the same issue, i do not know if it was an old batch or something but is what it is. for this reason i would recommend getting through a main parts supplier i.e. Horizon, tower, Amain, direct, etc.

servo:
i am kind of a Hitec guy, and try to stick with their servos, the Hitec HS646wp as it is waterproof, and cheap.

My recommendations anyways.
definitely let us know how it goes!

 

[SjamesT4R]

Wow! Thank you so much for all the info. I really do appreciate it. I want to get this buggy rolling again. I had some guys help me identify my other buggy also and comes to find out I have a first gen rc10 gold pan also. I want to get these bugs back to life.