Tamiya Beetle Hits the Beach! Brushless MF-01x with paddle tyres

Hi all. The weather stopped being rubbish for about half an hour so I raced to the beach with my brushless Tamiya MF-01x beetle which has paddle sand tyres. As you can see it did pretty well down there and was a load of fun. Please like and comment and all that :-)

[@NordicRC]

Hi Pete! Great to see some good footage of a Tamiya off road beetle without the monster/stadium truck chassis. Looks amazingly fun! Best wishes my mate

[@NordicRC]

Salt Water?

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Mikael. Good to hear from you. Yeah these little Beetle rally cars are good fun and especially with a brushless set and these crazy tyres. Cheers for watching and sending you best wishes 😁👍👍

[@theoagrc]

Beetle at the beach cannot be beat Pete!! Great run my friend and brilliant video 🙌🏻

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Craig. Yeah it's a great little beach runner. Many thanks for watching mate. Best wishes 😁👍👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Great run on the beach Pete and it was ripping it out there! I love seeing sand slinging all over the place and this did not disappoint at all! I love it!

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Adam. Yeah the beach is always great fun for the RC's although I seem to bring home an awful lot of that sand. Driving in the sea probably wasn't a good idea either but it did look cool. Cheers for watching and your great feedback my friend. Best wishes to you 😁👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@PeteWylieRC yeah the salt water does a number on all the metal parts and the bearings. It is too hard to resist and once it is wet then there are no more rules!! 😂

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@AddamsPlayground Yeah exactly. Once it's been in the sea it might as well go in several more times 🤣

[@lr2a841]

Very good video Pete thank you👍🇫🇷🙂

[@PeteWylieRC]

Many thanks for your great feedback. Very much appreciated 😁👍👍

[@MrDOZA28]

Goes as well as it looks that! Great filming 🎥 👌

[@PeteWylieRC]

Yeah it's a little pocket rocket! Many thanks for your great feedback. Much appreciated 😁👍

[@3DMOFO2020]

That's one baddass ''Punch Beetle'' Pete love the disco type of music too👍👍😎😎👍👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. Yeah I have to say that this setup has brought the MF-01X to life. A great RC to have with the beach just up the road. Many thanks indeed for your great feedback. Always much appreciated 😁👍👍

[@3DMOFO2020]

@@PeteWylieRC It's my pleasure Pete!

[@rc-dom-uk]

fantastic mate. lovely low sun shots . cracking little bug that 😊👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Dom. Yeah I saw that the forecast was good and the tide was low so I had to get myself down there with an RC and this one is ideal. Cheers for watching mate. Best wishes 😁👍👍

[@JF-RC]

Hey there Pete, another smashing running, I also liked the retro style tunes too 😊😊😊(showing my age ) 😂😂, I thought it was done for, when you when I to the waves 😊😊but as with all you beach bashes, it lives on from a PW pinion thrashing, spur gear bashing drive 😊😊best wishes to you and the family 😊😊

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya John. Yeah it was great out there. I was surprised when it kept going after being in the sea. I guess the electronics actually are waterproof! Oh yes the soundtrack is kind of 70's isn't it? Many thanks for your great feedback as ever my friend. Very best wishes to you and yours 😁👍

[@RCBirds]

Awesome Pete, this setup's great for this car.

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. Yeah this does get more use now than it did as the stock Rally Beetle. It really tears across the sand with that motor and those tyres. Many thanks indeed for watching and your kind feedback. Much appreciated 😁👍👍

[@RCsoandso]

That was Hardcore MF01X action, from doing similar stuff, I do not envy the clean up afterwards, that will keep you busy for quite sometime! 🪣🧼🧽

[@PeteWylieRC]

Well I have to say that initially it just got put back on the shelf, sand and all 😬 I've since given it a blast with the air blower and a bit of WD40. One thing I've discovered is that a couple of the tyres had come away from the rims and got full of sand. I tried the trusty method of boiling them to get the tyres off and the wheels melted to a non round shape. Moral of the tale is to make sure the tyres are really properly glued! Cheers for watching 😁👍👍

[@craigpimlott204]

That’s the reason I take all the 1150 bearings out of my crawlers and use the plastic tamiya bushes instead .not had one problem with bearing failure since and they have lasted for two years up to now on my main crawler that’s used in mud and water daily

[@PeteWylieRC]

Yeah I think it is a good plan for a beach runner to use those plastic bushings. This one had been built previously with bearings by the previous owner but if this is staying as a beach car I might put some bushings in. Many thanks for your helpful feedback and also thanks very much for watching 😁👍👍

[@Fortes_RC_Adv]

Awesome bettle ❤️💛👌😉

[@PeteWylieRC]

Many thanks indeed for watching. Very much appreciated 😁👍👍

[@cw-01creations46]

THAT WAS EPIC..... It would appear that the MF-01X chassis is really suited for the beach. I liked the way it was bombing across the sand and through the water and the little jumps over those white/grey looking rocks wouldnt cause too much damage to the chassis. Very Well Done Sir 👍 Its a big thumbs up from me 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hello young Peter. Oh yeah I'm impressed with this with paddle tyres on the sand. Going in the sea should probably be avoided though 😬 I can't remember if you have one of these? Anyway cheers for watching and your great feedback mate. Hopefully catch up with you soon 😁👍👍

[@cw-01creations46]

@@PeteWylieRC Unfortunately, I don't have one of these as I usually wrap them up and give them away ☹️ but I will get one and slip a brushless combo in it and lob some chunky tyres on ready for an outing to the beach one day 👍 I'll be catching up with you soon in time for your pre-birthday surprise 👍

[@dwarfyh32]

That seems to handle really well, like something with longer shocks even

[@PeteWylieRC]

Yeah it did well considering it's got about 1cm of travel on the shocks. Also the tyres are a bit bouncy but they do plough through the sand. Many thanks indeed for watching and your great feedback 😁👍👍

[@poorboysrc]

That little Beetle gets around pretty good with those sand paddles on! And that beach is such a great spot for filming RC's, so much great terrain to rip up, very well done, Pete!

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Fil. I know you are a fan of this little chassis and with the paddle tyres and brushless set I think it's even better. Yes the beach is great and rather conveniently near my house. Best at this time of year when there aren't loads of holidaymakers getting in the way! Cheers for watching mate. Best wishes to you 😁👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Effin Ell mate! That was an action packed RC rip if ever I saw one!!! 😮😮 Love it! Now you are giving me some MF01X modification ideas, I want some of that fun, the chassis seems to run much better in general on those bigger paddles and the power plant gives it plenty of punch. Suits you Sir! Great edit and soundtrack, a "proper" Pete Wylie RC like off the old days! Happy Sunday, all the best mate! 🤗🤗👌👌👍👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya matey. Oh yes I've probably said before that really I would just like to do this sort of video on KZbin but as you know, these days you need to get involved with how to's and reviews. Yes you've already got some of these tyres haven't you so you could easily do something like this with your MF-01x. I do think you need the extra power on the soft sand so brushless is good. I've had a VW camper body donated too so once I've worked out how to fit that on this chassis then there will be more beach based fun. Cheers for your great feedback as ever. Hope Sunday is going well for you. Best wishes 😁👍👍

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

Delightful mate! What an awesome edit Pete, an absolute masterpiece of videography there. 👌 Loving the sun in the background shimmering off the sea, some beautiful layering of scenery. The beetle looked great in action, dicing with the waves, bouncing over the cobbles, pounding the rocks and churning up the sand trails! 👌 Love it! What beach was this bud? I used to take my midnight pumpkin to Southbourne, and a place called Leap I think? Southbourne had gorgeous sands and huge waves, and Leap was more stoney if I remember right.... the eighties were a long time ago! Bet you had a major clean up on your hands after this one man?! 👍 👍 👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya James. Oh yeah I was waiting for a day when the tide was out and so was the sun and this was it. I've got the So & So boys to thank for the idea of these tyres on a MF-01X. It's surprisingly good but yes a cleanup was required and I think it will always have sand in the crevices. This is Southbourne beach going towards Hengistbury head. It's good because it's beyond the prom and there are sand dunes to blast over. Cheers for your great feedback as ever my friend. Very best wishes to you 😁👍👍

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

@@PeteWylieRC Ooooh, nothing worse than sand in ya crevice Pete! 😂 Those RC SOandSO guys make some great videos, and have a brilliant sense of humour! And yes, those tyres worked a treat, that thing was right at home! Hengistbry head is gorgeous, I always wanted to buy one of those beach huts.... that is until I enquired into how much they cost! 😱🤑 I love the cliff top walk down to the beach with the little train line running through it, from up above on a bright day the sea looks so blue that you could be mistaken for being abroad! I also love Mudeford..... so many good places to RC out your way, you're very lucky matey! Really must get back out that way for a visit, spent so much of my childhood in that area..... It's like a second home! Keep up the great work fella. 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC oh yeah those beach huts cost more than my house 🤣 Yes you need to come and revisit this and the New Forest. There are some nice spots for RC like you say 😁

[@hollyhillrc]

Classic Wylie video. BIG thumbs up 👍🏼👍🏼

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Derek. Oh yes these are the sort of video I really like doing. Cheers for watching mate. Best wishes 😁👍👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

What a great variety of jumps, stunts and ripping rhrough the surf. Great acruon Pete, loved it 👍🏻

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Damian. Yeah it was a good afternoon with the little Beetle on the beach. Cheers for your great feedback mate. Best wishes to you and yours 😁👍👍

[@ShenRC]

Ha ha ha when I seen the thumbnail I knew it was going to be good! 👍👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Steve. Yeah what's not to like about a little Tamiya with too much power and paddle tyres! Many thanks indeed for watching. Best wishes mate 😁👍

[@RcNickster709]

Once again another great run out there Pete. You never disappoint. Grip and Rip. I Love It. Awesome Beach Bash!!!

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Nick. Oh yes there is something rather fun about a little Tamiya with a bit too much power. Was great down at the beach. Many thanks for watching and your great feedback as ever my friend. Best wishes to you and yours 😁👍👍

[@stevemoon2136]

Some nice camera work there, Pete. Do think you're gonna have a few rusty screws after that salt water tho.

[@PeteWylieRC]

Oh yeah I might regret this when I have a close inspection of the car but I don't think it's too bad 😬 Many thanks for your kind comments 😁👍👍

[@MauzyrockRC]

Beaty Beetle run! The Wylie Bug ain't care about the salty sea! Bearings be damned! 🤘😂🤘

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya. Oh yes sometimes you think just go for it and get the shots for the video and deal with the consequences another day 😬 It does still run after this but I feel I should probably give it a bit of a once over. Many thanks indeed for your great comments. Much appreciated 😁👍👍

[@rcadventuresunlimited]

great beach bashing session 👍👍 i enjoyed that

[@PeteWylieRC]

Yeah it ran really well down there. Many thanks for watching and your kind feedback 😁👍👍

[@bradkalman2353]

You're really going to have to go over those bearings to stop the corrosion from the saltwater.

[@PeteWylieRC]

Oh yes I will check this out before the next run. Many thanks for watching 😁👍

[@saschal.210]

Hi Pete, awesome video. Incredible what you got out of that chassis. After watching your video I feel the strong wish to build up exactly the same buggy. Could you please please post which tyres you chose? I guess they are not Tamiya.

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. Ah yes it was all good fun at the time but this thing is a collector of sand so I wouldn't really recommend running it on the beach and driving it into the sea was quite a bad idea! Anyway apart from that the tyres would be good in the mud and you can find them on ebay here www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175889475883?_nkw=rc+paddle+tyres&itmmeta=01J762JXYARE7RKA3J98J6ZJ2P&hash=item28f3d4692b:g:8FIAAOSw089k9t56&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKk3WSPqDhqoo2%2BvIlzzcXACLpwfzdNqKhf4Fsn2csGLxu0t%2BgoOekCR0fL2RPK9GH2kJfhnTk%2BL5gyiC5H5ztzoHlk3KdqlDbVnv4qjWOWQgJWm6T2Gfz0YTEAaPwXkB3Wsv3KEKfA%2Fum3gsjkU3qFECTxCzjo7uU8E%2FwZeY83TdQ5cFCCirfwrCnkMzBr%2BApPWtz6ItzrNqoq4y0Ge1AZDZK5bhJBd2OL4AIXRGO5JL8JPptyKMQ20O4j8I%2FTP%2FYGbBSMbHi9psGJAGBTOF1J%2FnNqctWj0YDGhjAzVGZdvYg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMnt_Lwrlk

[@saschal.210]

@@PeteWylieRC Wonderful, Pete, thank you so much. OK I will think about it. Love your videos and will let you know what my next project will be. Cheers

[@saschal.210]

@@PeteWylieRC Hi Pete, watching your speed contest videos of that chassis convinced me that this chassis is really not a good idea for a beachrunner. I might go for a Hotshot II ReRe and put that absima BL combo in. Would the new GF-2 a better idea? Thank you for your advice.

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@saschal.210 ah well the RC that suffers the least from sand and water getting into the workings is the Lunchbox because of the way that the motor, gearbox and axle are all one piece. That's really the only one I've used regularly at the beach and not really had issues. The DT-02 worked pretty well but sand obviously gets into the tub although it's easy to wash out. The GF-02 is pretty well sealed up in terms of the chassis/gearbox. There are places like the steering linkage where the sand can collect. Like I was saying before, running the cars into the sea isn't a good idea but the lunchbox gets away with it the best. The 4wd buggies have got a fair few places for the sand to go so I wouldn't use them down there really unless you don't mind a clean up. I'd recommend an electric air duster for blasting off the sand after. Good luck 👍👍

[@saschal.210]

@@PeteWylieRC Thank you so much again for your good advice. I will take all that into account. I am undecided yet. But for sure I will start a new project pretty soon. Cheers😆

[@simonbodill]

Pete that is surely not a tamiya motor is it

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi there. No this is an Absima Thrust 3500kv brushless set. Many thanks indeed for watching 😁👍

[@simonbodill]

@@PeteWylieRC nice I thought it was shifting 😂👍🏼

[@bradkalman2353]

What is the KV of the brushless motor?

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hi Brad. It's the 3421kv Absima Thrust set 👍