Battle of the Tamiya ORV Monster Trucks!

[@RCBirds]

I beted on the Ford. The double wishbone suspension is one of the best improvements for the ORV

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Hey buddy! Yes indeed Sir...... Ithe double wishbone suspension is so much better, as is the gearbox! It's also a lot faster than the original. But, the steering isn't quite a responsive...... the monster beetle steers like it's a buggy, and is so nimble and responsive despite the excessive slop it suffers with! I had full faith in my trusty beetle winning this one! 😂 I also think my mate Daz needs to work on his driving skills a bit! Cheers for watching Dirk. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@theoagrc]

Shows the importance of keeping control of the buggy! That Blackfoot was a lot faster but power without control is nothing. Great work 🙌🏻 No kerbs there I notice Yoda….

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Woh..... that's almost a complement on my level of driving skills on this one Craig..... almost!! 😂 That's about as good as I'm going to get from you isn't it mate!!! 😂 But yeah, you make a valid point. The blackfoots gearing is definitely faster, but he spent more time correcting! And, I'm adamant that the original steering set up in the monster beetle is more precise and nimble, making it more agile, despite the huge amount of slop it suffers with! Just a bit of fun really bud, but I do enjoy a bit of in house competition! Cheers dude! 🍻 😜 👍 👍 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

"Double wishbone suspension"!!! 🤣🤣Love it James! 2:29 with the body just hanging in there! Great driving pal! That Blackfoot is a wheelie machine though! Those wide lines by the Blackfoot sealed the deal, it was definitely faster but the better driver won! great stuff mate! 😎👊🦫👍

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Double wishbone...... Why of course it is!!!🙄 I had a proper brain fart there mate..... and we didn't have time to re film the intro as we were fast running out of light, so it stayed in! Cheers for the compliment on the driving mate..... that's a first! 😂 I'm used to Taylor and that cheeky Craig always slating it, even Dom joined in with them on this video!!! But, I'm well dialed in with my trusty Beetle..... it's my go to runner, and really does drive well. I've no idea how that body stayed on to be honest! I've lost track of how many times I've replaced those side body posts recently..... I need to make up something more substantial I think! 🤔 The king black foot is a great truck, but definitely doesn't have such sharp steering as the original ORV monsters! Just a bit of fun really dude. Cheers for the awesome comment buddy. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@FastFreddyRC]

That's definitely a kit I haven't had a chance to build...an ORV chassis but with the newly designed rear gearbox that that put on the King Blackfoot (I think there were other kits with this change too?) Just can't remember. The ORV holds a very special place in my heart that's for sure. The Blackfoot was my first ever Tamiya at 13 years of age and the memories I have of that kit will stick with me forever. Great showdown guys! I would have had to go for the Monster Beetle anyway...you can't beat the original icon of the 80's!

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Great comment my friend! Yes you are correct, there were a few other rigs on the revised platform..... but at that point in time I was well away from the scene as I had discovered alcohol, raves and girls by the nineties! (who would have thought I would pick it all back up again 30 years later!) There were many changes over the original ORV..... gearbox, wishbones, drive shafts, upright rear shocks, bumper, steering etc. But, my Monster Beetle proved it's still the Don!! 😂 You are a man after my own heart, I love the original ORV monsters! I have two re re beetles, a re re blackfoot, an original mud blaster, and an original monster beetle..... most of which are shelf queen's! (yep, I have a problem! 😂) But this featured hopped up re re beetle is my go to runner..... I rag the crap out of it and it keeps coming back for more, and is always a blast to drive, whatever the weather, what ever the surface! Vintage all the way for me buddy! 👍 👍 👍

[@UncleBobsRC]

@@greenhawksrc6806 first ORV chassis was the Subaru Brat back in 1983, kit number 58038... wasn't really a monster truck..

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

@@UncleBobsRC Correct Bob!! The original Brat is where it all started dude..... but it's when Tamiya started whacking oversized wheels ant Tires on the chassis that they really sparked my interest! As a youngling I use to love watching all the USA monster trucks..... big foot etc. When the blackfoot came out in 86 it blew me away! Still love these iconic Tamiyas! 👍 👍 👍

[@UncleBobsRC]

@@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC I still have my OG Blackfoot, although it's not box stock.

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

@@UncleBobsRC Never let that one go mate, it's a true icon! 👍 👍 👍

[@cw-01creations46]

Excellent Quality Viewing between the two Iconic ORV Boys 👍 Well Done Chaps, looking forward to seeing the next generation of RC's around that circular track 🤘

[@greenhawksrc6806]

The words 'quality' and Green Hawks never go together mate! 😂 Our usual shambles of a production..... but fun non the less! I'm a firm fan of the ORV, and it was great to get out with my life long friend and raving buddy Daz to put these two rigs up against each other. Infact, I used to race my midnight pumpkin against Dazs original blackfoot in this very same field back in the eighties! Now then, time to start on project 'Peter' now we have freed up some memory on Taylors phone. Cheers for your ongoing support of the channel Sir! 🙏 👍 👍 👍

[@RallyandTrail]

Top job boys 😎 That’s how ya do it!! Ya can’t beat good old fashioned RC fun like that . Loved the wheelie popping from the Blackfoot 💪🏻

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Exactly mate!! Yeah man, my days of serious racing with my Lazer ZX in the early nineties are long GONE now...... But getting together with your mates, with a few drinks, and racing some vintage Tamiya rigs is always an enjoyable evening for sure! Cheers for watching buddy. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@RCsoandso]

You should have given the Monster Beetle a can of ACE! 🍎🍏🍻

[@greenhawksrc6806]

😂 I wouldn't give that stuff to my worst enemy mate!! Tastes like antifreeze, and smells like pee..... unfortunately it was the only high percentage cider the local shop had that day! It did help me propel my Monster Beetle to victory though, so there is that! 😂 Cheers for watching fella. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hey good contest guys and that's interesting about the King Blackfoot because I never really knew what the differences were. Does defo look like the better chassis. Well done to James for keeping the MB going despite the body hanging off. Top work 😁👍👍

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Cheers Pete. Yeah, I was also quite suprised just how different the set ups were to be honest.... they really don't share much at all other than the space frame chassis. The king blackfoot is really superior in every way, other than the steering..... the original still trumps on that. Unfortunately Daz's driving didn't do it the justice it deserved on the track, and I'm well dialed in with my trusty monster beetle! Thanks for watching buddy, have a great weekend! 👍 👍 👍

[@Toystheyrenot]

Love the ORV chassis despite its faults and the Monster Beetle just screams fun:) The upgraded King BlackFoot looks cool too. It may have lost the race but I have a feeling it can take a lot more punishment than the Monster Beetle.

[@greenhawksrc6806]

You know your stuff Sean. I have 6 ORV monster trucks in total, they are superb, but to run them properly they require quite a lot of time and money thrown at them! MIP ball diff is essential, shocks need upgrading (the re re stock cva's are really poor) the rear trailing arms travel needs limiting to stop them dropping drive shafts when fully compressed, a high torque servo saver helps with some of the steering slop, the rear chassis brace needs to be upgraded to metal, motor upgrade is essential to as these are slow and heavy rigs..... I've also found 2s lipo helps bring them to life a bit! I just now need to find, or make some upgraded body posts, as I'm snapping the side ones nearly every time I take it out!! 😬 But, I love driving this one, it always puts a smile on my face! Thanks for watching Sean. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@poorboysrc]

Awesome stuff, gang! Two classics going toe to toe! Love it!

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Hey Fil! Just a bit of fun really mate. The original Tamiya Monster trucks will always have a fond place in my heart, and they are such fun to race! Interesting to compare two different ORV platforms though, it's actually quite surprising just how many different cars came out on that ORV space frame chassis over the years! I would still love you to call a poor boys rc speed challenge on this platform at some stage..... It really would open up some interesting potential! 😉 Thanks for watching dude. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

I agree you should have gotten a 10 second penalty for cutting the course but since it was all for fun I'll let it slide!!! Great seeing them out running about! I was quite surprised the MB body stayed on for the last few laps!!!!

[@greenhawksrc6806]

He he 😂..... I'm not guna argue with that mate, I will take that ten second penalty.... and still be fastest! It wasn't intentional, just got a bit carried away! Yep, I side clouted that bollard and sheered the rear side body post clean off...... but was determined to finish my laps!!! Amazing that the shell stayed on, although the rear wheel arch did slit one of my rear tire walls! Im getting too old for serious racing, I did enough of that in the early nineties with my Lazer zx. It's all about having fun now, and taking Tamiya Monster Trucks around a basic track with your mates is always a blast. Cheers for stopping by Addam. 🙏 👍 👍 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@greenhawksrc6806 I have never been a racer, or even a good driver but I have fun with them and that is all that matters! Some days I could care less about driving and other days I really want nothing more than to cook off a few packs with it just being me and the car/turck running around and reliving those younger years!!!

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

@@AddamsPlayground That's the spirit mate..... And what better weapon of choice than a ORV or CWO1!! 😉 👍 👍 👍

[@scaleworksRC]

Very cool rigs, both of them. People can say what they want, but these have such personality and a retro look that just takes you back to those good old days. Bash on!

[@greenhawksrc6806]

You hit the nail on the head there mate. That's exactly what it's about for me, the nostalgia of collecting, building and running these things. As soon as I get out there with one of these it's like I'm my ten year old self again!! 😂 I also love how realistic the body shells are..... I'm just not feeling the looks of most of the modern trucks, so bland and generic in general. Although I know the modern stuff is substantially better all round in performance and durability! Cheers for stopping by matey. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@theRCcarshow]

great place to run rc. greetings from Philippines. liked and subscribed

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Cheers fella! Yeah it's not a bad spot over there, there's a mixture of surfaces, and plenty of room. It's always a blast on the gravel kicking up the dust in the summer..... although the cars come back filthy! Many thanks for watching, commenting, and for subscribing mate- Very much appreciated. 🙏 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@bradkalman2353]

You've got a bz motor in your monster beetle. You saw how nippy it can be in my kyosho.

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Hey Brad! Yeah man, the BZ is great in the old monster beetle..... It's about as quick as you want one of these old rigs to go. It's never guna be a rocket due to the gearing, and the fact it's so heavy! My RZ in my Turbo Optima is like shit off a shovel, as is my TZ in my TRF modified Top force, and my Top force Evo! And yes buddy, I've seen your kyosho and it's rapid!! 😂 👍 👍 👍

[@bradkalman2353]

@@greenhawksrc6806 R z's in my blitzer beetle. My t z is in my fighter buggy r x memorial edition.

[@rivierarc]

Excellent video, really wish i hadn't sold my NIB Monster Beetle now.... silly boy

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Oh no!!! Sold your Monster Beetle?? 🤔 😩 Ah that's a shame Glenn, these are a real fun build. And once you have sorted out the gearbox and drive shaft issues they are a really fun car to drive! I have 3 monster beetles, a blackfoot and a mud blaster on this chassis..... Yep, I have a problem! 😬 Cheers for watching matey. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@leehurst6922]

Something is slipping like sh!t on that monster beetle. If that is the mip ball diff it needs tightening

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Correct there buddy! I've since tightened it up..... I do find this one needs a tighten up every so often, this car gets a lot of use! Cheers for watching and commenting fella. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@bradkalman2353]

Are they nippy?😂

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Nippy enough for our driving skills my friend! 😂 😅 🤣 👍 👍 👍

[@Paul__FC]

Pair of legends right there. I want to know what's in that can of race fuel on the bench.

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Well said dude! I love my big wheelers, that's where it all started for me with my midnight pumpkin way back in 88! Just a bit of fun this one, but I do believe my monster beetle definitely turned better than Dazs king blackfoot, giving it the edge on this one! Would love to be able to take these around a track like yours bro! Looking forward to seeing more of yours attacking the track Sir! 👍 👍 👍

[@Paul__FC]

@@greenhawksrc6806 thankyou sir. If you're ever this way, you have an open invite!

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

@@Paul__FC Ah cool man, really appreciate that! 🙏 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@bradkalman2353]

They need to bring back all the blackfoot editions.

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Totally agree with ya buddy! I have a re re blackfoot...... but that King Blackfoot is delightful, and would love a re issue for sure! 👍 👍 👍

[@bradkalman2353]

@greenhawksrc6806 They need to bring back to bring back all the iterations.

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

@@bradkalman2353 For sure mate! 👍 👍 👍

[@rc-dom-uk]

good stuff guys . have you swopped curbs for metal ballards? up the ante ? 😂👍 great stuff lads 👍

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Oh Dom..... That's a proper 'Craig' comment that is!!! Did he put you up to it? 😂 😅 🤣 He he, it was a bit squirely on that gravel, lost the rear end and side clouted the bollard!! The impact sheered the tip of the side body post off..... but Albert persevered until the end of the ten laps with the body flapping about to secure his victory! Just a bit of fun really, and both rigs provided plenty of that! 👍 👍 👍

[@rc-dom-uk]

@@greenhawksrc6806 its great fun comparing cars . the monster beetle is a beast and currently still top over these ways .

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

@@rc-dom-uk Agreed mate, it may well have its issues..... but there's no denying this thing handles exceptionally well off road buddy! 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@UncleBobsRC]

Great driving guys... If the Super Blackfoot kept its front wheels down & didn't take such wide turns (that's the difference between drivers) it's time would have been lower.. Awesome job fellas!!!!! Anyone getting into the CW-01 Creations, DT-02 speed challenge? I posted a speed...

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Cheers Bob!! Yeah man.... I definitely think the times could have been a lot closer. And,we did actually talk about trying it with both cars with the same driver to make it fairer as it goes. Just a bit of a laugh more than anything matey. Yeah we are entering Peter's speed run..... but haven't had time to even build the kit yet dude! Lifrs pretty busy at the mo, need to get a few hours to catch up on some content to.... I'm looking forward to that brushed motor video you put out fella! Will be checking in soon, and good luck with the speed run buddy. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@UncleBobsRC]

@@greenhawksrc6806 That video (truing a comm) was a disappointment to me.. Nothing seemed to work or go right for me that day... I will be getting a Power Supply so that shit don't happen again.

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

@@UncleBobsRC Yep, we all get days like that mate! Sometimes nothing wants to go right eh? Motor videos are tricky to do, we done a full superstock rebuild and bearing replacement video..... It fucked up so bad so many times we didn't even put it out in the end! I shall still find yours an interesting watch though fella, enjoyable content for sure. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@All_RC_Fun]

Very fun guys!

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Cheers buddy! 👍 The old monster trucks are always a blast, and enjoy taking them out up there as that was our original place to drive way back in the eighties!! Thanks for watching fella. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@rexrcs]

That was some great fun

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Ah cheers Rex, glad you enjoyed it! There's just something so entertaining about racing cars that weren't designed to be raced! Just good old fashioned vintage fun. Cheers for stopping by matey. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@rexrcs]

@@greenhawksrc6806 i agree!

[@BigDumbMeRC]

Great comparison and looks like loads of fun!

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Cheers mate! Nothing too serious, just a bit of a laugh really fella. Something hugely entertaining about racing vehicles that weren't designed to be raced! 😁 We always have a blast when we get the monster trucks out! Thanks for watching, and leaving a comment mate. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@carlcastle5404]

👍👍

[@greenhawksrc6806]

Cheers for watching dude! I bet you recognise that car park don't you?😁 👍 👍 👍