Tamiya AVANTE in Action! Being nuts is NEAT!

[@DashDrones]

Being nuts is neat. My dream car when I was a kid in the 80s. Incredible, impossible shots as usual Matteo, thanks for sharing!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your nice comment! Glad you liked it! 👍😊

[@irwan_rc2416]

The mechanical engineering in this Avante is amazing.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Sometime I it feels a bit over engineered... but this is the fascination...

[@martinb.770]

@@Matteomeier "overengineered" already was the criticism shortly after it came out and proved itself somewhat damageable and easy to break with the original cast parts. Who didn't like that, went over to the Egress, which on the other hand exchanged the timeless elegance of the Avante to a maybe better race car, but a rather ugly and re-simplified construction details.

[@RCmodeo]

I respect you. After watching this video, I returned to RC car life.

[@Matteomeier]

Fantastic to hear this! Thank you! 👍😊

[@Del350K4]

It´s astonishing to see how sophisticated the Avante still seems even now - the suspension is a million miles away from the bouncy Blackfoots and Lunchboxes I remember from the 80s. What a beautiful video - as always, I´m full of admiration : )

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much Del! Your words are always so good!

[@NordicRC]

Being nuts is neat, should be the slogan of any Tamiya enthusiast ;-) Love the video. Great to see it run after been following the build series. Congrats!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 😊

[@gianttrance5180]

Props to the owner. Those shocks are dialled in beautifully

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! 😊👍

[@John_B_Gage]

Brings back great memories when I had my RC cars back in the day. I wish I still had them. I had quite a few different Tamiya off road cars. Thunder Dragon, Terra Scorcher, Vanquish, Grasshopper 2, Toyota Hi-Lux, Madcap, Egress, I had a Avante 2001 body shell and I put on my Egress. Great videos

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your nice feedback John! Your collection was big! 👍

[@Del350K4]

Watching your beautifully - made videos has given me hours of pleasure over the years, as well as teaching me to make better videos myself : )

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you so much Del. I really appreciate your good words and your support over the years!

[@Del350K4]

: )

[@martinb.770]

IMHO the most elegant 4WD buggy ever! Timeless and sleek, without looking too futuristic.

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, thanks! 👍😊

[@martinb.770]

@@Matteomeier mine is still in the box, unbuilt ;-)

[@RCRoads]

The Tamiya Avante is so awesome looking and so is the production of this video. Great Job. 👍👍

[@silviamills5218]

The music you choose really suits this car. Great job

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Nice to hear this! 👍😊😊

[@MauGino]

Reminds me of the vintage Tamiya promotional videos. Great camera work, editing and music!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Gino! Glad you liked it! 😊

[@monsterchannel24]

Great work, as always. Big thumbs up.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much! 👍👍🙏

[@denny75t]

AVANTE .. is the most technological Buggy ever made, has made school to all competing brands! Grande Matteo

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you Denny! 😊

[@erebus1964]

When I look back and remember that I had one of the first Avante's in Germany in my hands ... and put it back on the shelf to buy a Clod Buster instead ... I could kick myself ... don't get me wrong, I had lots of fun with the Clod. Just having in mind, that I could have had an Avante at that time. Remembering the die casted suspension arms ... now I just have the service sheet with the parts breakdown from that time. Matteo, you're always bringing up good old memories with your videos. Thank you for that. Just another fine clip from you.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much for your nice feedback Martin! Yes, it was good times, back then, with a lot of fun! 👍😊

[@asplenia]

You make the best Tamiya movies on the planet. Please keep up the awesome work. Asplenia.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Asplenia! 😊

[@lr2a841]

Video réalisée avec beaucoup de talent, un vrai plaisir à regarder

[@Matteomeier]

Merci beaucoup! 👍😊

[@nicholaslerner9329]

Your videos amaze me Matteo, l'm surprised that Tamiya doesn't hire you to do their advertising of their products!! I love watching your truly professional photography, and well choosen music! Please continue to entertain us RC guy!!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks a lot for your great comment! 🙏

[@4mods]

The colours and style of this buggy are just awesome! Great stuff!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Terry! 😊

[@tombell2151]

Great work Matteo. Love the up close gritty shots. Awesome!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Tom! 😊

[@filipgruner4255]

Wow !!!! A flight machine pushing hard! :-O You drive it like it runs on 80's races! :-) Great! It has to cost many many scratches everywhere! :-) But the beating the sand barriers is simply so sweet! All your work on model, documantation of building process and finaly the making this clip is so big and awesome realization Matteo! Thank You again!

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you so much Filip! Your comments are always so kind and I really appreciate it! 🙏😊

[@fildadic4217]

Great video, Matteo! What a blast to see that gorgeous buggy blasting through the sand!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Fil! 😊

[@NigeOfCydonia]

So cool. I had the original back in the day. Real heavy and fragile suspension. But so awesome. Beautifully shot too !!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Had one also back then, but sold it many years ago! So, nice to have this Tamiya re-releases!

[@JarcodeRover]

Special feeling with these oldies...Childhood memories :D The Egress was my dream car to own but way too expensive. Later on i got a Manta Ray which gave me tons of fun somewhere in 92/93 ish era. I really like how Tamiya comes up with their vintage remakes!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much! As many from us, you find some good memories from back then with the re-releases. 👍😊

[@JarcodeRover]

Absolutely!! It is a very good feeling when i see a 90's Tamiya :D, i say: keep them coming Tamiya!!

[@mikeymike3240]

Awesome video Matteo, the avante looks really badass being bashed. And again, I really enjoyed the suspension articulation, fantastic. 😀 👍 👍 👍

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks again! I'm glad you liked the result!

[@OddArneBjrklundRC]

Thanks for yet another fantastic film. And as many have mention it makes me want to take my rc out for a spinn.

[@Matteomeier]

This is good! Thanks Odd--Arne! 👍😊

[@cartunerph4827]

My dad had an Avante in the 80s. I want to build one so I can relive what he did when was my age.

[@Matteomeier]

Yes! It's fun to build! kzbin.info/aero/PLwlsg2vvYW6vONmi7KuJg3xbShN0k0SOO

[@BuoyEngine]

Wow... I looked at the scene a superb machine running at last!! It's very nice looks! much brave jumps and scorching with exciting sand dust.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Buoy! Every time a pleasure to get a feedback from you!

[@RC4X4]

Awesome Matteo. I have a nib one just sitting there. I remember building my first one back in 1989. It was very cool! I did sell it later on.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Now you can build it again! 👍👍

[@uncletom1971]

Very good demonstration of this interesting buggy.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Tomas!

[@Griso12008V]

30+ years later and still an awesome car. I had an RC10 when this was new, helped a local hobby shop assemble one of these. It was a very complex build compared to everything else.

[@Matteomeier]

Very cool! Thanks for your comment! 👍😊

[@davejones1959]

The only thing, I raced for Team Associated. The RC-10 smoked this toy on the track. It was a stunner back in the day. I'll give it that.

[@davidgray1974]

Great vid Matteo! Looks like you had a blast running your Avante.

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, It should not be a shelf queen in my garage! Thanks for your nice feedback!

[@seanmrussell]

Love the build vids, and love the full-action vids. Very well done indeed, Matteo. You're very talented.

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@robertlongley9153]

Just came across this video so good and yet so funny that here you are running this Avante pretty good and others will not take theirs off the shelf. You are the standard bearer in videos

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks a lot for your good Feedback Robert! 😊👍

[@shmupperfromhell]

Love your videos! I can't believe you shoot and drive at the same time - your vids always look so professional! You got skillz man.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much! Really pleased to read your nice words! 🙏😊

[@darren-dxn-106]

All finished and looking very good Matteo, Very nice.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Darren!

[@MrTurtleywasted]

Gotta dirt that AVANTE mann, I've been put down my RC hobby for a good 3-4 years now, Your video remind me what is a good time means. Thanks Matteo, looking forward for more Vibe soundtrack and nostalgic video

[@Matteomeier]

So glad to hear this! Thanks so much for your nice feedback! 👍😊

[@MrTurtleywasted]

@@Matteomeier Feeling into words that's all, your video really remind me of 80s-90s Jp anime (Prawless Sanshiro, Cobra, etc) kind a vibe, and i'm just being honest with my comment. Look I used to be really into RC hobby 4 years ago and I already found your channel, looking it back i should leave a support comment earlier ages ago with the effort you put in each video, let alone "Scene Angle", your soundtrack is definitely icing on top man! Kudos! and I'm back to RC, Matteo

[@joes2686]

One of the best RC enthusiasts car to build but no so much for the racer. I remember folks tried to race these back in the late 80's and it was the butt of jokes on the track but really easy on the eyes in the pit area OR collectors display. Very Nice vid :)

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, I remember, in 89 I participated in a Race with my original Avante... Reached the second round, and this was quite a success! 👍👍😂😂

[@RCShowdown]

Der Avante ist ein hoch interessantes Fahrzeug - und von Dir perfekt in Szene gesetzt! Wunderschön.😍👍

[@Matteomeier]

Vielen Dank! Ja, der Avante war schon immer was spezielles...

[@Ganiscol]

Thanks for visualizing my memories from the end of the '80s when I had this beauty! 😊 (I still have it, in bits and pieces... I think all I need is a new middle diff gear 🤔)

[@LEDSchulze]

Hi Matteo, great movies from your RC cars. How about a making of movie?

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Daniel! Maybe sometime...

[@dirkweber9540]

Hello Matteo, your videos are fantastic. I really love the way you present the rc cars. Would you show us in a short video how you do the film setting? Best regards, Dirk

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Dirk! Glad you like my videos! Maybe I can do this somtime... 😊👍

[@hueylong8046]

@@Matteomeier yes that would be awesome! I love your videos!

[@ggilesy]

Great vid Matteo. This was my dream RC car. Now its back....I still cant afford it!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Yes, also the price is high... $

[@RcBasherBoi]

Beautiful Avante, nice to see it in action!

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! 😊

[@deusexaethera]

I never wanted an old Tamiya buggy before watching this.

[@Matteomeier]

They are fun for sure! 👍

[@deusexaethera]

They definitely look like fun. The Avante looks a little too advanced for a "vintage" RC though, and the Hotshot looks a little too simple. I might get a Boomerang, because it's between those two. Or maybe I'll get a Kyosho Optima instead.

[@Kevin-666]

what happens when the small rocks and sand get into the holes on the motor?

[@Matteomeier]

This is not a big problem. The wear is a bit more, but the fun it's worth...

[@user-bd5md5cm2j]

How does the hot shot compare for speed and general driving to this ?

[@thelittlebigoneru]

Coolest RC car video I've seen! Above&beyond!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much for your very nice feedback! 🙏 Glad you liked it! 😊

[@theibault]

Love this buggy! Had mine since the first re release of it. Fantastic video as usual my friend! One of these days, I need to build my Black Special. ;)

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much! Wow, the Black Special is cool! 👍

[@paullacsamana5886]

My gosh... lots of great memories from the Avante! We had ours... actually twas my Dad's... where can I buy??? 😊

[@Matteomeier]

On many shops they are on Backorder, but you can still find them on stock: tamico.de/Tamiya-58489-Avante-2011-Bausatz

[@brhenneg4895]

How are you getting the moving shots? Looks awesome

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! I have the camera (GoPro) on a stick, hold it down and run beside the car.

[@Codesempire]

Awesome video Matteo! We sure enjoyed it! Looks like loads of fun! Thumbs up!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks a lot to you and your family Jason! 😊

[@Codesempire]

Your welcome! ;-)

[@Tamor70]

Insanely great action! With these close ups, I can imagine, it has been pretty much “sports” for you … J! All great to watch for sure, thank you for sharing with us! best, Daniel

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Daniel! Yes, a good training for an old guy 😂👍

[@Tamor70]

:-) yes, I know, same for me....;-) !

[@elevensixty2434]

Iconic Tamiya, done right by our man Matteo

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your nice feedback! 😊

[@bima8271]

teach me how to take video from near the car, are you used another vehicles to take video?or using a drone?

[@Matteomeier]

I have the camera on a stick, hold it down and run beside the car.

[@trflutw8683]

Nice camera movements!

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you!

[@kpopRC]

great shots matteo!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Very pleased to got this nice feedback from you kpop!

[@rcBitz]

Just brilliant as always. Thank you for sharing.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks to you Martin! 👍😊

[@ryancook2597]

Great video and what type lipo's do you have I have a tamiya black foot and the battery's you r using looks like they would fit it thanks

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Ryan! I use 2cell lipo from Team Orion: teamorion.com/en/batteries-en/lipo/hobby-stick/rocket-sport-4200-lipo-7-4v-tamiya-deans-trx-ec3-venom-plug/ On my Blackfoot I used some spacer (M4 nuts) between the holder plate and chassis (from side), to get more space for the battery.

[@ayiefajri9775]

Ini yang saya tunggu-tunggu, terima kasih matteo

[@Matteomeier]

Terima kasih!

[@vmln8]

What an excellent showcase of the the Avante! I build motorized Lego models, and would love to learn more about how you get those dynamic close up shots so smooth :)

[@dimmon3991]

Great operator's work! Awesome car! Good job!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! 😊

[@morgezorge6387]

I miss my Avante, had it when i was a child in 90's

[@Matteomeier]

Good you can buy it again!

[@Jo_channel88]

Feeling like buying one to ful fill my childhood desire to own one. after your video can you me how did you film all the close up,s what eqm did you use?

[@Matteomeier]

👍😊 It's a GoPro, attached to a stick, hold it down and run beside the car.

[@noreworks]

The reason why we love tamiya.

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, agreed! 👍

[@deroberharzer6309]

Na da fährt er ja schon.Schönes Videos-scheint ja echt gut zu gehen.Well done

[@Matteomeier]

Ja, macht echt Spass das Teil! Danke dir! 👍

[@craze1701]

Assembling a model is a lost craft. I've had more satisfaction driving RC cars when I assemble them.

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, today everyone want to have instantly fun, no muse and time to build something complex. But this Avante is build from a kit. kzbin.info/aero/PLwlsg2vvYW6vONmi7KuJg3xbShN0k0SOO

[@craze1701]

I've already watched your Avante series, it was great. I love building kits, too. I've had a majority of Tamiya kits, about 7 in all from the 80s, from the original Lunchbox to Astute, which I've lost many from when I was a kid. Then about 10 years ago I built a Sand Viper and in 2015 I built a Super Clod Buster, which I still have both.

[@cryptout]

The more "pro" RC racers are mostly kits, and you can to buy tons of aftermarket parts for them. The skill of building is not lost yet!

[@afrog2666]

Same goes for building an airplane or a boat, it`s a LOT more exciting when you FEAR crashing hehe

[@beechmountainrc1668]

Beautiful build my friend, and great video.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 😊

[@philmorello4373]

Hi, great video! Would this Avante be good for the race track with jumps? Or is it better to get a proper race buggy like an XRAY or Team Associated? I really like the look of this and that it is a Tamiya.

[@dickfitzwelliner2807]

This isn't a serious racer in my opinion. It looks nice and is cool, but that front suspension seems to really be lacking. At the end of the day this is a 30 year old design, many things have changed since then

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! I would also recommend to go with another "modern" race car to a race track. 😊

[@alphamech9283]

miss tamiya rc's ..

[@SiRROUND]

Looks like it handles very well!

[@Matteomeier]

👍Thanks! 😊

[@megatremoloud8213]

Wish i can filming a good video for my newly built Manta Ray just like this one... Really nice video!!!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much! Main thing is you have fun with your Tamiya! 👍😊

[@megatremoloud8213]

Matteo's RC Movies hahaha indeed... it is just i didn't see a good vid like this of Manta Ray... others model like Hot Shot, Egress, Thunder Shot and Top Force already have a good action vid uploaded in YT which are really amazing... after all i really like to see my Manta Ray in action just like your Avante!

[@WSquared60]

That looked like a lot of fun! I'm digging the new logo too :-)

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Glad you like it! 👍😊

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Love the Avante

[@Matteomeier]

Nice! Thanks! 👍

[@michaelthomas3262]

aaaaaaaaaaahhh. immer wieder schön - ICH WILL AUCH EINEN

[@Purjejolla]

Great video! How do shoot these?

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Camera (GoPro) on a stick and hold it down.

[@Purjejolla]

Seems to work pretty well. And You run next to the car?

[@deusexaethera]

How do you film these videos? Is there someone else following with a camera while you drive?

[@Matteomeier]

No, I'm alone. The camera on a stick in the right hand, and the transmitter in left hand. Control the car with the left thumb and run beside the car and film it.

[@deusexaethera]

How do you get the video to be so smooth if you're running with the camera?

[@TechnicBlakbird]

Your video is brilliant. I just finished my Avante as well. I see that you are using the ride height spacers on the shocks in the rear. Do you find that they are necessary?

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! I think the rear suspension is soft enough with the spacers. Without, the chassis have a lot of ground contact.

[@MRBRUSHLESS]

Awesome video very nice action great job thumbs up

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you!

[@PlanetAleksey]

Wow!!! WoW! And Wow Again! You make are awesome and stunning video!!!! Strong film making skills!!! Thanks a lot! Keep Going!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks a lot! Very pleased to read your nice comment! 😊

[@ReadySetRC]

Great video!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 😊

[@michaelthomas3262]

Einfach Klasse, macht jedes mal wieder Lust auf MEHR :D

[@Matteomeier]

Danke nochmal, freut mich zu hören Michael! 😊

[@DustyFingersRC]

Top notch as standard for you 👍🏼

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 😊👍

[@karenmurray3098]

fantastic mate !! what is that music ?

[@chris7063]

What camera do you use? and what do you use the edit and make it slo-motion?

[@Matteomeier]

Its a GoPro Hero and Sony FDR AX53. For editing I use Final Cut Pro from Apple.

[@chris7063]

Thanks, your videos are awesome

[@daej312]

Nice video!!!! One day I will drive my 88.... I still just look at

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Yes, drive it, you can do it carefully! 👍😊

[@madtopp]

Great video I can understand why this kit is so pricey loved all the build videos and can't wait for the body one to be put up

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Yes, coming soon! 👍

[@mikesrcgarage]

Another awesome Tamiya classic one of their finest ever! Great video blending machine and man!

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you Mike! I see you're a true fan of the classic Tamiyas! 😊👍

[@mikesrcgarage]

@@Matteomeier I have only owned 4 in my life but they were the beginning of RC for me a long time ago... Unfortunately I have only the chassis of a Toyota Bruiser left and I truly miss my Sand Scorcher, Rough Rider and Honda City Hyper Turbo! They were all awesome RC's I hope someday to replace them! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome collection and wonderful videos with all of us! Have a blessed day my friend!

[@pauldenmark3629]

Wow cool video as they all are plus it's an amazing car. Just hoping Mr Santa is feeling kind. 🤞🏼

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Paul! 👍

[@satorrotas]

Excellent bashing , nice video !!

[@Matteomeier]

Merci! 😊

[@Lander76]

Nice vid, how do you keep up with the car when filming?

[@Matteomeier]

Run, run, running.....🏃Thanks!

[@rcboatingtoday3642]

I was impressed, nice Job.

[@rcboatingtoday3642]

Forgot to ask where is this filmed, beautiful background.

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! 🙏 It's in Switzerland, in the Alps.

[@abgecrawlt4218]

Wie gewohnt ein wirklich tolles Video. Was ich mich immer frage wie du die scenen machst bei voller Fahrt. Rennst du da hinterher oder hast du dir ein extra Kamera Rc wagen gebaut?

[@Matteomeier]

Vielen Dank! Ja, renne hinterher, ganz schön anstrengend! 🏃🏃🏃

[@神尾隆佑]

いつも最高な動画ありがとうございます‼️

[@Matteomeier]

ありがとうございます。

[@gopium1976]

I just stumbled across this channel and was astonished to see the Avante, was wondering how would it fare against a modern buggy? Any ideas anyone?

[@RCGrid]

Chris G This wouldn't really come close to a modern buggy, but it has more of a cool factor

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, as RC grid said, it's more the charme of the classic.

[@gopium1976]

Matteo's RC Movies thanks

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

I used to drive it back in the day, and I'm sorry to say that the Avante wasn't a very good buggy. In fact, it was a lot better on tarmac, or hard packed dirt. In many ways, the suspension was the weak park of the Avante. A much better Tamiya offroader, was the Manta Ray, and even that is old fashioned by now.

[@ecto1a2003]

is this being re-released in the americas?

[@Matteomeier]

Yes; www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio-control-kits-30/off-road-buggies-36450/rc-avante-2011-58489

[@charlesmerlen]

Hello Matteo, how can you make this kind of video. What is your devices to follow to close the model ?

[@Matteomeier]

I have the GoPro on a stick, hold it down and follow the car!

[@charlesmerlen]

And who drive the R/C car ?

[@Matteomeier]

I myself. I have the rc controller (pistol transmitter) in the left hand and control the steering with the thumb. In the right hand the camera on the stick.

[@PeteWylieRC]

That's a cool looking Tamiya. Great vid Matteo :-)

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you Pete! 😊

[@blzr2bull]

Awesome video!! You're the best Rc enthusiast!! Also the bravest to run such an expensive vehicle! But after running such expensive vehicles like the bruiser, the rest is easy for you sir!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks so much! I think the cars are made to use! And after cleaning, my Avante looks nearly like new! 😊👍

[@blzr2bull]

Matteo's RC Movies yes that's true, you give me motivation, maybe someday I will run my king hauler and bruiser, among other cars I have that are kinda rare and pricey. By the way, you have the best music in your videos as well!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Oldmonstrosityshop]

Love your movies Matteo. What cameras do you use and do you use a gimbal?

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Nolan! 🙏 I use a GoPro Hero 7 and a Sony FDR AX 53. I use no Gimbal, these cameras have very good stabilizers already build in. 👍😊

[@Oldmonstrosityshop]

Matteo's RC Movies Ok thank you Matteo! Great info 👍