Tamiya CC-02 Mercedes Benz G500 / Build Video 3 / Steps 18-32

[@sullybiker6520]

Great video, Matteo. Fairly intricate build in a few places!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Yes, thats true! ☺️☺️

[@ShenRC]

Nice build! Have to see it in action!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Steve! Yes, but first it have to be finished! 👍😊😊

[@a_puppy_s_happy_life]

Thank you for the great video. I'll cheer you on!! I will be your fan. You will be my fan. I will share information with you when we are shooting the video.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

As the first to watch the WHOLE Video, I am enjoying this Series! I agree with you on leaving the Front Diff unlocked. I would use a WERY thick Diff Grease in front (500,000-1 Million CST!). That helps both Front Wheels pull, and is thick enough not to all leak out! Carmine ✈🚂🚙🎄🎅

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Carmine! Yes, this is a good idea with thick grease! 👍😊😊

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I've used it with success on my CC01 and SCX10 One, that I CONVERTED the front Diff to open! 😉

[@kingstonrc329]

Very nice..... Definitely better with the ball bearing! Look forward to seeing the final results. 😉👍🏻

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 👍😊😊

[@deusexaethera]

From previous experience, you will probably find that a locked front diff is more useful than a locked rear diff. But if you really want an open front diff, try using Tamiya Anti Wear Grease instead of ceramic grease, so the front diff won't spin wildly when one wheel loses traction.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Shawn! Always good advice from you! To use harder grease is realy a good idea! 👍😊😊

[@deusexaethera]

@@Matteomeier: Thanks, I try. :)

[@jackbaker2878]

Nice build. Can't wait for your body paint video.. Matteo = Tamiya Master!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Jack! 🙏😊😊

[@jackbaker2878]

thank You :)

[@ottomazzolino1574]

Matteo, es macht Spass dir zuzuschauen!!

[@Matteomeier]

Freut mich zu hören! Vielen Dank O! 👍😊😊

[@trophythedrifter]

thanks, it's like having this kit on my own bench ! i can't wait for the next video.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Glad to hear this! 👍😊😊

[@kazacorpora]

biensur que je mets un pouce bleu ! merci pour nous montrer ce tuto , j'adore , encore !

[@Matteomeier]

Merci encore Kaza! 👍😊😊

[@BLACKBOX1004]

very nice bro👍Amazing Handwork Magic

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 👍😊😊

[@mikeymike3240]

Hi Matteo, another very watchable video, I enjoyed it. Looking forward for the next instalment.😎👍👍👍

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks MIke! 👍😊😊

[@rccarrs1199]

Keep up the great work & videos, Matteo!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! I try my best! 👍😊😊

[@bamabiker750]

Finally, proper drive shafts! Those look exactly like the Schumacher CAT half shafts. They should work very well. Should you also apply a drop of oil in the bearings?

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, this can be applied with a sort of oil spray.

[@deusexaethera]

Bearings are packed with grease at the factory.

[@bamabiker750]

@@deusexaethera Yes those with rubber seals are pre-lubed but I believe those without seals (with metal dust shields) are left dry at the factory - or perhaps they have minimal lubrication applied to prevent rust. To be safe, I've always applied a drop of two of oil then cleaned the outer surfaces of the bearing before assembly to prevent it collecting dust.

[@deusexaethera]

@@bamabiker750: No, the metal shielded bearings are packed with grease also.

[@bamabiker750]

@@deusexaethera Perhaps it depends upon where you buy them. Mine are always bone dry except for the film of oil to prevent rust.

[@SkansmanRC]

Nice build video Matteo ^^d No relaese of the cc02 in the hobby shops in Sweden... Sooo gonna do another Tamiya holiday build =)

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Yes, during holidays you will find the time to do it! 👍😊😊

[@SteliosRcdrift]

Looks like a very good kit Matteo!

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! 👍😊😊

[@lr2648]

Hey Matteo, when I compare this with my TRX-4 Kit, I think that the Tamiya way is simpler than Traxxas does it. Traxxas seems more "professional". And now one has the reason why the TRX-4 is much more capable in rough terrain. What do you think about the differences?

[@ExperienceRC]

L R Personally, I can’t consider this Tamiya to be anything more than an expensive Toy grade RC. Whilst I appreciate technically it’s Hobby grade, the quality and craftsmanship is extremely poor. £50 more gets you the TRX4 sport here in the UK. Way too much plastic with cheap hard tyres makes this Tamiya model poor value for money. Tamiya really need to up their game and stop using cheap materials. The reason their slogan is “not a toy” or whatever it exactly is exists because that’s how many people view their products. I agree with you, Traxxas is just on another level, so are all of the other manufacturers. Tamiya is stuck in the past.

[@lr2648]

@@ExperienceRC You judge very hard, but in total I'd agree. I made the comparison to Traxxas cause both have a Mercedes G500 in their program. I don't think that the difference is 50,- GBP as you have to buy the bearings as an hopup part, and than there are still no portals, no remotely locking diffs, nor a 2 speed gear. So at the end the TRX-4 is cheaper. Have fun with rc!

[@mrblond750]

I’m surprised to see the difs are no longer splined in favor for the 2 flats. Clearly a cost saving measure but I wander what the 2 flats in the shaft will look like after many hours of use.

[@Matteomeier]

Let's see! But I think in this kind of crawler/trail truck the charge of force on these parts is not so much.

[@deusexaethera]

2-flat interfaces are plenty strong for RC cars, as long as the driveshafts are made of hardened steel. My Axial Wraith has the same interface for its driveshafts and they look great after _years_ of use.

[@bamabiker750]

The body looks awesome! The body line accents are a very nice touch. Can you share your source for the black adhesive sheet material? Thanks Matteo!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Not really, I've got it from a local hardware store. It's self adhesive film in matte black.

[@MrStingraybernard]

Nice suspension for Tamiya

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, something new... Thanks Ron! 👍😊😊

[@volkersakowski2754]

Wie immer ein super Video , Gruß von Volker aus München - Germany

[@Matteomeier]

Vielen Dank Volker! 👍😊😊

[@ReadySetRC]

Excellent work👍👍

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! 👍😊😊

[@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA]

As always very nice video 😎👍🏻🇦🇺Rcactionaustralia 🇦🇺

[@Matteomeier]

Always a big Thanks to Australia! 👍😊😊

[@stephenroberts7194]

You should have put part MC12 star shaft in the rear differential to lock it properly.

[@sebs8807]

Nice Matteo I love your Videos!!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Seb! 👍😊😊

[@schuaelitec7469]

Jee wider di alt Musig super Videoreiä👌🏻😉

[@Matteomeier]

Genau, äxtra für dech, der alte zyte wäge! Danke Ueli! 👍😊😊

[@bradkalman2353]

You should lock both axles. Why didn't lock the front ones?

[@Matteomeier]

Because i have the option. For trailing on mid terrain the truck is much more agil and the turning radius is better.

[@OffRoadRC918]

Nice vid👍👍👍

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! 👍😊😊

[@MikeyDunn]

Interesting that they opted for multi-section, plastic frame rails instead of one-piece aluminium versions, perhaps purely an excuse for a hop-up option. The change from a splined driveshaft to differential connection in favor of a simple twin-flat design is obviously a result of cost-engineering, it will be interesting to see how that change holds up to wear.

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, let's see....