e231: It's Time To Get Wild On The Track With The Tamiya Wild Willy 2

[@briandoll7280]

Beach runs are great but wow does rust happy fast. Keep George safe, he and his rig look toooo good. My twelve year old built one of those a couple years back as her second Tamiya and it looks good, minus the bright blue driver, but yours is off the charts amazing. Keep it up.

[@tallguygaming409]

Mainly the driver right haha

[@MrBKDoll]

@@tallguygaming409 You guys are a great crew. Keep it up. Y’all make me wanna fill my pool and build a track over it but unfortunately my wife differs

[@tallguygaming409]

Gotta keep the wife happy

[@Mr73Duke]

Great Video love watching this ripping around the track ive got a couple of WW2’s so much fun I look forward to seeing your WW on the beach😊 keep up the great work guys.

[@RCRetro]

Thanks for the comment. Hopefully we hit 300 and get the Willy out on the beach in the late summer or early fall.

[@tallguygaming409]

thank you

[@MikeLouie_TKD]

There is something special about the wheelie trucks. Love my Lunchbox with just a brushed motor, tried a brushless 13.5t and it was insanely undriveable (back-flips and of course high speed crashes). Great video again Ari!

[@RCRetro]

Thanks. Think you’re good with just a torque tuned in the lunchbox. I wouldn’t even go with that for the Willy. Straight up silver can in the Willy is good for me.

[@bwjones8903]

I can't believe you actually ran it with that beautiful paint! Great video. Thanks for all the awesome content!

[@RCRetro]

I really wasn't worry with Harry Running it. The only thing we scraped was the rear tire... No biggie. I ran it after for about 10-15 minutes and luckily no damage to the paint.

[@jw33]

Those slow motion shots over the jumps looked great!

[@JohnB-le2pi]

Awesome vid that brought back a ton of memories for me! I had one of these back in around 1985 when I was in college. Sadly later on, I l committed a grievous sin against it by lengthening the chassis with sheet aluminum and mounting a body from the Monogram 1/8th scale 1932 Deuce roadster model car body onto it. It was a blast until I ran it into the tire of a car parked in the lot of the dorm I was living- It exploded into literally a thousand pieces! Man, If there was anything I could take back from doing when I was younger, it would be not the cut up my Wild Willy and the Monogram 1/8 scale '32 Deuce roadster model car (also highly collectable right now). Thanks for the memories- both good and bad! LOL!!

[@RCRetro]

Thanks for sharing the memory. It sounded pretty cool until it exploded lol you can always get another one now and have some fun. Thanks for the support. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@billcox87]

looks great brotha!!!! I love my wild willy, but like you, i drive it sparingly cuz i don't wanna mess up my paint job......fun as hell to drive though!!!!!

[@scorpioninc6397]

Getting closer to 300, I really want to see a beach run of the wild willy2. I had a King Blackfoot a few years ago and that started it all in the hobby for me. Great content keep it up man 👍

[@RCRetro]

116 at the moment. We will get there... I hope. I too really want to get the WW out on the beach.

[@FromthePits]

Brought me back to some fond memories of my day’s racing the Wild Willy, fun video!

[@RCRetro]

Thanks for the comment. Glad you were able to reminisce. You should get another Wild Willy. Perhaps from EURORC and save 5% lol with the promo in the video lol 😂

[@cadmanchannel]

Great job on the paint! I am starting my build soon and will not be sticking with the box art. You have shown the way.

[@martinhsrc6699]

Beach run 👍 I’ve made a wild willy on a 4WD comical chassis, it’s still a handful to drive 😂

[@catcourtney01]

Loving that thing even more every time I see it. You guys really out did yourself with this one.

[@tallguygaming409]

thanks im glad you liked it

[@AddamsPlayground]

Once I got mine built I really don't drive it too often and it will not be going out on my track. I spent way too much time painting and detailing it all up to scrape it all u on the track so I totally understand not wanting to race it and it does seem to wheelie a lot more than the lunchie. I would love to see a beach run though, that would be cool!

[@tallguygaming409]

as soon as we get the likes we will get it to the beach

[@RCRetro]

We are half way there with the "Likes" .. Hopefully we hit 300... cause I think this will be epic on the beach

[@wadeskelton7585]

I have never seen a better Willy running video it looked incredible out there nice dudes!!!!!

[@tallguygaming409]

and you wont we only produce the best run videos in the world hahaha. jk

[@RCRetro]

Thanks for the comment. That means a lot. I think thats what makes our channel so unique is that we have a dirt track and run these vintage or retro based rereleases where people can really see them in action and get a quick little review of it.

[@JarrettDorough]

Dude, such a sweet paint job. Never would have considered a Revolutionary era driver. So sick

[@murder_wagon]

Wild Willy track day ✔️ Really like the style of your channel. Hopefully can get it growing. Take care

[@tallguygaming409]

we hope so thank you

[@RCRetro]

Glad you enjoy the channel. Lots more great content coming you way. Thanks for the comment and support.

[@jasondionne1214]

definitely enjoy your videos. Especially when you guys are joking around 👍🏻 Sardines

[@tallguygaming409]

more jokes you say 🤔

[@jasondionne1214]

@@tallguygaming409 definitely

[@mattiasrc]

Wait whaaat...did Harry paint your willy?? haahah sorry couldnt resist. Probably the first time i see a Wild Willy on a track and i have to say you did a great job driving it without rolling it in every single corner :) Nice paint-job and video, looking forward to the beach run.

[@tallguygaming409]

i did 😄😄

[@mattiasrc]

🤣🤣

[@RCRetro]

Harry should be honored he got to paint my willy

[@michaeldorich4485]

I am late to the party, but your Wild Willy 2 looks looks great and it looks like a lot of fun.

[@powersmodelgarage]

Still love that blue. Looked like fun on the track

[@tallguygaming409]

it was fun even though it was a handfull to drive haha

[@RCRetro]

Definitely fun... more than enough power with a silver can and a Nimh batt. I don't see why people put anything more in these... Cant be controlled.....Thanks for the comment.

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

I’ve never had a wild Willy 2 before or an original one either. I’m liking yours though I love the colour choice you went with ;)

[@tallguygaming409]

get one andy

[@marcford6715]

i had and still have marui super wheelie, which was sort of comparable to wild willy, but still great fun to drive.

[@RCRetro]

The Super Wheelie is pretty cool 😎 And from what I’ve read and seen online is very comparable. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for your support.

[@ClevelandRips]

Really dig that color! Looks great 🔥

[@RCRetro]

Thanks. Super glad I came across this color.

[@camrowdrone6497]

You got the 👍🏻 lets go to the beach 🏖👊🏻👍🏻

[@RCRetro]

Thanks for the comment and the thumbs up. Beach... in due time....

[@robertlongley9153]

I have a wild willy2 never thought of a beach running video with it. Awesome idea

[@tallguygaming409]

gotta get them likes first

[@RCRetro]

I think it will be super fun on the beach. 300....

[@melvinjensen978]

Dude got a track in his backyard! So Jealous! Awesome man.

[@RCRetro]

That track is not mine. Its a person who I use to Run RC;s with a lot. They have it in their backyard. I have another friend with a bigger track in his yard too.. Only issue is, he lives about an hour away So I don't get to run as often as I'd like due to weather and distance.... Here is that other backyard track that I run on now.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp3NoaOcbL6Eq80

[@Qthewingedserpent]

Nice willy!

[@tallguygaming409]

😄😄😄😄

[@johnnycoolness]

I love the GF01 Chassis and I want a WR02. It takes a different skill set than regular buggies just to stop them from rolling over. Add brushless and they can wheelie for miles, but they can also cartwheel down the block and destroy the body.

[@joedipietro2559]

That's awesome! Looks great too in a different colour and so much detail plus it looks like great fun to drive 👍👌

[@camrowdrone6497]

Nice watching 👍🏻

[@MaxxPainII]

I really like my Wild Willy 2. Great stress releaver. It doesnt need anything box stock.

[@RCRoads]

I just purchased one and wonder about crashes and roll overs. It will be my first rc build and the painting will probably be quit the challenge. I really don't mind a few scratches here or there but the lights on top of the roll bar probably wont last long. It's definitely not a basher but it seems like you could do some nice stunts with it, especially if you upgraded the motor and ESC. The price is so good that I might get a 2nd one as a collectors item and not even assemble it. Maybe save it for the grand kids. Thanks for sharing this awesome jeep and giving us a better perspective on the Wild Willy. 👍

[@RCRetro]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes its definitely not a basher but you'll still have a lot of fun and it will make you giggle. Its not meant for racing on a track as it took a lot to not roll it over but you def want to get it somewhere in the dirt and sand. As for paint, id recommend priming it first than paint and then clear coat.. and yes you will scratch it if you run it... be prepared.

[@williamalexander1033]

Looks great

[@alteredschuey]

I missed out on the wheely monster trucks when I was younger. To remedy that I just bought a metallic Midnight Pumkin, and Black edition Lunchbox. I haven't tracked down a Wild Willy just yet!

[@tallguygaming409]

nice i love my lunchbox.... even thou i just broke it 😭

[@RCRetro]

Well no worries... you can get a WW2 from Eurorc with promo code Retro5 and save 5% LOL..... You can't go wrong with any of those wheelies.. They're all fun to run!

[@Charlvdwalt073]

Thank YOU GREAT VIDEO,YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL MY FRIEND

[@anugroho1174]

Growing up, i was only able to wish for this throguh the store window. My parents had to raise 5 kids and can't afford such extravagant toys.

[@scottnorton6834]

Not first. You guys did an amazing job on the paint. I would be absolutely terrified to run it out of messing up the body/driver

[@tallguygaming409]

hey u mess it up you paint it again not a problem. the fun part is running them if uou ask me

[@RCRetro]

Luckily, we walked away from the track run with no scratches or nicks..besides the one on the rear tire... Another track run hmmm might be pushing our luck... but the beach....thats seems like an epic video..... make sure you hit the like button...

[@sir2honda]

something something wild willy 2 reminiscing hmmm yes quite right

[@wadeskelton7585]

Also I had a WW2 in say 2001ish and at the time I bought/installed some oil-filled shocks for it but tbh it was still bouncy as hell - the stroke on those shocks is so short they bottom out quickly and then those tires take over. Seems like a nice lightweight lipo would help matters a bit?

[@RCRetro]

Less weight less wheelie in the rear... however, with a lipo this might be really out of control to run... its worth a shot

[@DipeshHinduja]

Looks great guys, though I have never gotten around to buying something in the Comical or Wheelie style…. Are these the right size to run around indoors in the house?

[@tallguygaming409]

there alil smaller then a lunchbox.

[@RCRetro]

Depends how big your house is. They're still pretty quick and big and probably be best for outside. But its up to you...

[@gosseriestepan7631]

Build one last year for my 11 yo girl. Great fun to build and to paint. Lot of work

[@alexdixon1252]

To the beach!!

[@tallguygaming409]

gotta get them likes

[@RCRetro]

in due time ....

[@craigsnowdon8322]

like the color

[@alexwenzel6932]

Great looking Willy!

[@jongonegone1262]

And the tq goes to wild willy.

[@SniffersRcGarage]

Great video love the content thinking about getting one now i have plenty of lunchboxes and midnight pumpkins

[@wildtrakracing614]

Great video. Would love to see a video with upgraded Tamiya CVA shocks or similar, to see how much improvement can be made. Also, I have heard that Stadium Blitzer/Blitzer beetle rims with stadium tyres improves the handling also, and looks better proportioned/similar to the OG Wild Willy.

[@RCRetro]

Thanks for the tips. I might try the blitzed wheels and tires..

[@nidzdotnet76]

Where did you get that Lunchbox picture on the wall?

[@RCRetro]

Tons of people ask...Google search.....

[@fredtedstedman]

suggest some tyre weights in the front for steering and handling ......or take it on the beach !

[@vigilante351]

Hahha def a pogo car, but certainly looked like a fun run with it!

[@tallguygaming409]

it was a handfull but fun

[@RCRetro]

Think I might keep the pogo shocks on it. It just seems fun like that...

[@mikebinsufficientfundsraci748]

This looks like fun. I need to get a comical to play with.

[@bcastromusic]

How did you drive it without rolling it or flipping it over. Impressive.

[@tallguygaming409]

i mean i am the worlds greatest driver hahaha

[@RCRetro]

Harry did a great job out there... I ran it for 10-15 minutes after him and didn't flip it or roll it either... I guess after watching him while filming, I knew how to take the turns and jumps with just enough power without giving it too much and destroying it...

[@Mr1stlevel]

Age restriction on this video for ari playing with his Willy on camera

[@RCRetro]

LOL.... I already indicated these videos are only suitable for adults.... which basically rules Harry out cause he a kid...

[@ericwood2790]

I think my WW2 is probably the hardest to drive vehicle that I have . I usually just take it out on the driveway and see how long I can wheelie for.

[@RCRetro]

I can see why you feel that way. Its a fun little stunt/wheelie truck to drive around... just not for precise driving on a track...

[@paullyjay]

@RC Retro - I've just picked up a WW 2 your build has definitely inspired me to break away from box art!

[@timothylott6998]

love this Concept

[@steelcityrailroad5095]

I broke the suspension arms on my WW2 at the BMX track. They do sell aluminum replacements though.

[@guillermoaguirremayorga31]

that wild willy is awesome ❤!!!!

[@AsurasWrath164]

What I know of the algorithm is that it prefers videos slightly above the 10 minute mark. A lot of creators try to stretch their content just that little bit to get to that time mark. I would definetly do that as a first measure. I think it's not that hard to do... 🤷‍♂️

[@OliverChinnery]

Love it looks brilliant mate

[@Mr1stlevel]

Hell yea

[@yellomello71]

Well, the WW2 for me its difficult to describe. Either you love it or you hate it. For the style point of view, its fantastic. Its vintage and it still looks fantasic today. For the building point of view, the body is more like a static model than a RC car. Tons of painting to do on little pieces and the driver is a challange itself. For the driving point of view, well, I like my Midnight Pumpkin more, because it does wheelies and it is al lot more stable to drive than the WW2. To be honest, for me a WW2 feels not like "driving". Its like you would try to control a bouncing ball with a RC Set. Anyway, after a few runs with my WW2, I decided to make a shelf queen. Added a lot of bling and it looks amazing. For the fun part I use my Midnight Pumpkin

[@tallguygaming409]

thats cool everyone has there thing man.

[@RCRetro]

I totally get what your're saying. I feel the same way with my lunchbox which I enjoy much more when it comes to driving. Thanks for the comment

[@muddfoot69]

Love these What’s the dimensions of your track?

[@RCRetro]

Not sure. It is not my track and I do not run my RC's here anymore. I believe the width of the lanes are 5 to 6 feet but I do not know the overall dimensions of the track. Sorry.

[@chrisdoval7205]

I love it. Body looks great. How did you get the footage of it going around the track behind it awesome view.

[@RCRetro]

I ran behind it LOL... while holding the Camera down low on a selfie stick... Thats how you make movie magic lol...

[@bradkalman2353]

Put oil filled dampers on it maybe it'll handle a lot better.

[@tallguygaming409]

Send me some

[@bradkalman2353]

@@tallguygaming409 yea wish I could. Lol

[@timhyeh]

Great video

[@havocisomegathegigaddiappl9560]

Good content .I had the first version ...it wasn't driven much as it wheelys to much but cool ride tho

[@RCRetro]

Yes the wheelie aspect is what made it fun for some but I can see how it looses its appeal after a while.. I know some people talked about modifying there’s to not wheelie anymore…. Regardless..driving this brings a smile to my face. Thanks for your support.

[@chrissoquet9146]

I would love to own one, just can't find it

[@RCRetro]

Eurorc.com use promo code retro5 and get 5% off....

[@leehurst6922]

GW?

[@RCRetro]

George Washington

[@leehurst6922]

@@RCRetro 👍. Love the channel by the way

[@tallguygaming409]

alil more the 100 likes away 😒

[@PaulJamesMuldoonGYST]

Just bought one 5min ago....

[@RCRetro]

You’re going to love it. So much goofy fun 😜

[@Primerk5]

Harry pays me not to like videos.

[@tallguygaming409]

i pay no one im too poor haha

[@Primerk5]

@@tallguygaming409 yea I know what you mean, thanks to you guys I've about doubled my collection in like a year. RCfever is contagious

[@tallguygaming409]

Haha nothing wrong with a fleet of cars

[@RCRetro]

Harry pays me to be his friend...

[@Primerk5]

@@RCRetro 🤣