Tamiya Super Avante TD4 + What is Tamiya to you Rant!!!

[@supocarta74]

Tamiya don't know what their doing.....tamiya sell more RC kits than all other manufacturers put together....they know what their doing 👍

[@shadow7037932]

For RC cars though? I don't think they outsell ARRMA or Traxxas.

[@Aro800]

@@shadow7037932 I think you find they probably do. Probably more than Traxxas and Arrma combined and definitely more profitable.

[@Trumppower]

@@Aro800 ahahha you have any proof?

[@taimaishu-nao1922]

@@shadow7037932 perhaps in the states. Overseas? You have so many different companies building RC, it’s dizzying. Weirdly, they build them around Tamiya wheelbases. But as for bodies, NO ONE builds them as good as Tamiya! Yes, Yokomo have much more detailed examples but no one builds them with the same level of detail as Tamiya. FYI, Arrma and Traxxas are both Horizon Hobby products and in the states, Horizon trumps Tamiya. Better support than Tamiya in the US too.

[@supocarta74]

@@shadow7037932 they definitely do mate....most manufacturers like the two you mentioned are just bashers, not really what tamiya is about..

[@darrengrimmer8541]

As you know Glen.. for me Tamiya is about the memories.. some of the happiest days of my life back in that golden era.. Even now that thril of opening a Tamiya box.. the smell of the tyres.. it always makes me smile..

[@EricEdLoveless]

A guy at my local hobby shop said it best, “folks today don’t like building the kits, so Tamiya doesn’t sell like before”. To me that says that RTR’s (in particular the cheap ones) has led to lazy “hobbyists” and I am guessing these are the ones that disrespect Tamiya. I consider myself a “wrencher” and I love Tamiya and always will. Building, upgrading and fixing are all part of the fun.

[@shadow7037932]

I love Tamiya and they were the first RC kit for me. However Tamiya is behind the times in comparison to say TLR and even RTRs like ARRMA/Traxxas. For example, Tamiya ESCs don't support 3S and higher LiPO setups. And the polymer that Tamiya uses for the arms on say the TT02B is worse than what Arrma uses in their MEGA and 3S lineup. And you can't blame RTRs when they offer much better value.

[@EricEdLoveless]

@@shadow7037932 not everything needs to be 3s or have a brushless motor. For me, I appreciate the other aspects of rc aside from just going fast this way then that way.

[@lee4741]

The building of the kit is the best bit

[@Triggered-RC]

Every RTR I have, I'd have bought a kit version if they were available. I enjoy the build perhaps more than driving them. LOL

[@EricEdLoveless]

@@Triggered-RC same here. I work for hours to play for minutes, LOL!

[@duncanmcgregor7946]

Bang on Glenn, quirky, innovative and over engineered……it’s absolutely Tamiya and I love it and the fact that Tamiya are still creating an amazing experience for me and so many others is just awesome. Like you I’ve already pre-ordered mine and can’t wait to get hold of it.

[@wesleydonnelly2141]

Glenn i could write an entire thesis on this subject but i obviously won't! lol! I agree 110% with all your sentiments about Tamiya and their models/names of models etc! For any 10 year old kid getting his first "proper" rc car for Christmas, he couldn't care less what the name of the car is!!?? All he's interested in is this amazingly beautiful and fast rc car he's just received thats gonna give him memories he will cherish for the rest of his life!! Glenn i remember i would often just sit down with my rc cars and simply drool over how they looked!! The beautiful silver can motor, the bright vibrant colours, the cool wheels, the awesome Radio Controller, etc etc etc!! Building them was/is amazing and exciting, saving up pocket money and making those mega exciting trips to the model shop for a new faster motor, or a new bodyshell, or whatever!! Drooling over Tamiya RC catalogues, racing my car with my mates cars, the fun just never ends Glenn!! I think these people who criticise Tamiya are missing the point entirely of what the whole Tamiya experience is meant to be...fun and special memories!! Wes, Liverpool, UK

[@jasonsrcstuff9278]

I absolutely agree with all of your “rant” points. I’ve ordered because I want the car. Nothing to do with the name.

[@theibault]

I agree, this is a HOOONDRED percent Tamiya. ;) I was indifferent when it was announced but this chassis has really grown on me. I fully feel it does deserve the Avante name as the Avante was the first over engineered racer from Tamiya and this chassis is the next logical evolution of that. Haters can suck it and I'll fight them over it. I love the chances they took with this. I love the oddball look too. I love those unnecessary fenders, so cool! It's also grown on me. Originally, I had no plan of buying one, but it is DEF going to be added to my collection, but sadly not for a another 6 months or so. I hope Tamiya keep taking chances like this (which they will because they always do). Long live Tamiya!!!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Love this comment my friend 😎👊🏻

[@waitthatsgoingtocostyouext5450]

Thumbs up from me sir. I think you made some extremely valid points. I am looking forward to seeing this car built and what kind of bling you will add to it! Happy days indeed!! 😁👍👍

[@willcourt8576]

Brilliant!! Well said and long called for. Tamiya is fun 🤩 it’s all about the experience. Sometimes people are too blinkered and serious about life. 🤓🤓🤓btw just ordered a truck 😱

[@ianat5016]

Totally agree.it’s all about the memories for me box art the build just having fun 👍😃

[@ATARIBOY2]

The battery thing is funny. Who doesn’t have time to change a battery? If it take 5sec or 2mins … it’s hardly like it’s racing Le Mans 24hrs. And you nailed it about the yellows - as a graphic designer I’d never put those together.

[@enahs5000]

I always appreciate the level headed observations you make in your videos. keep up the great work man.

[@Qthewingedserpent]

Not my area of RC at all the new Super Avante, but I entirely agree with you Glenn, they put a ton of effort into it and it is totally different to anything before. I say top work to Tamiya!

[@londonpirates]

Very well said Glenn. Haters gonna hate! To me Tamiya got a lot right here, new chassis, characterful styling, full bearings, better quality plastics and hex bolts. Looks are very subjective but I quite like the way it looks, there's significant room for improvement with the wheels, wing and colour scheme (hopefully MCI will be quick to do replica decals so we can try different colours). Apparently the designer was also not happy about the fluorescent wheels and I believe from looking at the unboxing videos they've actually changed them to a more standard yellow? The battery can be fitted across the car so I hope lifting the steering will only be needed if you want the optimal weight distribution.

[@NordicRC]

Let’s just conclude: ‘Being nuts is neat’. That is the name of the game of a Tamiya enthusiast. Buying a Tamiya kit will always produce criticism nowadays from those who don’t get it.

[@hollyhillrc]

🙂👍

[@DivineInt]

Well said Glenn, couldn't agree more. To me Tamiya means fun, quality and choice. Whatever type of modelling you're into they've got you covered and always with quality gear :)

[@msuffian76]

Come on… Give Paranoid Perry a chance… He’s making a comeback at an age close to 60…

[@tonygregg6957]

I've pre-ordered because It looks like something different to build, the design is interesting, full of character and it seems to handle pretty well on the videos. I really wish they'd just gone flouro everywhere and I'd love to see what shocks will fit. Maybe the people with the early release can show us the shocks or manual. I've got a set of VQS shocks I'm hoping will fit and I'll go with some sort of Gunmetal/flouro. Can't wait to get it and see what everyone does.

[@neontetra1000]

I agree about the looks of the handling. Seeing it In action really warmed me up to it. That jump was epic.

[@ministrone]

I didn’t hear too much ranting there. I agree about the wheels, but that’s soon sorted. I look forward to seeing this attack the Tamiya Legends ramp later in the year. 👍🏻

[@maverick744]

I agree 100 percent with the G-man, no room for negativity. Most of us got into this great hobby because it’s fun and stress free. For me it’s exciting to see Tamiya stepping in a new direction. That should be a huge sign that good things are to come. People complained that they use the same chassis over and over and throw a new body on it and rename it. This is what happened to the Frog. It was a new chassis and design and look what happened following that buggy. Without the Frog the 80’s would not have had the icons that came out. I’m super stoked I can’t wait to see what comes next.

[@wadebeaumont7570]

Agreed Glenn. I think Tamiya have got this new model spot on. It’s what they did better than anyone else in the 80’s producing quirky, fun and unique looking buggies. Now they’ve done it again with the Super Avante. This thing will have heaps of presence and will look right at home next to a Hotshot, Bigwig etc in a Tamiya enthusiasts collection. Looks like 1985 drives like 2022. Can’t wait!

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

A huuuuge thumbs up from me Glenn👍👍👍👍. Love Tamiya's quirkiness etc, what would life be without Tamiya. Great video👌🦘🇦🇺

[@neontetra1000]

FYI .. DF-03 shocks are the listed hop up in the manual so aeration dampers will fit and they expect to make alloy hop up shocks in the future. There was a livestream by Tamiya USA last night showing a lot of details .

[@svenvangroen1351]

Well said my friend. For me Tamiya is about nostalgia. And without them I would probably never got into RC as a kid and had the fun I had. They are what they are and I don’t want them to be anything else.

[@saschal.210]

I will brand and colour mine as a super frog. No front bumpers in sight. Pink and white will look great. Glad that Tamiya brings out a new buggy!

[@mrdoofa9357]

It really makes me laugh when some people try to suggest that calling this car Avante somehow violates the Avante name and that the name is sacred. These people really need to get a grip and stop taking it so seriously. Tamiya is all about having fun in your own back yard or local park or empty car park rather than serious competitive racing, that’s not to say they can’t be competitive it’s just not Tamiyas main priority, in fact Tamiya are predominantly a model making company before RC even!!! Who else gives you the fun, quirky diverse models that Tamiya give you? Then, there’s the fun of building the kit and the iconic Tamiya box art, instructions, quality, fit and finish you get and finally the satisfaction of running the model you built from scratch, it’s just an awesome experience all the way through!!! Everything you said in this video was “Cock on” to quote your own good self and I love your videos and this channel.

[@neilstothard]

Tamiya has always been about first the build process, I've had so much fun just learning how the diffs and gearing work, and then running the cars with friends in my youth and now my kids, I'm not bothered about them being super fast but with the Internet this is an option available to us now.

[@kennethwelty1190]

Because of Tamiya I love to build anybody's kits. Building kits is my favorite past time. If what I want is a kit or rtr I will buy the kit and build it with the electronics I want.

[@gazzaswayne2650]

I think if you're over 50 you appreciate Tamiya far more than the younger guys. You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned the slow motors that come with the kits. My son's 17 and all he wants is a fast brushless rc car which is a shame really as he'll never get the whole concept. Great vids and keep it up. I've just finished my first Hotshot with a chrome red body, i think it looks so cool. Cheers

[@darkstorm303]

I like these vids from you .. 100% agree Glenn ...top bloke respect 😎👊👌

[@DustyFingersRC]

When I first saw it, I just didn't like the looks much, then it grew on me. It looks likes it drives well in the promo video. It is interesting for sure and as always it's great to hear your thoughts. Anyway, when someone gets too passionate to shoot someone else down, I always think, opinions are like belly buttons, we all have them but they don't hold much water. No. 1, enjoy the hobby and let people enjoy the hobby.

[@68burnout]

I couldn't agree with you more on the whole subject. As for the car, it's innovative and I love the look of it. Can't wait to get it. Cheers.

[@johnband3]

Still have mixed feelings about the body on the kit. Thanks for sharing.

[@blownouttransmission5832]

the problem with tamiya at this price point is , in my opinion and experience , who is going to buy the td4 and take it to the track next to AE , losi ,schumacher etc ? so if it is not really aimed at club racers , and for less money you can get an arrma 4x4 mega or even blx v3 for the street or just park running on 2s which are tougher , better handling , easier to work on for beginners and faster and cheaper to repair for the experienced rc'er , it starts to become clear that Tamiya (in this instance) have aimed this kit squarely at those who love tamiya and the insane hop up market . if the super avanti was £100 for the kit it could be competitive but its way too much . there is nothing wrong with this for tamiya fans and collectors but i dont personally feel the middle aged market for tamiya will be around for ever and by the time tamiya try to catch up they may be too many laps down , and no one will be left to care about reissues of sand scorchers and wild ones . do us a favour and add up the money you have in the car and hop ups once done and do a simple comparison with what off the shelf arrma , losi , aasociated et all ' can be had for the same money , just as a new comer to the hobby might be doing when perusing all the videos on youtube and all the cars available on the web. you could even get ,lets say an arrma typhon 3s v3 blx ,take both cars out on 2s and do an 'honest comparison' from an rc driver perspective rather than a middle aged tamiya fan perspective and i think/hope you might just start to understand the "haters" , they dont hate , they just want Tamiya to actually be number 1 for rc around the world again or at least try to stay on the lead lap. i love my tamiyas , but when i want to really 'drive' an rc car , tamiya is no longer my first choice and hasn't been for some time. a massive company that has let its RC department slide into a rather niche corner . sad from my point of view, but as you said ,,tamiya know what they are doing .

[@harlyquin]

im curious, how much will a super avante cost, i cant find the price of it anywhere?

[@kspectre21]

@@harlyquin Only price I can see so far is $450 from Tamiya USA. Edit: In UK it's £325 from Modelsport That's without any electronics too so you'll need to add the ESC+Motor along with the other usual stuff.

[@harlyquin]

@@kspectre21 yeah ok, thats about $600 AUS, i paid about $500 AUS each for my avante and egress a few years ago, id say the super avante might handle better than the old avante and egress but i dont seeing it being good enough to go up against the high level 4x4 racing buggies if thats what you were planning on using it for, in other words its a bit on the expensive side for what it is for being mainly plastic, at the end of the day it doesn't matter, id buy a super avante if i liked it but it doesn't really do it for me, but if it dose then thats cool.

[@kspectre21]

@@harlyquin Definitely. I think it's definitely much more a Niche Collector's piece aimed at a very specific part of the Tamiya Fanbase with disposable income. Still more than what I would've initially expected but I guess it's more special than a standard kit if you're into the design, too expensive for my wallet though lol

[@multipleerrors3037]

@@harlyquin the standard asian retail price is 30,200 yen ($275 usd)

[@jamesh950]

The attraction for this model is the only RC model that has exposed fenders on all 4 wheels. Is different. As to the other points on this model, pretty accurate. Will decide after the kit is out and see if any issue with the battery release configuration. Maybe is only to run one pack, rest as its being charge.

[@waxmonkeys3841]

Tamiya's main target audience is in Japan, and when it comes to powered and R.C. models, the younger crowd. For example mini 4WD is very successful there. Many of their newer designs seem to come from mini 4WD. Personally it's not for me as they look to cartoony and toy-like, which can be seen in the many entry level buggies, comical series and mini 4WD. Their re-re series is really a generous line to please us as it plays on nostalgia (and really my hat's off to Tamiya for letting me have a chance to re-live some warm memories!), but it's not their primary market, and it's not in fashion to the younger crowd I don't think. Tamiya knows what they are doing though, times change and they adapt.

[@Team_RC-Freak]

II like the Super Avante, but I must agree about the wheel colour, happily wheels can be changed easily. For me, Its a unique looking car, the look reminds me of my Nichimo Luminous 4WD, which is also a special car. The body and wing comes unpainted - so you can create your own colour scheme for it. And when the spare parts will be as long available, as for example, for the DF-01 cars and the Clodbuster, then we are save to play with this Super Avante a very long time.

[@mitamiyaguyrc7825]

I very much agree. Tamiya = Fun. For me it also connects me with my youth. Tamiya is a special brand for hobby enthusiasts. If you want to race, buy a racing car, if you want to just smash an RC car/truck, buy a RTR. However, if you enjoy building the car as much as running it, or you enjoy the varied chassis’s and being able to buy cars/trucks from the 80’s and 90’s then Tamiya might be for you. I just want the hobby to be healthy with affordable choices for everyone. I want Tamiya to do well, the racing companies to do well, and the RTR companies to do well. IMHO there’s room for all three.

[@camrowdrone6497]

Enjoyed your little rant ,watching from Japan 🇯🇵👊🏻👍🏻

[@emc2163]

Once again well said Glen. What really gets me is that some people are always so ready to just troll and rudely criticize other people’s interests or hobbies, and all from behind the cowardly stance of a keyboard! If you don’t get what Tamiya are about then go and find something that satisfies your wants from another brand or even another hobby, because you don’t understand the Tamiya brand. Tamiya have always been and continue to be about engineering, if you enjoy the mechanics of building something with your own hands you’ll get this, and the reward their kits provide the builder. I personally got into making scale models as a kid growing up in the 80’s, there were lots of plastic model kits available from various European manufacturers in the UK during this time and I cut my teeth making replicas of the aircraft my Grandfather flew in the Battle of Britain and the rest of WW2. As I got more proficient at building and painting I found Tamiya, and to me their kits were next level, the quality was far better than anything else at the time that I’d built before and their kits were just a real joy to experience from start to finish. This started from the moment you purposely walked into a model shop, the allure of the always stunning box art to the sheer scale and depth of model kits that seemed to cover every possible interest! Personally this is when the natural progression into their RC kits happened, they enhanced the model building experience with the introduction of electronics and then ultimately interaction with your creation! If something grabs your attention and then fulfills your desire to create and build and then ultimately enjoy that personally effort you have invested so much time into then Tamiya as a brand has exactly what you’re looking for! Don’t we all deserve just a little bit more joy and escapism in our lives rather than being a miserable hating troll behind a keyboard in a dark room! Don’t stand on the sidelines, come and enjoy the party, it’s really very special!

[@Aro800]

Love your videos mate. My personal opinion the Avante name should have been reserved for a premium kit and there innovation concept buggy which the TD4 has succeeded. I have my Tamiya kits and my Race kits and my basher buggies. A tool for every job. Great video. 😁👍

[@neontetra1000]

Everyone ranted about it but they will all Buy one. Tamiya are known and loved for outrageous designs. I for one am glad to see them get away from the cookie cutter rc designs of late. Looks great fun. My only gripe is that it did not need the Avante monicker. They could have started a whole new name line.

[@MikeLouie_TKD]

Well said Glenn. Spoken like someone with much wisdom. Tamiya sells to the WHOLE world, it is to me (IMHO) not a niche company like RTR companies. People have been complaining that Tamiya keeps producing re-re's and TT02 models. A new model one comes out and everyone is flipping mad. People forget this hobby with Tamiya is all about customization to your personality. Yeah some do box-art, but I have seen so many amazing customization of every Tamiya rc - the imagination is endless!

[@DeliriumElectric]

Agree with most of your points. A beefier wing, mounted higher, and different wheels would be an obvious starting point. Looking forward to see what you do to it.

[@OCDRex11]

Well said! I fully agree with you on all fronts. Tamiya knows exactly what they are doing and I love it! Imagine seeing this in RC Car Action in 1988. We would all be blown away and excited. Then, fast forward to 2021 and imagine the release of the Avante. The hordes would be in an uproar as well. Not everyone will be happy all the time. We all know humans. But, realize that because of Tamiya, we can have thousands of static and RC models that suite each and everyone's fancy. It is like the 1:1 car world, you do not criticize someone else's build/car. That is what they love and that is what matters to them. The Super Avante will be the same for many - a car that easily checks the "want" box of life. I am one who is more excited to own this than any other RC on/coming to the market! Great video!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching and commenting my friend 😊👊🏻

[@msuffian76]

It’s all about being nuts… and yes, Tamiya had went nuts with this buggy… remember, being nuts is neat!

[@nickrobertson2450]

The number 1 Tamiya fan & Guru has spoken! Absolutely spot on Glenn! Its absurd how nasty some folks have been. Well said. I remember as a 12 year old in '87 being unfortunatley influenced by how much other kids dismissed certain cars "oh you don't want the xxx its crap" & I missed out on the car I really wanted because of it. But looking back now as an adult they were just ignorant fools that should have been ignored, but peer pressure mattered then! Its just unfortunate that some of these people have not matured to see their folly & passed it on to the next generation. You Sir, have made an excellent rational & mature analysis of this type of behaviour! Even if just one person has now gained the confidence to buy the car they want & ignore the rhetoric against it then you have been successful! Bravo Glenn! Bravo!

[@thevectorcave3616]

A really cool looking car 👍, but I agree with the wheel color and the removal of the springs to get to the battery. I would probably leave the battery in the car so that the front springs don't pop off after a while. Some aluminium colored rims would look great on this car, the wheel fenders, and windows to the front springs are very cool 👌. I must say , I would rather have a totally new name for this car, because I think it has it's own look and personality ,it's cool 😃👍👍.

[@matthewross244]

You know what they say about opinions! To me the fun with tamiya is everything from the box art to the build.. as you say if you want something faster and don’t have any patience - look elsewhere- plenty of choice! Same people that sit and watch a tv programme then kick off saying it’s rubbish - change the channel! Looking forward to seeing the build 👍

[@rcryan2479]

Great vid brother!! I want one of these in my collection.

[@LosihoTTT]

I just saw Satoshi's Super Avante on the Tamiya channel today. Looks good in his paint scheme, and without the Massey Ferguson fenders

[@chriswatson9519]

It's certainly a quirky design Glenn Im looking forward to watching your build video so we can get a proper look.

[@jonwold]

Excellent rant. I love the look of the TD4, innovative and full of quirky character.

[@NordicRC]

Yeah! Good to hear another person who also aren’t too bothered about the use of the Avante name. It’s just a name that Tamiya likes to use and the name is very Tamiya’ish. Doesn’t take anything from the original Avante 🙂

[@s7ai]

Nice video! 👍 I have to admit that boxart look kinda grows on me 😌 reminds me of scuba diving gear 😅

[@scottnorton6834]

DF03 dampers will fit. They also have universals for it. The battery hold down will screw into captured nuts so we don’t need to worry about plastic stripping.

[@andreaswheeler]

i was wondering what you'd say about this (i knew when you mentioned the 'warning' this was going to get hot). i thought the promo video was awesome to be honest.. still haven't got the guts to get a terra-scorcher again.. this avante looks good and im so glad your channel is there to show their stuff and the process of the building. i think the wheels would have been better blue.. although after seeing your awesome truck video i thought this car should be painted in the days of thunder paint scheme, just a thought.. dont shoot me!

[@DavidRoberts-mk3zm]

So this car is innovative and is full of character, sounds like a perfect use of the avante name to me…well done tamiya, more of this, if you want a racing buggy buy a Losi or Team Associated for quirky fun and character this is perfect, I hope this does well and they get the confidence to build some more character cars for 2021 and beyond rather than just throwing on different body shells on the same chassis..too work

[@hondofourfivetwo9347]

To me Tamiya has always been that kit you buy for the build experience and absolutely realistic or just fun bodies the best part they sell stuff for all experience and skill levels do I miss the TRF days ABSOLUTELY because the racing program seemed to better the durability and performance of all their kits, granted that’s not what they are known for. I get that some people (especially nowadays) just wanna buy an RC car charge a battery and “Send IT” as high or as fast as possible until something breaks that’s fine, then you have your hardcore racers that look at a kit like the TD04 and just see all the plastic turn their nose up in favor of a dedicated race buggy like Xray or Team Associated etc made from Carbon fiber and Aluminum. I hate that some people don’t see there’s room for all in this hobby. Personally is a Super Avante on my want list unfortunately no I kinda want to build one to build one but it’s not aesthetically pleasing to me as a shelf queen and just to weird as a fun driver (really not liking the battery setup) but that’s JMO everyone’s free to disagree I’m currently building a TA05R because I just wanted it 🤷‍♂️ when I’m done I’ll probably race it for a bit and park it on a shelf in favor of one of my more hardcore Touring Cars

[@mad-beerc3818]

I just bought a Tamiya Eleglitter Glenn its pure tamiya! Anyway yeah my opinion is... Pros are its TAMIYA!!!! love the design, love the looks, love the boxart, the name is ok...well actually l think the name TD4 would of been awesome and call the chassis something different! Comes ballraced, tamiya going old school again!! Right the cons....PRICE! and the fact for the cost of the kit it comes with no motor! It would of been cool to have a special GT motor with the decal! Great vid Glenn😉

[@TheFlyHustla]

The TD4 for me personally is everything Tamiya does best, cool character cars! The wheels are a bit of mis-step and needed to be their own unique design to tie the whole design together. I would have loved for them to be a nod to the Cam Loc design. I'm a massive Avante fan and although it isn't the prettiest design I really want one.

[@rcicons4915]

I totally agree, Tamiya is a unique manufacturer with unique cars. They are not for everyone but that is ok. They understand there place in the market and aren’t going to change who they are and what they do just to gain market share. There are plenty of other manufacturers out there to keep everyone smiling. To each their own.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Perfectly put my friend 😎👊🏻

[@carlkeig5640]

I wouldn't class that as a rant buddy,I found it very interesting. I must admit I'm not a fan of the body and wing but the chassis looks cool imo,maybe it could of been called something else but it doesn't bother me that much,can't wait to see what your going to do with yours when it arrives 🔥👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@terence79chan]

Thanks Glenn for the great insight, covering various perspectives which is extremely useful. The price is a big factor (to hold back) for me. I mean, if we look at the Fire Dragon’s price. Well, there’s a big difference in price and there’s no carbon fiber (rear carbon shock towers, etc) or CNC parts (gold shocks, metal knuckles, etc) in the Super Avante to ‘substantiate’ it. :)

[@fredriktingelof687]

I agree with some parts about the super avante. The color of the rims is my biggest catch. But I think Tamiya mog has scored right against me and my preferences anyway, In an earlier video from you, we were asked what we wanted from Tamiya. I think that super avante ticks off all the boxes about what many wanted to see. A brand new buggy in classic Tamiya style. We race lunatics have to wait for super egress 😉🤩

[@traxxasfans]

I totally agree with what you said about the haters and it’s your channel and you should be able to say what you want. As for the battery I would just charge it in the car.I think I would paint the spoiler but I do love the colour scheme. As for the wheels once you get some mud on them they will look great lol

[@juniorwest5706]

I'll tell everyone right now who and what Tamyia is all about , Tamyia is about making happiness and fantasy, In the beginning of the 70's there was Heathkit and team Accociated which were awesome but , The coast of these rc cars was out of reach for the average kid, In 76 Tamyia the model company dove in and brought us the Porsche 939 . Now the not rich kids like me could have an rc car too, The first radio control car I ever saw ,was of course the Hornet, I instantly fell in love with it, 40 years later I've had everything thing rc tanks/boats/trucks/cars/motorcycle/helicopters/planes/everything! But even today my favorite rc of all times is the humble little Hornet ,, It was my first love and will be until the end of my time here on this rock .

[@tomb6815]

I totally agree with you Glenn on this. I think if someone is argumentative on your facebook group and tries to upset and bully other people then they should be kicked off the page for good. We don't need people like that theres no need for it. As far as this new Avante goes Im warming to it :)

[@millldew]

Spot on for me. Tamiya is awesome and haters should do one :) You can't beat the magic and uniqueness of a Tamiya. I race Xray, Schumacher and Awesomatix cars as well as collect/bash Tamiyas. Both types of model have their place and I enjoy both sides of the hobby. Everyone should be free to enjoy whatever they want, it's no-one else's business. I agree with your issues with the Super Avante and thought exactly the same about the name already being over used on unworthy cars before this one. Personally I think this chassis looks cool and different. I Wouldn't go for box art but I'm sure I may place a cheeky order after seeing your build video as you are a great bad influence lol 😆

[@superjimnz]

It was a similar thing with Star Wars, people who it was important to lost all perspective that it was a series of movies made for 12yo boys (later trilogy excepted), not for middle-aged men re-living their childhood. The same goes for Tamiya, they are toy cars not nostalgia machines.

[@rippinraptor]

Absolutely love tamiya, for same reasons you have stated..i dont buys these cars expecting them to be the top performers, it is the total experience, otherwise i wouldnt have any of the re-release cars...me the build is what does it, more pride in building it and then first run rather then RTR..

[@mikeymike3240]

Hi Glen, I love everything about it, the colour, the body shell, the wheels, and especially the inboard shocks, F1 anyone, eh eh eh lol 😂 , even the mudguards , it looks like it really handles very well in the air for controlling it with the transmitter, it can really fly through the air with the greatest of ease, for anyone who can remember the movie that quote comes from. Niiiiiiiiiiice video Glen. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@robertlongley9153]

What Tamiya means to me is the feeling of i did that. Nothing better then building any of these kits seeing it run and having that feeling i did that. My first Tamiya was the 1987 ClodBuster. Only negative on the Super Avante is the rims. I hope that is a hop-up for this car. I would love to see what the man who deigned this car his choice of rims were. I understand if it is true the rims and color were not his choice.

[@Houleigan]

Ok you've made me want one now! LOL! *(adds to build list)*

[@d.nguyen2900]

Love it! I wouldn't apply "SuperAvante" sticker though. I rather printing "Kick Ass" as the color scheme reminds me of Kick Ass 😅

[@vintagetamiya3593]

Good video I also agree with what you were saying about the ease of putting a battery in it and will the screw inserts wear out who knows time will tell but you could just unplug the battery and put your charger beside the car and charge the battery while it was still in car easy job done

[@Triggered-RC]

I want to buy it because it looks like an interesting build.

[@run_cycle_life4005]

Well said, absolutely spot on! Don’t like it, buy something else👍🏻

[@andymc123]

Great video Glenn. Completely agree and I’m really looking forward to the build video 👍

[@stuartleckie]

Hey Glenn, I love that Tamiya keep producing new items. I can’t believe it’s coming up on 40 years since I bought my first Tamiya RC car, and just this week I picked up my latest, an M07. This new car isn’t for me though. It’s never going to compete as a top line racer, and won’t be strong enough to be a good basher, so it wouldn’t have a place in my collection. Happy for those who love it though 👍🏻

[@mikeymike3240]

Same here, first Tamiya, the rough rider when it first came out, loved the vw beetle suspension on it, that’s what caught my eye 👁, i love vw beetles,especially the queer suspension , trailing arms etc

[@70monkey]

Bang on Glenn, absolutely agree mate

[@philmoffett366]

I'm definitely looking forward to receiving mine! And I couldn't give a toss what its called🤷‍♂️ im just glad tamiya feel confident to design a new car from scratch👍 how many rc manufacturers do that these days a lot of them (which is no criticism) just tinker with the existing chassis?

[@barrycheesemore2928]

I'd have to agree with you on some of the things you said in the video. People are entitled to their opinion, but putting someone down by calling them 'sheep or 'fanboys/fangirls' is it a bit too much, that's getting too personal. As for the car, I agree that the wheel colour isn't the best, especially if (like me) you're not likely to go full on box art ;) I wasn't too keen on the battery compartment and the way that you change the battery, but it'll be interesting to see how it works over time, and I'm sure someone will mod it to make it better. The more I see of the Super Avante the more I've grown to like it, I hated it at first, and I'll be clear that I don't care if they use the Avante name or call it the Super Sausage, I don't care so long as it's good, which it looks like it will be. The only thing that really puts me off about the TD4 is the price, it's too much for my liking, but I might still get one at a later date anyway. Damn you Tamiya!! I'd also agree with you with your comments on what Tamiya is about, they're not about racing, speed runs or whatever, they're about fun, interesting and often weird ideas, but that's what makes them Tamiya for me. Great video, really enjoyed it, and I gave it a 'thumbs up', obviously ;)

[@stephenstott4970]

Hi Glenn, the tamiya KZbin channel had a live at 7am UK time and had several cars including two versions of the super avante in the studio and on the track!!, The biggest problem I have with the super avante like you is the battery tamiya have had several cars where you put the battery in and out from underneath (both off and on road) I think that's what they should of done. Also in the UK we have a huge problem getting parts for models and actual kit's to build!!!!!, I know the world is in the wood chipper at the moment but I think more time making current models and more spare parts for past and present car's would help RCing more than new releases. Steve. UK.

[@inverted311]

I was born in 83… So that makes me 38 now..lol Anyhow. I remember my dad and I were running a, Shogun and I must have been 3-5 years old and used to think it was just the most amazing thing. Then some, Asian guys came to the park with one of these and just blew my mind on how fast it seemed and the handling it displayed. Would love to have an OG Avanti one day… 🤙🤙

[@darthnagus5457]

"Their box art is where it starts" very true statement not just for their RC cars but all their other stuff like their WW2 line. Thing is you can beat the Japanese when it comes to packaging for any product they produce.

[@mattyt82]

Not a big Tamiya so I don't get it but I do get the reason I love the hobby is that it allows everyone to be different. I agree that we should never out people down for enjoying what they enjoy. In fact we should celebrate that we all enjoy rc and what a more interesting hobby it is for it!

[@coryn1980]

I agree with you Glenn I like the super avante td4 not getting one cannot afford 😪 it. tamiya cars to me is just about have fun and enjoying the hobby I don't care about all the negative comments on any tamiya I buy a kit if I like it great video again Glenn 👍

[@FatDane_]

Why I follow Glenn and TamiyaLegends you ask? That’s because when he makes a rant video, he rants about all the ridiculous unnecessary ranting being thrown at a brand new untested model. Because when/if he has critique, he presents it in a well thought out and respectful way. Like an adult. But mainly of course I follow because of the cool cars and the undeniable love for the material that’s being conveyed in every single video Great work as always! I for one really like the look of the new model (though I agree about the wheels), and I can’t wait to get my hands on one!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for the great comment my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@supocarta74]

Tamiya are alot like Nintendo (both Japanese ) do their own things and look at the switch dominated this console generation with a weaker console....it's all about having good products and Fun!!!!!

[@adrianharrison5208]

Yep total with you on this one I just hope they have put metal inserts into the chassis for the Battery screws, falling that the Battery can be places in the chassis from side to side .. Also had mine on order with the slipper clucth :) Tamiya brings out a re-re, everone wines about the fact its not a new model, Tamiya brings out a new model they all wine as its not what they would of done! Seriously its like listening too a bunch of ally cats on heat!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Love this comment 🤩👊🏻

[@adrianharrison5208]

@@TAMIYALegends its true lol

[@jonoedwards4195]

@@adrianharrison5208 Hahhaaa!

[@neontetra1000]

According to the Tamiya USA stream you can use a shorty pack so you don’t have to unbolt it all and there are plastic parts to mount the battery sideways.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I’ve learned this today which is great tbh 😎👊🏻

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

Great points made very well 100%

[@kennethwelty1190]

My first build was a BMW kit TT-01. I enjoyed the build process. I've built over 20 kits. (tt-01, tt-02, m-05.m-06.mf.01x.cc.01ta.02t.blitzer beetle and suberu brat.

[@philipgreensmith1694]

Totally agree mate.... everyone entitled to their opinion but come on, does it really matter if people are looking forward to it?! If you don't like it, don't buy 1! 😔😆

[@wiktorjohansson4333]

I like it looks like a 80s band ufo on wheels

[@richardcarr6493]

lts my first intro into rc hobby back in the 80s and yes some of their designs were kinda quirky compared to what we get today but l like that now more than ever .l love their attention to details in their replicas of cars and trucks . l ve had first CLOD BUSTER ,l still have it needs some attention but l got parts for it .l ve had the boomerang which l wish l still had man that was fast with the RS black can motor!! FRIENDS had em too some still do !! BTW l d lover to have an AVANTE and another boomerang hmmmm

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Cracking video there Glenn with your own opinions, i do think Tamiya get a lot of unnecessary hate for not a lot of reason but opinions are like A holes everyone’s got one, me personally can’t wait to get mine , it will get diff wheels and tyres and paint at least and I may even race it a little ;) top job

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Andy 😊👊🏻

[@TheMdavis07]

I personally like the way the car looks. I was a lil on the fence at first but definitely respected what they were doing. Some people don't like the fenders but to be honest with you I like them they remind me of a Lotus 7 or Caterham kit car. I got a feeling this has the potential to be quite a track weapon the cantilever suspension was bred from race cars.

[@badaboom49]

Should have called it a Neo-Thundershot .. I kind of like it.