Tamiya Monster Beetle (2015) First Run

In this video we get the gorgeous 2015 Tamiya Monster Beetle out for its first run.
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[@xbiggy1]

This was my first true RC car, one without a wire connecting the car to controller lol. I was about 15 (1988) at the time. A friends dad had the Clod Buster and Wild Willy and that was it, went home to pester Mum and Dad. Walked in the RC shop and this was the first car we spotted. Loved putting it together and learning how it all worked. Great times :)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent comment 😊👊🏻

[@IlmarBeekman]

Man I wish I had one of these back then! It’s crazy but back then there was no way to really see these run except in person. Every car was a bit of a mystery and had a magically quality because of it. With our modern hyper connected world I can finally see just how much I would have loved the suspension upgrade over the Blackfoot. Thanks Glenn! Keep up the excellent content. Your content gets better with every video!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for the great comment my friend 😊😊😊

[@chrishart8548]

I think they were really expensive back then must have been around 1990 maybe. My dad wouldn't get me one. Used to go to Beaties in Bristol. Got a set of radio gear techniplus? and servos but no decent car.

[@IlmarBeekman]

@@chrishart8548 yeah I had to save up and get help from my birthday or Christmas to supplement my hobby. I certainly mowed a ton of lawns to feed my hobby haha. Totally worth it. Still couldn’t get this one though. Tamiya really was a dream factory back then. They really need to get that creative dna back into their designs. Part of their charm was the creativity! Always new and awesome!

[@stevepoo1762]

@@chrishart8548 Beaties, I remember that, last time I saw them was in the queensgate in Peterbororough! Spent many an hour looking at kits :)

[@callmetoaster5980]

my father said his was terrible it always broke and he said its the cheapest one

[@rcjoe406]

Brilliant 👏 😊

[@-Dash-]

Those slow motion shots are bloody brilliant!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent I’m glad you enjoyed it my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@ohayouaffe]

❤️ Tomorrow i pick up my Vanessa‘s Lunchbox at Tamiya Shinbashi Tokyo 🇯🇵

[@TAMIYALegends]

Oh wow that’s awesome my friend 🤩🤩🤩

[@jamescunliffe9872]

Should try squid tentacles that dance when you add soy sauce!!! Lol apparently the salt in it fires the nerves=/

[@darrengrimmer8541]

That sounds great.. Enjoy👍👍

[@jamescunliffe9872]

@@darrengrimmer8541 errr,mmmm I'm sure it's errr delicious,will definitely try it when I have a new passport,job,and when vegetables are in short supply!!!;)

[@ohayouaffe]

@@TAMIYALegends thank you! your chanal brings me back after 20 years to the tamiya cars ( good old memory ) 👍

[@bluesimon13ify]

Well i never did, I never owned one cause I always thought it would roll & not drive in a straight line with any speed but you have changed my mind. She ran brilliantly 😀😀😀

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I thought it would be more prone to rolling but no it’s pretty planted for what it is my friend 😊😊😊

[@davidkline4372]

I owned one. It was my first hobby grade RC car. And I can tell you that it wasn't as powered as this one and didn't roll over... From what I remember and if it did there was a good chance it would roll right back into its wheels because of the round body. I miss it. I sold mine it a friend who moved out of state... I may have to track down one of these rereleases!

[@hendrahendra]

Thankyou EuroRC and Tamiya Legends for the content. Take care!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@GTMatukka]

No show, just RC! Great again Glenn! 🙂

[@TAMIYALegends]

We don’t do shows or have fans on here my friend, I leave that to the expert RC channels 🤣👊🏻

[@GTMatukka]

@@TAMIYALegends "Expert" 🤣

[@Beastnappy]

Gotta be said..... you're video, slow mo & action footage is top end👍 Cheers for the top content Glenn👊

[@TAMIYALegends]

Oh wow thanks for the lovely comment my friend 🤩💨

[@cgeyye9916]

I agree! 6:42-44 WOW!! 😳😍

[@MarshallLando]

i love the little giggles when you driving it... hehe... giggling with you.... feel like a kid again.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Lol 😂 I know but they do put a smile on my my face 🤩👊🏻 Thanks for watching Tom

[@MarshallLando]

@@TAMIYALegends same... hehe like every video of you man..... i just took out my wild willy and blackfoot for a carefull run in the garden... instantly forgetting all the bullshit happening around us and spending a short time in the past. keep on truckin' mate.

[@thevectorcave3616]

These cars are so much fun to drive. The chassis is not too bad and not to good, if it's too good then it gets too smooth of a drive. I have the most fun with a little tumbling and rear wheel drive 😎.

[@rcalltypes8230]

Brings me back to the 1980s 😁

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent 😊😊😊

[@xismxist]

Brings ME back to 1997.... im 42 so thats a bit late, but thats the first time i got my hands on one of these! just couldnt afford it as a child in the late 80's

[@mitymike]

I miss the jump videos glad to see the ramp back 😊

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha yes I should use that more my friend 😂👊🏻

[@BLUESNAKE777]

I'm Japanese and I don't understand English, but I can tell that it seems to be fun😊

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent it certainly was my friend 🤩🤩🤩

[@ohayouaffe]

懐かしのラジコンです。

[@floriankleinert6538]

Man that looks epic. I love all the Tamiya Buggies with Beetle Shells

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@malcolmar]

Beautifully done! This is my favorite Tamiya and you have done it justice. Thanks for posting!

[@Leonsrchobbys]

loving these action shots Glenn mate👍🇬🇧😎😎👊🤟

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Leon, these were probably my best so far 😅😅😅

[@MikeyB_1972]

Just purchased this little Monster! I have been watching your channel now since Xmas 2020 and since then, have purchased 7 Tamiya kits. I’m so hooked again, it’s crazy!!!

[@cgeyye9916]

Just wow!🤩 She’s a Beauty. Seems fast enough too. And really nice shots! Thankyou!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching and commenting my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@jasona9393]

I love these. You're right: They do flip on tarmac, which is heartbreaking because then it scratches the lovely paint job on the body shell! I only run mine on dirt (ideal) or short grass.

[@darrengrimmer8541]

Well done Glen and a really nice gesture from Euro RC for the sponsorship.. It looks great an iconic buggy from back in the day.. No speed records just good fun👍👍👍👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Just good fun 🤩 Perfectly put Darren 👊🏻

[@brianl426]

Lots of fun memories from watching this. Thank you.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent Brian I’m glad you enjoyed it buddy 😊👊🏻

[@wadebeaumont7570]

Wow I loved watching that Glenn. Takes me back when my mate had one. They are surprisingly stable and heaps of fun if you don’t over power them.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Wade, yeah I totally agree they run great at this power range 🤩👊🏻

[@robcraighill6315]

Looks like great fun Glenn, would love to see it wheel to wheel with the lunchbox

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah that would be a fun video to make Rob 🤩👊🏻

[@butchmeister80]

Are these same chassis

[@robcraighill6315]

@@butchmeister80 they're different - Beetle is the ORV chassis and the lunchbox is the CW-01 ☺

[@originalrcfun7368]

Looks mint, Glenn👌

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Goran 🤩👊🏻

[@aspectcarl]

Loving the slow motion stuff, plenty of energy going into those stones!!!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Carl, I was very happy with how this one turned out 🤩👊🏻

[@thecretanbull4784]

Good morning Glen!!! Man are they ever fun!!! Tamiya should ask for your action shots!! Really captures the essence of what they are all about! So much character the older models! Job well done Glen! And who the he’ll dislikes these videos?? I just noticed that? What’s wrong with people? Thanks buddy! Keep doing what you do BEST!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Chris, I absolutely love getting the action pictures from the runs, makes my day when they turn out like this 🤩 Oh yeah the thumbs down guys 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ptaylor5014]

Another great nostalgic video Glenn 👍 love the "Monster Beetle"

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Paul 🤩👊🏻

[@TheTobyT]

Wow ❤️ Brings back such great memories. 😊

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@iancadwallender9779]

I got a spare body for running my mb.Lost the number plate to on first run, so screwed the thing on.Extra laquer on the roof, and no damage after rolling.good video Glenn👍🎅

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for the feedback Ian 🤩👊🏻

[@amc_sounds]

Quality. Impressed with how smooth she looks to drive 👌

[@TAMIYALegends]

Cool glad you liked it my friend 😊👊🏻

[@adrianharrison5208]

Just watched that with my Daughters and now they both want one, It made me really happy this morning to watch how excited they were to watch the MB bashing around :) That will be another two monster trucks in the collection come next year.. What a tease mate! I thought I was going to see the MB at the track lol but what a cool video to watch cannot wait for Christmas now and my Blackfoot build. Also I just found out that Lunchbox tires fit on the ORV monster trucks wheels, they are wider so give a bit more stability

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent that great to hear my friend 🤩🤩🤩

[@rcshowoff5427]

Very cool. I just got a 2016 Blackfoot today. My hobby shop had it and when i saw it i grabbed it. Going to start building it tomorrow.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent enjoy the build my friend 😊😊😊

[@Chunky246]

How cool did that look! :)

[@TAMIYALegends]

It’s such a classic Matt 😊😊😊

[@arnaudwell4211]

I've got one when I was young. Thanks for the memory :)

[@withcookie5583]

Yeah that looks really cool. It lands really nicely too. Cheers Glenn 🍻

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy glad you enjoyed it 😊👊🏻

[@timg9147]

Hi Glenn, great video as always, it takes me back to my 1st tamiya (sonic fighter ) happy days

[@TAMIYALegends]

Sonic Fighter 🤩🤩🤩

[@jone7940]

Love the footage on gravel! The sport tuned is the right match I think. Suits the car's personality. That's what I have in mine. Seeing it running always puts a smile on my face.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Jon, yeah I love this truck 😊 So much character my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@jadeddragon4254]

I got one of these coming in the mail soon.....can’t wait

[@gaskelldave]

They’re brilliant aren’t they Glen! Back in ‘87 I was in my last year at primary school and I’d never heard of Tamiya. I spent a month or two pestering my folks to get me a Taiyo RTR RC truck (toy grade) I’d seen in a shop in Lancaster (UK). They got it me for Christmas and I was happy for a week or so until we went back to school and my mate brought in the Hornet he’d got for Christmas and another lad brought in a Grasshopper. Both had the Acoms Techniplus Mkiii transmitters which looked great with the needle battery indicator, interchangeable crystals, looong ariels and coloured ribbon on top of the antenna to show what frequency they were on. My truck didn’t seem so good anymore and I spent the next twelve months longing for a Tamiya car. I used to have the cheapest dinner at school so I could save up and put half towards one at the end of the year. I chose the Falcon so I’d be one up on my mate with the Hornet. Christmas came and I got my Falcon, built it on the day and painted it on Boxing day. I gave my mate a call to see if I could bing it round to show him. When I got there excited to race his now battered Hornet I was greeted by the sight of his newly built Monster Beetle (the Hornet had been discarded in box under his bed). The Beetle was amazing and dwarfed my Falcon. He got all the best toys. 30 years later and perhaps as a result of this I’ve now got three Beetles, two still in their boxes and one that I occasionally and carefully run. Cheers, Dave.

[@RCHobbyShed]

That looks great out in the wild and goes great. The paint job looks awesome, nice and shiny! 👌

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Mick 🤩👊🏻

[@Steve-rk6lg]

Awesome kit. Awesome video. Gotta love your enthusiasm it’s infectious ✊🏻🙏🏻👍🏻

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Steve, merry Christmas to you and your family my friend 🥳🍾🍾

[@bamabiker750]

Looks great. It's nice to have a big tire RC as they can run anywhere. I think the speed is perfect! ... and the tire stickers didn't fly off. Awesome!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent I’m glad you enjoyed it my friend 😊👊🏻

[@torrosixsixzero]

Great vid m8. My all-time favourite rc car, brings back some great memories for me. Well done..

[@TAMIYALegends]

Awesome I’m glad you liked it my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@later_daze_4080]

Great vid! Monster Beetle is a great runner!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 😊👊🏻

[@ShenRC]

😁👍Awesome...It looks like the perfect beach runner!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah never thought about that, but yes a beach run for sure in the summer 😊😊😊

[@simong7310]

As always, very pretty running footage!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Simon 😊👊🏻

[@mattiasrc]

Lovely video Glenn. Speed seems to be enough and it looks awesome.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent glad you liked it my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@KT_One]

Such a huge step up from the Blackfoot with the lighter body and CVAs. Gold wheels, yellow CVAs, and red body just looks so good too.

[@nickpeat]

Awesome action shots mate, takes me back to my childhood big time!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent Nick that’s what it’s all about my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@charlyfrench9082]

love it dude, i used to have one back in the 80's, maybe time for a new one

[@ianlindsay8557]

It definitely looked good jumping on the grass verge .when my rat rod scorcher is finished you have inspired me to try and video it .

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent Ian, I’d love to see that 🤩👊🏻

[@ianlindsay8557]

The 3D printed engine has just arrived for it 👍🏻so now I can finish it and start on the trailer.

[@NickT6630]

Awesome! Very pleased it drove so well. I think it was plenty fast enough. Its one I will put on the buy list now ive watched the video.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent Nick you’ll love it my friend 😊😊😊

[@joyanropen7054]

My first true hobby grade RC, ahh the memories

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching 😊👊🏻

[@paulus842000]

Brillant video mate, love the way she handles and some really spectacular images to show her off ♥️❤️

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for the awesome feedback my friend 🤩🤩🤩

[@raysrcsandtech]

Growing up this was my third Tamiya after my HotShot and Ford Ranger :) the Beetle was such a fun runner, great for jumping too. I got the re issue but not built it yet.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent 😊😊😊

[@schuttrostig5729]

Great job on the body, looks awsome running !

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@nickrobertson2450]

Great vid as always Glenn. My mate had one back in the day. Always loved the MB. Might have to get one 🤔

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Nick 😊👊🏻

[@TABRO284]

Thats a big grin on your face Glenn looks like you had fun!

[@TAMIYALegends]

I certainly did my friend 😊👊🏻

[@mattmclafferty6265]

Bloody fantastic! I have a built rere MB on my shelf that ive only driven in the kitchen. Thanks for the inspiration. GAURANGA :-)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent glad you enjoyed it Matt 🤩👊🏻

[@peterrenaud9639]

That's what its all about 😍👏👍👌. Great work my friend 💯!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Peter 🤩👊🏻

[@madsrcbuggy]

That's great! I remember wanting one of them when I was younger, I think I might have to get one at some point.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent 😊😊😊

[@juliusdream2683]

Love the monster beetle. The body and the gold rims .

[@chriswatson9519]

Great slow mo work Glenn loved it looking forward to the next run at the track,it jumped well so should be good 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Chris 😊 Yeah it ran surprisingly well at the little track, tbh it could have had a bigger motor in it for that run 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

[@chriswatson9519]

@@TAMIYALegends I'm not sure what I run in mine not ran it for ages it's a vintage kyosho but it has a bit of bite to it does tend to tip it over if I'm not careful 😂

[@blurglide]

I had this as a kid. I didn't realize the control arms were different lengths, so drilled them out so both long ones were on one side and both short ones on the other. This resulted in a lot of negative camber. When I realized my "mistake" I ordered new control arms, but soon discovered that it handled WAY better with the large negative camber- It could corner twice as fast, easy.

[@davepearce6359]

Good combo with the motor etc Glenn. Looks to drive bang on. Fantastic action shots too, just what you like. Thanks very much. 😊👍🏻

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Dave 😊😊😊

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Awesome RC,great bashing,have a great weekend brother.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching buddy 🤩👊🏻

[@ChrisLee-UK]

Cranky little thing Glenn, all the fun they're supposed to be. Bring back more memories of my Sand Scorcher days haha :D

[@icklemoo]

Wow saw this in my recommends, I had one of these in the early 90s with my dad bought for me, we painted it yellow as that was my fav colour , I have nightmares about that hard body shell get cracked and patched up with electrical tape to hold bits of it on :). in end we got one of those clear flexible body shells in a pickup shape that fitted on.. was a great fun car though .. gosh makes me want to buy one now for next year :)

[@uncletom1971]

Sponsored or not, you may just have sold me a monster beetle. This car looks great, your video was very inspiring.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent I’m glad you enjoyed it Tomas 😊😊😊

[@paulb4uk]

Great choice of motor we put something like 21 turnmotors in our lunchboxes years ago it was quite fast but we modified the rear end to stop the wheelies lrp touring car special is a favorite of mine for on road chassis like the ff02 and some others gave 30 minute run times with a fair turn of speed .

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching Paul 😊👊🏻

[@Paul__FC]

I need a field trip to the legends arena! I'll need a moving truck to take the collection with me.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hahah that would be awesome Paul, I could definitely do with some company over there 🤩👊🏻

[@alastairmulholland4346]

Great running video again,540 motor is fast enough for these trucks.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy and yes totally agree with you 😊👊🏻

[@renercadventures]

Very stunning video my friend ☺️👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊👊🏻

[@chloedevereaux1801]

glenn see beetle on little jump, instantly becomes 9 yrs old :D awesome

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yep 🤣🤣🤣

[@Bigfurry1975]

I agree, that Monster Beetle is perfect as is.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching Steve 😊👊🏻

[@Mark-g4z2s]

Great video great shots

[@philmoffett366]

Definitely doesn't need anymore speed! You would just destroy the body! Cool video again👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah totally agree Phil, it’s pretty perfect as it is buddy 😊👊🏻

[@garrymorris4515]

Hi Glenn after watching all your videos of the Monster Beetle I've just ordered one off Fusion Hobbies.

[@UncleBobsRC]

Awesome run, I must get a BEETLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bjh3661]

The best think about the Monster Beetle is the space over the rear axle for holding your wallet and phone and any snacks you might need later on. Saves carrying them.

[@camrowdrone6497]

Enjoyed Bro Merry Christmas 🎄👍🏻

[@TAMIYALegends]

Merry Christmas my friend 🥳🍾🍾

[@popeye9048]

Great vid 👍🏻 I also have a sports tuned in my beetle. It's defo fast enough to sit on my garage shelf 😂

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hey there’s nothing wrong with shelf Queens 🤩🤩🤩

[@eddieroadrunner6691]

Personally I think it is up there in the looks department and the way it runs and takes them jumps with ease

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Eddie, yes this one is a true icon from back in the day my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@glennjthompson332]

Still Classic! 😀 regularly, no need for upgrades, it's very rare one.👍🤨

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching and commenting Glenn 😊👊🏻

[@tonypeters9175]

I have the sport tune with bearings throughout but I use a traxxas esc and 7 cell 8.4. Goes very well. I love the video and slow motion Glenn

[@TopSecretVid]

back in the day I put my Technigold motor in my Blackfoot...that was fun!

[@tonyromano6220]

Looks like fun! I am building one, black edition.

[@scottbray3053]

This was my first hobby grade rc when i was kid and let me tell you if you put a fast motor it will fly and it really never rolled but i also had a lot of mods in it was such a fun truck i would love to have one again brings back memories .

[@matthewross244]

Hi Glen, just bought a monster beetle from Euro RC, got the discount - that was great. Have now found out they don’t sort customs and it’s not clear on VAT. Had I known this I wouldn’t have bought from them as it’s now going to be more expensive than UK shops. Might be worth warning UK customers. Appreciate Brexit has mucked things up but it’s not clear on Euro RCs part...

[@hanscombe72]

Tamiya make a great abs resin cement for gluing the plastic when you need to. It is better than super glue. I still have the arm on my fast attack vehicle driver and it’s rock solid.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hahah that made me chuckle my friend 🤣. Yes that arm does not want to stay on 😅

[@SuperCdp1]

Hi Glen, have you got 2S in that? Does seem nippy. Superb video!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah it was running a sports tuned motor on 2s my friend. It’s fast enough like that and won’t kill the gear box 😅😅😅

[@SPEXWISE]

It's ultimate fun factor.👍👍👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

100% my friend 🤩🤩🤩

[@thisisarobbery5056]

Glenn bring back the good old days . how about yours blackfoot & beetle tug of war next .

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hahah love it 😍

[@yeknommonkey]

Got some great speed. Makes me think no point in going brushless etc on my twin detonator. Will check out the sponsor for some motors though.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching my friend 😊👊🏻

[@garyrussell1749]

Your slow motion footage shows why the original release front lamps used to snap off the nose cones

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah they bounce about all over the place don’t they 😂👊🏻

[@craigashcroft4636]

Great run @TamiyaLegends. The Monster Beetle I recently finished has a Torque Tuned Motor in and that's perfect, doesn't tip and I love how the front shocks work when cornering. Plus the differential works great to. Don't forget to pick your number plate up 😆

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching Craig 😊 And yes the number plate is back on 😂👊🏻

[@tuna3461]

Damn do I need one of those I might need one of those

[@davrynbotha4795]

It’s a beauty!!!

[@Chazzz1980]

Love it. Thanks for making this one. My absolute favourite. How did you do the tyre decals / lettering?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching my friend 🤩 You can buy the decals from MCI Racing website 👊🏻

[@Chazzz1980]

@@TAMIYALegends Great stuff. Ordered. They were out of stock of a lot, but managed to order the Michelin decals.

[@Chazzz1980]

@@TAMIYALegends I bought some of those decals, carefully stuck them on but they just fall off? They’re not cheap either.