Tamiya TA-01 Escort Cosworth, Part 2...

[@rcsnapon2132]

Awesome video

[@TAMIYALegends]

Rcsnapon Thank you my friend, it’s a pleasure working on this one 😍👊🏻

[@rcsnapon2132]

That’s awesome man

[@Beastnappy]

Brings back memories.... fuck

[@stephenmanley4097]

Nice work it's looking good 👌

[@TAMIYALegends]

stephen manley Thanks for watching buddy 😊👊🏻

[@davidturner2365]

Looks awesome to me

[@TAMIYALegends]

David Turner Thanks David, I think the issue was I was comparing it to the Blue Scooby I’d just done! There completely different cars and I kinda like the Scooby more 😬👊🏻

[@mattridge5986]

Very cool Glen. I think I need one on my shelf.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Matt Ridge You definitely do sir 😍👊🏻

[@sidemountedracing]

Escort Cosworth shell on a FF-01 was my first RC car, FF-01 front end and chassis tub with a TA01 rear section with twin motors was one of my fav Frankenstein creations

[@sidemountedracing]

I never really grew up my toys just got bigger :D

[@TAMIYALegends]

sidemountedracing That sounds an awesome concoction 😊🚗💨💨

[@jamesvozar1]

Loving the rally content! Deserve more subs man!

[@TAMIYALegends]

James Vozar Thanks James 👊🏻 Yeah more subs would be nice buddy 😬

[@avipatable]

I have those pink shocks on my M-01 mini. They used to come with plastic C spacers to allow smaller springs to fit, and to adjust pre-load. M little M-01 still goes very well - a 1400 battery lasts 45 mins with ball bearings and an LRP speed control with a power adjustment setting. :)

[@TAMIYALegends]

avipatable That’s awesome run time my friend 😊 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@Lolacarzbikz5950]

in my appinion it looks 110%👍

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keitho car Thanks buddy 😊👊🏻

[@camrowdrone6497]

Enjoyed 👍🏻

[@TAMIYALegends]

Cam row drone Excellent thanks buddy 😊👊🏻

[@leefordham7190]

Love this car! Your detailing s second to none! I’m really into the TA chassis. It’s so versatile and made for accessibility. I think the Escort Cosworth will be my next kit. I hope I can do it half that much justice.

[@thedumpydustman6088]

Just had a look and i seems I have the same shocks on my TB01 hadnt realised the were Tamiya jobbies. Nice work always loved the Scort Cossie!😁👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

The Dumpy Dustman Excellent 😎 Thanks for watching buddy 👊🏻

[@markysmodsandmodels1163]

Stunning buddy!! Massive love for these being a Ford nut! Really looking forward to watching the process mate. 😊😊

[@TAMIYALegends]

Markys Mods and Models Cheers Mark 😊👊🏻 I’m honestly itching to get it on the gravel 🚗💨💨

[@ShenRC]

Looks sweet Glenn! now go give it a rip!!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Shen RC Absolutely 😊🚗💨💨

[@authentic7122]

Ive got an original in my garage in bits, i striped it to clean it but never put it back together again. Ive had it since 1994.. i never thought they were worth so much these days

[@stevo5222]

The proper wheels for the Michelin pilot escort were the two piece wheels 50420, very similar to the ones you have but the two piece give you the opinion of two different offsets. Decent looking though 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Steven Butler Oh wow I didn’t know that, thank you 😊👊🏻

[@KibsRC]

Nice! 👍😃👍

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Wayne Kibler's RC Adventures Thanks Wayne 😊👊🏻

[@MarkBryanRC]

Love that car Glenn! The wheels are a good compromise, and the rally blocks should work well. My original Escort body is smashed, good to see you have got a good one! Looking forward to seeing it running mate - all the best from Mark! :-)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Mark Bryan RC Thanks buddy 😊👊🏻

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@TAMIYALegends You are very welcome, my friend! :-)

[@mitymike]

Looking great it really needs the rest of the decals to set it off. Also I believe the part number for the shocks is 53155 for the pink/purple set and 53280 for the gold set.🤓

[@TAMIYALegends]

mitymike 1996 Oh excellent I’ll check those part numbers out my friend 😊 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@aviano72]

That chassis ! I wish Tamiya would re release more models with that chassis instead of TT-01E

[@TAMIYALegends]

aviano72 Yeah that would be awesome if they did that 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@mattmclafferty6265]

Love it! Hare Krishna

[@CmwSpeedrunUk]

The way the cosworth is looking great big man . In the wrc world the ride hight changes on different stages on rally stage so looks great all round 👊🏽

[@TAMIYALegends]

CMW Chris woodward Oh never thought of it like that buddy, I think I’m trying to keep it looking like the road version, I’m not a lover of it when it’s raised too high 😬 Thanks for watching my friend 😊👊🏻

[@CmwSpeedrunUk]

TAMIYA Legends what ever you do with it , it will look amazing cracking job with rear fin top such a perfectionist, just keep them videos coming big man 💪🏽❤️👌🏽

[@BasBoyRC]

That looks really nice. Those springs was a good improvement.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Bas Boy RC Thanks buddy 😊👊🏻

[@christophercoconis2575]

Beautiful job so far Glenn!! Just a thought maybe put a Top Force belly pan on it to protect the chassis?

[@withcookie5583]

Looking sweet and I love the wheels. Unless you already did I wouldn't take that chassis on gravel it's too nice. Good excuse to get another ta01 with bathtub to run on gravel. Then you could do a back to back on tarmac to see what difference the carbon parts make. Looking forward to seeing it running.

[@TAMIYALegends]

M Cook That’s a great idea buddy, I’m actually on the lookout for one as we speak 🤞🏻

[@withcookie5583]

@@TAMIYALegends good man!

[@dave691974]

I like the look , just wait till it's done to judge it .

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David Cotter You’re spot on David, I bet when it’s on the gravel it’ll look awesome 🚗💨💨

[@harrysteere3560]

I'm a big fan of the wheels

[@TAMIYALegends]

Tim Steere Thanks buddy, yeah I think when the decals are on the wheels it’ll really pop 😊👊🏻

[@Leonsrchobbys]

Fantastic video my friend im a Ford guy love the Cosworth have one myself running on a tl01👍🇬🇧😎😊

[@TAMIYALegends]

Leons rc hobbys Excellent what version of shell and decals are you running? Thanks for watching buddy 😊👊🏻

[@Leonsrchobbys]

@@TAMIYALegends is the version from the 90s with the full mirrors that you can't get hold of any more valvoline but long lost its stickers it is now yellow through 20 years of abuse but running its got full brushless system and it's still loving it still running original bearings plastic ones all gears original it's practically been bulletproof the original box wheels instructions all controller in box wish I kept it in its original condition but you make daft decisions when you're younger but every time it's on KZbin and my channel people are still loving it👍🇬🇧😎😊

[@TAMIYALegends]

Leons rc hobbys I just went onto your channel and I wasn’t subscribed, I’m pretty sure I was 🤔 that’s now the 3rd time that’s happened in the last two weeks on different channels 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Leonsrchobbys]

@@TAMIYALegends yeah I have a well-known lockpicking channel and it happens to me all the time KZbin and their notifications and subscribers going missing thank you for the sub anyway mate👍🇬🇧😎😊

[@johnjosey5184]

Glenn, the blue springs are correct for those shocks ( i still have a NIP set for a vintage touring car build eventually) but you need a couple of parts off the 'V' parts sprue. You need V7 all round to set the spring rate and V6 screwed to the bottom of the rear's to make them longer. I built the michelin pilot version for my younger brother in 96 but the car was never run. The box for it is in my mums attic but the car is no where to be seen. I'm gonna make a determined effort to try and find it 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

John Josey That’s awesome information John thank you 😊. I’ll see if I can find those parts 🤔 You DEFINITELY need to find that car buddy 😍👊🏻

[@johnjosey5184]

@@TAMIYALegends As far as i know those V parts come with every tamiya up grade shock set. They havent changed in over 20 yrs (i think) If i find it, you'll be the first to know 👍

[@chrisc6632]

Hi, did you do a part 3 to this video?? Keep up the great work

[@TAMIYALegends]

No unfortunately not Chris, winter got in the way and I ended up moving it on 😬

[@John-yf8qh]

Wahey!! Only 5 years late to the party!! Heyup Glenn, just to let you know that, believe it or not, those coloured springs were actually a proper Tamiya Touring Car hop-up for those very shocks… They’d usually have a screw-adjustable spacer at the top to set the preload… Just so you know mate. I know you were bang into touring cars in your day, and I was the same but stupidly, even though I’m from bloody Derbyshire, I never got into Schumacher or the Big Boys’ racing cars, I just went mad on tamiya stuff (had the Touring Special motor, hate that I have it all away). But I’ve got another one brewing now and I’m bang into it again (it’s all your bloody fault by the way, but I say that with thanks rather than being grumpy). Hope you’re well anyway mate and I hope you’re slowly ready to get back into the hobby. A change is as good as a holiday though mate so enjoy the time off, following bouncing off the Tamiya wall :) :)

[@mikebrown7194]

Looks like the front arches need trimming a bit to make them rounder. Would help the stance. Good vids dude....

[@TAMIYALegends]

Mike Brown I’ve not looked at that Mike, it could be that 🤔 Thanks for the feedback buddy 👊🏻

[@jamesvozar1]

@@TAMIYALegends Def trim the arches Mike is right mate.

[@mjsrcs3725]

My most favorite wrc car of all time got one for sell lol I'd love two have one that looks as good as your one

[@TAMIYALegends]

Smudger Mcinnes Totally agree my friend 🤩 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@davepearce6359]

Looks amazing. Personally I think you need to get the tiger stripes on and the OZ decals ASAP, as you’re fighting new clean paint and wheels against aged paint, so you’re not getting that sweet POP that you’re expecting. Still looking for one myself, and yes that is one of the best rally car arse ends out there! Thank you for the video. 😊👍🏻

[@TAMIYALegends]

Dave Pearce Yep Dave, that’s exactly what it was buddy, the new paint was standing out like a sore thumb. Thanks for watching 😊👊🏻

[@michaelstewart3042]

Thanks for keeping tamiya relevant I missed so many of these for my collection cause not everyone carried the different versions or I thought some would always be there to order do you have some tl01 you could review

[@TAMIYALegends]

Michael Stewart Thanks Michael, yes one of my favourite cars I’ve done on here was on the TL-01 chassis. It was the Mugen Honda NSX and that thing was absolutely stunning when it was done 😍😍😍 If you haven’t watched it please do and let me know what you think 😊👊🏻

[@GTiR23]

The front splitter should definitely be black, that will really set it off.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Gary G Yeah I’ve seen that now buddy, that’ll make a nice difference 😊👊🏻

[@stevemoon2136]

Not sure if it's just the camera angle but the drivers side rear wheel arch looks higher than the N/S rear. Great job tho! 👍😎👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Steve Moon Thanks Steve I’ll have a look buddy 😬 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@rccrawlersmid-wales645]

Love this car, and that wing really boosts it. Maybe it looks slightly odd on those wheels as the tyres are much lower profile than off-road tyres would really be?

[@TAMIYALegends]

RC Crawlers Mid-Wales Thanks buddy, yes that backend is 😍👊🏻 Thanks for watching .

[@stephenhayes248]

Get Nick Walker to make a CF chassis set for it.....he made me one with damper towers......anyway just a thought..keep up the good work buddy.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Stephen Hayes That might be an idea for the future 😊 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@trist5254]

Looks great, I fell lucky and got hold of the pilot cosworth ta01 which I'm about to start to restore, body is in a reasonable condition. What electrics did you end up with in yours?

[@didierfavre8126]

Looks nice but sits too low, especially the front. Move it up a bit and it will look better

[@TAMIYALegends]

Didier Favre Thanks for the feedback buddy 😊👊🏻

[@SkemeKOS]

Did you finish this build mate?

[@bobbirogers6353]

The drivers sit too high in the cockpit and the front fender is too low on the tires agreed. I think that makes it look less proportional and more like a cartoon maybe?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Bobbi Rogers Yeah I totally agree with that buddy, I’ll have another play with it and see if I can improve it. Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@markbulley1179]

@tamiya legends I am restoring my Tamiya Ford Escort Cosworth, what oil would recommend for the original shocks?

[@trinitymirror]

Glenn,sorry to hijack BUT can you give some advice. Since finding your channel I want to get a car, I am 55 and in my 2nd childhood! Right ,I think a "rally" is for me, watched your Subaru and the cosworth. I know nothing about specs and stuff. I would like something not too basic and that I can make to look nice, the sand scorcher looks cool to. Funds are not great so would like the best bang for bucks, would you be able to give a couple of choices please? Have no idea what TT01,02 XV1?

[@rogermellor6305]

The XV01 is a great rally platform while the TT range are very much an entry level platform. If you do go for a TT chassis though and want to upgrade at a later date to the XV then the bodies will swap straight over. You may also like to join the Facebook group - rc rally club for a few more ideas. facebook.com/groups/1413290108970069/

[@TAMIYALegends]

Gary Murphy Yeah it’s pretty much as Roger said buddy 😊 The cheapest way to go would be something like the TT-02 Subaru Monte Carlo. It’s cheap and looks amazing. If you were just going to run it as the kit, then you only really need to add a full bearing set to it. It can be added to at a later date with cool stuff. I guess it depends what you’re planning on doing with it and the surface you’ll be running it on? As Roger said, the next chassis up is much more of an actual rally chassis. Happy to help if you have anymore questions my friend 😊👊🏻

[@jessicaleighchambers5044]

Where did you get the spoiler?

[@Ed-ty1kr]

Ok, so its not just me that gets all hung up about the small stuff.

[@alanmorris8783]

I think the wheels look too big. Also I think the front skirt looks too low.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Alan Morris Yeah that makes sense Alan, I’ll have to get the wheel decals on and I think the bottom front should be black. Once I’ve done that I’ll have another look at it 😬 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@mrhunter9278]

Hi mate can I say it is frustrating because you spent 5 mins explaining the previous video , 5 mins saying what you were gonna do , 10 mins um and ah ing !! And then we didn’t get to see half of what you were gonna do !! And finally at the end you didn’t like the car ! Which kind of puts me off trying to buy one