Tamiya Monster Beetle (2015)

[@martinhsrc6699]

For anyone thinking of supporting through Patreon, I’m a Patreon and I think it’s great. There’s cool behind the scenes videos, posts and photos. If you need more ‘Tamiya Legends’ go for it!! 👍😆

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Martin 🤩👊🏻

[@garethcornell6945]

For the price of a frothy coffee Glenn is continuing to make content. I agree with Martin certainly worth thinking about. 👍🏻

[@hugoperry1452]

Having owned a Frog as my first Tamiya back in 1985, my Dad used to have to take me to the hobby shop nearly every week for new side and bevel gears for the diff. Fast forward to 1991 I got a blackfoot and didn't have any issues. The blackfoot came with 2 ball bearings only and they were for either side of the bevel gears in those little plastic carriers. So from what I've gathered with those diffs is, use ball bearings and don't do roll backs! The way I drove the blackfoot compared to the frog was I was always going into reverse on full noise from forward and it would destroy the metal bevel gears very quickly, where's my friends hornet it wouldn't bother it at all. The blackfoot I never changed the gears once! But still there not a good diff and those metal gears seemed soft from memory. I also owned and just recently sold a Brat re-re and had no issues either.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Hugo 🤩👊🏻

[@rogerrothweiler9210]

This was my first real RC car back in 1986. Painted it black with the graphics, green clear on the ugly gold wheels for metallic green finish, looked awesome. Anyway, drove the snot out of that car, and found every weak link. I still have most of it minus the body, but what a fun car. Thanks for the flashback, I might have to pull out my cars and resurrect them. Great videos!!!

[@bisonvidz]

Looking forward to this very iconic build.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@brettwoodhouse8909]

HI Glenn that monster beetle is gonna look awesome in the snow can not wait to see that, your always keeping me on the edge of my seat, absolutely love it.TAMIYA FOREVER

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for the great comment Brett 😊😊😊

[@hendrahendra]

Tamiya Forever!!

[@corabbring8198]

Yeah, the Monster Beetle. I still got my original 1987, and it’s still driving. 33 years old🤔 I’m getting old myself. I need a new body and new windows, but there changed as you said. I recently build in the black sport tuned motor and that’s more than enough for the differential. Have fun building this kit!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching and commenting my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@jennyetherington3326]

Great fun the Monster Beetle! My second Lockdown Build, i have a MIP super ball diff in mine too. I have a Black Edition Monster Beetle to build too 👍 Looking forward to seeing some more videos on the Build Glenn Have a nice Sunday 🙂

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Jenny I think I’ll definitely do the diff mod in the future. So far so good but it has to go the the track next, so we’ll see how it holds up lol 😂 Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 😎 Hope you’re having a great weekend 👊🏻

[@michaelstewart3042]

Rc needs have taken over the planet got five new tamiya builds on the bench and piled up in the closet it's all Glenn's fault lol

[@TAMIYALegends]

@@michaelstewart3042 Hahah 😂😂😂

[@ericwood2790]

Just built a black edition about 6 months ago , used the MIP diff and the 10 turn brushless Tamiya motor . The Beetle is smooth and powerful and fun to drive . I still haven’t tried a lipo in it but that would probably really put some life into it. I also used. TBG polycarbonate body for the runner and to customize.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Wow 10t brushless 😳😳😳 Does it flip alot Eric?

[@ericwood2790]

No , surprisingly it’s pretty stable, it might flip easier if I were to use a lipo though.

[@otisskopik1400]

love the monster beetle. one of my first RCs back in the days ;)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yes I think this car introduced many to the hobby Otis 🤩👊🏻

[@markoconnell5875]

Love the Monster Beetle, my first RC as a kid and for me still the best looking monster truck!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Mark 🤩👊🏻

[@nickpeat]

Another classic, This could be the next one for me....those gold wheels really make this thing pop!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Nick, yeah it’s just so iconic and as you said those gold wheels are 🤩🤩🤩

[@johnnycoolness]

Thankyou @EURORC for helping this channel blossom!

[@johnnycoolness]

#EURORC

[@TAMIYALegends]

And thank you my friend for watching and leaving a comment 😊😊😊

[@TABRO284]

I found on my blackfoot rerelease that the rear arms can drop far enough to make the axels grind so i put extra internal spacers in the shocks to limit the amount of droop.

[@mrdoofa9357]

Looking forward to seeing this blast around the legends arena, also the build videos. I haven’t built mine yet but it’s a winter/lockdown project to be done.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent coming soon my friend 😊😊😊

[@h-jg7730]

As a kid i had the moster beetle as the quick drive rtr version 46006 . Later i removed the wires from the battery tray and soldert a Tamiya connector to it. It was flying whit a 1900 mah racing Pack 😂👍😍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hahah love it my friend, that sounds epic fun 🤩

[@neontetra1000]

“Blitzing blazer”, “ Terra sand scorcher” . I think glen just had a mini stroke on camera 😂

[@TAMIYALegends]

Pmsl 😂. I did sometimes the words just won’t come out 🤣👊🏻

[@Houleigan]

brain fart! LOL!

[@grahamsmith2022]

'Sand Scorcher' was the first Beetle kit,bud,I remember desperately wanted one as a child in the late '70's,I think the 'Blitzer Beetle' is the latest of the Beetle bodied designs.

[@sylvestersstuff9049]

Nice choice Glen, I have one of these to build with a load of hop ups/extras to go on as I build it. As for the gearbox, I still have my original Blackfoot with its original gears and hex drives, I ran it on a black can sport tuned back in the day and pulled wheelies by reversing then jamming it into forward and never broke the transmission! I would never do that now as I know it puts a lot of stress on it but as a kid it was so much fun :) So i think you are correct about only needing the Thorp or MIP if using loads more power like a brushless setup.

[@timothycollier1265]

Hey Glenn another awesome video! This is the most iconic car of all time for me... I own 4 complete vintage beetles in immaculate condition if you get the urge for one! I didn't have to switch diffs till I went brushless.... That stock one will be fine!! Thanks Glenn!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Sweet thanks for watching and leaving a comment Timothy 😊👊🏻

[@GTMatukka]

Tamiya Monster Beetle.. it's åsome! It's the RC which gives me the most fun all of my RC's 🙃 I own a QD version also along with the Jr. model 😀 Glenn, make it pretty!🤩

[@TAMIYALegends]

I’ll do my best my friend 😎👊🏻

[@alexhardwick2855]

Awesome cant wait to see the build vid and run vid 👍 thanks for the vid 👍👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Alex 😊👊🏻

[@stuartthorn3995]

Looking forward to this one. The beetle is a classic right up there with the Lunch Box

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Stuart 😊😊😊

[@craigashcroft4636]

Tamiya Legends Really enjoyed your channel while in Lockdown, here in the UK. I just finished my Monster Beetle 58618. Painted Metallic Red and finished with Pearl clear. Shame the CVA's piston are solid but I'm running it stock so all's good, will be putting a new Sports Tuned in. What I was hoping to do is change the pinion but can't find which one goes with the 52 spur gear. Great video, can't wait to see the build😀

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Craig 😊 There’s an aftermarket motor mount available on eBay which allows you to use bigger pinions 😎👊🏻

[@peterrenaud9639]

Ohhhh we love contests😍 ...and slo-mo suspension shots. Can't wait for the running vid😁

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy I got some decent slo mo 😊😊😊

[@ShenRC]

Very nice! can't go wrong with a bug!👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah they seem to be absolutely timeless 😎👊🏻

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

Great video Glenn!👌 I totally get what you're trying to achieve with the soft suspension mate, I hope it works out for you. I can't wait to see the running video!. Thanks for sharing your video mate. 👍🦘🇦🇺

[@squareblueorange]

Great vid! The monster beetle, what a classic! Last winter I ran my lunch box and retored mud blaster (with the old hex drives) in the snow. Hands down I loved the mud blaster best in the snow. As you know it's the same chassis as the monster beetle so you'll have great fun. 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent that’s just what I wanted to hear my friend 😊😊😊

[@MattsHobbyWorkshop]

I love this car! Always wanted one as a kid. Really looking forward to the build video! Still struggling to work out how to do those on my own channel LOL. Keep up the terrific work, mate!!😁

[@harrybachmann9815]

Looking forward to this build. My friend had a Monster Beetle that I would race against with my Blackfoot back in the day. His had the white body that he painted a dark blue metallic. Didn't look bad, however, I always preferred the box art red. On the re-re, I could probably overlook the extra holes in the body. My only "gripe" would be the front auxiliary lights should read KC Daylighter although I know that's a licensing thing.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I think when I’m finished making videos with it, I’ll order a set of MCI reproduction decals for it, just to have that original look 🤩👊🏻

[@wadebeaumont7570]

Looking forward to seeing this one on the arena Glenn!

[@mattfranks4335]

Made up you got a sponsor ! Excellent matey , well done .

[@schuttrostig5729]

Looking forward to see the painting in detail, fun body to do!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I really enjoyed doing this shell, hopefully you’ll like what I’ve done with it my friend 😎👊🏻

[@rcalltypes8230]

Can’t wait to see it on the Track. I purchased the MIP ball diff, but haven’t needed to install it yet😅

[@TAMIYALegends]

Superb my friend, thanks for the feedback 🤩👊🏻

[@Leonsrchobbys]

very cool glenn mate i remember mine was white under the red paint👍👊😎🇬🇧🤟😊

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent a first edition Leon, don’t think I’ve ever seen one myself 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

[@michaelstewart3042]

They used to sell adaptors back in the day to fit clod buster rims tire adaptors for the black foot and monster beetle

[@TAMIYALegends]

Really I didn’t know that Michael, I’ll have to Google to see if I can find some pictures 🤩👊🏻

[@viper-qi1po]

Good luck with the diff. I ran a 25 turn torque tuned motor in my re re blackfoot...it survived 4 runs..on the 5th run i squeezed in a 8.4v nimh pack and that stock diff disintegrated on the first run lol

[@darrengrimmer8541]

I only had a second hand one of these Glen.. Do you know what I really believe this one should be a build and bash it!!!. A little bit of old fashioned RC fun👍👍👍👍👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hey 👋🏻 I’ll email some pictures of its first run 🤩🚗💨💨💨

[@Houleigan]

When I went to buy my Blackfoot, we had to pick up my brother from work so he came along. When he saw what I bought he wanted one too. So he picked a Monster Beetle and we built them together! Then of course bashed with them!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Now that put a smile on my face, I could imagine just how cool that would of been 🤩🤩🤩

[@bluesimon13ify]

It will be great to see you build & run it,😀

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy yes the videos are already made now, definitely one of the most fun cars I’ve had on the channel 🤩🤩🤩

[@adrianharrison5208]

I have two ORV chassis on the way for Christmas but I don’t think I be upgrading to the ball diff. I’ll just be using 2s and the stock cans for now. Cannot wait to see this one on that track it will be perfect on that lose surface.

[@adrianharrison5208]

Saying that I’ll buy two BZ motors as they look really cool 😎

[@TAMIYALegends]

I’ve never had a problem with the stock diff, but maybe I’ll change my mind when it hits the track 🤣👊🏻

[@robcraighill6315]

Hope you can get this to the legends arena before the weather turns, can't wait to see that!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I’m on track to do that now, just need the weather to hold a bit longer Rob 😎👊🏻

[@tamiyafrog3220]

They look great👍👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Totally agree it’s an absolute classic my friend 😊👊🏻

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Excellent video as always mate, really looking forward to the build video! I'm just wondering if I could mount that Beetle body to a Tamiya 'M' chassis, hmm.... ;)

[@davepearce6359]

I do love the beetles looks, full of charm with a little bit of cheek thrown in. Just started the static 935 Porsche 1/12 but will order one ready for Xmas, (if I can find one at a good price) Cheers Glenn. Fab film again. 😉

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hey 👋🏻 I didn’t know you were into the static model’s my friend 🤩🤩🤩

[@davepearce6359]

@@TAMIYALegends yes Glenn,mainly rally cars and touring cars, I also restore full size ex MOD land rovers too. 😃

[@TAMIYALegends]

@@davepearce6359 Oh wow very cool indeed my friend 🤓👊🏻

[@arnoldapplewhite3149]

I've been thinking of a vintage monsterbeetle to replace my re-re shelf queen for the last few days. Been itching to run the re-re beetle for a while, started looking 2 days ago for it's replacement on the shelf and today I turn on your channel and what do I see! looks like thats decision made then. hahah!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha excellent my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@rockrollarc9792]

Looking foward to this build as I have this re release with mip super ball diff... I want to see the mods you do and iff it needs surgery after putting powerfull motor in it

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent stay tuned my friend 😊👊🏻

[@brucelevall7663]

Hey Glen there’s not much of a limit on the monster beetle I put a 3800 kv motor in mine I even changed the pinon to a 32pitch 18 tooth pinon never had a problem with it did the same to my black foot to good luck with yours

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for the feedback Bruce 😎👊🏻

[@camrowdrone6497]

Enjoyed Bro 👍🏻

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy 😎👊🏻

[@garethcornell6945]

Great video. I have one in build that I’ve fitted every modification I can find including the diff (😝) I’m going brushless and 3S too. Just need to get the thing finished, just need another lockdown.......hold on! 😜

[@TAMIYALegends]

Wow running 3s 😅. That thing will be insane Gareth 🤩🚗💨💨💨

[@GTMatukka]

Explosions 🌋

[@garethcornell6945]

Not sure it will explode....I need to finish it 1st. I’ve upgraded the diff and all the final drive. Fully ball raced. If it exploded I’ll take a picture. 🤣

[@GTMatukka]

@@garethcornell6945 Get a lexan body for it if you are planning to use that setup. If you make a blingy hard abs body with that setup it'll end up scratched and waste of time. The body is pretty durable but only for mild setup.

[@garethcornell6945]

All sorted Cosmo. The original body is going to be Kawasaki green and is for the shelf only. It’s not vintage I had loads of parts left over from 3 restorations so decided to build a Mutant Monster Beetle.

[@ministrone]

Looking forward to seeing this on the track. I bet you could build an ORV chassis in your sleep by now. 😀

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha I bet I could my friend 🤣👊🏻

[@GTMatukka]

Yes they are the metal pistons.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I was gutted about that, but it actually ran great with plenty of shock movement 😊😊😊

[@StankoPerko]

My MB quickly developed gearbox click on Torque Tuned power. Then I shimmed the diff and it still runs. Good and very stable model. Likes to jump🤣

[@19Marc79]

Yup - that Monster Beetle is a very GOOFY thing ;_)

[@skidrc]

Love your channel, very informative. I haven't been into RC in years I did have a MGT 8.0 Monster Truck about 15 years ago or so and way before that in the late 80's as a kid I had several Tamiya products: Boomerang, Hotshot, Grasshopper & a Team Associated RC/10. Unfortunately I don't have them anymore. I have a Terra Scorcher on order and I am thinking about ordering the rereleased Hotshot that is supposed to be available in the states this month. What electronics would you recommend for those buggies? I know I wan't more power than the standard silver 540 and an ESC of course but I have been out of the hobby for so long I just don't know what is out there now. Should I go with the newer Lipo type batteries or just stick with a NiMH? Thanks in advance for any tips. Oh, also what transmitters & servos are most people using these days? Back in the day I had all Futaba stuff. I live in the states BTW if that makes a difference.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hey Brad 👋🏻 Yeah there’s so much choice nowadays my friend 🤓 For the ESC have a look at the Hobbywing 1060, it’s brushed only but will do both Nimh and LiPo batteries. It’ll also run down to a 12 turn brushed motor. It’s cheap too 😊😊😊. If you want to stay with Tamiya for the motor, have a look at the Super Stock BZ, it’s a 23 turn and runs well. Much cheaper other brands available though 🤷🏼‍♂️ Radio gear is now 2.4g, again a basic set works fine with a budget sports servo. Battery choice is up to you, obviously you’ll know what 7.2v Nimh is, basically the same as the old 7.2v Ni-Cad but much improved in capacity and performance. LiPo’s are next level stuff, it’s basically like running your car on 8.4v back in the day 🤷🏼‍♂️. But you need to research them on charging and storing them. They have much more potential to catch fire, lots of horror stories around with them, but in my opinion if handled correctly then there golden. And once you go Lipo you’ll never go back my friend. Phew 😅 hope that helps my friend 😎👊🏻

[@spencergold1279]

Looking forward to this Glen - I finished one a few weeks ago - had to put a hop up servo saver on as the steering kept popping off whenever I crashed it(!) - and I’ve bought a second shell as the first will get ruined once painted, and I don’t want a lexan shell (at the moment....). I also have an MIP diff to go in. Interested to see if any tips on how to set this up, as I find mine rolls very easily (most likely the way I drive it!) which is a bit of a pain!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching and leaving a comment Spencer 🤩👊🏻

[@mad-beerc3818]

Great vid and agree these diffs are only a problem when stupid power is used and yes they do play up when they start to get worn out! But definitely not a bad gearbox from new and with respect regarding power source! Would love to see this MB in the snow Glenn that would be epic!! PS Glenn have you had a beer or two mate? You got in a muddle there for a mo! Iol reminded me of the Legendary Murray Walker and take that as a compliment 😉

[@TAMIYALegends]

Lol 😂 my friend I’m always in a muddle 😂😂😂 I actually get bouts of anxiety and sometimes it comes across on the videos. It is what it is I guess 😅 Yes couldn’t agree more on the gearbox, I do get a little frustrated listening to, oh you’ll need the mip diff! I do wonder if they’ve actually run it first or just go straight to buying it 😬😬😬 Thanks as always for watching my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@mad-beerc3818]

@@TAMIYALegends lol l spend most of my day in a muddle its standard! keep up the good work mate l am loving the cars you're doing at the moment Brat, BF, MB! Right in my era!

[@traxxasfans]

Great video am I crazy to think that might look good with a Herby paint job.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah it’s been done many times my friend and looks awesome 😎

[@darthnagus5457]

Interesting I always wanted one but was a bit reluctant due to the gear box. I didn't want to dish out for those MIP diffs which I think are a bit expensive. From what I understand anything above a tamiya GT tuned motor may be a bit too much which is fine for me. Nevertheless it would be interesting to see how it works out on the channel.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy well I’ve ran a couple of batteries through it now and it absolutely awesome. Running a sports tuned on 2s which is plenty fast enough in my opinion 😎🤷🏼‍♂️

[@philmoffett366]

I've had no trouble with the gearbox in my one with a sport tuned motor but what I did have trouble with was the drive shafts they just from day one vibrated massively to the extent that it was unusable I had to change it for the frog/brat re-release drive shafts but my black special monster beetle drive line was perfect?🤷‍♂️ and the yellow cva's don't have any piston adjustments it just a metal plunger!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for the excellent feedback Phil, totally agree on the gearbox, it’s when it over powered then it becomes a problem 🤷🏼‍♂️. I’ll keep my eyes on the drive shafts now buddy 😎👊🏻

[@scottthompson2481]

Classic ................

[@martinneps9387]

What hopped up motor would you put in this RC Monster beetle please comment back in let me know I do not do brushless I like brushed motors please comment back thank you very much you do a lot of interesting things with RC cars I think I've watched every single one of your videos thank you again

[@andrewmagro7703]

Glen I bought the Trial Version By Mistake but now i have an excuse to get the black edition Monster Beetle, i should have clicked when i saw the 1:14 Scale but obviously i never but still cant wait to see how she handles the sand dunes up near me and the salt flats up at the back beach all in good fun i say and thanks for the tips on the painting much appreciated and great video as per usual bud looking forward to the next few months with the Clod and Other Builds Over the winter with snow , we never have snow in my area only snow is 3 hours away's may go up next fall take out a rally car get some of my own Colin Mcrea Rally style Pics , cheers again and Take Care In Canada mate Also People JOin the FACEbOOK Group "Tamiya Legends" Its a Great Big Community and one helpful Tamiya Family of ~LEGENDS~ try iT out - you will be glad you did :-) , Cheers All .

[@TAMIYALegends]

Lovely comment my friend 🤩🤩🤩

[@jamescunliffe9872]

Strangely enough the first thought that popped into my head was snow running! I suppose red plastic makes sense but it does look less sturdy,think I'd be trying to find some plastic that matches the windscreen even though I'm sure snow will get inside off the wheels,I've wondered how it would look in candy apple paint and wether or not tamiya actually make that colour?:)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Well we will definitely see it in the snow soon no doubt 🥶🥶🥶 That sounds like a nice colour James 🤩👊🏻

[@topforce5298]

I would say, the Dynatech 02H is the best motor for this Beetle. 🤣😜

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hahah yeah that would look superb sticking out the back of it my friend 🤩🤩🤩

[@andrewreynolds3931]

Always wanted the ball diff in my "Black Beetle", I sheared off so many damn body posts as a youngster, I ran a 'technigold' and bearings through it all and the gear box was okay, but the drive shafts shagged out before the gear box. Did the 2015 come with the same hex headed shafts?

[@TAMIYALegends]

No Andrew it has dog bones as standard my friend 😎👊🏻

[@graemewarne588]

Hi Glen, do you know if you can get some hop ups for this chassis?

[@robcraighill6315]

Interested to see what a ball diff might do to the handling - my lunch box is understeer city with the standard diff?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Rob 😊 Yeah not to sure the Lunchbox can be improved on, that’s what it was made to do 🤣👊🏻. What a truck it is my friend, pure fun 🤩🤩🤩

[@michaelstewart3042]

Nice cap living the beetle is it based off of blackfoot

[@rippinraptor]

Am I correct in thinking that it's the same chassis as the blackfoot?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yes it is, just different shocks and body mounts 😊👊🏻

[@OlliRC1980]

Sorry Glenn but the Suspension isn´t adjustible the are solid pieces

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I since found that out lol 😬 But I’ve had it running now and I have to say the suspension isn’t bad at all 🤩 Thanks for watching buddy 😎👊🏻

[@just_interested1]

You should get a konghead for the snow

[@TAMIYALegends]

Now that’s a great shout Chris 😎👊🏻

[@chloedevereaux1801]

other supermarket catchphrases are available :D

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hahah you’re absolutely right 😂👊🏻

[@bradkalman2353]

Are you going to get the mop drive train for that kit?

[@TAMIYALegends]

No it’s running standard Brad until it goes pop 😎💥💥

[@bradkalman2353]

@@TAMIYALegends mo fun lol.

[@bradkalman2353]

Yes more fun but no more fun cuz you won't put an MIP diff in it. Lol

[@19Marc79]

Check out my MB Re-Re with yellow body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4CkiHuKr5Wrfac The very first Tamiya RC kit I ever saw running in real life was the Monster Beetle back in the late 80´s when I was around 9 or so (family holiday on an german island called "Juist"). At that point in time my special interest in hobby grade RC cars was initiated :) I never got to own a Beetle back in the days. But when the Re-Re came out a few decades later, it was totally clear for me, that I had to get one and that it had to be painted yellow - just like the one on the island. I remember that a small racing track was built on the beach and raced with a hand full of Tamiya Off-Road RC models (Black Foot, Grasshopper...). So in my case it all started with a yellow Monster Beetle, guys 🙃 I was so blown away by the looks, speed and sound of the MB as a kid because I only had known toy grade RC´s prior to that...I´ve been positively hooked on hobby RC´s ever since 🤙

[@garyrussell1749]

My re re monster beetle is fitted with a new blitzer beetle tinted window ,did not like the open rear window ,also painted it in car paint, its in Volkswagen mars red as the Ferrari red was too dark for me.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent sounds very nice Gary 🤩👊🏻

[@davidturner2365]

Hope they got rid of them awefull hexagon weird drive shafts 👍👍👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yes they did 😅😅😅 Gearbox is still weak if it’s over powered though 😬

[@karenbaxter2706]

Please make it into a drift car

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hahah could you imagine that 🤣

[@karenbaxter2706]

@@TAMIYALegends I think in Japan there is a wild willy drift build but it would be awesome and a KZbin first you made it into a drift build

[@Holeyguagaamoley]

Who is Yarrow arseee?

[@Houleigan]

BTW Screw HALF SHAFTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I must have gone through 100 of them before I converted my whole rear end to a Blackfoot 3 rear end with proper drive shafts!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I’ve seen a few lads do that my friend 😎👊🏻

[@problemchild1976]

Defo don’t need an MIP ball diff My friend and i designed a clamp around the gearbox that stops the sides of the metal gearbox flexing (available on eBay) I’m running a 3S brushless combo now kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYi5dqlpbbVoepo Can go into details as to how it works if needed glen ;)

[@problemchild1976]

Hey glen - my slow-mo beetle bash vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnamiqRraZKagM0 Running a brushless 3S lipo set up with a gearbox brace and brat dog bone drive shafts

[@roloreoandy9867]

This is why I hate Canada so much. You can never get these kits unless you sell your soul. It makes me really angry that the only way to get anywhere these days is to start a KZbin channel, and spending every waking moment on social media. I guess I will have to quit the hobby I love so much.

[@TAMIYALegends]

So you think I’ve sold my soul? 😳

[@roloreoandy9867]

@@TAMIYALegends No, your kit was sponsored. You didn't have to pay for it, or you got a huge discount. The average Joe like myself, can't get these kits anywhere. They are "sold out" or on "back order", spending MONTHS trying to get one. Getting one on eshaft (ebay) you have to pay 4X what they are worth. Doesn't mean I don't enjoy your show... It's just frustrating.

[@RC-ty5ym]

Hey Glenn, Here's a link to a instruction to avoid a slipping differential : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnPOhqxsm5t1hNk Stay healthy