Tamiya Top Force 2 MS Edition

[@Yupower1]

I want to thank you again Glenn for showing my parts to the world. It really really means alot to me. This has become a part of my life, all the reaction from people all arround the world give me strenght to continue with my work. Thanks again buddy Regards Bora

[@uroprop]

really nice parts dude..old tamiya plastic parts needs help sometimes

[@toolman8269]

Bora, your parts are of fantastic quality and appearance!

[@TAMIYALegends]

The pleasure is all mine my friend, you have made some serious top end hop ups, long may you continue to help us improve these wonderful cars 😊😊😊

[@ernier1777]

Hi Bora, do you make , or would you consider making parts for the db-01 please? Really struggling to find some of the hop ups I’m after. Thank you. 👍🏼

[@SporeZoo]

"I want to thank you again Glenn for showing my parts to the world." My dirty mind reads this totally wrong...

[@ministrone]

The chassis is certainly a looker. Can’t wait to see it with the shell on.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching and leaving a comment my friend 😎👊🏻

[@paulus842000]

Omg 😱 that's one hell of a beast she is beautiful. Your content is getting better and better each day. Keep up the great work mate

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Paul 😎👊🏻

[@GTMatukka]

Tamiya Digress, Big balls and Thrust washers! Luv it 😉

[@TAMIYALegends]

The Tamiya digress 🤣 I’d buy one 😂👊🏻

[@tomwhite9551]

Just what i need Glenn whilst working from home 😎

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent hope you enjoyed it Tom 😎👊🏻

[@TheRCScotsman]

Wow, that is GORGEOUS!! Looks like a high-end Schumacher.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy 😊😊😊

[@darkstorm303]

Another beautiful build Glenn 👌👊✋👍 have a great weekend / good to see you well again.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you my friend, hope you have a great weekend to 😎👊🏻

[@philipgreensmith1694]

Yeah... part numbers at last! Thanks glen. Another excellent video. You keep doin cars iv got on order!!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha excellent you’ll certainly enjoy this build my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@wesleydonnelly2141]

That's Tamiya Candy that Glenn! lol. Absolute stunner and definitely deserves it's place in prominent position in display cabinet my friend! Wes, Liverpool, UK.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Wes 😊😊😊

[@michaelstewart3042]

When in doubt bling it out super awesome build the t5 motor really pops with blue been trying to get a top force for two years lol its like trying to catch Bigfoot

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I was in the same boat Michael, and I definitely wasn’t going to pay those ridiculous prices 😤😤😤

[@andrewmagro7703]

Glen your always Smashing it way out the park my friend , just awesome - Totally :-))))))))))

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Andrew 😊😊😊

[@mikeymike3240]

Tooooo much suspension travel........NEVER!!! lol 😂. Niiiiiiiiiiice one Glen, she looks amazing 🤩

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy 🤩👊🏻

[@sebastiotiger8633]

Really looks stunning sir😍🕵️respect this is a diamond. I see you spent a whole mout of cash. Love it!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic I’m glad you like it my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@sebastiotiger8633]

@@TAMIYALegends I like your videos and Mr talebots eigther. I learned that we most of the time have to improvise when it comes to tuning with hopup parts😁👌

[@rcnitroflux2361]

I'm Glad your feeling better glen

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy 🤩👊🏻

[@martinworthington6942]

Nice chassis, build, glad to see your feeling better mate 👍👍

[@keithmorency3398]

Absolutely awesome! I guess I will be spending a little more money. Have to have one.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent start with finding the Aeration big bore shocks! That’s the hardest part to find unfortunately Keith 😤😤😤

[@markysmodsandmodels1163]

What a thing indeed buddy! 😍😍. That's sleek man! 👌👌🙏🙏

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Mark 😊😊😊

[@tamiyafrog3220]

Great vid 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy 😎👊🏻

[@darrengrimmer8541]

Nailed that Glen.. I think that is a superb example.. Love the top force but that is the next level. I think that is probably the best build you have done.. in my opinion... 👍👍👍👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah thanks Darren, I agree it’s been awhile in the making but I’m over the moon with it my friend 😊😊😊

[@SPEXWISE]

It's going to be a rocket with that motor in it. Great build mate.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Neil, yeah I’m curious to get this out once the snow has gone, I agree I think it will be a rocket ship 😊😊😊

[@catxls1835]

And obviously at the other end on the front hubs. Looks like there's enough clearance!! Great work mate!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy 😊👊🏻

[@madsrcbuggy]

Very nice! I think I watched this video earlier, but now I am in the process of buying parts for a similar build, I really appreciate you sharing your experiences! I pretty much ended up buying the same parts, I guess it comes down to what shows up on searches, ha ha! I will be doing something different in that I am not buying a kit, I will just buy the parts trees separately, I don't think it'll be much more expensive that way, and definitely a bit more eco-friendly, less stuff I need to scrap or keep lying around. And a full set from Bora, I am so excited about those parts, they're in the post now, ha ha!

[@ptaylor5014]

Love this one Glenn, can't wait to see the video were it finally has some stickers on that glorious looking body shell

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah the part 2 is out on Sunday but funny enough there will now be a part 3, I’ve now added to it again and in my opinion it’s now perfect 😍

[@ptaylor5014]

@@TAMIYALegends Lovely jubbly 😁

[@gaz1967]

Another beauty Glenn.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Gary 😊👊🏻

[@milesthedj8466]

Looks ace proper pro 👍😀 I think you’re right the other shock tower would probably be better if you was going to run it and would probably affect it’s handling 😀

[@jamesthomson5774]

Looks fantastic. The hubs and arms let it down a little but once the wheels are on it looks epic!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I have thought about upgrading those too but it would be another £100 to do it 😭

[@ianat5016]

Good to see you P. S I think someone is after your job 😂 👍😃

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha yeah I could definitely milk this to get bigger views 😂 But don’t want to be that channel 👊🏻

[@Beastnappy]

@@TAMIYALegends we will leave that to rc kicks😉

[@paulsrc2195]

Glenn you have to source the blue front steering knuckles mate the red just buggers the look of the chassis up ; )

[@jhkim6373]

Brilliant!!

[@adambillings2785]

That's going to be a beast mate

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Adam 😎👊🏻

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Wow, it looks fantastic!! As for the steering, while I was watching the video I wondered about flipping the steering arms round to face outwards, or maybe the ball connectors and steering links might fit on the top of the arms/hub carriers rather than underneath? Also, get rid of those red front hub carriers and get some blue alloy ones if you can. And, while I'm at it, replace the screws with a titanium hex-head set, or maybe even a Torx screw set, way better than those awful cross head/Phillips head screws ;) And here's me with my M-05 chassis and GR Yaris body, my first RC car in years! Great video as always, really enjoyed it!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Barry yes there’s still work to be done with it, but have to watch the Tamiya tokens at the moment 🤣👊🏻

[@Mega_Trond]

When Tamiya introduced the Ford Escort mk2, I was very disappointed. I think it should be rear wheel drive. I really wanted that car, but I would rather buy a chassis from Tamya that is rear-wheel drive, and then put on an mk2 body. Thank you for an incredibly nice channel, and I send a greeting from Norway, to you.. ❤️😉

[@nickpeat]

This excited me more than the intro to baywatch! #oldfart

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha Nick love it 😂👊🏻

[@bidibulle6795]

Hello Glen. Glad you're doing better. The Force top is so cool, I love the original green color. It's a great, well detailed kit, this car is really good for having fun on a few bumps. All these blue aluminum parts are superb, maybe you should paint the body blue as a result?!. Or how about a pretty yellow? We see all the know-how of tamiya in this kit, you will have a lot of fun with this one.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks for watching my friend 😊👊🏻

[@wayneweston123]

Good to see you back buddy 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Wayne 🤩👊🏻

[@gamerrc5716]

Hi Glenn, I have been watching your channel for sometime now I have been looking forward to seeing this build ever since you announced the car was on it way. Really enjoyed the build it looks amazing and can’t wait to see the next video with the shell on. Brilliant as video as usual Glenn. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent thanks so much for your lovely comment my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@davidturner2365]

Awesome 👍👍👍👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks David 😊👊🏻

[@johnmyall5548]

Is the steering hitting the bottom chassis plate? Is there space to put some spacers between the chassis and steering posts to lift it up a touch?

[@TAMIYALegends]

I’ve actually got the new correct blue alloy steering arms on order, just waiting for them to arrive John 😊👊🏻

[@johnmyall5548]

@@TAMIYALegends sounds good Glenn👍 might have to get some for when the Evo arrives.

[@Ben-Lloyd]

With regards to ground clearance, on my Schumacher Cat L1 I run 16-18mm outdoors on astro and 12-14mm indoors on carpet.

[@ericwood2790]

The entire buggy is stunning, but what sticks out to me are the big bore dampers and the motor with the blue end bell . I hope you run it that motor has me interested.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Eric, yeah I’m actually just waiting on a couple of new parts to arrive, then we’ll think about getting her out to run my friend 😎👊🏻

[@stumpycatvm7115]

those big bore rears have been out of stock for a long time- guess I should grab the front set while I have a chance, looks amazing

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah so frustrating that Tamiya don’t make more of these 😤 I’d buy another two sets instantly 👊🏻

[@jtb-fpv6699]

Can you not put the steering turnbuckle on the top instead of the bottom then it will clear the chassis? Just a thought.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I’m actually just waiting for the correct alloy arms to arrive 😎👊🏻

[@nidzdotnet76]

Qhwn the hop-up's cost more than the car.. lol.. Good to see it all together. I was gonna get that drive shaft for mine but ran out of budget.

[@wadeskelton7585]

This was your Mona Lisa Glenn - it was fun watching you be at a loss for words 😄

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha thanks Wade, yeah this is a special one 😊😊😊

[@paulsrc2195]

Mate great build it has come out a treat .The EVO had same length shocks front and back so the clearance at the front would have been bigger

[@giuseppenoto86]

Dream Build!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you 😊

[@OurCreatorsHouse]

That pretty motor u have there

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah it’s a cracking looking motor and I think it’ll be pretty rapid my friend 😊😊😊

[@ptrthgr8]

Great looking build, Glenn! I still have one last Top Force kit unbuilt... now seeing this one makes me think I should move it up on the ol' build list. :)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent yes you should even if it’s just in stock form my friend 🤩🤩🤩

[@scottyhehehe5367]

You gots TopForce fever! 😂

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha I certainly did my friend 🤣👊🏻

[@traxxasfans]

Great video amazing build. Ps are we going to see more of your assistant lol

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha no I don’t think so my friend 🤣👊🏻

[@michaelhgenhaug9981]

Great video... can you please write where you buy all that blue alu for the car, maby some links..

[@CocoBrother2707]

Very cool 😎

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you 😊

[@danielchandler4585]

This is great been saving for a long time to get one of these. With the kit what’s the best steering servo to get please ?

[@Aro800]

Love it. Mine is the same spec, just waiting for Bora's parts. Don't add up what this build costs, if you include the freight its depressing. Glen , you are like the Magnus Walker of vintage RC. I think evertime you do a video the sales for the kits go up.😁👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha I honestly try to stay away from adding the cost up on these projects 🤣👊🏻

[@bespincustompropsbombarta8300]

Nice Glenn, curious why haven't you put on the custom alloy front and rear lower arms that he makes?

[@craigashcroft4636]

#TamiyaLegends Awesomeness in lockdown

[@duncanmcgregor7946]

I’ve done something identical (apart from the big bores) but in black. I fitted the Jazrider steering and flipped it but did not sort the issue.....however I kept the brace in. It essentially fouled on some of the back of the front gear housing. Very interested in your fix. What a cool build....it’s been my no.1 build

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Duncan I’ve actually got some correct alloy arms on order now, so I’ll get them on as soon as they arrive 😅👊🏻

[@MrMelton77]

Awesome Glenn looks factory !! To keep all blue have you thought about using the Boomerang front uprights and using the Aluminium king pins TA#53157 as per Evo? Not too dear also.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hmmm no I haven’t thought about those parts, thanks buddy I’ll have a look now 😎👊🏻

[@zosozoso2]

Looks just wicked! Looking forward to see it with the body on ;-) Interesting motor this, might have a look one too and save the 11t ;-) Still need to figure out which esc to get for it!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah it’s a lovely looking thing, I’m still waiting on my speedo to arrive, I’ve now been waiting 3 months for it to come from Ko pro 😤😤😤

[@Ratty_Rex]

What a piece of awesomeness! Really looks amazing! And your timetravel exploits are cool too...... video from the past, but ahead of the other video...... ahhhhh, it all confused me. ;) Bet you're going to have a sneaky indoor zip around with that aren't you! ;)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Haha my time travel exploits love it 🤣👊🏻

[@ChrisTeamOnyx]

Glen can’t you turn the steering arms over and put the ball in from the other side meaning that they are open wider to start then shorten the turnbuckles going to the hubs ?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I’ve tried that now but still don’t get the full angles I want. But I now have a set of the correct alloy arms on order 😅👊🏻

[@jonathanhumphreys1971]

So can I use that gear set with standard motor

[@130ipower]

Hey mate, I was wondering if you recommend on how to store RC collections? do you worry about rubber, nylon or polycarbonate deteriorating? I know that certain plastics/rubbers can melt (has a chemical sticky residue forming) and some times they can harden and become brittle and fall apart. So do you recommend using dehumidifier and do you keep it in certain temperature?

[@Draco3772]

Hey Glenn, awesome build!! Steering issue, could you have the ball link and turnbuckle installed on top instead of under?? Would that give you more steering?

[@gundamboy195]

No CVD's ?

[@gundamboy195]

Not a complaint, but an honest question on your thoughts on why

[@TAMIYALegends]

No I used the kit UJ’s in the front, I would like to have them on the rear too, but I haven’t found any at a decent price yet 😤😤😤

[@paulsrc2195]

Also the lightweight kingpins would look trick too

[@tonygregg6957]

That looks absolutely awesome and I bet it will fly with that setup. I always find the front tower odd on the TF, the standard is very tall and the evo. too short, with the hi-caps on it always sits nose up. Looks like you've got the opposite problem so I guess you could chop a bit off the bottom and drill two new holes for the ball mounts, I'm sure Nick could do something when you get the thicker rear. Looking forward to the next vid, keep up the great work.👍 (I'd have to loose the red uprights though, I know it's a bit of a TF signature thing)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Tony 😎 Yeah I think I have a set of Bigwig blue uprights, I’ll have to have a look and see if they’ll fit 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

[@tonygregg6957]

@@TAMIYALegends Oh yeah, they'll go well. I think I've got black jazrider ones

[@mikeclark5980]

Which esc would work with the T5 motor?

[@ronniecreason7870]

Very nice car bad ass

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Ronnie 😎👊🏻

[@OddArneBjrklundRC]

Looks stunning mate. I must get myself some big bores :-)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah so hard to find now unfortunately and way too expensive my friend 😤😤😤

[@adriancotton8078]

Hi Glenn, Willspeed do the steering in blue

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks Adrian I’m just waiting for my blue set to arrive from them 😊😊😊

[@mad-beerc3818]

Lovely buggy in standard form l am a big TF fan but wow nice job Glenn that is mint!!! Very special! That will be shocking to add up the cost though!😬

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks my friend, yeah I honestly try to stay away from the cost of things 🤣🤣🤣

[@mad-beerc3818]

@@TAMIYALegends yeah probably very wise to do that...shock can be bad for guys our age😉

[@ernier1777]

Hey Glenn, is there a Tamiya model that has the same steering knuckles as the top force but not red? I’d like to find them in black. If you know of the model, I’d be very grateful. Cheers buddy 👍🏼

[@KenPond-y6l]

Where can I get the bora alloy parts for top force looking for motor screw plate cheers ken

[@amc_sounds]

You must have some pretty special wheels to improve on that look. My OCD can't handle the different shades of blue but she's still a cracking looking machine that'll go like stink.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I’ve been talking to a couple of guys who do the anodising, apparently it’s really difficult to match the colours 😞

[@amc_sounds]

@@TAMIYALegends It's the same with MTB trick parts. You really have to keep an eye on it and sometimes, for me at least, swerve away from some otherwise things end up looking worse.

[@vintagetamiya3593]

Hiya glen great video just a heads up put the steering rods above instead of below will clear the chassis and give you good steering

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks buddy I’ve actually now got a correct set of alloy arms on the way to me 😅👊🏻

[@ceff01]

hi please what shocks are these thanks

[@ModellbautechnikSalzkammergut]

Is it 4WD ?

[@jasonkohlmeier6707]

Hey there I’m building my top force evo can I do the same thing and if so can you list the parts you used?

[@ericdelmeer]

What brand/type propshaft is used?

[@catxls1835]

Hi Glenn, great video once again. A quick question, Could the steering turn buckles be mounted at the top, instead of the bottom? This way the steering balls and joints are not fowling the chassis. Thumbs up!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent I’m glad you enjoyed it my friend 😊 Regarding the steering I’ve actually now got the correct alloy arms on order 😅😅😅

[@mz5872]

For the steering you can get xtra speed aluminum steering same shape as the top force plastic for 10usd from rcmart.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Really wow I’ve never seen that 🤷🏼‍♂️ I’ve actually got a set of the correct alloy arms on order from a guy who’s just started making them 😅👊🏻

[@nathanjenkyn3127]

How to make a small fortune from RC cars? Start with a large one.....

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@toolman8269]

Wow, Glenn, that's gorgeous! Looking forward to the next video where you get the body and wing on. Question: The red steering blocks, or whatever they're called...do black ones exist perhaps from another Tamiya kit? Or would aftermarket black alloy ones be the only option? Cheers, and keep up the fantastic work, buddy.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Hey Tim, yes there are a few options available ether alloy or plastic. It’s funny the red colours very off putting to some and I understand why, I guess I’m just use to seeing the TF uprights in red 🤷🏼‍♂️. I think I’ll change them now to black 🤔👊🏻

[@toolman8269]

@@TAMIYALegends : Thanks for the info, Glenn. Do you know off hand which model(s) have the black ones?

[@TAMIYALegends]

@@toolman8269 I believe you can only get the black in alloy off eBay, but I could be wrong maybe there is a plastic Tamiya alternative 🤔

[@uroprop]

you should keep this one..get a mint paintjob and shelf it

[@TAMIYALegends]

That’s basically the plan, although I do want to give it a couple of runs before it goes on the shelf 😎👊🏻

[@problemchild1976]

Hey mate - what company was the front gear box cover from? And a link to your carbon guy please Glen ;)

[@ernier1777]

What’s the part number for the shox please Glenn?

[@TAMIYALegends]

There Aeration big bores, unfortunately you’ll really struggle to find them 😤. Why oh why don’t Tamiya make more 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@niklas2378]

what if someone made the arms and hubs in blue alloy as well....

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah RC Jazz make them, the problem is if you go full alloy then nothing will give, so in a heavy smash the damage will be extreme 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Spikejones5001]

Surely he can fit steering arms on top. Thats how they are on ta01

[@TAMIYALegends]

Yeah I’ve actually got a set of the correct alloy arms on order, just waiting on them to arrive 😅👊🏻

[@bradkalman2353]

Beauty is in the eye of the be holder. Lol

[@TAMIYALegends]

Do you not think this is a thing of Beauty Brad? It’s gorgeous my friend 😊😊😊

[@bradkalman2353]

@@TAMIYALegends I think tamiyas are all ways beautiful. I was just making a joke.

[@davezorc]

I certainly can't be the only one to have never liked the look of the Tamiya buggies where the whole front end is just the black plastic front diff housing.

[@TAMIYALegends]

I’m sure you’re not alone in thinking that 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@mattmclafferty6265]

[@joshboatman6459]

Turning the steering 180 degrees does not work. Ran into the same problem. Your video has just confirmed the kit was for a tub model. Back to plastic!

[@bradkalman2353]

Why won't you feeling well the other day hope you're better?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Just had a 48hr bug, I’m all good now Brad 😅👊🏻

[@bradkalman2353]

@@TAMIYALegends happy to hear that.

[@jamesh950]

Money pit for sure. I would build it stock, run the crap out out it, than hop it up to the hill and retire it as shell queen. Is still a money pit but likely the same for any hobby. Just be glad is in 1:1 hobby.

[@alanpassmore2275]

On the steering can you not just put the balls on top .

[@TAMIYALegends]

I’ve now got the correct alloy arms on order Alan 😅👊🏻