E397: Tamiya’s Hornet Evo How Good? Fixes A Lot of Flaws But Maybe Lacks Some Character

[@Metla666]

Those shoes were the real stars of this video....

[@thetoygarage1398]

Great job Andy. Love seeing hornets in non box art👌

[@barrycheesemore2928]

I love the colour you've painted that Hornet in mate, looks fantastic! As for the Hornet Evo, I kind of like it, but as you alluded to it just doesn't have the 'character' of the original.

[@sonofsega816]

It looks absolutely fantastic! I love those decals and color.

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Pablo668]

Much smoother, though even just watching the understeer is noticeable. It was similar with the OG Hornet too tbh. I used to chuck a tire weight in the noise. It helped. When I used to drive my OG Hornet way back when (and little else) I developed a habit of using a tiny bit of reverse going into corners to skid the car arround a bit. Good vid.

[@AddamsPlayground]

The original cannot be replaced but this one seems to be a great version of the original! I really like the fun livery change you did, that was a cool touch!

[@MadBeeRC]

Yeah the original Hornet will always be the legend it is but great to see the Evo as a nod to the Hornet! Looks great Andy and interesting side by side comparison 👍 Cheers buddy.

[@rivierarc]

It does look good and looks as though it does handle a lot better. Cancelled my order though as unsure I would use it as hardly use my other buggies

[@Snuffy_Tamiya_RC]

Hi. Love it. Can’t wait till mine comes early next year in Australia. Can I ask what radio you are using. Interested in a stick radio to make me feel like Iam back in the 80s, Thanks

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hiya I’m Using an old Sanwa 40mhz Gemini 2 radio set , hope that helps . I like old stick radios ;)

[@martinhsrc6699]

Looks good in yellow and that livery 👍

[@ronniecreason7870]

Very cool I love your stick remote

[@DustyFingersRC]

I do like that body you've done Andy, really cool. I wouldn't mind getting one of these. Like you, I love the DT02 so hapy that is the grsrbox on this. 👍🏻

[@Hillbillypunk]

I swear the way the instructions tell you to build the front shocks is wrong. Like the springs want to fall out in stock form. I shortened them from the inside with the longer shaft spacers and put two hole pistons in the rear. Steers a thousand time better like that. I like it, i like the old one too.

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

That’s a great tip ! I’d certainly lower it if I was racing it indoors. I’m gonna try stiffer springs first mainly on the rear that should help it rotate more in the corners

[@stevegolds2551]

Looks great Andy 😍 Santa's getting me an original kit for Xmas.. As a kid I remember my friend had one which was the first Tamiya I ever saw and it was light years ahead of my Nikko Fireball 😂 hopefully I will win the RC elf's Evo 🤞 cheers for the chance 🙂

[@lo2713]

Cracking job 👌 i think it would be good to see the evo on the track against a stock chassis, same motors. Just to see how much better it is 👍 all in the name of science of course 😁

[@vivos71]

how'd you get the clear gearbox?

[@jbml3642]

Very nice, what colour are you using?

[@traxxasfans]

Love the colour

[@deltauljCustoms]

Grass Hopper evo next I reckon

[@bradkalman2353]

How well did it do on the track?

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Yeah it was pretty nice on track and that was out the box with no set up work certainly quicker than a normal hornet

[@coygtrc]

Nice body and thanks for the review 👍🤝

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated, glad you liked it

[@waynemattera8552]

Love it

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Many thanks 🙏

[@bradkalman2353]

That's because they may make more evo versions of the classics doesn't mean they should stop making the originals.

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

I doubt Tamiya will stop selling the hornet or grasshopper must be their most popular manufactured kit to date