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@poorboysrc Сағат бұрын
Gotta love the Top Force. Easily one of the nicest Tamiya kits you can get your hands on. :)
@arkyrc 4 сағат бұрын
Love the look of the comical version. Why don't I have one yet? LOL!
@AddamsPlayground 2 сағат бұрын
They are fun to look at and look fun just sitting there. They did a really great job smooshing them up and putting them on a fun chassis. I am hoping it may be dry enough tomorrow to get out for a run with it. Not as squishy we as it has been and there is actually sun shining today! Next time you see them on sale you need to scoop one up!
@stevepryor-g4i 4 сағат бұрын
paint the front nose they look a lot better it did on my evo i still need to build my green top force
@AddamsPlayground 2 сағат бұрын
The paint color I am going with will blend in better with the black plastics so it should look ok with the black diff cover showing up front. If not then I may. I am kind of surprised then did not have a small nose piece for it, they have done it one other kits, maybe not ones this old though.
@UrbanLegendRC 4 сағат бұрын
These kit builds look fun and a but tedious. I would be afraid something would fall off the table and not allow me to finish build the kit. But clearly you’re on top of your game when it come to these kit builds
@AddamsPlayground 2 сағат бұрын
Having hardware trays or even a old muffin tin or egg carton to separate and keep things safely in one place is the best way to do it. For a lot of the hardware they give you one or two extras, plus I have a tone of spares from previous builds extras. Sadly that spring washer is not one of the items they give you a spare for and I do not have spares for so it was a good thing it found me!!! The kits are pretty easy to build, occasionally you find a step that take a moment to figure out but the instructions are very good!
@mitymike 5 сағат бұрын
Maybe try some acetone to clean the ca glue off the chassis
@AddamsPlayground 2 сағат бұрын
I thought about it but didn't want to risk making things worse it is attacked the resin in the FRP. I can live with it, just a signature goof, all of them have some imperfection to them. I'll consider it a birthmark! LOL!
@TheDeLeonHobbyGarage 5 сағат бұрын
Well, I guess I’ve learned that superglue can be used on the edge of the FRP chassis. Never tried that before. When I start getting into my kit and building them I’m definitely gonna try that as well as that particular BSI glue, thanks for the tip. It does look like a pretty good build.
@AddamsPlayground 2 сағат бұрын
Yes, it works really well to help protect it over time. Some fine sand paper around the edges to get rid of the roughness and then poor out a puddle of glue on the polyethylene bags the kit comes in and use a cotton swap to apply it around the edges. I found soaking the cotton swap and lightly rolling it is much better than "painting" it on, it doesn't pull out the cotton. I have done it many times and this time the glue did not want to cure. It is a few years old and has lost most of it oomph! I should have gave the activator a little more time and it would have hardened up. All of my build have some sort of minor flaw in them so smudges are this one's.
@canuckchuck8836 6 сағат бұрын
I think I really like the Top Force. It looks awesome from some angles....from other angles it is a big green wheel chock. Looking forward to your interpretation!
@AddamsPlayground 3 сағат бұрын
Yes, the angles do help it out, from the side it is a just as you described, a big wheel chock! LOL! Mine will have the box art design just completely different colors! Fingers crossed it looks as good in real life as it does in my head!
@wadeskelton7585 7 сағат бұрын
Great job man this kit still evades me why I’ll never know it looks amazing!?!
@AddamsPlayground 3 сағат бұрын
I put it off for some time but figured I needed to give it a try. I was never too keen on the big wedge shape of it but I am hoping in person it will look a lot better. I am going with a whole other look on it but it will still have the box art design to it, just not the colors. Fingers crossed it looks as good in person as it does in my head!
@michaeldorich4485 7 сағат бұрын
I think it will be a good looking car. I think ball diffs are the diff of choice on dirt, but I am not positive. Will the wedge shaped body provide more rear down force?
@AddamsPlayground 7 сағат бұрын
I am hoping the paint job and the decals I am going to do look as good on it as I think it will. I am going to try and get it done this weekend but have a good long to-do list to get through first before I can play. Some folks love and swear by ball diffs, I prefer the gear diffs as the are super simple and are pretty much bulletproof! Ball diffs can be much more temperamental and high maintenance. The flying wedge should have all the downforce! LOL! I have never been a huge fan of the look of it but I am hoping in person it will be much more appealing!
@michaeldorich4485 6 сағат бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground I agree on the gear diffs. There is just less maintenance and I am lazy.
@All_RC_Fun 7 сағат бұрын
Nice build Addam. I’ve had those types of parts problems and then find them right in front of my hand after giving up the search. At Least the super glue didn’t instantly set to your finger on the towel as you wiped it way. 😊
@AddamsPlayground 7 сағат бұрын
Thanks Trey! Yeah, I feel like I should have given up way sooner and saved some time LOL! I am just happy it turned up as it is one of the few bits of hardware I do not have any spares for at all! That would have been a frustrating wait to get a new one! I am glad the glue just smeared and did not glue the paper towel or my finger to it! I have done this serval times in the past with no issues, time to get a new bottle of glue!
@JoevsRc 7 сағат бұрын
Great video! I love everything about this car except the body. It's not my style.as for dropping parts I have found them in my boots the the funniest one was when a waser like yours had some sticky grease on it. My cat stood up looking to get pet and it stuck to it's neck and it ran away. The part was never found lol. Enjoy your weekend!
@AddamsPlayground 7 сағат бұрын
Thanks Joe! I love the chassis, not a huge fan of the body. I am hoping with the paint and decals I am using will help it out some. It has always looked like a door stop to me so I am hoping in person it will look a lot better. I have had a few bit fly/roll off and never get found again and it is usually not a problem as I have a lot of spare hardware but these spring washers I do not have any of so it was a "have to find it" situation. Thankfully it found me! One night I came up from tinkering and my wife asked what the shiny thing in my beard was, it was the e-clip I sent pinging off and could not find! LOL!
@sprint2938 8 сағат бұрын
Love that motor! Great build.
@AddamsPlayground 7 сағат бұрын
It should get it scooting around the track pretty well! The buggy feels great on the bench so I am sure it will do good on the track. As soon as it dries out enough I have a couple that need to get out for runs and this one will be one of them!
@BSslotcars 8 сағат бұрын
I like it and can't wait to see it completed!!
@AddamsPlayground 7 сағат бұрын
I am hoping the idea in my head looks as good in real life! I think it will look pretty sweet!
@ShenRC 8 сағат бұрын
I like it!!! I had a road car back in the day that used all the same gearboxes as this it was a good set up.
@AddamsPlayground 7 сағат бұрын
The drive train seems pretty stout and the buggy feel great on the bench so I am sure it will be a ripper on the track!
@rcicons4915 9 сағат бұрын
If you like running the Manta Ray, you will love the topforce. Such a great car
@AddamsPlayground 8 сағат бұрын
I loved the Manta Ray and expect to really enjoy this one! I am hoping the paint and decals look as good in real life as they do in my head! I think it should look pretty cool! Take care Keith and have a great weekend!
@MauzyrockRC 9 сағат бұрын
This is a beauty chassis. Looks like quality. I wonder if the ball diffs just need to be replaced if you run it enough to wear them in? Cheers mate!
@AddamsPlayground 8 сағат бұрын
It is a sharp looking chassis and it feels really nice on the bench! I think it will be a ripper once I can get it out on the track. I am not a ball diff guy at all so I am guessing the cup washers put the right amount of tension on the diff to keep it in tune. We will see how it goes. The Manta Ray diffs should fit right in there so if I don't like these I can drop a set of those in there! Take care and have a great weekend!
@marcel4002 9 сағат бұрын
Tamiya builders know that chassis take a few hours, but the bodies can take a few days, especially if you have a lot of decals and a 9 to 5 job. Every few months, I do what I call "body week." I pull out 3 or 4 boddies, work them up, and put them back in their kits. I started doing this when I realized most rc builders tend to have a backlog of kits waiting to be built.
@AddamsPlayground 8 сағат бұрын
Yes, the chassis builds go too fast and the bodies ten to take too long! LOL! I much prefer the assembly process over the paint and decals although that it when it really does come to life! I see these body painters cranking out a dozen or more bodies a week, I would lose my mind! I find it tedious and stress full at time trying to get the paint done well, I rarely do more than two at a time. I really should start with the bodies and end with the builds but I would then probably put off the builds even longer....
@marcel4002 5 сағат бұрын
So true, lol. That's why I paint solid colors all the way. I might do a racing stripe if im feeling friskey. I dont have a long history with rc. I found building as an adult. Now i have a collection i dont know what to do with. Fun channel man. Keep it going.@AddamsPlayground
@alphawlff 9 сағат бұрын
I would go with gear diffs in this.
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
That is my overall feeling with them all LOL! I will give them a go and if I dislike it then they will get something else. I assume the Manta Ray diffs slide right in there.
@alphawlff 7 сағат бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground yeah or from the TA01 or TA02.
@MarkBryanRC 9 сағат бұрын
Great job on the chassis, Addam! Oh man I feel your pain, how many times have I had a small kit part roll off the bench only to spend the next hour frustratedly scouring the floor, only to find it eventually and wondering how the hell it got where it did?!?!?! Those little parts seem to defy the laws of physics somehow!!! Looking forward to see your paint choice. Have a good one over there my friend! 😎👊👍
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
Yes, the parts search happens pretty much every kit, usually just a dropped screw and if I can't find it immediately I just grab one out of the parts bin. This however I have no spares nor do they give you any in the kit so it was a "find it or else" situation! I had to laugh when it found me after giving up and sitting back to ponder my next move... I should have given up sooner! LOL! I am hoping the paint and decal choice work out as cool as it looks in my head! I hope to get it done this weekend but I have a long list of to-dos since the weather is nice out. Take care and have a great weekend Mark!
@AlToneRC-RTR 9 сағат бұрын
Sweet little car the build looks beautiful so far but for me I will say, I'm sure I would have made a mess with it. 😅 thanks for all the updates and info. I'm learning a lot 👍 I will be thinking hard about what my Tamiya build will be this year.
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
It goes together really well, just like any other Tamiya kit honestly just a few less plastic bits! Gluing the FRP bits usually goes much better. If you ever do it just save some of the thick plastic bags from the kit to work on as the glue will not stick well to the polypropylene bags, don't use the thin crinkly ones! The Manta Ray is a much less expensive one to get and it ran great out on the track. Same general chassis layout but with a plasitc tub chassis.
@WoodsUnknown 10 сағат бұрын
Great looking kit Addam, is there a company that makes metal gears to replace all plastic ones in this kit? Not a fan of plastic gears. I would imagine it would make it more robust and no worries of early possible destruction.
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
I have seen in the past on eBay some metal gear parts for it but not the whole drivetrain that I can recall. I think with the overall width of the gears these should be able to take a ton of abuse without failing. With the motor I have in it and knowing the grip on my track I have no worries at all. On carpet they would get more stress but should still hold up fine. A lot of others out there from Tamiya with much narrower gears that hold up to a lot of power and grip really well. Search around on eBay, it is the only place I can recall seeing any metal gears listed previously.
@HaydadRC 10 сағат бұрын
The chassis looks like it’ll be a good performer! I’ve been tempted by the TF but for some reason haven’t pulled the trigger. Looking forward to seeing what you chose for paint!👍😊
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
If it ends up being better then the Manta Ray it will be a ripper out on the track! It looks great and feels very nice on the bench so I have high hopes. I am hoping the paint and decals look as good in real life as they do in my head!! I have never been a big fan of a wedge shaped look of it so I am hoping in person it turns out looking better, either way it should be a great one to drive! Take care and have a great weekend Jeremy. Has the warmer temps made there way up there at all?
@HaydadRC 8 сағат бұрын
@ 14 degrees this morning!🤣😂 Yesterday it hit near 40 before the plunge. Tomorrow is supposed to be upper 20’s. If the winds aren’t bad I’d like to get out and film something tomorrow!
@AddamsPlayground 8 сағат бұрын
@@HaydadRC we got into the 60s for a couple days and then the rain brought the cool back. I just ordered over 50 tons of gravel for our road as is getting very muddy from all the freezing, thawing and wet. Joys of living off the beaten path! LOL!
@HaydadRC 8 сағат бұрын
@ that can be cheap!😮
@AddamsPlayground 7 сағат бұрын
@@HaydadRC thankfully the neighbors have all pitched in on it. I'll be the one getting u all smoothed out. Hopefully the driver can spread it nicely and won't be too much time on the tractor. I am hoping the 3 loads will do it all but we can get more than needed.
@rcinhand9671 12 сағат бұрын
Nice. I like your build vids Those seem cool, I just don't like the body. The whole thing looks like a spoiler. Haha
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoy them! I have never been a fan of the body, like a big wedge or a full body spoiler! I am hoping with the different paint and some changed up decals it will be better looking!!! I am goin to try and get it knocked out this weekend after I get my to-do list knocked out.
@zoozu2067 12 сағат бұрын
just bought one of these earlier today.
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
It is a beautiful chassis and it all goes together nicely. It feels super good on the bench so I know it is going to rip around the track well! You will enjoy building it up!!
@kanenstuff 13 сағат бұрын
A great looking car I like the green but also Poor Boys RC PS-46 iridescent purple and green looks great. I picked up a can and going to spray a future build wity that colour.
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
I did think about the iridescent paint on it but I am getting away from the green all together. Fingers crossed it turns out looking good, looks great in my head but in real life sometimes it doesn't work as well. I am sure it will look fine, if not I order a new body and it becomes the runner body! LOL!! Just a tip, when you do use the iridescent paint, go slow with very light coats. It comes out basically clear and it sprays on very quickly so it is easy to get runs and buildup in corners so a few very light coats to get it built up evenly works the best.
@ryansmith8782 13 сағат бұрын
Does the manual say to put superglue on these frp edges?
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
No, just an old school racer trick that has been used for as long as I can remember. You just squirt some out on a one of the plastic bags from the kit and then use a cotton swap (Q-tip) to kind of paint it on the edges. Normally it dries super fast but my glue is a few years old and it is slow to cure now.
@nc6766 8 сағат бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground You can use acetone (often found in nail polish / nail varnish remover) to clean up the superglue on the chassis. Just test it in a hidden area first to make sure it doesn't discolour or effect the chassis material.
@AddamsPlayground 8 сағат бұрын
@nc6766 yes, it is an option but I am worried about it or the super glue remover may attack the resin in the FRP. There is a good in all my builds to some degree so I will probably leave it and not risk making a bigger problem.
@maxgozzard5024 13 сағат бұрын
That made me laugh with dropping the washer 😂 - i do it all the time, get into a massive rage, cant find it on the floor anywhere, sit back down and realise it never fell onto the floor, it was on the manual the whole time. I once found a component in my beard after dropping it!!!
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
Yeah, at least once a build I can looking on the floor for something I dropped! I was trying to be extra careful but I had to take the diff apart for some reason when I was most of the way done with it and everything had sticky grease on it. I went to put it al back together and one of the washers was missing and those are not something they give you extra of nor do I have any extras so I was panicking! All over the floor and all over the desk and finally when I sat down and sat back in the chair to ponder my next move I felt it under my arm! Crisis averted! I have pinged an e-clip or two into my beard kind of like a safety net!
@maxgozzard5024 9 сағат бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground 😅😅😅 - Its another good justification to have a great beard although mine isnt in the same leauge as yours! I think every surface in my house will have a rogue e-clip either sat on it or imbedded into the wall from pinging it across the room!
@marcel4002 5 сағат бұрын
How about when you just truck on without it and find it later, after you finish the build...😅
@maxgozzard5024 5 сағат бұрын
@@marcel4002 my OCD doesnt let me do that. I get so angry that ive dropped it and have to get up!
@its_me_voltron6394 13 сағат бұрын
When I was younger always kind of wanted 1 of those They look just so cool on the box I got a few still left in a tank Do it
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
They are super cool looking buggies with the aggressive slanted forward look to them. It is a fun one to drive as well. This one is a very cool one with the mono-shocks on it and they work a lot better than you would expect. Overall a cool classic that is a lot of fun!
@christophblack9390 13 сағат бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
Thanks for checking it out and checking in as well! Have a great weekend!
@opctje666 13 сағат бұрын
I like the super astut, it was also on display , but nobody is talking about that little car . And the mini is also cool. But i think i am getting the body for it and source myself an m05 or something. Nice vid dude keep it up 💪🏻🤙🏻👊🏻
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
The Super Astute is a great buggy and I loved building mine! I think it has not been talked about as it has ben out for a bit and just there for added display presence. I do look forward to running it as soon as it dries out enough to hit the track! I am hoping I can afford the kit for the Mini but if not then a body set will have to do. I have an M05 (or it could be an M03, i can't remember!) that needs rebuilding and a fresh body on it so I can drop it on there! I would like to do a fun custom build out of it!
@opctje666 8 сағат бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground can't wait mate for a resto mini vid 🤙🏻
@davekim7573 13 сағат бұрын
again with a great choice of kit. definitely reminds me of the manta ray build. certain much better in quality than some manta ray. cannot wait to see the body completed.
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
It feel very nice on the bench and not as flexible as the MR and the diffs feel much tighter so i am hoping with the added power and a little better platform it is going to really rip on the track! I will be working on the body this weekend after I get all my chores done around here, fingers crossed my idea come out looking as good as it does in my head!
@davekim7573 9 сағат бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground the platform must be better than the MR i am certain. it's got the carbon and better diff parts. yay! you are trying to be creative with the body. that's good. i am certain it will look awesome.
@hendrahendra 13 сағат бұрын
Iconic and peak Tamiya design 🔥🔥🔥
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
I love the chassis but the jury is still out on if I will actually like the body or not! Never been a huge fan of it but I am hoping seeing it in person changes my mind and also putting my own spin on it will help as well. I think regardless of the look it will be a real ripper on the track!
@AdventureTimeRC 14 сағат бұрын
This is a cool one bro I love the sleek look of this buggy been looking at it for years don't know why I never pulled the trigger
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
The chassis looks fantastic and the body i hope grows on me. For some reason it has never been a great looking one to me, fine enough but not cool. I am hoping seeing it in person changes my mind and also putting my own spin on it will help as well. I think regardless of the look it will be a real ripper on the track!
@NANNIRC 15 сағат бұрын
Since the first time I sow it in the '90 i wanted and I had some in my former shop... Never take 1 for me ant now that I'm older I want this that to me is the best 4x4 from Tamiya. Bravo!!
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
It is a very nice looking chassis and it feels really nice on the bench. I think it will be a real ripper on the track. The Manta Ray did very well out there and this one should be even better than that plus has a little more power. I will try and get the body done up this weekend but I have a lot of chores to take care of first before i can play! LOL Take care Nanni and have a great weekend!
@NANNIRC 9 сағат бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground After less than a minute from my comment to you I bought one on eBay. Very low priced from Berlinsky Germany. May be is already assembled.... hope not, Ciao!
@AddamsPlayground 9 сағат бұрын
@NANNIRC awesome, you will enjoy it! Hopefully it is not assembled and you can enjoy the build!
@rcaficionado 5 сағат бұрын
Awesome build! I’m sure it will be a great performer on the track. Do you plan to get the TA-02 high speed gear set to get a little more speed and (more importantly) to replace the two-piece spur gear/ aluminum drive gear with a single plastic piece? Looking forward to seeing the body when you finish it.
@LassoKid7777 15 сағат бұрын
Silver would look good for the body clear wing but idk , well see what U got planned for it,
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
I think what I have planned will turn out looking pretty cool, I am changing the paint color and the all of the decals to a different color scheme as well. I think it will work out well. It should look pretty tough once all done... or an abomination, one of the two! LOL!
@LassoKid7777 15 сағат бұрын
I love the sweeping body and wing on this one, looks super tough
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
For some reason I have never been a big fan of the body set, I don't hate it but it has always looked smooshed to me. I am hoping once I get it all done and see it sitting in front of me I will change my mind, it has happened more than once!
@n22pdf 15 сағат бұрын
Wow nice Addam.. great buggy 😊 Pete
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
It is a sweet looking chassis and it feels very nice on the bench. I think it is going to be a real ripper on the track once things dry up enough to get out there on it. I am just hoping my idea for the body work out well! Take care Pete and have a great weekend!
@RCBirds 15 сағат бұрын
Iconic buggy and great building video Addam. Should add one to my collection, too. Have a great weeken my friend
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
It is a great looking chassis and it feels really nice on the bench so i know it should do very well out on the track. once things dry up enough I will get it out for a run around and see what it will do. First I have to get the body done and see if my plans for it work out or not! LOL! Take care Dirk and have a great weekend as well!
@TamiyaTalkRC 15 сағат бұрын
Awesome, Addam. I think this is the next kit on my shopping list. Thanks for sharing and glad you're feeling better!
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
It looks fantastic and it feels really nice on the bench. I have never been a huge fan of the body on it but I am hoping the paint and decals I am going with make me fall in love with a bit more! I think it is gonna be a ripper on the track once things dry up. It is great to be back to normal now, thank you!
@IowaBudgetRCBashers 16 сағат бұрын
These are awesome buggies
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
It feel really nice on the bench so I am sure it will do great on the track. The Manta Ray handles super well out there and this is much nicer so it should do even better, plus the boost in power should help too! Take care bud.
@kaosr.c 16 сағат бұрын
This was my favorite tamiya build no doubt , absolutely love this car .... Nice mate 👍🏻
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
It was a nice one to put together and it feels really good on the bench. I think it will really do well on the track once I can get out there on it.
@kaosr.c 10 сағат бұрын
@AddamsPlayground it should go great on the track ... the suspension is nice too ... enjoy it
@RDsRCReviews 16 сағат бұрын
You'll love this one. I have the Evo and it's awesome. The best Tamiya I've owned. Can't wait to see you one finished
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
I think it will a really nice one. I am going to try and get the body done this weekend but I have a pile of chores around here to do so we will see. I am looking forward to see how my plans for it turn out! I think it will look pretty slick!
@powersmodelgarage 17 сағат бұрын
Another nice build. I always seem to make a mess with super glue too. No matter how careful I am.
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
Yeah, it does seem to go sideways quickly sometimes! I had two to choose from, super thin and this and I did not want the super thing to drip or run as I was trying to use it. The thicker stuff did not want to cure quickly at all so I may have gotten better results with the thin.. or glued it to my finger! LOL!
@nomusicrc 17 сағат бұрын
Last That's not a sport tuned motor in there
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
LOL, no went a bit faster than the old sport tuned in this one. I think it will do very well in there and scoot around the track well with it!
@powersmodelgarage 17 сағат бұрын
I feel the same way about the DT-04. Glad to see something new but not sure if I like it or not. The Tamiya offerings seemed a little underwhelming. I guess they can’t have a ton of hits every year. If you like BMWs then they did have a lot there. The F104 chassis looked awesome but not for me. That needs super flat smooth surfaces. I don’t have anywhere like that to run it.
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
Yeah I cannot get over the clunky cheap look to the DT04, I like the rest of it but the body panels just looked lazy. There was a little of everything besides truck style kits, I think the early notice of the HCT and the Bigwig kind of took some excitement out of the announcements. I hope to get the Mini or at least a body set or two. I do like the TRF104 but like you have no good place to run it and it is so fancy I wouldn't want to bang it all up either. There is a lot more year left and they always drop a few cool ones throughout the year. Next year should be the one where they come out guns blazing and hopefully drop a ton of cool re-releases!
@SamBalducci 18 сағат бұрын
I plan to get the body kits because I love them, but the BT-01 chassis is just awful, and I don't want to own it.
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
I have not built my BT01 chassis yet, I have heard it is much more wiggly than the MB01. I was fine with the MB01 after some shims but have yet to see how the BT01 does.
@JUMBOs-RC 18 сағат бұрын
They better be planning on going big and BETTER for their 50th next year
@AddamsPlayground 10 сағат бұрын
Yes, I am sure there will be several big ones out next year. They better do more than a silly Porsche with a fancy box next year! LOL
@michaelthompson7637 23 сағат бұрын
Honda City Turbo and The Fighter Nxgen all day. I see the Lego vibe you're talking about, but let's face it at the end of the day, even if it's a $1000 car, they're all still toys. The Honda City Turbo looks just as toyish, but I love it. It even has a little doll in it. Ya know? The others look pretty cool, but those are my two picks. Thanks for the insight. Catch ya in the next one.
@AddamsPlayground 22 сағат бұрын
The HCT is super cool and I am looking forward to finally being able to afford one! Tamiya has always march to the beat of their own drum! They have very scale and very fanciful kits and everything in between but none of the have ever stuck me as really "cheap" looking. The DT04 to me looks cheap, like an Ali Express knockoff of the BBX. They can do so much better with bodies and do it cheaply, look at their JR racer line of inexpensive slot racers, those are all under $20 and none of them look this clunky and toyish. I agree we are all playing with toys, there is no getting around it. They just don't generally look like it! I am probably being too harsh on it, but for the $160 kit price (estimated) I expect a bit more. They are just for fun and since it is not on my top to-get list I will focus on the others I do like and want! Plenty of options for sure! Take care and sorry about the huge reply! LOL
@michaeldorich4485 Күн бұрын
The Tamiya bodies always look great, with the exception of the new Fighter NXGen. You mentioned it's toy like and Lego like which is correct. May be it was done on purpose to attract some young buyers. I have never figured out why Tamiya does things. In my area there are some hard core Tamiya fans. In fact one of the most popular racing classes is the TT02 class. I don't think Tamiya buggies are not popular because there are too many other buggies which are faster and more durable. I think their market choices are focused on what they want in Japan and Asia. The European car bodies are very popular in Europe, but they're are just too expensive. If I chose a car from the new releases it would be the Honda City Turbo, which would. be fun. I wonder if they will include bearings? The others don't interest me or are too expensive. The thing I always forget is that Tamiya is huge model maker and they don't have to toally depend on their r/c line. If they wanted to get younger people interested they could take their comical series and drop the price down and do some advertising to young people. They are so popular they don't have to.
@AddamsPlayground 22 сағат бұрын
Yeah, I can't get over the clunky and toy/legoish looking body. Tamiya is so good at designing interesting bodies and just seemed to kind of not use any of their talent and effort on it. The chassis is cool and is like a BBX lite and the body is similar but not LOL! I know there is a ton of TT02 racing in the UK and across Europe. I am sure there are pockets of it here as well. I am excited for the HCT and the Bigwig as i have been trying to chase a good one down for some time! Now I can get both without breaking the bank! I agree making the fun and cute ones more affordable would do a lot to getting kids into the hobby. Sadly they all want a super fast, skate park bashing RTR mostly. Building a kit is a completely foreign idea for so many kids these days, if it doesn't come with an app they don't care LOL!
@BC-rc Күн бұрын
I would get the mb01 mini, huge fan of minis
@AddamsPlayground Күн бұрын
I was very happy to see the Mini make a comeback! I hope I can swing all three kits but The HCT and Bigwig are priority, I have been hunting those for a while now and finally can get a kit I can afford LOL! Worst case I get a body set and drop it on a M05 chassis I have here that needs rebuilding. I have a fun custom idea for it! I hope you can get one as well!
@BC-rc Күн бұрын
My first anly tamiya kit is a tt02, mostly because I could use a lipo in it. I've always wished they used less plastic and use more durable materials
@AddamsPlayground 23 сағат бұрын
@BC-rc if they do then it becomes terribly expensive! I grew up with all the plastic chassis ones so I feel right at home with them 😂