Building The New 2021 Tamiya Opel Calibra V6 TA02 1/10th RC Race Car. Kit 47461 (A LOVELY CHASSIS)

[@PopalongRC]

I love classic touring cars

[@kahmed7328]

My first Tamiya chassis was a TA02. Castrol Celica.

[@UncleBobsRC]

Those are such great chassis/builds. i did a ton of them in the mid 90's. For as old as the chassis is, its still a good handler (for what it is). Your spot on when you said they are smooth. Awesome Job, Awesome Build!!!!!

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Funny enough I ran out of bearings building mine as well Gav , same as you, the ones for the front steering knuckles/hubs. Nice build ;)

[@theonlyjasonkirk]

Still my favourite chassis on my Toyota Celica GT4 although it is the TA 01. Great memories from Christmas 1991. Great stuff Gavin!

[@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA]

Lovely Gavin 🤩 Can’t wait to build mind

[@robertlongley9153]

Nice starter kit for sure.

[@DaveyGa]

Was happily following along thinking what a nice little chassis with an included ball diff, then I see a Z bend rod as the steering link??!! Nice video Gav.

[@michaeldack4930]

Brilliant, got one today! Looking forward to the shell build.

[@RCKickschannel]

Body will be done tomorrow Michael

[@gregory9157]

Hi , another speed build. You make it all look easy. I am astonished about the amount of reactions I had on my question that I put in the rc kicks community. This is a true group of people that are willing to help. 👍✔️

[@RCKickschannel]

It’s a great bunch for sure . Jenny & I try and keep the trouble makes and junk out so it’s a safe friendly place for all

[@irritablearchitect]

Thanks, Gavin!

[@WIMBIRC]

very cool Rc Car my Friend 🚙

[@mattmclafferty6265]

Elvin and the Chipmonks soundtrack. Nice build mate.

[@JDMJDK]

Hopefully they’ll re-re the Alfa Romeo 155 ti one day since I had the Larini/Nannini version in the early 90s and regret ever letting it go. I recently over compensated and bought the Lancia 037 and the Calibra for my own hobby space to display and not open anytime soon. Keep up the amazing Tamiya content and I’ll eagerly follow! 👍🏼🏁

[@sf2372]

what a legend richard loria is....

[@RCKickschannel]

100%! It really helps keep costs down that's for sure and it allows me to make even more RC content :) I can't thank him or the RCKicks Patreons enough.

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Excellent video as always dude, looks like a nice easy build. I know a lot of people hate building ball diffs, but weirdly enough I don't, I also quite like building the shocks too. God I'm a weirdo ;)

[@lukeparry9894]

I’ve just got one of these it’s gonna be my first time doing one excitied and nervous ha

[@RCKickschannel]

Have fun Luke, it's a lovely kit.

[@RC4X4]

I remeber building these when they first came out and the TA01. I still have my TA03F Opel. I love the Opel body. I hear ya on the supplies, bearings, receivers, servos etc.. They go fast. I try to have all that stuff before I build,

[@robsteel8318]

Quite a smart chassis that one

[@michaelqendro9825]

Nice looking car and chassis set up.

[@KamalNsouli]

What a coincidence, both you and Glenn published TA02 build videos on the same day!

[@RCKickschannel]

Small world :) Different kits this time but we have even done the same kits before.

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

I had one of these years ago. Wonderful

[@stevenyates3196]

Nice colorful chassis there. Great video I like the fact you include the hop up options. 👍

[@aaronisaac6490]

Great video! Personally I'd not grease the gears as debris will stick on them during disassembly. If they're dry, cleaning the gears will be much easier :D

[@fredriktingelof687]

Hi 😀 must first say that your new studio is a success! 👍 The design of the bathtub chassis and steering hubs is what distinguishes TA01 from TA02. TA 01 has the red ones (like Top force and other off road buggies) TA02 got revised steering hubs (blue) to make room for longer suspension arms for a better suspension geometry.

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

I recently sold an 1990's Tamiya Celica GT4 with the TA02. Not sure I should have LOL!

[@robcraighill6315]

Mine arrived on Friday - never mind UJs, just finding a can of PS5 at a reasonable price is proving difficult enough!

[@mttbsg]

Are there certain bearing sizes commonly used in Tamiya kits?

[@schuttrostig5729]

Phantastic job you did building, i always need 5 trys to get the fumbly parts together like ball diff, washers in upper suspension arms, e clips and the u-wire for the lower front arms. I think there are at least 3 diffrent speed gear numbers by tamiya that all have the same speed gear in, so if you cant get one specific number the others are good as well. My car has problems with the rear ball diff, it cant take the load of a sports-tuned motor. Not sure if it can when build diffrent or if its just not up to stronger motors, how are others experiences there?

[@RangerPate]

Why only one spacer (v11) on shock shaft? -manual shows 2 (v11 and v3) and they are spot on attleast on my calibra build.

[@brettblackshaw6582]

Do you have a link to the servo you used for this build? Im starting the exact same one.

[@ra666lf]

In the diff should replace the pessure bearing to the ta03 once 1150 is the number so i think

[@h-jg7730]

The Chassis is to 80% a Manta Ray Chassis. Only diffrence is the rear ball diff, shorter arms, dampers and lower damper mounts.

[@rcdrive2563]

what camera you're using?

[@warwickeioncampbell4737]

did that have the angled rear arms, drive shafts angled back. The other version TA01 had the drive shafts straight.

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep you are correct

[@pongosp]

Quick question does the kit come with bearings for the wheels as well?

[@alphawlff]

No

[@jeremyoconnor4853]

Can you leave the drive shaft out and make it 2 wheel drive.

[@alphawlff]

Yes

[@onlinehelper374]

Why a front differential is with gears and back one is ball diff?

[@RCKickschannel]

I know, you would think the rear would have the gear diff. If you are racing I’m told it’s best to run two gear diffs.

[@onlinehelper374]

@@RCKickschannel I'm not racer, I only love to watch that kind of videos.Are ball diff slip?

[@michaelebersole6989]

What's the difference between TAO2 and TAO1?

[@RCKickschannel]

TA02 tamiyabase.com/chassis/55-ta02 TA01 tamiyabase.com/chassis/50-ta01

[@davidturner2365]

Ah they got rid of that alloy cog in the rear gearbox ?

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep it’s gone in the rere kit but funny it was left in on the Evo. I have another set coming so Incan swap out my alloy Evo one.

[@davidturner2365]

Cool it does make a mess in the gearbox after time great vid 👍👍

[@coryn1980]

Top work Looks very nice Just ordered one 👍 do they do a carbon chassis for it great video

[@RCKickschannel]

Yes you can get carbon chassis options for it.

[@TABRO284]

It annoys me that tamiya stopped printing the manuals with the blue colour. The blue highlights made them much nicer to follow.

[@RCKickschannel]

How about the Jun Watanabe Hornet purple manual?

[@TABRO284]

@@RCKickschannel Never seen that one.

[@bravo0105]

When I started buying Tamiya touring-car chassis, ball differentials were standard and that’s what I prefer despite potential loosening. The price of optional ball differentials for later chassis makes me gag.

[@SuperBubba360]

Tamiya better drop a full line of parts

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep it would be nice

[@leewprice]

Hi! Do you buy ball bearings in bulk? Is this chassis bigger than the TT02? And how do they compare, please? Loving your new channel btw

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep I try to get the bearings in bulk. I like the TA02 over the TT02 myself.

[@SamuraiBlues5]

U know, i am not a fan of the TA02. But hell. i really like the pre cut wheel arches. I fuck up arches all the time. Why can't they sell em all like that!!