Tamiya TC-01 Test Run Formula E GEN2

I finally completed the build and body work of the Tamiya TC-01 Formula E GEN2 (Kit 58681). In this video, I do a short test run and show the body work results. I'm not a professional driver, just an RC enthusiast. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe!
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There are two parts to the video:
1. Test Run
2. Body Work
If you want to go straight to the test run, here is the timestamp/marker:
01:20
Parts I used:
Motor: Tamiya 10.5T Brushless TBLM-02S
ESC: Tamiya TBLE-03 (w/ fan)
Servo: MKS X5 HBL550LX (low profile)
Receiver: KO Propo KR-241FH
Battery: 7.2v 5000mAh NiMH
Custom LED tail light
A note on the surface condition, there's some fine powder or concrete dust because of all the construction going on so the tires don't have as much grip. I also think the tires aren't holding up as well to the power of the car (motor at 10.5T). I hope you enjoy watching this video! Thanks.

[@jwillis2383]

Your work is impeccable. Great job!

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Thanks, J Willis! And thank you for watching!

[@sophie28ize]

It runs so smooth and quiet. Thought the body would rattle around and make noise. But seems to run great. Awesome Build!!!

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Hi d smooth. Thanks! I think it is relatively quiet and running on brushless helps. Thank you for watching.

[@mjseye]

Great work ! Keep on making vids.

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Thank you and thanks for watching the video :)!

[@Mona8519]

Great Job! Abo done!

[@Kevin-666]

The shots are so high quality! Your videos are amazing keep making them!! :D stay safe

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Thanks! Appreciate it. Stay safe as well!

[@talkinghat88]

Simply amazing. Good driving too. I had to slow down the video.....

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Thanks, Eleph Kwong! And thank you for watching :).

[@peternielsen-mi3vd]

wow nice body work ,looking good whit the red tail light,,, 10,5 turn motor seems good fast

[@allyoucando8486]

i see many videos from your channel is rare to see you say you're only a enthusiast, you do a clean job rc, driving do more often at least you learn a lot

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Thanks! I'm definitely new to this (2019) and I do drive the cars a lot, just don't have time to film them as I just enjoy driving them.

[@davidanderson6222]

Looks great, and with motor in the center, I bet it handles great!

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Thanks again, David Anderson! It definitely handles quite well and has room for improvement with other upgrades.

[@davidanderson6222]

I love upgrades

[@TranceFur]

Close call at 3:56 😯

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Haha! Yes that was a close call. I wasn’t aware of it until you pointed it out. Thanks for watching!

[@bigginge6203]

Your videos are amazing! You deserve way more attention for the quality of your vids. Stay safe🔥🔥

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching and I really appreciate it. Stay safe too!

[@kahmed7328]

Looks sick! Btw, what city in the background?

[@Jo_channel88]

So fast with nimh batteries even faster with lipos

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Thanks for watching! So true

[@lynx7575]

A other great video. Thank you. Do you usually go at some tracks to try your cars ?

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Thanks, Marco Marco lynx! Unfortunately, there are no more tracks that are close to my area. And I have not gone in a long time due to the pandemic.

[@ronniehe4981]

Amazing looking RC. Car. Where can I get one 🤔

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Hi Ronnie He. Thanks for watching. I would think online RC hobby stores have some for sale?

[@BennyRivera]

Great job, especially with the bodywork! I would buy your Formula E Gen 2 painted body. Would you make another and sell it?

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Thanks, Benny! And thank you for watching. I Appreciate it, unfortunately, I don't know if I'll be making another FEG2 body soon-it's a little time consuming. The one I have is also beat up now since I've been running it.

[@BennyRivera]

@@MechanicAfterHours Your videos on the FEG2 were exactly what I was looking for. Your channel is great. I would've loved to see how you did the custom tail light. Again, great job on the build.

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Benny, sorry for the delay, there might be a scene there in the build video at the end where you see the wire. It’s a single red LED and it a actually fits in the empty brake light housing, perhaps with a little tweak. It’s powered/connected to the receiver’s battery port

[@jasonbugalecki6258]

Do you know if you can run the formula 1 bodywork? Wings, body etc...

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Thanks for watching, Jason Bugalecki. I’m not sure because the front part of the TC01 chassis is wider than the typical F1xxx chassis. But I haven’t tried it.

[@wallacedouglas2840]

Where can i find rubber cement?

[@MechanicAfterHours]

If you can’t find one you’ll still be able to screw things but just not as easy. I use a brand called Goo by Walthers. You probably could also use Shoe Goo. Depends where you are in globe. I’m in the US and just got mine from a model shop.

[@wallacedouglas2840]

@@MechanicAfterHoursThank you for your quick response. I to am in the us. Goo it is.

[@calvin1mac]

Where abouts are you based in the world?

[@MechanicAfterHours]

I'm in the US

[@simong7310]

I can see that (US) by the surrounding buildings' style on that roof. But your workplace(s) and building procedures and maybe some style and tool choices look more like Japan ;) - and I mean that in a good way. Do you have a connection here? Btw, Your videos are amongst the few ones on KZbin that I bother to watch on the big TV screen, as they are looking and sounding so nice. This is also how I imagine the genius expert builders and engineers at Tamiya imagine that their kits are/ should be built! (which is normally not the case in reality).

[@MechanicAfterHours]

Thank you, Simon G! I appreciate it and the support :). Keeps my enthusiasm up. When I was very little, my grandfather told me to take good care of things, even human made items because most of it we just borrow from our planet, and it takes a lot of resources/waste to create. And so I have that lesson ingrained in me and when I work on builds I think about that lesson a lot, and the privilege to be in the hobby. I know it sounds so philosophical but it helps me keep my workstation clean, have a more organized process, have respect for the surroundings, and understanding the cost and value of the RC cars I build.

[@kahmed7328]

@@simong7310 agree 💯