Tamiya Top Force RC Buggy Build, Part 1....

[@LassoKid7777]

That green body looks sick

[@neontetra1000]

That photo at the end with the jump sums up rc fun for me!. Clsssic!.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you 😊

[@stumpycatvm7115]

that green looks great

[@MikeyB_1972]

Great build. Much appreciated!!! The body work and paint look awesome.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it my friend 😎👊🏻

[@rosstaylor7558]

@@TAMIYALegends really enjoy you videos 👍🏻so much so I just bought a top force 2017 what's the paint colour code to have it already to go mate?

[@camilleriap2]

Seeing you with those old stick radios just makes me smile, I always preferred those over the pistols. Thank you for the video. As far as the screws, all the tamiyas I have ever built have had very tight screws. I use a jis screwdriver that stops the heads from stripping. I also rub the threads in either a little black grease or chapstick. Makes those screws go in much much easier.

[@TAMIYALegends]

camilleriap2 Excellent 🤩 Thanks for watching buddy 👊🏻

[@wesleydonnelly2141]

Just bought myself a brand new Grasshopper ( 1 ) rere and can't wait to start building it! I'm gonna buy/build one per month and i'll be recording the builds. Those Tamiya Top Force ( and subsequent Evolution ) are beautiful cars and i can't wait to buy one myself to build and run! Excellent video pal, i'm so jealous of you! haha Wes, Liverpool.

[@TAMIYALegends]

wesley donnelly Hey Wes, The Grasshopper is a true classic from the golden era of RC, you will have so much fun with it my friend 🤩🚗💨💨💨

[@raleighburner1589]

I bought a grasshopper before Christmas and they are a lot of fun if you put a 540 motor and 18 tooth pinion on it

[@wesleydonnelly2141]

@@raleighburner1589 ye they're great little rc cars! as a side note, i once modified my GH2 so the motor could be fitted with a 14T Pinion, and although acceleration was reduced, and it overheated terribly in warmer days, it was really quick! lol

[@stevew4632]

Love it. That shell and wing set this beaut off really nice. Top vid

[@TAMIYALegends]

Steve W Thanks again for watching Steve 🤩👊🏻

[@gamerrc5716]

Wow thanks look absolutely beautiful wish I could get my hands on one of them. Great content keep up the good work. 👍🏻

[@danieleono5157]

Hi. I bought a top force. do you recommend which one, remote control, transmitter, battery and esc to buy? Thank you

[@Remoteaddicted]

Nice build! the Top Force looks great 👌

[@TheCarTakerGarage]

They are sooo friggin awesome these buggies.!I recently sold my mint condtion Top Force Evolution..and i already regret selling it.So...i think i would have to get a re Re now.Lovely video .Greetings from Norway,Stefan :)

[@RCRetro]

Awesome job. Absolutely beautiful buggy. Think I’m inspired to get one now....

[@stevenwelsh98]

Top force is getting quite hard to get hold of now. As always fantastic vid. Love this channel.

[@stevenwelsh98]

Also.. is the paint ps17 metallic green?

[@GTMatukka]

Hi caps are here again :) Also included with the re-re new batch Top Force

[@GTMatukka]

Ordered one set already.

[@ShenRC]

😎👍That's a neat buggy.

[@xXYannuschXx]

I really wish Tamiya would start producing and developing stuff like that again and not just in a small series. I am surprised that they are still selling their kits with brushed motors these days (to be fair, they package it with a Brushless/Brushed ESC, but they are still using their Tamiya battery connector and the brushed motor plugs).

[@adrianharrison5208]

I do miss this music 🙂

[@NordicRC]

Good build. It's such an amazing looking chassis, both with and without the upper deck. No MSC and Ni-Cad? ;-) One thing about the Top Force, imagine how many Tamiya 4WD Buggies that have inherited the Star Dish wheels since this release. Later DF-01s and DF-02s and Tamiya still uses these on their new line-up of TT-02B's. Quite amazing to think of.

[@wesleydonnelly2141]

about that problem with speed controller when you did your little test drive, i noticed earlier in the video during the build that when you were pushing the radio control sticks forward and back, i could tell by the sound of the motor that it wasn't spinning up to it's full potential. So i wasn't surprised when later on during your little test that you found this out! Those ESC's are great when they're working properly, but some of them are a pain in the backside to set up perfectly! I rather miss the simplicity of the older manual speed controls! 3 speeds/stages forward, and 3 in reverse. The End! lol Only downside was you had no braking as such! Just reverse and this would de-stabilise the vehicle during stopping, slowing for cornering, but none of that mattered when you were just bashing! More fun! lol

[@TAMIYALegends]

wesley donnelly Yeah it’s really important to get the correct polarities set up correctly as I found the hard way 😂👊🏻

[@BasBoyRC]

Sweet a posh version of the Mantra Ray i'm doing. It was a roller new build and had one ball diff that I have taken out and it did not run smooth like yours did. But in the future might get a second and then get them running right. The Top Force is cool but at a price.

[@theeviloneohyes]

i use tamiya white grease to lube screw threads , goes in like butter

[@coryn1980]

I have to get one great video top work

[@TAMIYALegends]

coz Thanks buddy 😊👊🏻

[@ishtiaqahmed3629]

Thank you for the amazing build video 👍👍👍

[@MikeTheBike58]

Nearly finished building mine,I must say some of the screws are a bloody nightmare to screw in. Using a good quality screwdriver as well.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Mikey C Excellent definitely one of my favourite builds 🤩👊🏻

[@MikeTheBike58]

Too many decals I thought Glenn,but a fun build and runs sweet with the motor you recommended.

[@hobbyclubofficial]

hey nice video, i need your opinion i want to buy either one, top force or egress which one you recommend? and what will be the consideration?

[@bramskahoon4072]

Should I get one? Looks competitive against modern buggies like rb6 or yokomo yz4

[@TAMIYALegends]

It’s a great car my friend, but I don’t think it will fair well against the modern cars 😬😬😬

[@ianwinpenny1857]

Great build. What were the sharpies you used. They look like standard permanent markers ?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Sharpie ultra fine tip oil based paint pen my friend 😊👊🏻

[@ianwinpenny1857]

Nice buggy. What gear ratio would you recommend to match a 10.5T brushless motor for dirt. I ran a 10.5T brushless motor on my DT03 Racing Fighter and it was too much for it especially on dirt with jumps etc. Only 2 choices of gear ratio for that but the Top Force has quite a few

[@TAMIYALegends]

I’d just use the 21t pinion on the kit spur with that motor. Plenty fast enough 😊👊🏻

[@TheTobyT]

Best looking tamiya buggy! I have a chance on buying an mint original for aprox. 175 USD- should I get this or the re-re at 225 USD?

[@johno9507]

Those front uprights look suspiciously like they're off a Hotshot.

[@stan230]

How did you find a brand new TopForce? Need to know :) keep up the great work brings back memories I had a Kingcab and always wanted to get the TopForce

[@TAMIYALegends]

stan230 They re-released it in 2017 buddy 👊🏻

[@sandwichman100]

my only gripe with this kit was the plastic motor mount plates are not strong enough a must do upgrade to alloy

[@MikeTheBike58]

Looking at buying this soon,slowly getting back into RC and have just ordered the LTD Edition Green Grasshopper. Always had a thing for Tamiya,I think they should release the Falcon. Would you have a Terra Scorcher?.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Mikey C Well if you do decide to get the Top Force you’ll love it 😎🚗💨💨 Yeah I’ve got an original waiting to be restored 👊🏻

[@MikeTheBike58]

@@TAMIYALegends Cheers Glenn,I will definitely buy the Top Force when it is Available in the UK. Will look into a Terra Scorcher also, the originals command crazy money so will be a Re-release

[@tracypanavia4634]

Took those lovely dirt tyres outside and ragged them on the road😭😉

[@TAMIYALegends]

Tracy Panavia I had a new spare set 😉👊🏻

[@tracypanavia4634]

@@TAMIYALegends 🙂Sorry about the ribbing, couldn't help it. Mate introduced me to your videos, and he also said I should tell you I'm refurbing and reconditioning my Juggernaut 2. It has most Tamiya hop-ups excluding the aluminium suspension arms. It has pink plates, front back and side. Aluminium dampers. Monster truck light set and Dual motor ESC. I have a question regarding the chrome plated pieces, some of which are hard to find. Some of mine are very worn and and some are painted matt black; do you have a prefered method for restoring chrome items? Paint removal or respraying in chrome etc?

[@Thronsohn]

One drive and that wing is gone :-)

[@hendrahendra]

Hi Glen, I've been watching alot of your videos lately! I'm stuck between the Top-Force or Egress.

[@TAMIYALegends]

hendrahendra Hmmm 🤔 tough choice 🤷🏼‍♂️ In my opinion driving wise there’s nothing between them, both great cars 🤩. Looks wise goes to the Egress, but big difference in the price 😬

[@AntsRC]

Do you know of any 2.2 wheels that fit the top force, TT02b etc..??

[@Ryfhoff]

Hey Glen, great video man. Let me ask you something. Those front spindles look like hotshot , big wig ones, is that correct ? I did a cool little mod to my big wig spindles. They take two 1150 bearings I think, well if you look there is a gap between the two bearings while in place. I was able to without modification a small 850 bearing between them in the spindle. Definitely decreased play. I’ll send pics if you’re interested

[@TAMIYALegends]

Phil B Oh wow Phil that’s a great mod that I haven’t heard of before my friend 😎👊🏻

[@Ryfhoff]

@@TAMIYALegends Check it out: photos.app.goo.gl/tJ6xdxqnyfpr7aYj7 photos.app.goo.gl/f5ZafKNh93m4R7LM6

[@jasonurban3597]

Does that come stock with the technigold motor

[@ianwinpenny1857]

How tight to you have the differentials setup. I assume they get looser after breaking them in and if so do you need to tighten them after this ?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Ian Winpenny Yes ball diffs need constant tweaking Ian a good rule of thumb is that when you spin them, they should spin around 3/4 of a turn with the wheels on 👊🏻

[@ianwinpenny1857]

@@TAMIYALegends Just about to start this build. On step 2 for the diffs the instructions say to use rubber cement for the gearbox joints. Did you do this ?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Ian Winpenny I didn’t Ian 😬😬😬

[@ianwinpenny1857]

@@TAMIYALegends Can you think of any reason why ? I have had a look at all sorts of videos including Team Associated and Yokomo Pros and they don't glue and the diffs look quite similar so I won't bother

[@ianwinpenny1857]

I have recently built a Racing Fighter DT03 just to get back into this after a 35 year layoff. I got my hands on a Tamiya DT02 ball diff set that can be used to replace the DT03 diff. It looks very similar to the Top Force diff. Difference is it comes with a single Metal ball thrust bearing rather than using using the plastic ball retainer with washers. I am about to start the Top Force build and I will be interested in comparing the dimensions of the two. If they are the same I would think the single thrust bearing would be a better option for longevity

[@Jaysqualityparts]

Hey glen wich car do you think is close to a top force that isn’t 500$?

[@りんご-d8z7c]

日本ではアバンテが人気です、ぜひ買つてください。

[@grahammitchell1115]

Glen help!!! My top force has the carbon upgrade Including shock stays but even on the lowest hole setting it sits way to high I’ve increased the spring tension lowering the adjusters but it’s just way to high still how have you got yours so nice and low?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Graham Mitchell Hey buddy 👊🏻 You have to put internal spaces in the shock, they should come in the black parts tree somewhere 👊🏻

[@grahammitchell1115]

TAMIYA Legends you actually are a legend thank you so much!!!

[@nordichobbyvisions719]

Hey bro. Just been chatting with a buddy that's building the Top Force right now. Did you use the "synthetic rubber cement" on the diff outdrives? He asked me about that (since I am building a TA-02 right now though the part with the cement is not in mine) and I've never seen something like that before.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Nordic Hobby Visions Hi, yes I did on this one 👊🏻

[@nordichobbyvisions719]

TAMIYA Legends so, why is it nessacary?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Nordic Hobby Visions I really don’t know, I had some left over so decided to do what the manual said! I’ve never done it before, but I can tell you it didn’t hold because I needed to check the diff after running it and when I got to it they were loose 😬

[@GTMatukka]

@@TAMIYALegends Hello! I used Hylomar instead of that synthetic rubber cement. I hope that it'll hold. What pinion i should use when i'm gonna install Sport Tuned motor? Stock 21t?19t?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Cosmo 1:35 I went for the 21t

[@chris7063]

I’ve done the front diff but when I spin it both spin the same way,not one going forward and one going backwards, is something wrong or is this meant to happen?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Christopher Carney Yeah it sounds that it’s not tight enough buddy? Nip it up some more but don’t over tighten it. It that doesn’t fix it, it may be built wrong 😬

[@chris7063]

I’ve not attached them to the chassis just built the front and rear bits, I did tighten both diffs the same but I’ll have a go tightening it up 👍 thanks

[@Chris-sd6os]

@@chris7063 I have the same issue with my front ball diff, I I.e. when the front is not attached to chassis the drive shafts rotate in the same direction. Did tightening the ball diff resolve this issue?

[@chris7063]

Chris 1 yeah try and tighten it some more and try it again. Took me a few goes but got it going properly

[@stevenwelsh98]

Hi mate.. I've now sprayed the body.. can I just ask ..did you spray a silver on top of the green ? The body still seems quite transparent in sun light. As I did this with the avante to realy bring the blue alive. Cheers..ste

[@TAMIYALegends]

Steven Welsh Hi buddy, No I didn’t back mine, tbh I believe you get a better finish backing them, let me know how yours turns out 😎👊🏻

[@stevenwelsh98]

Hi.. done both of the ball riffs.. but they both feel tight. Any ideas?? Cheers

[@TAMIYALegends]

I think it’s had to gauge until the car is built up and you can actually spin the wheels with your hand, I’d say if it’s still tight at that point then you would need to whip them out and slacken them off slightly, but these ball diffs are not meant to spin free if that makes sense 👊🏻

[@stevenwelsh98]

@@TAMIYALegends thanks for your help.. I took them apart and put them back together a few times.. I can turn them I just thought they spun freely. I built my avante at Christmas but cant remember if that was the same. The avante runs great. Cheers Mate.

[@MikeTheBike58]

Sorry to be a dick Glenn,but are the two pictures of the ball diffs representing One complete diff and you build two of them?. One for each gearbox?.

[@theibault]

I keep debating if I want one of these. I have some real nice race buggies and of course, Tamiya doesn't make capable racers (outside of on road cars) so it would just be an under performing bashing buggy prone to breaking lol.

[@theibault]

@@philthyco1 Lol, I'm not shit talking. I kinda want one but I have 4 very capable 2wd buggies. I know all about it this buggy. And it's not '91 anymore. Just not sure if I want to spend money on it.

[@theibault]

@@philthyco1 Whatever dude.

[@theibault]

@@philthyco1 No, I'm not mad lol. I'm just done talking with you about this.

[@bigalanwgordon]

A couple of cringeworthy build mistakes for my ocd 😳

[@TAMIYALegends]

alan gordon Really lol, what did I do 😬

[@bigalanwgordon]

@@TAMIYALegends I will say your top force turned out looking great 👍 but when I seen that you forgot to mask the windows I I was like oh noooo lol

[@TAMIYALegends]

alan gordon Oh right lol. I didn’t forget, it’s the way I do it. I personally like the jet Black finish that a marker gives 😬

[@bigalanwgordon]

@@TAMIYALegends painted under cowling 😳 can't see all that frp chassis goodness lol