Tamiya Subaru Brat First Run Has a Bad Ending!!!

[@rccrawlersmid-wales645]

Ace slow mo jumps and really nice drifts too! This is exactly how I wanted my Brat to go back when I was a kid running nicads (and four AAs)... apart from the three-wheeling, obviously!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Steve and many thanks. It was fun out there but very tricky to hold in a drift on that gravel. I didn't even know if Tamiya RC existed when I was a kid (it was the 60's so that's a "no" then!) Glad I found Tamiya in the 80's though! Bet you had tons of fun with your Brat back then. Definitely drives better with all 4 wheels attached. Cheers!

[@brokenspokesxl]

Damn! I think you found the limit of what the brat can take, glad it's a cheap easy fix tho. Loving what you've done with the garden dude, those monoliths look great👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

I think I sure did find the limit! But yeah, nice easy fix, they're the best ones! Haha 🤣 wish it was my garden, those stones are so cool! 😎👌👍

[@Del350K4]

What a superb video - the Brat was clearly having a lot of fun until the...er...event which ended the video. I enjoyed the music, actually, as well as the sound effect you deployed when it all went pear-shaped. Your lexan body is looking great, by the way. ps My spellcheck changed that to "your lean body is..."

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello Del! Many thanks for the great comment, yes it was all going swimmingly until the wheel decided it wanted a holiday! 🤣I was pleased to find the soundtrack in the YT library, fits the action well methinks! Haha, don't you just love spellcheck?!?!?! That was actually very funny though! Take care, mate!

[@Del350K4]

@@MarkBryanRC I'm glad I spotted it before I posted...

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@Del350K4 😬😬🤣🤣👍👍

[@madsrcbuggy]

What a great video, Mark! Lovely sunny day and a great location with Rob and a cool RC car! Great footage and that fresh tune really worked well with the pace of the video. Bummer with the axle failure, but replace and keep them running!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello Mads! Thank you very much my friend. Yeah, it was a great day to film with the lovely sunshine. Glad you approve of the tune, I thought the retro sound went well with this retro RC! Oh well, if they ain't breaking we ain't running them hard enough! Have a great Sunday, there! 😎👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

I hated to laugh at a breakage but that was too funny when the wheel and car parted ways on the jump! It looked great out there and was doing very well up to that point! Hope you get it fixed back up and out again quickly. I love the green!!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Addam and no worries, glad you had a good laugh! It did make me smile when I watched it back and we had a good chuckle while filming. That's the best part of this hobby. Yeah it was running really well and even performed a few tricks for us until the wheel decided to go on holiday! All fixed and ready to roll. Cheers dude!

[@peterhootonrc1498]

Wow what a great video Mark. Super action shots which really capture the best of this lovely car, and yes another of my favourites. Always wanted one in the 80’s and have got this little gem on my wish list. Take care and have a good weekend best wishes

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks Peter! We did get a lot of footage in the can before the wheel came off and luckily most of it was pretty good. I'd totally recommend the Brat, it's an easy build and actually runs better than expected, it's fast and the ancient suspension does a good job! All the best and a great weekend to you, too! 😎👌👍

[@HaydadRC]

Great run and collaboration with Rob! Some great shots in this video! Thankfully you’ve got parts on hand to get it patched back up! Have a great weekend Mark!👍😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello there Jeremy and thanks as always! We were lucky to get some decent shots in the can before the wheel decided it didn't like the truck any more! Yeah, nice easy fix. Hope your weekend is going well too, brother! 😎👌👍

[@johova33]

This was my first RC car back in the early 80's when I was 14 or 15(a hand me down from my cousin). Back then if you broke something it would take weeks for a new part to arrive at my local model shop.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Ah yes, I remember those days, no fun at all waiting to get spares but now you can get most parts next day from eBay or Amazon. Some things good about modern times, other things not so good! Take care!

[@gabdemon]

Nice slow motion and jumps 🤩 With the added bonus of a flying wheel 🙃

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks a ton for the great comment! I do like a bit of slomo! Haha, I didn't think it was a bonus at the time but it is funny looking back now!😁👌👍

[@MauzyrockRC]

yeee haw! Launch Lump strikes again! Or this time it was most certainly a top contributor to the wheel flying off :). Beauty! Cheers

[@MarkBryanRC]

Haha, yeah the Launch Lump has a lot to answer for! I think the wheel decided to go on holiday without the truck! At least we had some fun before it went! Cheers, mate! 😎👌👍

[@kimpestridge6668]

Brilliant video Mark, love the music too. Take care 😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Oh thanks my friend Kim! Glad you liked the music, took me ages searching for something that felt right for the video! Cheers! 😎🙏👍

[@barrycheesemore2928]

I was never a big fan of the ORV chassis, but it looks like it handles rather well, shame about the breakage but easily fixed I hope! Great video as always!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Barry, yeah it's not everyone's cup of tea! But it is surprisingly nice to drive for such and old design. Glad you enjoyed the ride, mate!

[@catcancrunch7260]

Great colour choice on this model mate, looks really cool! Excellent editing as always Mark, great slo mo action, thanks for your upload mate 👍🙏🐱

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks Cat, yeah I'm glad I went with the green on this one. Always love a bit of slomo, mate, these 1/10 cars look more realistic when slowed down methinks! Have a great weekend mate! 😎👌👍

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

Great run mate, that thing looks delightful in its green finish! That mini stone henge looks like an awesome stomping ground..... loved the close ups of the dust trails and the slow mo:s! The 70s big bush porn music worked a treat with the footage bud, a great edit indeed. And, we've all been there- when the rig ejaculates a wheel it's a sure sign that you're having lots of FUN! 🤣 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers James! Yeah the green does sparkle nicely in the sunlight! Can't believe we only just found this spot to run the cars, it's at a local park we've used a lot in the past and this bit is out of the way and a lot less folk seem to go there - perfect for us and very pretty with those monoliths! The porn music was a great find from the KZbin Library, love it! Haha, yeah, the truck threw the wheel off in a fit of ecstasy!!! Definitly FUN, mate! Cheers! 🤣😎👍

[@JF-RC]

Hi there Mark, she looks magnificent doesn’t she? And so does Rob 😂😂😂😂seriously, the Subaru Brat looks amazing, so sorry that the front arm broke, I believe these are a known weak spot, along with the servo rods bending. I believe some put the plastic arms on and turn the servo link rods on, but I cannot remember where I saw that 😂😂😂. Glad you had some spares to repaired the front suspension arm though, so nice thrashing this one around 😊😊😊as always my good friend, all the best to you and the family 😊😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi there John and many thanks for tuning in again. Glad you like the job I did on the Brat and I'll pass on your compliment to Rob!!! 🤣😬Yeah the steering knuckle is a weak spot and Dom says the Rising fighter knuckle is a straight swap. Just shows that metal is not always better. Thanks again and all the best to you and yours! 😎👌👍

[@thecontractor365]

Hi mate, I must say that, that was a really well thought out soundtrack for a 1970's/80's pick-up. Excellent choice. She caught some big air on this one which, I'd imagine was the cause of the breakdown. Still, I read that you've since repaired it, so all good. A super video mate, and just shame it had to end early. Nice one..🙂👍🏻😍.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks, mate! Glad you liked the music, took me ages searching for something that felt right for the video! Seems it payed off as a few have commented about it. Yeah, I think I pushed her a bit hard over that jump, it's a fair size really, and as you'd expect there were many more crashes off camera! It was worth it for the captures we got and yeah, easily fixed. Now I need to go and make another video with it! Have a smashing weekend. Cheers! 😎🙏👍

[@coryn1980]

Great video mark that subaru brat looks amazing.and ran well till. Oh no broken front axle 🫣🫣🫣

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks mate! Yeah it was all going swimmingly until that last jump! Easy fix though! Take care dude! 😎👌👍

[@Acheronus80]

Good to see someone actually driving the BRAT the way it's supposed to be driven!! Too many shelfers and not enough drivers!! Mine is certainly not staying on the shelf, when I finally pull my finger out and do the body!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks! Yes I agree these models are supposed to be driven! At least with this one we get a hard body to keep pretty and we can bash the Lexan body like crazy! Time to get your bodywork done! Cheers!

[@Acheronus80]

@@MarkBryanRC my hard body is going on a TL-01LA, with a classic Subaru rally paint scheme... Calling it the Baja BRAT...

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@Acheronus80 That sounds great! I did toy with the idea of making mine a blue rally replica, but have something else planned! It will be blue, though!

[@Acheronus80]

@@MarkBryanRC ah...not going blue.... Going earlier than that.... Think Subaru Leone Safari Rally, old English white.... With chrome CC-01 rims....

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@Acheronus80 Ahh, yes I get it! That's a great idea! Hope it turns out well! 🤞🤞

[@tonylinsell8918]

Nice vid Mark….now that’s what you call a wheelie!😄😉

[@MarkBryanRC]

You got that right, Tony! 🤣 Thanks for watching and have a great day! 😎👍

[@tiborvon]

Ah dam. It was going so well Mark lol cracking video mate 👍😎👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks a ton Tibs! Yeah, bloody flying wheel spoiled the day! 🤣 Take care mate!👍

[@NANNIRC]

Wow I love it. Mine is the original with hard body and It drives so well despite the poor suspensions... may be not so poor. Super video,Ciao!

[@MarkBryanRC]

I love the Brat too, Nanni! I have yet to paint the hard body for mine. But yes, the truck does drive well considering the ancient suspension design. Thanks for the great comment, my friend - Ciao!

[@powersmodelgarage]

It’s all fun until parts start flying. Well that’s how you know you had fun any way. 🤷‍♂️ Great run!

[@MarkBryanRC]

You got that right! Haha, you ain't run them hard enough if they're still in one piece! Cheers! 😁👌👍

[@rc-dom-uk]

The secret tamiya brat mode . 3 wheel . I was waiting for it . Great video mate . Loads of great jumps and a nice bash spot 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

🤣🤣Well you did warn me mate! It lasted about 20 minutes of bashing before it came apart, at least we got some footage in the can! Cheers, Dom!😎👍

[@rc-dom-uk]

@@MarkBryanRC wonder if the frog suffers the same ?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Sounds like it mate, Sean at Toy's they're Not said it happened to his twice!

[@rc-dom-uk]

@@MarkBryanRC I did use rising fighter knuckles bolted in with a large screw and that seemed to work

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@rc-dom-uk Thanks for the idea, yeah those Rising Fighter knuckles are super strong! Cheers! 🙏🙏👍👍

[@mad-beerc3818]

Awesome vid...loved the action and music Mark and top marks to the camera man! That happened to my Frog on its last run Mark! I put some heavy duty thread lock on the end of the shaft and literally used a hammer and hammered it back in! So far its not failed again lol tempted fate now though haven't I chaps. Great stuff guys.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Much appreciated, James! Yeah Rob and me shared the driving and camerawork (he makes me do all the running!) so it's definitely a joint effort. Many thanks for the info about your fix for the Frog, hope it holds up, you need to touch wood now!!! Glad you liked the music, too, took me ages searching for something that felt right for the video! Cheers! 😎🙏👍

[@mad-beerc3818]

@@MarkBryanRC pleasure as always buddy. It always amazes me that something designed way back in 1983 can take this much stick!

[@ShenRC]

It is tough even though the axle broke!! I think if you had the hard body on Mark it would have been destroyed!!! My scorcher axle popped out I use lock tite sleeve retainer stuff it's like lock tight and it never pulled out again.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Too right, Steve, and you know how good the ORV chassis is! I'm gonna keep the hard body for Sunday Best! No hard bashing for that sucker! Thanks for the tip, dude!

[@UncleBobsRC]

Awesome run Mark!!!!! You make driving that Brat look easy... RC + Dirt Pile = FUN!!!! Bummer about the the axle man!!!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks mate, well it sure wasn't easy to drive on the loose gravel - you should see the outtakes! But yeah, it was a ton of fun until the wheel decided to go on holiday!!! Take care, brother, ATB!!!

[@UncleBobsRC]

@@MarkBryanRC That's RC man, we run 'em we break 'em.. Then we fix 'em.... It goes hand in hand for owning them.. Would I change that, Hell No, that's the reason why I buy kits anyway (other than looks) but I like to fix and upgrade things..

[@MarkBryanRC]

Totally agree with that my friend!

[@fpvDRE]

great footage brudda love that colour on the shell there 👍damn that boulder i guess that was what mangled the hub? looked epic the wheel flying off on the jump 😁😁hope shes up and running again soon bruv 😎

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks brudda! Yeah glad I went with the green, hard to see in the grass though! 🤣 That jump was an old tree stump and is great if you hit it right and a nightmare if you hit it wrong. There were a lot of crashes off camera that I think caused the failure. She's all fixed, thanks matey! Have a good 'un! 😎👌👍

[@fpvDRE]

@@MarkBryanRC aww with ya meky yeah prob cracked and weakened it over a few hit as there pretty built those hubs glad shes back ready brother green looks great in the light 😎😍

[@mattiasrc]

It jumped surprisingly good and looks nice in that green colour. It´s always that side that break on my Brat, every time left front.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Mattias! Yeah it was going so well until the wheel came off! Funny that it's always that side!?!?!?! Cheers!

[@RCBirds]

Funky video Mark. Hoping you'll get the axle soon fixed😮

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you my friend Dirk! Yes i fitted a spare axle and all is good! Cheers! 😎👌👍

[@cw-01creations46]

Alright Dave? Just playing catch-up with the half a million or so vids to watch and i thought it wont be long before you are left with 3 wheels on your wagon...... and you said that quote at the very end too. 😂😂😂

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello Mr Chumley-warner! Lovely to see you popping up in the comments again, feel like back to normal! Haha, yeah I think both you and Dom warned me about the axles falling apart! 🤣 made for a funny ending of the video though! Cheers mate! 😜👍 PS. I found that email I sent you that got lost. Forwarded it to ya!

[@jonathanwheeler5626]

I think that I had the same fail with my Kyosho Turbo Scorpion. Reattached the axle using a bit of thread lock and it seems to be ok now

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Jonathan - it seems like these types of axles are a failing point for sure! Good fix with the threadlock! Cheers!

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

Ohhhhh noooo lost a foot! Atleast Scooby Doo made it home😂it was going so well too. Thanks for showing the carnage Cobber😄🦘🇦🇺

[@MarkBryanRC]

Our pleasure to share, Cobber! Haha 🤣"OH YEAH" I'm afraid with that wheel going solo! The Scoobie did well on three wheels to be fair! Thanks for tuning in my friend, hope you and the family are doing well! 🤞😎👍

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

@@MarkBryanRC Thanks Mark we're both well mate. Always looking out for your video's my friend👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

That's great to know and I really appreciate it mate! 🙏👌😎

[@Lost_Crisper_The_Tamed_Ocelot]

Hi Mark nice vids and this will be my first comment here. I notice that people don’t seem to know that with the ORV chassis, its a bit of pot luck whether or not the front wheel - one or both - will come off. There is actually a good fix I use. First take off the wheel nut so you have just the front axle. There is the bit attached to the wheel part A lets call it, and part B the bit attached to the chassis. Now get some motor cleaner spray - this part is super important - and with also clean hands (we dont want oil, grease, dirt) clean part A and part B. Now I use red loctite Gel and put a decent amount inside the hole on the chassis or Part B. Carefully with a small hammer, bang part A back into place. Carefully it does not need much of a hit. Let this dry best for two days. It will be much stronger than the original setup and should not fall apart again. I hope this helps out and saves a few bucks.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi and thanks very much for the comment and advice, much appreciated! The more comments that come in are proving that this is a very common issue indeed! I will follow your advice to repair mine. You explained it very clearly! Yes you have helped out and it's always good to save money as this hobby can get quite expensive! Thanks again, cheers!

[@Lost_Crisper_The_Tamed_Ocelot]

@@MarkBryanRC im glad if it helps out and thank you Mark for the wonderful content too!

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@Lost_Crisper_The_Tamed_Ocelot That's very kind of you! 👍👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

Keeping is wheel Mark 👊 Nice action shots 😎

[@MarkBryanRC]

🤣 Thanks Damian! It was a nice bright day for the camera!👍

[@All_RC_Fun]

It was a great run. You drove hard until a wheel fell off. Well done. 😊😁😆👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you, yes the Brat was great fun until the axle broke! Thanks for watching my friend! 😁👌👍

[@pkworld]

some pretty nice jumps there......until the last one 💥🤦‍♂

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, dude! I totally agree with your comment, it was all going so well... 🤣😬👍

[@BasBoyRC]

Great run Mark, but you broke a front axle that did surprise me as I have never broken any Tamiya axles like that.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Mal, yeah from reading these comments seems like it is quite a common issue!👍

[@n22pdf]

Wowee this Brats a beast dude love it man and the 70s tunage well cool 😊 it’s a rapid little buggy man are you just running a sport tuned and 1060 ? Makes me want one lol ❤ have a great weekend guys 👍😃

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Pete - Glad you liked the music, took me ages searching for something that felt right for the video! Yeah the Brat is running a Torque Tuned and a TBLE02s. Goes well! A smashing weekend to you too, mate! Cheers! 😎🙏👍

[@theoagrc]

Loving the music on this one Mark!! Looks such a good finish on that body dude! It is a brilliant chassis and those jumps are total 🔥🔥🔥 Edit - What the F happened there at the end 😂

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Craig! Yeah it was going well until that last jump - the steel axle came away from the alloy steering arm/carrier 😬👍

[@AllanMiniatureWorld]

Cool video. Well done.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you very much! 😎👍

[@chrisscott3039]

😎👍hopefully a easy fix 🤞

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks mate, yeah I have a spare upright, but a bit of glue should fox the broken one! Cheers! 😎👌👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Mark. Ooh lovely stuff mate. Really good tracking shots and that lump was perfect for launching your Brat. Was that you running with the camera? As you know I like to add fast motors to my Tamiyas but I've left my Brat as brushed and it's perfect for smaller spaces like the garden. I saw the description and was wondering if the problem you had was the same as I had and I think it was. On mine the axle didn't break but it came out of the upright. I put a bit of threadlock on and pushed it back in with mole grips. Apart from that it's a reliable little RC. Hope your weekend is off to a good start. Crap weather forecast which is a shame as there is a music festival going on that we were going to go to. Indoor fixing RC's instead I think. Cheers for now mate 😁👍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

How ya doing Pete?!?! Always good to read ya! Yep, Rob always makes me do all the running, it's the only exercise I get! We shared the rest of the filming though mate. The Brat was tricky to drive on the loose gravel so I'm glad it hasn't got a faster motor, I'm always too tempted to pull full throttle! Yes, your problem is exactly the same as mine, good to know the axle can be secured back in. The weather is awful here too and it's forecast to rain for the next few days. I've cracked a molar tooth in half so not doing much till it's sorted. Enjoy your indoor time mate, all the best! Cheers! 😎👌👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@MarkBryanRC Ooh ouch with the broken tooth mate. Hope you can get it sorted soon. I recommend beer in the meantime unless that makes it hurt even more. I'm not an actual dentist I'm afraid.

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@PeteWylieRC Thanks Pete, if you were a dentist I'd be driving down to ya now! Got an appointment Monday so hope to keep the pain down by dabbing it with tons of vodka!!! 😬😬🤞🤞

[@Qthewingedserpent]

Get some loctite bearing fit, problem solved, my rere frog did the same thing!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks! Seems to be a common problem judging by these comments! Cheers! 😎👍

[@cutterbacon]

Thats not normal but easy fix. Seemed to run well ive put a graupner motor in mine at 8.4v.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Yeah the steel axle came away from the alloy carrier - it's held by a spline. I had a spare so all good! Yes it runs well, bet yours goes better though!

[@cutterbacon]

@@MarkBryanRC Just a mo will go and have a look at my brat see what failed on yours.

[@cutterbacon]

@@MarkBryanRC Wow all alloy did it simply slot back in or was it damaged? Can you do a short vid to show actual damage please?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Yeah it did slot back in but kept falling out again after a few minutes! I might be able to epoxy it back in or drill and pin it. I'll have a look at what I can do and maybe a video of the fix! For now I'll post a picture on my communinty page so you can see what went wrong - give me a while! 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Just put that picture on my community page, dude! 👍

[@lo2713]

Man that thing can jump 👌

[@MarkBryanRC]

👍👍Well it could while all 4 wheels were attached, Richard!!! Cheers!😬🤣

[@lo2713]

@@MarkBryanRC 😂 was funny seeing it launch, and the wheel part ways 😁

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@lo2713 Well it's funny now looking back at it again! At least these little RC cars can be easily fixed! 😬😬👍👍

[@letzvisit1661]

Hi mark I want to buy a tt02b neo scorcher that I want to run at a local club meet! Any ideas on the best motors and esc I could fit to run around a track ? What tt02b kit would you buy ?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi there! Well, I'd start off cheap and easy and see how it goes. A Neo Scorcher kit running a Hobbywing 1060 ESC and an Absima Thrust Eco 15T or Core RC 15T should give you a great turn of speed for only a little money!

[@letzvisit1661]

@@MarkBryanRC mark, thanks for your reply I’ll have a look at those. Do you recommend any other parts for the tt02b kit while I’m building it?

[@MarkBryanRC]

No worries! I'd definitely fit ball bearings to replace the plastic bushings and the turnbuckle set is also worth getting. Other than that, maybe a metal propshaft, but you can keep spending and spending as there are so many hop-ups available for this kit! I'd say keep it simple and just enjoy it and upgrade if anything breaks! Steer clear of alloy suspension arms though!

[@letzvisit1661]

@@MarkBryanRC thanks very much I’ll look at those then. I want to keep it as cheap as possible. Like you said upgrade as needed. I’ll look into the turnbuckles and drive shaft and 100% bearings idk why they don’t come with them. I do actually have a carbon chassis I picked up that I believe fits this model but I think I’ll save that until the original gets beaten up.

[@hollyhillrc]

ooooops! 😀

[@MarkBryanRC]

...a daisy!!! 🤣 Cheers mate, take care! 😎🙏👍

[@PeakRC]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZDXqpqcat-GmaM Had same issue here’s the fix

[@MarkBryanRC]

That's a great fix! Thanks for sharing! 👌👍

[@mikeymike3240]

Typical Tamiya 😅

[@MarkBryanRC]

🤣🤣🤣👌👍