Tamiya Monster Beetle - Modernising a Legend Part 1: Overview, Ballraces and New Tyres

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

I just came across this video ... Subscribed!!!

[@MostlyHelpful]

Thanks and great to have you. Just finishing the work to (finally) get my HPI Nitro MT2 running and will then post the video. It's been a real pain (as a nitro newbie) but I think I've cracked it.

[@brianboccuzzi7300]

Great video! I'm getting back into RC again myself. I'm setting up my old Blackfoot up again. Can you say addictive! Lol

[@MostlyHelpful]

I've recently bought a Tamiya TT-01 and TT-02, both used and both as projects, so yes, very addictive. Good luck with yours. 👍

[@zellway]

Randomly came across your video. I’m a big fan of the ORV chassis and the monster trucks are my favorite. I like your approach to targeting some core problems

[@MostlyHelpful]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I love fixing up these old Tamiyas since it reminds me of my youth, and I am hoping that my 9 year old son will soon be able to join me in the hobby.

[@zellway]

@@MostlyHelpful Tamiya makes some amazing kits that would be perfect for younger ones. I just got my nephew the comical grasshopper and we built it a few weekends ago. He is 12 and didn’t need much help from me.

[@fredtedstedman]

this is what nhappens when someone doesn't clean it after use !

[@MostlyHelpful]

To be fair back in my teens when I had a Hotshot 2 I never cleaned it after each run. I used to wait and then just strip it all down after each six months. I enjoyed cleaning and rebuilding that Monster Beetle and it sold quickly when I put it up for sale so I'd love to find a similar project to do soon.