Tamiya Nova Fox Build Part 1 - Grinds To A Stop

[@98sevensix]

If I remember correctly, this was first car. I loved it it, but removing the top plate was a pita for maintenance. Thanks for the video. Now I'm compelled to buy the Nova!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, there are a few screws holding the top plate down and it'll slow down things if you have to get in there but with today's modern electronics it shouldn't be too often I'll need to dive in there (I hope!). It is a beautiful car and you won't be upset if you snag one!!

[@nedb4419]

Well, I've watched two times your video for to be sure to understand. It's the first time for me too : I never seen a problem with the parts of Tamiya kit's, but I hope if you shoot a pictures for examination, they are sending a new spur gear. For the rest it's all good Addam! The driver is very nice, do you have a idea for painting him? I'm very impressed by the front cell, the parts are very condensed,and multitude of parts. The gold chrome of the wheels is just "wow"! The spikes of the rear axles are very beautiful. The elfes are very gentles! Cool presentation, clear and cheerfulness! See you soon!

[@AddamsPlayground]

I will work with Tamiya to get a new gear, ordered one from eBay to get it fast so I can finish the build but won't hurt to have a spare. I will probably do the driver as he is pictured on the box but who knows, I may get creative! There are a lot of parts to the front end but it works really well and very smoothly. Thanks for watching and as always for the very kind and supportive comments!!!

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

Awsome to see another rc channel given a awsome rc kit from the elf👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

The RC Elf is amazing and he has certainly blessed me with some really great kits! Thanks for stopping by and checking it out and thanks for taking the time to drop a comment I appreciate every one of them!

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

@@AddamsPlayground course buddy and ill be watching bro for the future vids, 👍Keith

[@JF-RC]

Hi Addam, hope you’re keeping well. Wow! A Tamiya first! A poorly moulded gear. Shame, but I think we can forgive Tamiya for a small error in the quality control in these difficult times. Great video 😊😉😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, I'm not mad, it happens and it is the first time ever I have gotten a wonky part. I am sure they will send a replacement once I send them this one. I am too impatient to wait for all that so I got the gears from eBay until then! Thanks as always for the comments, it means a lot.

[@HaydadRC]

Wow I’ve never seen this in a kit before!😬 Thankfully you were able to source the part and it’s on its way to you!😃 Going to be a beautiful buggy when you’re done! Nice job Addam, and a happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!👍😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, it is a beautiful car and has very nice body lines. I am going to try and get a replacement from Tamiya as well, just too impatient to wait! Thanks, and you and your family have a very happy Thanksgiving too.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Addam! Great video my friend - it was all going so well, and then the spur gear! Same here, never had a problem in any of my kits before, sure is a bummer. Hope you get it sorted soon, good you found the part! Other than that, it looks like a really sweet build. Looking forward to see you get it finished, she will look and run awesome, I'm sure! Take care, all the best from Mark. :O)

[@AddamsPlayground]

It was bound to happen at some point. The part should be here soon so I will get her done soon. All good, just a delay. Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words as always!!

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

Such a good looking buggy! and the gold wheels are so nice. Good to hear you've got a new gear coming, can't wait to see the finished buggy 👍🦘🇦🇺

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, minor setback. Never had any issues like this from Tamiya so I'm not upset, just eager to drive it!!! Thanks and the part should be here early next week so soon enough I'll get it running!

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

@@AddamsPlayground Yeh I agree, I've never had anything like that from Tamiya, if anything theirs always extra screws etc left over...ooops maybe I forgot to fit them!😬 Such a good looking buggy, it'll look good sitting next to the Hotshot and a Wild One. You should keep the faulty gear, that's such a rare occurrence it might be worth a few bucks one day.

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@outbackrcaustralia4895 currently it is on my desk and is acting like a fidget spinner! So it is serving a purpose still!!

[@riffraffsrc]

Sorry about your spur gear Addam brother! Looks like it's going to be a great kit when you get it together! I'm sure they will make it right! 💯🤜🤛🔥🔥⚡⚡🙏

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, I am sure they will. Isn't a big issue and it'll be running very soon so it's all good. Thanks for checking in and I expect the next video on it will be next weekend maybe? There will be more in between regardless!

[@canuckchuck8836]

That kit really gave you the gears...

[@westernsharpie]

lol, good one

[@AddamsPlayground]

It really grinds my gears..... 😂 It was sad when I saw it but it is all good. Not a huge deal and new stuff is on its way to get it going. Thanks for checking in and the punny comment!!!

[@canuckchuck8836]

@@AddamsPlayground everyone loves a dad-joke whether they want it or not! Quality issues just happen from time to time. I am certain Tamiya will make it right just not as quickly as you'd like. That is a cool retro-kit and I would just buy the parts like you did to get it on the ground ASAP. It looks like the channel is starting to pick up momentum with the number of subscriptions recently! Congratulations!

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@canuckchuck8836 I am happy with the channel growth and excited to do the 1 year Q&A video I will be recording this weekend. I was happy to get so many cool questions. You guys rock and make this video editing and work part all worth it.

[@canuckchuck8836]

@@AddamsPlayground I don't know how to describe it but for me, watching your videos is like hanging out with a buddy. There is an honesty and no pretense or "act" that a lot of KZbin is full of. Just chilling and shooting the poop about hobby/RC stuff. I thought of another question! Who is the potato?

[@islandrc-duke1972]

nice kit bro,bummer on the gear,great gift from the RC Elf

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah new gear should be here today so no big deal. Just a minor delay but a good tip to inspect all parts before assembly just in case!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@RCHobbyShed]

Shame out the gear. Will be a great buggy once it's finished. Hope you can get the gear quickly!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, it was an odd thing to come across as I have never had a bad part from them. One in a million I'm sure... Part should be here in a few days so no biggy. It'll give time to sort out the body and driver! Thanks as always for taking the time to watch and leave a comment, I appreciate it!

[@YourNextCast]

Looks like a cool car. Like the wheels on it. 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Definitely gonna look sharp once.it is all together! Thanks for checking in!

[@DustyFingersRC]

I have watched quite a few of your videos and thought I was subbed....I wasn't. I just corrected that 👍🏼 The Fox is such a great looking car. Love it.

[@AddamsPlayground]

All good, appreciate it and I got the gear in this evening for it to continue the build so it should not be long until it is up and running!

[@DustyFingersRC]

@@AddamsPlayground I have heard a couple people having issues with hopped up motors in this kit so hopefully you will be OK with the GT Tuned. It is a similar spec to the Technigold, just a little more torque if I remember correctly.

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@DustyFingersRC thanks for the heads up. I don't beat on any of them too hard so I hope nothing goes wrong. At least with a correctly molded gear going in now I have hopes it'll all hold together!!

[@westernsharpie]

Tamiya is really good, not like usually like them. Nice build

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, looks like it came up short on plastic in the mold. No big deal and the replacement part is on its way so should be running shortly! Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!

[@ralphhowing3473]

Mornin Addam I got the, what was it, the 1986-87 Fox kit in my twenty's, it was the coolest most high tec model I've ever had gosh nothing could stop it. But one thing bugged the hell out of me and that were the yellow dampers, all that awesome tec and yellow dampers? So when I got my Nova Fox in 20014 I went on Amazon and replaced the yellow with blue, $25 for 4. Thanks Addam!!!! Ralphie

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, I am not the biggest fan of the yellow shocks on most of the buggies with them. I prefer the black ones but Tamiya is all about making a statement with things. I do love the Nova Fox, it drives really nice and looks super sleek without the big traditional goal post front shock tower!

[@rc-dom-uk]

That sucks. Looking forward to seeing iy finished. I have this kit to build next year when the weather turns better. Hope you get it sorted . I think that part is easy enough to come by and used in quite a few other kits. Didn't realise you had been visited by the Elf. Awesome. Im terrible for building kits. I still have a terra scorcher to build and I think I got it 3 months ago :D

[@AddamsPlayground]

Oh man, I want to rip them open and start building as soon as I get them. I have little will power for holding onto them to do later. This was very hard to not do earlier!!! Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!

[@rc-dom-uk]

@@AddamsPlayground the main problem I’ve got is after September it just gets to wet / cold to paint outside . I had the forethought this year to paint the terra scorcher body in the good weather . Thanks for putting out the vid👍

[@rexrcs]

damnnnnnnnn that bites. I hope it works out soon man

[@AddamsPlayground]

It's all good, ordered part will be here early next week and I'll be working with Tamiya to get a replacement to have on hand as well. I'm just too impatient and wanted to get something as quick as possible!

[@theoagrc]

Hey Addam, shame about the gear issue but what a cool build. I have started on my Hotshot this week and you can see there is a lot of similar parts between the two models. Look forward to seeing the finished product man and Happy Thanksgiving 🙌🏻

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, it is essentially the 2wd hotshot. It just love it. I think the body lines are perfect and it should be a ripper!!! You and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!!!! Enjoy building that hotshot!

[@theoagrc]

@@AddamsPlayground I have the fox on my future list. Looking forward to seeing your finished car bud! Have a good one

[@madmustangrc214]

Well looked like it was going together well. I have never had a problem with Tamiya myself. But for as many kits as they make Im sure its bound to happen. That gear must have been made on a Friday (time get out of here boys) kind of thing. Glad you found a replacement. Have a great Thanksgiving Addam.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Exactly! Yeah, I'm not mad at all, with all the kits I've built this is the first bad part and I am sure they will replace it without any issues. Went ahead and ordered the replacement from eBay to make sure I got one as quick as possible just in case, that and I'm impatient 😂😂 You have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!!!

[@ShenRC]

Looks nice! to bad the gear was deformed looks like the machine ran out of material to fill in the mold. the GT tuned motor should be perfect for it also. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Exactly what I'm thinking, just not quite enough plastic! It is just a minor delay and will be up and running in no time. I wish you a happy Thanksgiving too Steve!

[@AdventureTimeRC]

That is a strange mold defect it does happen sometimes shame bro atleast its a cheep part I've never had problems either I have been holding on to a vintage Fox ro restore this winter gathering parts now

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, looks like they didn't shoot quite enough plastic into the mold. I am sure it was a random one off and it's all good. It happens but certainly a first for me. I will be on the lookout for that rebuild for sure!! Thanks for checking in and taking the time comment, I appreciate it!

[@bradkalman2353]

I had a couple missing pieces from my kit my super hot shot they gave me a free part that I told you about the set plate.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah I remember the motor plate problem

[@nomusicrc]

I think it's weird that you say QC instead of Quality Control I'm glad you got the part from eBay Did you ever get a hold of tamiya

[@AddamsPlayground]

I guess it is just so many years in IT, we shorten everything into confusing acronyms! It di in touch with them and once I sent a few picks of the poorly molded gears they sent me out a new set. Come to find out they had a bad batch of them in the prior release of them and it was a fairly common issue.

[@lmadigan1971]

Hey guys what should i buy a novafox or a 1985 fox still in the box vintage

[@AddamsPlayground]

It really depends on if you are going to build it. If you are going to build and run it then I would say get the new one and some MCI reproduction decals and save a good bit of money. If you adding it for the collector value and plan on keeping it as is then the NIB original sounds cool, depending on the price. It all comes down to your budget and plans. Personally I'd go the re-re and reproduction sticker route and be able to build and drive it without any regrets.

[@lmadigan1971]

both are 250aud @@AddamsPlayground

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@lmadigan1971 yeah that makes it tougher!

[@RCsoandso]

I think 6 months is the longest time from having a kit to building it, I have had the Sand Scorcher here for nearly 3 months and its in the box, admittedly I have been waiting for parts, and I am thinking of building it over the festive period, but the weather is against me now for spraying! Anywho, great video and I have never seen a QC issue before, maybe remind them of the slogan they picked " First in Quality Around the World"

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah I am too impatient to have one sitting around that long! Must.. build.. .. the.. kit! And for the gear, yeah I have never had that happen and it isn't a big deal. Ordered one to have it as soon as possible and will go through their process to get a replacement. Just figured it was.going to take longer than I wanted going through their process, again impatient!! It's all good and should.be able to get if finished in a few more days. I'll just have to work on the body and driver now. Thanks as always for checking in!

[@bradkalman2353]

I would be putting like an 18 turn motor on it hopefully with an adjustable end Bell with full ball bearing can.

[@AddamsPlayground]

We will see.how.it goes with the GT tuned in there. This one is a "top shelf" kit for me and I don't want to beat it up!!! Thanks as always Brad for watching and taking the time to comment, appreciate you!

[@bradkalman2353]

@@AddamsPlayground welcome.

[@bradkalman2353]

I call it the Hot shot two two-wheel drive.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Pretty much is that in a nutshell!

[@bradkalman2353]

You know those rear tires used to be on my super hot shot I think originally when I had the original one but those rear tires are the same as they are on the wild one and the other new wild one and I do remember them being on the hot shot.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Of the buggy tires these and then egress tires are my favorite. I know these are my favorite overall. Kind wish that they had done this tread pattern in the truck tires too!! Imagine a Blackfoot or lunchbox with this tread on them... I know the Chevron pattern is classic monster truck but it would perform great

[@bradkalman2353]

You know I just had a hell of time with the front suspension parts on my front of my super hot shot those discs if you have them upside down the pivot ball will not fit right it will bind it won't be flush with the top of the axle or the bottom of the axles it was quite frustrating for a number of minutes and hours maybe.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, you really have to pay attention to the way it goes together and everything is so loose and wobbly trying to assemble. Works great once it is all done though!

[@jonthomas8487]

I’d message CompetitionX on KZbin regarding the gear as I believe he works at TamiyaUSA.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Jon, since I ordered one to make sure I get it quickly I'll probably just go through the regular customer support channels but good to know if needed I may have another outlet. It's all good, while it is a delay it was bound to happen eventually! Appreciate the tip.

[@bradkalman2353]

Call Tamiya in California I proved that it's a gift that was given to you and say that this gear was malformed and they will send it to you for free.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, I will do that to get a replacement but I am too impatient to wait so I ordered a gear set from eBay to get it built. The replacement will be a backup!

[@bradkalman2353]

Is that your stereo in the background with the lights going around in a circle?

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is my PC I built. Has all the cool RGB lights in it to make it go faster!!!

[@bradkalman2353]

I can't believe the gearbox wasn't the first thing you put together.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Was just following the manual.. it seems like they pick random places to start every vehicle!

[@bradkalman2353]

You know the Nova Fox was originally called the fox?

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, for some reason when they rereleased it they changed it. I have not looked into why yet.... I should...

[@nedb4419]

First!