Tamiya Super Hotshot Finished

[@ShenRC]

It's a BEAUTY mate! Why I love the supershot...here's my story When I was a kid the old lady next door named Clair on the bottom of her driveway it stopped and went down a steep hill into the woods with dirt rocks weeds branches you name it! All my friends used to come over we called it Clair's hill challenge, So they always came over with all different RC's and we all tried to get up the hill even my brother in law tried it he brought a big bear when I seen it I was like o no that's got to get up the hill and like all the other RC's before NOPE it did not go up! Then my brother in law came with a clod I was like man that things sick it got to make it up...nope it did not it flipped up and tumbled to easy! And as you can probably guess from your supershot video... my beloved low slung 4wd bad to the bone spike tires supershot was the only RC to ever make it up Clair's hill challenge!! and this is why it is one of my favorite RC's and is very special to me... I got the re release and painted it the same exact way as i did when I was a kid! check it out on my channel! it's bright green!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic to hear this story my friend 😍😍😍

[@andrewmagro7703]

The Original Hotshot was my dream car back in the late 80's and now the re-re sits front and center in my office top shelf on my desk but will have to get a super shot now after watching this video Glenn, just a superb shaped buggy and lots of nostalgia to back it up too simply gorgeous thanks for sharing this build with us all Glenn. 10/10 ALL DAY :-)

[@mattluszczak8095]

Top work bud! Love the video. Cannot wait for the run video!!!

[@heading_free_live]

I just built it 4 weeks ago. Had one in my childhood. Upgradet with Superstock and 2S Lipo. Amazing Buggy. Love this. Great channel

[@jone7940]

You described it perfectly Glenn. 'In awe'. That's how it was for me too the first time I saw a super shot. It became my favourite Tamiya that instant. ...and I finally bought one...32years later!!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks Jon 😊👊🏻

[@stevenwallman2346]

That’s a nice looking car. The Tamiya model that triggers my nostalgia is the Rough Rider (Buggy Champ), but an unassembled kit is just way too expensive. That was my first model, I got one when I was in the Navy in San Diego.

[@paulus842000]

Absolute stunner of a buggy, it's the most iconic 4wd from tamiya. I've seen a video of it running on 2S lipos and it was amazing, even with the extra power it handled like a dream.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent 🤩👊🏻

[@peterrenaud9639]

Beauty, and great story 🥰 I still remember the big wig that way....

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic Peter 😍👊🏻

[@carlomac]

I’m the same as you Glenn, this was one of those unobtainable cars that I spent hours drooling over in the tamiya Radio control car guide. It just looked so hard ass, it’s that metallic silver and lightening bolt together with the gold wheels. Just love it mate!

[@adrianharrison5208]

Spot on comment mate, these cars were Financially untenable for me back in the day and when I first saw a Hotshot I was in awe with it.. It was my older brothers and I remember getting beaten just for looking at it 😆.. got a Hotshot 2 a year ago and cannot wait to restore it and take it for a spin.. Awesome video mate and thanks for making it 👍

[@deedoubleyatraining]

Totally agree! My all time favourite Tamiya buggy ( In fact, due to nostalgia, my ALL TIME FAVOURITE of all - There, I said it ). And I have just pulled the trigger on a new one today. Can't wait to do the build.

[@shawnh1890]

Thanks Glenn! Appreciate the back log here for sure!

[@pengoocamper]

The one car I never had when I was young ..But was the first one I purchased and built and got me back into this hobbie over 40 years later ..Looks great mate ....Mines my pride and joy..

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a beautiful buggy and agree, as it is it is just perfect, no tweaking needed! I think they did a good job on the new decals for this one and would leave it as is also! And don't worry about apologizing for trying to stay on budget, I mean you are talking to a ton of guys and gals here that all have to do the same things! I know I am always juggling and walking that fine line of too much and not enough when doing builds! Now that I am doing it for KZbin as well there is more pressure to do more things so that line gets even harder to walk!!! It looks amazing and thanks for sharing the build and the stories!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy 😊👊🏻

[@darrengrimmer8541]

Superb Glen!!!. At my age that takes me back to that golden era!!!. It’s got that look about it.. like you say they completely out of reach back then!!. Brilliant🤣🤣🤣

[@PreeMoo]

I managed to find one for sale late last year, and it’s going to be box art. With the kit GT tuned motor. And with the rere stickers. Like you, I’m not going to change a thing. And I never leave anything alone, but this one is different. They are special enough as it is. And everyone doing the repro stickers, will take away from it one day being considered an “original” rere, if there is such a thing. That’s m2cw anyway. Great build and video. Your enthusiasm is infectious and brilliant😀

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic comment my friend 😍👊🏻

[@arnoldapplewhite3149]

That's an awesome looking buggy! One of my favourites and definitely the nicest of the Hotshot series.

[@martindezeeuw1722]

Glenn, I agree... Most aggressive looking of the hot shot family and just a beauty... I have a vintage Super shot... With a mild restoration... It has some interesting Parts on it though. Someone put in mk1 Hot shot aluminum driveshafts front and rear and even put on the front bumper of the seam hot shot on it, so it has a really kicked up bumper... And even though I know the parts are wrong... Actually makes it look pretty cool... As always thank you for the video content you provide Glenn.

[@kasparov9944]

Tamiya's best looking buggy! Well done mate...

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you 😊

[@bernstock]

Definitely one of the best looking Tamiya cars👌🏽

[@wadebeaumont7570]

Great timing with this video Glenn. I just started restoring my first ever original super shot and even with 30 years of dust and grime on it it’s a beautiful thing to look at. I’d love to see a race between a technipower Super Shot and Technigold Big Wig!Great viewing as always.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks Wade 😊👊🏻

[@MultiBeandip1]

Finishing up one of these right now. Body painted but no decals yet. Lettered my tires in yellow. But otherwise box art. Feel the same about them. My father sold them in the 80's and as a 13 year old it was unobtainable!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic Jamie 😊👊🏻

[@mad-beerc3818]

The Super shot is very special! Nice job buddy.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy 😊

[@mad-beerc3818]

@@TAMIYALegends 👍

[@brendanshield]

Coolest 80's buggy by far for me. I saved up my paper run money and brought the original Super Shot back in the 80's. Paid a deposit and the rest on Lay Buy if anyone remembers that? It was almost a spiritual moment for a kid that loved Tamiya. Wouldn't mind getting one now problem is no one seems to have them in stock?.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic comment Brendan 🤩

[@amc_sounds]

Amen to The Bigwig and Super Hotshot 2 🙌 Stone cold classic designs that have improved with age. Really looking forward to seeing it shred. Top job!

[@cg7025]

The hot shot wheels and tyres look ace on the Terra Scorcher too Glenn, i put them on my vintage when i first got it...handled loads better on the tracks. When i get around to buying a re-re and refurbing my vintage i will be putting the hotshot wheelset and tyres on them....hopefully be able to get hold of the gold ones. :)

[@HugoHocknell]

Looks ace! My Super Hotshot is in bits, after a slight off. Happy RCing Big Guy!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching my friend 😊👊🏻

[@Crashmanwet1]

Several big offs you mean. That thing is a monster with 3s 3900kV brushless system. 17t steel pinion next 😈 let's lock that diff!

[@theoagrc]

Looks fantastic Glenn. I put those gold wheels on my Hotshot Rere and they complete the look for me. What a iconic RC and one that Tamiya should draw inspiration from for future TD4/TD2 models. I would like to see a modern reimagined Hotshot or Super Shot 🤔 Thanks for sharing this build matey and on to the next one!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah that’s an excellent idea on the new TD platform 😊👊🏻

[@theoagrc]

@@TAMIYALegends sparked you creativity Glenn?? 😀 Have a good weekend pal

[@darkstorm303]

She's a good looking buggy but the Boomerang still my favorite buggy 😎👊💪🔥🔥🔥

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I like the Boomerang 😍

[@darkstorm303]

@@TAMIYALegends mine had bigwig wheels full bearings and a technigold motor with the 8.4 bigwig battery all original back in the day my first tamiya buggy hence the love for them .

[@BABYPOP028]

Well done. As a original HS owner from back in the day, it’s still a little weird for me to look at the dual front shocks. but it does give it a more “aggressive” look as you mentioned

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching and commenting my friend 😊👊🏻

[@Houleigan]

Awesome work, it turned out fantastic! I remember the first time I saw one sitting on the counter in the hobby shop! What a beauty eh!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy 😊👊🏻

[@stewartlewis3503]

What a great looking car. I've said it here before but it's worth saying again. If anybody make a shell/create a after-market overall look that fits onto the TD4 chassis, I'd buy one. Thank you Euro RC and a massive well done on another great 10 minutes to content provider Glenn!

[@butchmeister80]

Looks great annoying the shell has to have specialist kit to cut it out didn’t realise this, my fave looking Tamiya not sure if I’ll ever attempt one though!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks as always for watching my friend 😊👊🏻

[@lee4741]

Ive got one to build next Ive got the MCI Decals for it. I started a bigwig yesterday just finish that off while I'm watching this

[@TAMIYALegends]

Bigwig 😍😍😍

[@philipmillard1651]

One of my absolutely favourite tamiya buggys, fantastic job!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Philip 😊👊🏻

[@neiloliver7950]

Love your channel. Ran my supershot re re at the iconic event here in the UK September, winning the B final. Best racing of 2021.

[@n22pdf]

Love this car and the std version.. awesome Glenn can’t wait to see it running.. would like to pick one up in the future :)

[@LosihoTTT]

God damn Glenn, that is a stunner. As i think i mentioned on here before, i received a Supershot as a birthday gift from my parents in 1987. I loved that car, sadly i don't have it anymore. Now i really want the rere. We have a major vintage racing bash event at my local club here in Melbourne Australia in October, maybe i need to buy 2 kits - one as a shelf queen, another as a runner. Keep up the great work on the channel 👍

[@paulfam1932]

That's is absolutely stunning. I get 100% what your saying. I don't own a Super Shot yet but would love one in my collection. I have the Hot Shot as when the hype started me me for where I lived Australia it was the Hornet, Frog and Hot Shot that was heavily promoted. I only had the Hornet so naturally as soon as they were originally released I bought all three.

[@harrybachmann9815]

Definitely agree it's all about the memories. This is another one of those kits that really speaks to me. As good as it looks (another job well done) can't wait for the run video! 😎👍

[@camilleriap2]

Stunning build. I always wanted a hotshot. Great job mate.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching 😊👊🏻

[@tbrowning9643]

Another great looking buggy! I have an original hotshot that I am going to tear down and clean it up for display so watching these videos gets me excited to work on them! Thanks for doing these videos and keeping us motivated in this fun hobby👍🏻

[@ericwood2790]

Looks great Glenn, when you add the MCI decals , to have them shipped to the US it’s almost 40 bucks depending on what you get . They look great when you’re done but it’s hard to justify the cost when you already have a set of decals.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah that’s a great point Eric 👊🏻

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Damn, that Super Hot Shot looks fan-bloody-tastic mate, you've done an awesome job👍👍 I cannot wait to see it running. Excellent video as always!!

[@gamerrc5716]

A thing of beauty Glenn. The collection is growing nicely. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tonygregg6957]

love all the hotshot series and this is definitely the best performing and looking but the original just has that special place in my heart. I'm starting to think it's better being genuine with the stickers, OG is nice but somehow feels like lying on a rere.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Tony 😊👊🏻

[@kylemanausa2315]

Super cool buggy! I love the wheels!

[@theibault]

I love this buggy so much I made a video on my channel talking about a race* I had when I was teen with my original SuperShot! Great job and I do agree that it is one of the best looking buggies Tamiya ever made. I also really enjoy running mine and it gets run ALL the time. ;) *- not an actual sanctioned race, but a gentleman's race

[@chrisstitt6234]

Hi Glenn, would really love to see a tutorial/how to, hints,tricks on cutting out body shells. I’ve really struggled with this aspect of every build I’ve ever done

[@alastairmulholland2581]

Great looking buggy,the bigwig is my favourite 4wd.

[@massimolooman1445]

Hi Glenn. I'm like you. I spend a lot of time at the hobbyshop staring at the SuperShot back in the day. The only things what came close to it was Hop up my HotShot2 with the dual shock set. I bought two years ago my Super HotShot💪💪 I lover it. Nice to see you sort of same experience👍

[@waitthatsgoingtocostyouext5450]

Such an absolutely gorgeous car and you knocked it out of the park again. Brilliant stuff but now go and get some rest!!!😄👍

[@coryn1980]

Love the super hotshot looks amazing Glenn top work great video 👊👊

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy 😊👊🏻

[@mattluszczak8095]

I think the mono shock on the hot shot 1 looks mint but allows the body go up in acceleration unfortunatley. With worn front arms yeah its all over the place. I have replaced front top and bottom arms as well as the ball joints and red bushes. Ill be running the brace for the top of the front arms and shims. Well see how well go. Hopefully ill get a super hot shot soon!

[@paulrobinson9355]

One of the best Tamiya and totally feel the same re. Super Shot and Bigwig!

[@brentonpaterson7047]

Back in the mid 80’s as a teenager my best ever Christmas present was the hornet. I felt superior to one friend who had a grasshopper but I was very jealous of my other friend who had a hot shot. I agree it’s an awesome machine. Even now approaching my 50’s I may just buy one. Still have y hornet.

[@joedipietro2559]

Absolutely spectacular and beautiful Glenn. I love it. I own 1 too mine is a rerelease but I missed out in the 1980's so I had to get a rerelease. Doesn't really matter to me though , I love the car and also I own a rerelease Hot Shot both cars are standard box art too and I don't have any problems going with box art. Also I reckon rerelease Tamiya may be better than a genuine vintage era kit that may be 40 odd years old.just look a modern ESC units compared to the mechanical 3 step forward speed controller from the 1980's vintage era kit.and battery technology is vastly improved over the old nicad battery packs from the 1980's also.i say good on Tamiya for bringing out the rerelease kits👌 anyway I'm a great fan of yours and enjoy all your videos keep it going 👍👍.

[@peteuncle2935]

Nice job as always Glenn. You have inspired me to get my one out of the box, built and onto the shelf next to my vintage one 🤘

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic Pete 😊👊🏻

[@yellomello71]

There are things that cannot be improved. The shape is outstanding and is emblematic of the design of all cars in the 80's. The silver, red and black color scheme is also perfect. I've seen a lot of hotshots, but boxart is perfect. Keep it up, there is hardly anyone who describes the subject of eighties RC cars better. By the way, my Super Hotshot is also nearing completion. A few more stickers and it's done 😁

[@jamesh950]

Yeah, the hot shot family has character. Look forward to about 3-4 years when I build my, hope the plastics have not become brittle.

[@claptoned0]

I've received my rere Super Hotshot this morning: impatient to start !

[@TAMIYALegends]

Absolutely fantastic my friend, enjoy the build 😊😊😊

[@thecretanbull4784]

Good morning Glen!!! You KNOW I’m a fan!!! I’m your earlier videos you had one already if I’m correct? Did you have to sell it? Anyways what’s better than 2 supershots? Nothing!!! 🤣 Thanks buddy!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hey Chris Yeah unfortunately that first one is long gone but this one is a keeper 😊😊😊

[@andrewhopper8700]

Cracking job glen. Gorgous buggy. Always wanted to ask how you ended up in Canada lol

[@TAMIYALegends]

Left a toxic relationship and needed a change of scenery Andrew 🤕

[@andrewhopper8700]

@@TAMIYALegends how long have you been there?

[@zed57]

Agree, one of the best looking Tamiya buggies. Super Hot Shot and Avante are the tops for me..

[@MikeTheBike58]

Great video Glenn,wonder what colour you would paint this other than Silver....which I agree is an Odd colour to choose.

[@tamiyafrog3220]

Cool build😎

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy 😊

[@carlkeig5640]

I've been pondering whether to get one of these, you've done a fantastic job on her as usual, I must admit I love it when you start reminiscing in you videos, I was also in awe when I built my TopForce, just like u said these types of car were unobtainable to us when we were younger because of costs,everytime I look at my TopForce I get a funny feeling 🤣 maybe I'm weird lol . Looking forward to your next video Glenn 🙂✌

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Carl 😊👊🏻

[@philmoffett366]

Stunning👍I did my one gold looks equally as good! I've also contoured the body like the original one along the score line were you have put the 3 decals on the side just bend it slightly along that line so it has a slight fold It makes it look even more aggressive👌

[@TAMIYALegends]

Oh yeah I’d totally forgotten to look at that 😅👊🏻

[@Paul__FC]

Now that is a legend!

[@graemechant10]

did you manage to see if the durga bodyshell can be modified to fit tto2b im doing one like you

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hey 👋🏻 Tbh I’d say no but obviously if you really want it to fit then you can make it 🤷🏼‍♂️ maybe you could ask on a TT02B forum or group? It’s one I’ve never seen done 🧐

[@denozed6554]

Looks really good.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching buddy 👊🏻

[@traxxasfans]

The twin aerial set up would be greatl as I usually fly a flag on my cars

[@bradkalman2353]

I'm glad you did box art.

[@rcicons4915]

Looks great my friend.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you 😊

[@johnnyutah892]

Love the independent suspension, love the twin aerials. Prefer the red of the original Hotshot, would like to see the super shot in original hotshot colours and decals.

[@steveswindell7785]

Stunning

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Steve 😊👊🏻

[@hadynmcloughlin4661]

Great build, Im a new subscriber - for future videos could you show how to do the decals please or is that on earlier videos for beginners?, are they stick on? or do you use a soap and water method to slide them on into position?

[@christianhvidt6823]

Really nice hot-shot here..BUT in my personal opinion i think its a little too much BLING BLING-ish,i do understand the colors where a slight differfent back in the day,and also the shocks too much plastic look..i think Black could very well do it..dont know if they exist in that color..anyway nice video,the model tho still holds up to today and nice to see it back again😄

[@rivierarc]

Can wait to open the box and start building mine

[@KevinSmith-wc9oi]

Looking good 👍

[@agevan6735]

YES!!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you 😊

[@mattluszczak8095]

What about a clear coat over stickers? I do it all the time!

[@nicksantiago9755]

What paint did you use

[@tboy2466]

Took mine out for it’s maiden run last week and lost a rear driveshaft in the grass. After a closer inspection I realised the driveshafts were back to front , luckily spotted this before ordering the wrong shaft. 🙄

[@TAMIYALegends]

Oh bloody hell that happened to me when I was making the running video, I better check I’ve got them in the right way 🤣🤣🤣

[@neiloliver7950]

I did that too!

[@stumpycatvm7115]

i was thinking you were going to have a black shell at first, whick would have liiked like the ultra rare one

[@TAMIYALegends]

This one had to be box art 😅

[@ponyboy1664]

Im looking at getting one now. I couldnt afford one, or my mum couldnt, when i was a kid. A mate had the Grasshopper and then got one of these. Now i can and get my childhood idol. Are there many differences between the remakes and the originals?

[@duncanmcgregor7946]

Cracking buggy….now I might change my mind about selling my re re kit

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha Keep it 😇👊🏻

[@timschicker6651]

I like your accent, you sound like Geezer Butler

[@peterbateman3587]

Hi Glen, just a quick question. Did you find the rear diff was quite tight? Mine is, apparently its quite common.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hmmm yeah I think it just needs a couple of batteries through it tbh 😅👊🏻

[@peterbateman3587]

My Boomerang was similar although nowhere near as tight. Apart from that I love the Super Shot. You were right when you say it looks Badass! Proper 80's aggression lol.

[@Punisher6654]

That looks super cool.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you 😊

[@wadeskelton7585]

I made my girlfriend watch this one while we were having coffee this morning - she just doesn’t get it 😄 - some people right?? Too bad nobody makes any yellow anodized Al shocks for the tamiya buggies or do they? Maybe some red ones though…🤔

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha oh dear I bet she really enjoyed listening to my dribble Wade 🤣🤣🤣

[@traxxasfans]

Love the gold wheels

[@SPEXWISE]

People don't realise the levels of nostalgia something like this can create. Tamiya Manta Ray, not the best car they ever made. If they re released it would I buy one? YES cos it was my first ever Tamiya kit. Could I buy something better for the money nowadays? Sure. Would I? No.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha absolutely spot on Neil 😊👊🏻

[@SPEXWISE]

@@TAMIYALegends Enjoy your lovely buggy mate. You did a great job as always. Your love for the tamiya originals knows no bounds and that's awesome. You're like the Tamiya Dalai lama lol.

[@PFinkoloTL87]

Good looking buggy, the Super Hotshot. Is the ride height of the Super Hotshot/Supershot increased over the Hotshot? Unfortunately I can't compare them in person side by side. It's as if the Hotshot is lower sitting, perhaps due to the different shock arrangement? And how is ride height compared to the Hotshot II (non-Blockhead)?

[@bradkalman2353]

Was that one of the choices 15 tooth because I use a 13 tooth because I'm using 4600 in mine?

[@MediaEasier]

looks so good

[@martinhsrc6699]

Super cool buggy

[@bigpaulrc3531]

To make your colour pop back the with white

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Paul 👊🏻

[@DustyFingersRC]

Fantastic 👌🏼

[@bradkalman2353]

It was special to me and it was my second hobby grade.

[@davidturner2365]

So cool 👍❤️