Tamiya BBX Final Video and Discussion - New BB-01 Chassis - Kit# 58719 - Amazing Vintage Looks!

Hello all! This is my final video from my BBX Build...Let me know what your thoughts are on this new Tamiya 2WD buggy in the comments...I'm really enjoying running this one, I can't wait to see what else they do with the BB-01 chassis.
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[@roberttierney9284]

beautiful job. I need to fine a spare tire.

[@eekrc]

It looks cool with the spare, and it helps with rollovers. But it does make it a little top heavy....but I'm leaving mine on 😁

[@BlackSeaRC]

I got my first Tamiya buggy in the 1980's and for many years owned just Tamiya products. However, it has been a long time since they released a product that I was interested enough to consider buying. This BBX though is pure Tamiya. Unlike the TD models, this new buggy looks great in so many different colours. Loving the brown style paint scheme but brown polycarbonate paint is super hard to get hold of in Europe.

[@eekrc]

I agree, the TD kits are not interesting for me. The BBX is a great kit to build, if you haven't built one in a while this is the perfect way to get back into the hobby. Same here, my kits in the 80s were all Tamiya. Let me know if you get one and what color you go with! Thanks for watching!

[@BlackSeaRC]

@@eekrc I found one at a good price and it is ordered! Now to select the electronics and paint...

[@eekrc]

@@BlackSeaRC Great! Have fun building!

[@ralphhowing3473]

And one more great thing, all hex hardware!!!! If Tamiya would stick with that Kyosho will have competition from hell. And again if you have an answer about painting the roll cage let me know brother because I don't. GRRRRRREAT buggy!! Ralphie

[@eekrc]

@@ralphhowing3473 It really is one of the best Tamiyas I've built, hopefully we get more like this. There is a new president of Tamiya now and we are already getting an update to the Hornet. And yeah...all hex hardware? Why not in every Tamiya? Bearings too! Thanks for watching Ralph!

[@ralphhowing3473]

@@eekrc Far Out Brother enjoy your self I'm with ya I can't stop building!!!!

[@HaydadRC]

They captured that 70’/80’s buggy vibe very well! Great color scheme you went with! 👍😊

[@eekrc]

Thanks! They really did a great job with the BBX...I hope we see more like this from them. Meaning something different. I definitely took a chance with the color, but I love how it turned out.

[@robn4462]

I think it came out great. The body color goes really well with the decals as you said. It really is too bad we couldn’t dye the chassis frame like we discussed. I agree, it would look so much better in black. That was a bummer for sure. Can’t say we didn’t try. I also think your ratings coincide with my ratings of the buggy too. All in all, a fun build. Thanks for the shout out as well. Lol

[@eekrc]

Thanks Rob! This was definitely fun...it didn't feel like a Tamiya, more like the legendary series from Kyosho. I hope they design more like this. By the way, you should really make a video of some of your models... definitely your tanks!

[@rcicons4915]

I love it! I have seen sooo many videos of this buggy but yours is the first that is pushing me towards getting one.

[@eekrc]

Hey Keith...you really should have one, even if it's part of your "New in box collection"... It's very different than we are used to from Tamiya. Thanks for watching!

[@hilltownmotors36]

I ordered one few days ago you went with the root beer color thats what i have i mind

[@eekrc]

Nice! I was a little worried about the paint/color because Spaz Stix was new to me...but as long as you do light coats it turns out great. On the video it looks slightly more orange, with my eyes it's more brown. Either way it looks really good 👍. Have fun building yours!

[@guest6423]

Looks great, and nice review. I have done some cutting on my front tires, but wish that we had some options that would fit. I love that they're not 2.2" wheels, but options for 'old school' rim sizes are pretty slim.

[@eekrc]

Thanks! Yeah, that is the only thing I'm not happy about, there aren't many choices for tires. I tried throwing some other wheels and tires on it and it runs great, but just doesn't look right. And the rear tires just grab on corners a bit too much. Maybe in the future they will release other BB01 kits with other options. Thanks for watching!

[@rexrcs]

Nice job on the final thoughts video

[@eekrc]

Thanks Rex! I can't wait to get it back out running again. I don't usually run any RCs in the winter, other than maybe a few test drives on the road. I do hope Tamiya comes out with more kits of this quality, slightly more money, but so worth it. Thanks for watching!

[@JK-zd1pk]

Nice paintjob

[@eekrc]

Thanks! I'm happy with the results...it was my first time trying SpazStix paints. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again, it was exactly what I was looking for...that vintage buggy look.

[@dougsabin5774]

Starting on build soon.😎 just waiting on some more mod parts from Japan. Like yours looks sharp. 👍l will make a video of mine when am done with my build.GO TEAM BBX👊👊🤙🤙

[@eekrc]

Yes! That's awesome...have fun with your build! Hopefully Tamiya releases some more of the Hoo-Ups soon. Thanks for watching!

[@lmadigan1971]

Good info thanks

[@AddamsPlayground]

It looks good, I am digging the color! Like all of them it does have it's quirks and I do like the buggy. I got the gear diff in the other day for mine, still not a fan of the ball diffs! other than that I think it will be a really fun one once I have the confidence I won't have to worry about the diff! I need to get it installed soon as I am sure the cold and the rains are coming our way!

[@eekrc]

I'm starting to get used to the ball diffs...I don't like how they need adjusting, and you need to rebuild them after a good amount of use...but I do like how smooth they are. Time will tell Addam. If I destroy it I'll let you know...and I'll be asking you about the gear diff 😂

[@WigglesTTH]

Hey you're in NY?!? Long Island or Upstate? I dig your videos man.

[@eekrc]

Thanks for watching! Yes, Long Island here.

[@WigglesTTH]

@@eekrc im in Port Jeff... You should come down to Fender Bender Speedway in Ronkonkoma when you have a free Sunday!

[@eekrc]

@@WigglesTTH I've been meaning to come down and watch some racing, looks like fun. I'll make it down there at some point.

[@MrWiigZee]

Love your BBX looks great. Great vid. What have you painted wheels with? They look smoked and go so well with the body colour. I’m not a fan of the stock high chrome wheels because I dont think they fit the “old skool” look of this Baja buggy which I just love. I have chosen same motor as you and going old retro stickers on mine. Thx.

[@eekrc]

Thanks! I should have talked about the wheels in this video. I used the Tamiya TS Smoke to give it a black chrome finish. Only 2 light coats. I'm not a fan of the chrome either. I did talk about it in the unboxing video. This motor is perfect for the BBX...I'm a little worried about the diff, but so far so good. Thanks for watching!

[@lmadigan1971]

HobbyWing QuicRun WP-10BL120 G2 120A 4S waterproof Speed controller and 3652/3660 Motor Set is this a good choice can get it real cheap

[@eekrc]

Yes! And it's sensored, those G2 units are great. Definitely a good choice. I wouldn't run it on 4s if you are putting it in the BBX, but it's a really good and powerful ESC. I'm using a 3652 3300kv motor in mine with the stock pinion and it's been great for me.

[@tomcook5813]

Are the stripes on the body decals? Looks impossible to mask at my skill level 🙂

[@eekrc]

Have no fear...they are decals! I don't think I could get the lines that crisp myself. That's for watching!

[@tomcook5813]

@@eekrc thank you, I’m torn between the BBX or the Wild One. Same price, but Wild one comes with motor/esc, BBX does not. They both look great

[@eekrc]

@@tomcook5813 well...they both look great, but the BBX is just better overall. The quality of the parts, the gearbox is super smooth. But you have to spend a lot more for the electronics. The Wild One is great in it's own way, and is a Tamiya classic ...but it is a really old design. Tough choice. If you are looking for a more durable one I would go with the BBX. If not, then both would work.

[@ralphhowing3473]

I can't see any scratches on cam. Am I dumb but can't you just Spray the cage black?

[@eekrc]

@@ralphhowing3473 If it was a shelf queen then yes, but I just don't want paint flaking of scratching off over time. I wish they just made it black, but it's not terrible, I hardly notice it anymore.

[@ralphhowing3473]

@@eekrc Well after my comment I sprayed mine and I'm telling you it's a tuff finish brother of coarse I tried it on some scrap and I'm impressed it's guna work I used Rust-Oleum flat black and it's going to work.

[@AsurasWrath164]

​@ralphhowing3473 its still going to flake off and look even worse afterwards. For shelfqueens this method might work otherwise its pointless.

[@NONOOBZ4EVR]

Haven't got the kit yet, but does it come with a spare wheel in the kit to mount on the rear? And also wondering how many light housings are included

[@eekrc]

It does not come with the spare wheel and tire unfortunately. It does come with many light bucket options. I don't know the exact amount, but some for the front, the 2 near the driver, and even a rear light. I never put them on, I would probably just break them off while driving.

[@bradkalman2353]

You need to get the slipper clutch.

[@eekrc]

I might in the future if I think it needs it, for now I'm going to try without it. There is also a gear diff I can install if I damaged the ball diff.