Tamiya Avante Build / Final Video / Steps 41-49

[@sinuhe9315]

Super Trick mit den Aufbringen der Aufkleber!

[@Matteomeier]

Danke!

[@Freddie44utube]

The prettiest Tamiya ever and a pleasure to build I have the original and the rerelease..! yours looks amazing and is finished beautifully mine didn’t have the cover on the shell or the front bumper

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Neil! Yes, Avante is something special! 👍😊

[@tomp7989]

Bravo Matteo! Job well done. Thank you for the tips, very informative. Keep up the good work.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your nice Feedback Tom! 🙏😊

[@Willybrordus]

This is a fantastic and impressive build -video of the legendary Avante. (I wish I had one..) Greetings from Antwerp! Daniel

[@bikersi9821]

Your avante build videos are fantastic. I am currently building an avante myself and have had your videos on while I'm doing the build to make sure I'm doing it correctly. Thank you for the guidance.

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you for your fine feedback! Glad it was helpfull!

[@4WheelRCUK]

Hey Matteo, this has been a great video series, which I followed like a kid in a sweet shop; Avantes are special to us folk 'of a certain age'! Thanks for all your effort in making this series :-)

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much for your good feedback! I really appreciate your nice words! 🙏

[@hythesailor]

Another great video, Matteo! Really handy hints on applying the large decals and shrinking decals to rounded areas. Thanks,

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Matthew! Shrinking the decals is not so easy (difficult to find the correct heat) best way is first to try it on a sample before make it on a real body.

[@VintageJoe1976]

Awesome work!! I discovered your channel and have watching a lot of your videos. I'm barely getting back into the hobby and was a BIG fan of Tamiya back in the 80's. I'm surprised to see Tamiya brought back some old favorites from the 80's and I can't wait to start my collection. Thank you for sharing your videos my friend!!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Joe! Yes, the re-releases brought me back to the hobby too! 👍

[@nighthawkj30A4]

I like those Team Orion batterys they fit alot of your Tamiya models well.

[@4x4rcenthusiasts88]

Hi Matteo, thank you for sharing this series. It's a pity that's over ...

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you so much Paolo! Hope I'll find something else to show in my videos!

[@neilgrc166]

Matteo, brilliant video - thanks for posting such a detailed build guide. I have just received my Avante 2011 kit and will commence my build soon. Your guidance will be invaluable. Thanks again, for such a great channel for RC enthusiasts!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much Neil! Glad the video series is helpful for you! Have fun and enjoy the build and drive your Avante! 👍👍😊

[@gifa01fly]

Great Avante assembly tutorial, very interesting, I just buy the re-re-re Avante, I miss the first re-release. Tamiya make for me a second chance, now I'm so happy to have this icone Buggy. Ciao

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Fabrizio! Excactly the same for me!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

GREAT Tip for installing larger Decals!! 😎👍👍 I need to remember that. Thank you for an entertaining, informative Series. Carmine 🚂🚙

[@michaelthomas3262]

- Wunderbares Bau-Video - und ein fantastisches Auto - KLASSE -

[@Matteomeier]

Vielen Dank Michael! 😃

[@madtopp]

For me this is the best part of a rc build esp taking the protective film off to reveal the colour and the colour looks great on yours and the build videos was brilliant also thank you very much for putting the videos up can't wait for the next one.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much Madtopp! Always great to get your nice comments

[@rcBitz]

Great build as always, thank you for sharing. This has always been my dream RC from being a boy. I managed to buy a second hand one - I am very happy too.

[@Matteomeier]

Hey Martin thats great! I'm sure you'll love it!

[@harrykenneth7807]

sorry to be so offtopic but does someone know of a way to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot my password. I would love any assistance you can offer me.

[@albertodaniel4333]

@Harry Kenneth instablaster =)

[@harrykenneth7807]

@Alberto Daniel Thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@harrykenneth7807]

@Alberto Daniel it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much, you saved my account!

[@ugofedericoalbarello9248]

thank you the whole series has been very useful

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Glad to hear that! 👍😊

[@darrenpearce6797]

Great Build. I can't wait for another in depth video 10/10

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you Darren! 😊

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Phillip! Glad it was helpfull! 😊

[@mikeymike3240]

Hi Matteo, that's one beautiful buggy, I'm well jell of it lol The paint really pop's in the light and the gold dampers look amazing with the blue. Great video series. 😀 👍 👍 👍

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much Mike!

[@creepa9]

Matteo, u did a fantastic job. This build series was excellent. Can u do a semi truck full build please , that would be great. Keep up the good work matteo.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Unfortunately I have no semi truck in box, and no time for it at the moment! 😟

[@jonathanpayne2247]

nice 'Wideo' - you have given me some really good tips on how I can go about making my next tamiya kits! ...

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Jonathan! Glad it was helpfull! 👍😊

[@goldenmanuever1176]

Matteo, very nice craftsmanship. Thank You.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Glad you like it! 👍😊

[@satorrotas]

Excellent painting work, great look and very good result, great Tamiya !!

[@Matteomeier]

Merci Sator!

[@filipgruner4255]

Wow! Sweeeeet work! God, so nice to see the fresh coloured buggy body with just uncovering the protection foil!!! Again full of nice tricks! I can't believe you bash this beauty so hard, I never can do that :-) This is perfect car for shelf queen, by my meaning... :-) Thanks for your patience with work on this nice serial.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much Filip! The car have to ride! (In fact my Avante is already cleaned and looks like new on a shelf in my living room!) 👍😃

[@nighthawkj30A4]

If i use hair dryer to help apply the decals around the body would it work as good as the heat gun?

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, as long as there is enough heat. I think you can reduce the distance to get more heat.

[@NordicRC]

Looks amazing! Love the fact you have such good lighting in your studio/garage. Great build. I picked up some nice tips along the way, even if I'm not building an Avante. This time it was the black color at the end, and the masking tape to help position the decals. I thank thee. Strange that the bumper was the last step :-)

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! I appreciate your nice feedbacks alonge the video series and I'm glad it was helpfull!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Matteo, this was one of Tamiya's Masterpieces! I hope one is available when my luck finally changes, and I can afford one. Carmine 🚂🚙

[@walterspindler9739]

Matteo, klasse Video-Build! 👍 Gute Tipps, Klasse! 👍

[@Matteomeier]

Danke Walter! Bin froh wenns hilfreich war!

[@jamesrowe6632]

Congrats on the final build it is beautiful I have enjoyed this build very much indeed!!!

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you for your nice feedback James! Glad you liked it! 👍😊

[@viva8773]

Amazing...... the chassis is eazy to make but the polycarbonate shell was the hardest part for me

[@Matteomeier]

Cool, sure you can be proud of the result! 👍😊😊

[@dimmon3991]

Pleasure for my eye balls! Great work!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@ShenRC]

Nice job! man I love that buggy!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Steve!

[@drn.explorer66neale]

very nice, followed the build all the way. well done.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much Darren! Thanks for your patience!

[@TechnicBlakbird]

Another beautiful build. I used many of your tips and I am happy with how mine came out. I noticed that the extra front bumper from Step 49 does not appear on the box art or on the photos on the cover of the instructions. I wonder why?

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful! Sometimes they leave off some parts on the illustrations to make it looks nicer on pictures. Maybe it's like this...

[@MrDanno19]

I learned so much! Thank you!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful! 😊👍

[@thecontractor365]

Great job. And great tips for applying the stickers. Very helpful....👍.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your positive feedback! Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@abgecrawlt4218]

Schön erklärt! Sieht klasse aus!

[@Matteomeier]

Vielen Dank! 😊

[@sonny_z900]

A childhood car which I could not afford back then. Then got me the 2011 re-release and in 2018 the Black Special, also got the optional Torque Splitter Set #47389 and off course the Racing steering set #47388. All NIB and NIP. Got the Vajra as well as it sits on the same chassis setup. I have the 'cheap' version of the car as a runner and bought it new in 1989, The Vanquish (#58076), still hoping for a re-release though.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! I see you enjoy the hobby!

[@sharkfatrccustoms]

Nice vid! If the paint lifts up when you peel off the masking tape it's because it was put on too thick :)

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, thats true. Regularly I apply too much paint, but I like to have it good opaque!

[@raysrcsandtech]

Nice paint job, interesting to see use use the blue, white and black with great result :)

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 👍

[@RC383studio]

Excellent work my friend!!! Thumbs up 👍👍

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you!

[@Evolution-75]

Amazing video, please do another tamiya build...

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Let's see. It's a big effort to make these build videos. But I'm sure I'll do somthing similar...

[@tahustvedt]

Now I need an Avante again. :)

[@Matteomeier]

👍😊

[@thevisitor6267]

Love the vids.

[@Matteomeier]

Nice! Thank you!

[@davewarner8401]

NICE JOB!!!...under pressure

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Yes, now I'm happy!

[@cgoody9913]

Looks awesome, man thank you/

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 😊

[@TechnicBlakbird]

Did you paint the wing from the inside or the outside? If from the inside, how did you get good coverage up inside the thin vertical section? When changing the battery, do you have to remove the entire body shell or can it be accessed by only removing the bottom cover? I ask these questions because I will start my own Avante next week!

[@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha]

TechnicBlakbird Hey Blakbird, are you the same person from the Technic Lego Euro forums? :)

[@TechnicBlakbird]

Yes I am! Did not expect to find another lego fan here. Small world.

[@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha]

TechnicBlakbird I guess it's similarish to each other. Do you have a huge collection of Tamiya RC cars?

[@TechnicBlakbird]

Paul Lovell I have about a dozen right now. But let's not derail Matteo's video comments. Matteo is a big inspiration to me!

[@Matteomeier]

I paint it from the Inside. It needs a few more layers there. And I 've hold the spraycan a bit closer. The battery can be changed with only remove the under cover, but it's not so easy. Removing the upper body also makes it much more easier. Have fun with your Avante!

[@whatsnew8919]

Hi Matteo,my son and I have but are Avante to your videos good show, we wanted to know what white paint did you use over the blue ? Many Thanks Tony and Danyil

[@Matteomeier]

Hi Tony. It's PS-1 white. It gives more brilliance to the blue. Have fun with your Avante! 👍

[@whatsnew8919]

Awesome thank you !

[@uncletom1971]

Matteo. I am a little curious about the Avante. What is the weight of the final build car?

[@Matteomeier]

Hey Tomas, my Avante is 1440g without battery.

[@uncletom1971]

Thanks. I am considering to build one.

[@MrDanno19]

Can you run a 2s lipo with the supplied electronics?

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, no problem.

[@Bulletmachine]

Sehr gut, ich würde noch ein wenig Klarlack auf der Außenseite auftragen, dann gehen die Aufkleber nicht mehr ab.

[@Matteomeier]

Hab mir das auch schon überlegt. Aber eher bei ABS Hartplastik Karos. Kann mir kaum vorstellen das der gesprayte Klarlack so sehr glänzt wie das reine Lexan. Und über die Haltbarkeit würde ich mir auch sorgen machen, was wenn der Lack beginnt abzublättern... Hast du das schon mal gemacht auf Lexan?

[@Bulletmachine]

Stimmt, hab das bis jetzt auch nur bei den Hartplastik Karosserien gemacht, mit Lexan habe ich so gut wie keine Erfahrung. Meine erste Lexan Karosserie war vor über 15 Jahren ein 2WD Verbrenner von Kyosho, kurz danach ist das Hobby dann eingeschlafen und bin erst dieses Jahr wieder aktiv geworden. Die Karosserie hatte ich damals auch nur von innen besprüht und außen die Sticker aufgeklebt. Leider hat der Motor den Keller nicht überstanden und ist mit dem alten Benzin so verharzt das sich nichts mehr bewegt, die Karosserie schaut aber noch gut aus :) Auf alle fälle hab ich mir deinen Trick mit dem Sticker aufkleben schon notiert, bin gerade dabei meinen Blackfoot 2016 fertigzustellen, den habe ich auch auf deine und AMPro Engineering's Videos hin geholt, macht echt spaß wieder was zusammenzubauen :D

[@정지운-z4j]

My car's rear end is down. Do I have to stretch it by holding the spring in the back?

[@Matteomeier]

Preload the spring... ?

[@karlogorgonia9574]

i wish there could be a stock of tamiya avante 2011 model here in the philippines =( nice video!!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Maybe you can order it from Hong Kong...

[@karlogorgonia9574]

Matteo's RC Movies thanks! someday i wil share/show to you my own avante..✌️😭

[@willi19671]

Hi Matteo ! Wow, Klasse Auto..... Wieder sehr sehr sehr schön gemachtes Video von Dir !! Zum Reinigen der Karosserie benutzt du Alkohol . Welche genaue Bezeichnung hat Dein Alkohol ?Viele Grüße in die schöne Schweiz !

[@Matteomeier]

Danke Willi! Bei uns heisst das Brennsprit (Spiritus)

[@willi19671]

Vielen Dank Matteo ! Und ich dachte immer , dass das Zeug Lexan blind machen könnte ! Viele Grüße in die schöne Schweiz !

[@곽형준-f9g]

thx a lot!!!!

[@JayTeeRC]

😍😍😍

[@Matteomeier]

🙏😊

[@rviejohn]

What is the difference of "Spacetech Engineering" and "Diablo Engineering"?

[@Matteomeier]

Good question! I think these are only phantasy names, so no diference... 😊

[@rviejohn]

is the kit included the 2 style? maybe its the old and new version. :)

[@ottomazzolino1574]

Matteo, können das weniger begabte fertig kaufen?

[@Matteomeier]

Nein, aber so schwierig ist es auch nicht! 😃

[@Kevin-666]

i dont have heat gun can i use a hair dryer???

[@Matteomeier]

I think it will not have enough heat for this...

[@GeneralHobbies]

looks good... lol @ Paranoid Perry.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks!

[@fabrice6948]

You are a swiss i habe seen the train

[@jodyblackwell9012]

Vos Mateo de donde SOS vos

[@fabrice6948]

Ich han de zug gse du bisch schwizer

[@Matteomeier]

Genau! Du bisch en guete Beobachter!