Tamiya Wild One Review & Chat! Should You Buy one of the New Releases Coming Soon?

[@catcancrunch7260]

Always loved the look of this rc nice one Mark 👍 thanks for your upload mate 🙏🙏🙏

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers, Cat, yes this Wild One just screams Tamiya to me! Thanks for your support, mate! 😊👍

[@martinhsrc6699]

Oh and Fast Show, love it! 🤣

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hehe, glad you know the Fast Show, one of my all time favourite comedy shows! :O)

[@martinhsrc6699]

I’m so glad the Wild One is back it looks a wicked buggy. Got one on order 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Good choice Martin, so cool you got one on order! As you can tell, I love mine to bits. I'm sure you will really enjoy this buggy. Best to you, mate! :))

[@markscotchford4159]

Thanks Mark. Great honest review. Cheers!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mark! I promise I'll always give a honest opinion, and thank YOU for the nice comment! All the best from Mark...

[@Non-fixed_Abode]

The Wild One is just a great looking buggy, I need one for that alone. How about doing a video tour of your RC collection, you must have plenty to look at.

[@MarkBryanRC]

I totally agree, Dan, this buggy just kills it on the looks alone! I just might do that RC collection tour, thanks for the idea! All the best from Mark... 😉👍

[@theoagrc]

Thanks for the review Mark. Nice looking buggy the Wild One. I really like the look of it but the price point creeps closer to some other interesting chassis on my list! Thought the intro was excellent! Keep up the great videos

[@MarkBryanRC]

Totally agree my friend! It's a great kit, but as you say, the price is high for what it is. Thanks for the kind words, especially about the intro! All the best from Mark... 😊👍

[@HaydadRC]

Nice, solid review Mark! I agree, the look of this buggy perfectly captures the old beach buggy look from yesteryear! Bonus points for the intro!👍😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks a bunch, my friend Jeremy! Yeah, this RC is a great reminder of the good old years! Glad you liked my terrible playing! All the best and take care, Bro. 👍

[@4cmjohn8]

Loved the intro Mark! 🎸 Your RC hobby room is really cool! The Wild One buggy looks brand new even though you’ve put it through some rigorous driving! All your cars look fantastic!🏆🆙👏👏👏🤗

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Christine! Hehe, it was good to get the old guitar out again, but I need more practice before I attempt anything longer. Glad you approve of the cave, it's a great place to chill out and enjoy the hobby. I wish you a great upcoming weekend, Christine! 👍

[@4cmjohn8]

@@MarkBryanRC 🤗. Hard to picture you anywhere else but in your RC. Cave or out driving them 😄! Have a good weekend Mark!

[@MarkBryanRC]

I think you got that right, Christine! Most of my time is spent messing about with my RC's! Enjoy your Sunday! :))

[@NordicRC]

Good day Mark! Good intro! Yeah, the smile on the face is a good thing 🙂 Great to see the hobby house with the cars in the back ground. What was the last remark about? Think there is a joke that I missed out on 😊 Anyways, top job with the overview and review. Wish my FAV was a Wild One - even with the oil leaking, the FRP rubbing and the lexan flapping 😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Goddag, Mikael! And many thanks for catching up on my uploads. 👍 Yeah, if a Tamiya can't make you smile, something is definitely amiss! As you can tell, I love this buggy, after Rob got his and let me drive it, I had to have one as soon as it became available at my favourite model store. Yes, even with those little niggles. Oh, the last remark - it's a reference to an old UK comedy sketch show, called "The Fast Show". It was made up of many, very short comedy sketches, each with a unique character who had their own catchphrase. This was one of the catchphrases - the original character had the same dialect as me! 👍😎

[@NordicRC]

@@MarkBryanRC Ahh, that explains why I didn't catch it :-)

[@AdventureTimeRC]

Nice review Mark I really like the looks of the buggy really one of the cooler looking buggies

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks my friend, Brent - yeah, I agree this is a classic looking Tamiya, one of my fave buggies. Take care, Bro. 😊👍

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Liking the guitar Mark. Good review as well think you covered all the pro’s and cons there. Being eyeing up a wild one for a while now, but once the Jun Watanabe one was announced I’ve pre ordered that , looks super to me. Great video as ever take care

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks for the kind words Andy! I'm a bit rusty on the guitar but am going to practice more! Yeah, only a few cons on this buggy, but the good outweighs the bad by far. Cool you got the Blockhead version ordered, it's expensive but I still want one too! Enjoy it when it comes, mate! 👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya matey. Great intro! Be great to play us out with a tune too 😁 Anyway great review. I think that Tamiya are taking the Mick a bit with the price of the Blockhead version. It has got side netting which is well worth £50! I think the thing to do with that is to buy it and leave it boxed for 10 years. Anyway I'm pretty pleased with my rere FAV with the shocks. Cheers for the mention. The visible wire thing on RC's always annoys me. Nice Fast Show reference at the end too 😁 Top work mate. Cheers for now 😀

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hiya mate! Haha, glad you enjoyed my bad guitar playing, it's been a while since I last took out the 6 string! Anyway, thanks for the inspiration with your recent Fast Attack video, it gave me something to focus on. I agree, the Blockhead version is a pure rip-off, just a few different coloured parts and a bit of netting. But it sure will get a few quid if you wait a couple of years, not my thing really. Always glad to mention you mate, we have a lot in common. I thought the Fast Show needed doing as I'm a Brummie - knew you'd get it straight away! Sleep tight, matey! 😉👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

My original Wild One doesn't have the hole for the battery wire out the side. I run mine inside the body so never had that issue. This and the FAV a real favourite of mine. I popped in to a garage and they kindly gave me some wheel weights which I added to the front of the chassis to add weight. 👍🏼

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi - yes, I think I might copy that way of routing the battery wire! Agreed, this buggy and the FAV are special little Tamiyas. Interesting that you added weight to the front of yours, I thought of that but was worried it would slow it down! All the best - cheers! 😊👍

[@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader]

I didn’t know they had rereleased it recently, I just thought I was really lucky when I finally purchased some wild one front shock towers for my fav last week on eBay, looking forward to more dustyfingers rc vids too !!

[@DustyFingersRC]

@@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader The Wild One was re re'd, then went and now due back out again around November together with the ltd edition one. Nice to hear your FAV is getting some love.

[@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader]

@@DustyFingersRC new wild one shock towers and battery cover ( fav cover is rubbish ) second hand wild one shocks, just need the lower brackets for the front shocks and choose new colour to paint it !

[@robbrennanrc]

'I, I, I, I, I'm not your steppin' stone' Well mate that brings back a lot of memories in the practice studio on a Monday night. Oh yeah great overview of the pros and cons hehe. It is a great little buggy even with those virtually slick front tyres. Later dude.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Rock on, Rob! Hehe, I don't think we will ever forget that one! It's the only one I remember instinctively. As for the buggy, I know you love yours too, but yeah, must try some spiked tyres on the front. Catch ya later, mate! 👍

[@fpvrccar2355]

Great vid mate and great intro stay safe 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks for that, I may do a few more intros after reading such positive comments! All the best and stay safe too. 😊👍

[@robertlongley9153]

Good review. I have a 1984 original FAV unpainted only missing the drivers left arm. Still had gun and original gun spring. Going to restore it and paint it up with MCI decals. Since i do not have this car i might get the blockhead motors car.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks, Robert. Cool that you got an original FAV, I'd like to get one too, one day. Would make a great addition to my collection. Have fun with the restoration. I must say, the Blockhead version does look awesome! All the best - cheers! 😊👍

[@bradkalman2353]

Hey you might be able to get lipos that are shorty packs that will fit it and then you just got to put sponges for foam where it could slide back and forth.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Correct! :))

[@ShenRC]

I don't have a Wild One but have two fast attacks and love em they work and handle so well with the battery so low in the chassis. Nice Video Mark your correct they look so nice it's one of the ones I am always drawn to in my collection also. Did you ever see my stop shock leaking video ware you get or make your own small washer and it compresses the O rings just a bit more it works like a charm on a lot of the shocks I did it on. 😜O you also get the fancy rear # plates on the blockhead motors version LOL!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Steve - I should have known you would have a fix for the shocks - I'll definitely be taking a look! Oh yes, I forgot about the fancy racing number plates! All the best my good friend. 😉👍

[@UncleBobsRC]

The Wild One is one of those that got away from me as well, I just might have to get one of the versions coming out, if the wife lets me.

[@ShenRC]

@@UncleBobsRC O no you better be good! 😁

[@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader]

Excellent review mate, nice to see the giant man cave in the background, guitar intro most welcome 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Glad you liked it, mate! Yeah, I'm lucky to have that man cave, built it a few years ago now and it's served me well. Hehe, I thought I'd practice my rusty guitar playing for a change, just a bit of fun! All the best, take care. 👍😃

[@chakky533]

nice intro mark! should do more, why not? edit: and great review!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks! I think ! will do a couple more intros if I can! Glad you liked the review - cheers!

[@BenAppleTre]

Hi Mark, great video! Love mine & was a steal at £140 when picked it up in 2018. Really fun to drive & such a same about the higher pricing now... Hope you all doing well :-) Ben

[@MarkBryanRC]

Wow, Ben - you got a bargain there! I paid about £175 for mine with the bearings. Glad I got it though, as you say, it's top fun. Agree that the new release, especially the Blockhead version, is priced too high. But I'm sure they will still sell out fast! All the best, my friend. Take care. 😊👍

[@JF-RC]

Hi Mark, looking good my friend. Great review of the Wild One. I’m on the hunt for a 2WD Tamiya for when I’m in recovery mode in September. I’ve got to have an umbilical hernia repair and gallbladder removal performed! Got a season ticket for hospitals! Anyway, have looked at the Blitzer Beetle, but Tamiya stocks are low. I’ll take a look at the Wild One once more, but again Tamiya stocks are low, it’s crazy! As always great video content, guitars at the start and that elusive ending, great stuff! Loved the pros and cons of the kit, but in the end, fun factor always wins! That’s what we do this for. Take care, all the best my friend 👌😉

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers, John! I will have my fingers and toes crossed for you in September. I'm sure all will be fine, and then you can focus on recovery and a new Tamiya! Oh yes, stocks are very limited at the moment. I hope you can find the model you want. Hehe, glad you liked the intro and outro - I tried to mix it up a little bit! Correct - fun is the name of this game, for sure. Look after yourself my good friend. 😊👍

[@UncleBobsRC]

Hope you feel better soon John, our thoughts are with you Mate!!

[@jone7940]

Great review Mark! I knew we had plenty in common with rc cars but amazing you're into stratocasters too. I have the same amp also. Unreal!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cool, thanks, Jon! What an amazing coincidence! Strange, but many of us in this hobby seem to share other interests, too. But the same amp? Now that is spooky! BTW, I also have the big version of that amp, it's a 60W beast and can blow the house windows out!!! 👍😃

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

YOU STILL PLAY!! I'm chuffed! 😊😉 Should I get a Wild One? I think YES. 😃😏 As you know, I've wanted one FOREVER. I may get TWO! One to completely make my own. Pain or no pain, I must have it!! 😊 ..... And we will make a collaboration Video! 👍👍 Cheers 🍻 Mate! All the best.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

..... As for the Shocks, there's an old solution. May not be the most pleasing, but in the 80's, when EVERYTHING leaked, that wasn't made by Team Associated - we simply fit the Shocks Upside Down! 😋 It really works.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Nice one Carmine - yes, I think Rob has mounted his upside down! Might have to do the same! Cheers!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Carmine - I know all about your order, mate! You deserve one or two! You will love this buggy my friend! And yeah, collab is scheduled...

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

@@MarkBryanRC Just seeing you and Rob's Videos, I can tell I'm going to love it!! It seems to handle so predictably and is quite sturdy. I'm doing something that I had a hard time explaining to Cindi.... I ordered TWO Blockheads!! 😳 One, I'm going to shock the RC Community, and use it as a Basher!! The other one will be left in the Box, with Original Wrap - and put in Storage. We'll see what it's worth in about 20 Years....

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I've been forced to take a break on the Grand Hauler.... 😭😭😭 Because of my Stepdaughter and Grandson moving in - until I can get up the strength to get my other Work area cleaned up. - Shouldn't be too long. So I thought I'd work on something quick and easy, in my first work area - my Bed!! I'm building the MF-01X. Halfway through in the first day! But, I just found out that I got the WRONG Wheelbase! 😬😖 I WANTED 225mm, but I got 239mm! .... There's so few choices in long Wheelbase M Chassis Bodies. Both of the ones I have are 225mm.... GAWD!

[@catxls1835]

Great video on the Wild One. A great looking buggy. I've wanted this car from it's original release. I have never owned one but as you said, it's gonna be rereleased so who knows. If it puts a smile on your face, it's a result. Thanks for the updates and the detailed video! Thumbs up!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks for watching and the great comment, Cat xls! Well, my mate got one, and after trying it out, I just had to have one too. I'm sure you would love this buggy too, even with it's little flaws! All the best! :-)

[@pbruteforce1]

Beautiful car, I have a couple of other kits to build, but I have to get myself a wild one soon as I'm done with those. it was one that I wanted as a kid. The picture they had in the tamiya guide book of it driving in the dirt was just so realistic looking.

[@MarkBryanRC]

It sure is a beautiful car and it's one of my favourites for sure. I've done a couple of running videos of it and I agree, it looks awesome on camera! 😎👍

[@TonysRcTechboom]

She's a beautiful piece of Kit Mark 😍 loved hearing all the information about this machine ❤ fantastic intro to 🎸🥰 loved all this Video brother 👍😎😍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks so much my friend, Tony! Yes, you got that in one - a beautiful bit of kit! Glad you enjoyed it mate, it was fun to do on a rainy Tuesday afternoon. Take care brother and I look forward to hearing from you soon - BOOOOOM!!! 😉👍

[@alastairmulholland2581]

Just finished building my wild one and it was a great build.The battery wire can be pushed through the bottom of buggy to connect with a nimh battery so you wont have the wire sticking out of side.I cant run it yet because it been raining a lot here in northern ireland but looking forward to it.Great review as well.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Glad you enjoyed the build, Alastair! It's a smashing buggy. Yeah thanks for the tip, I learnt that when I did my second Wild One, the Blockhead version! Much neater, I agree! Same here, non-stop rain in the Midlands too. Lets hope the sun comes out soon. Cheers! 😎👊👍

[@craigroberts8105]

Nice intro mark great job on the info+spec keep up the great work mate really enjoy your channel 😊👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks very much, Craig - your comments are much appreciated, it's great to hear that you like the channel! 👍

[@bradkalman2353]

Actually it's going to be a side fins on each side like I said forehead lights and I think it's going to come with LEDs it's there's more that's done on it I even think they upgraded the shocks a bit and I think it's supposed to have a full metal roll cage.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Yeah, but I haven't seen any LEDs on it Brad!

[@fencenaoghen3569]

Thanks Mark! You almost convinced me. There's still one difficult obstacle to swallow: the price. Very nice, very fun, a bit too expensive... Who knows, if I save a bit! Take care my friend ! 🎸🎶👍🏽

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello, Alex! Well, it does not take much effort to convince a Tamiya lover to but another Tamiya! But yes, it is expensive considering the basic nature of the kit. Let's hope the prices come down in the future (slim chance!). I hope you are well, mon ami - take care too! 👍😃

[@ianat5016]

I thought I clicked on level 42 😂🤣 love these classic r/c great video 👍😃

[@MarkBryanRC]

Haha! 😅 Thanks Ian! Yes, the old ones are the best, I agree. Take care! 👍😃

[@paulgarwood192]

I love the Wild One. Not sure what it is that appeals to me. I guess it’s authenticity is the hook. 👍🤓🇦🇺

[@MarkBryanRC]

Nice one, Paul - yes, there is something about the look of the Wild One. Looks like a "proper" buggy to me - did you see there is a company that makes a full sized one for the road? All the best, mate. 😊👍

[@UncleBobsRC]

Awesome review my brother, Love the intro also. November is my birth month, not sure if i'll get one, i want one but the holidays are the following month. We shall see..... Pete had a good idea about the hole & rerunning the wire inside. Great video mate, Keep them coming!!!!! OMG, that ending, classic!!!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hey Bob, thanks a ton my brother! Well, if I were you I'd request a Wild One for your Birthday, you deserve one mate! You won't believe how much fun they are. And yeah, Pete really knows what he's talking about. Glad you enjoyed the "Fast Show" ending!!!! 😉👍

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

The WAIT is going to kill me!!

[@Del350K4]

Thanks, Mark - that was very interesting. As usual with Tamiya we're faced with a strange combination of utter brilliance and damned cheek - no bearings, main power wire routing, battery tray cover and oil-spurning shocks - but we have to forgive it because it's just such fun.

[@MarkBryanRC]

..and thank YOU Del! Oh yes, you hit the nail on the head again - only Tamiya in their strange way can create a mixture of such good and bad in a design. But that's why we love them, quirky but brilliant as well. Take care, mate!

[@Del350K4]

@@MarkBryanRC Tamiya is absolutely pivotal to the RC car experience for so many - especially for those of us who remember the 1980s - that it's impossible to imagine how the RC world would have taken shape without them. Tamiya's like a sort of cultural "glue" that unifies Englishmen, Yanks, people from Oz and NZ and Indonesia and South America, all sharing that bizarre mix of frustration and joy!

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@Del350K4 Totally agree, Del! Cultural glue - gotta remember that one! :)

[@Del350K4]

@@MarkBryanRC Ha ha!

[@carlkeig5640]

Nice intro 🎸,great video and hilarious ending 🤣,that was a catchphrase from The Fast Show 👌

[@MarkBryanRC]

Rock on Carl! So pleased you enjoyed the bad guitar intro, but I do enjoy strumming to myself now and again! Haha, cool you got the Fast Show reference, I couldn't help it as I'm a Brummie! 😉👍

[@bradkalman2353]

That's why I probably put a low turn brushed in motor in it. You know17t to 15 t motor.

[@MarkBryanRC]

I think a 21 turn would be perfect in this one, Brad! 😉👍

[@thecontractor365]

With superb design, excellent craftsmanship, top-notch engineering and stunning good looks, I can honestly say I am a big fan of the Fender Stratocaster...😂 - I bet you walked straight into that one didn't you Mate..🤣 ? Couldn't resist that one. But hey don't be apologising for that intro, it was cool - and a left hand player too. Excellent stuff. Yeah, you make some good points about this buggy. I'm glad you mentioned about the unsightly, exposed battery connector as I've mentioned that before to you. Also the fact that Tamiya don't add bearings to their kits as standard is just ridiculous - I bet these days they come as standard on Chinese RTR's. But ultimately this one is a real looker of a buggy and based on your previous run videos, a total hoot to drive. Yeah things will occasionally go wrong, but that's RC for you. Great review mate and good to catch you midweek too...👍🏻👍🏻.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Haha! Hiya mate - yes I went hook, line and sinker! You are right about the Strat, though! The buggy ain't bad, either. Glad you liked the intro - I'm a bit rusty but thought it would be something a little different. As for the battery lead, I'll look at re-routing it when I get a chance. No bearings on the £220+ Blockhead version is a bit of a joke - and yeah, my £50 HBX has full bearings and 2 LiPo's!!! As you can tell though, I love this Wild One and have driven it more than most of my RC's. Thanks for the always thoughtful, interesting and often humorous comments - take care my friend! 😊👍

[@maxpaul11]

Great buggy! Everything about the rere is exactly the same except for the shocks, drive shafts and battery cut out ! Tamiya did it right for the rere! You get exactly how it was 1st released!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi 👋 there and thanks for the comment! Yep, this rere is spot on from Tamiya! It's one of my favourites for sure! All the best from Mark 👍

[@FullOnRC]

Really good indepth look at this buggy Mark.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks, Paul! It sure is a Tamiya classic! :O)

[@rexrcs]

WHOA! That was an wicked intro showcasing a great skill! Also, this was such a smart video to make due to the fact its being rere again, you gave me i formation I didnt even know I needed, I ordered one immediately after finding out about the blockhead version as I missed out in the wild ones, and i have a facination with mint400 style buggys, thanks for the great video mark

[@MarkBryanRC]

Wow, thanks! Glad you liked the intro, I was a bit worried about doing that! Sure - I thought this was a good opportunity to review the Wild One with all the hype at the moment. So pleased to hear you've got the Blockhead version on order, although I think it's expensive, I'd still love one! You won't be disappointed my friend. Enjoy! 👍😃

[@rexrcs]

@@MarkBryanRC dont be shy to make all your intros that unique, it is guaranteed that nobody can have an intro like yours 🙏

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, Rex! Just to let you know, I've been watching your latest videos and leaving comments, but they have disappeared! I feel your pain with the phone, and hate it when folks don't clean up after them - bloody fishing line! :(

[@James-bristol]

Just Pre ordered 1

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi James, I'm sure you won't be disappointed! :O)

[@peterhootonrc1498]

Nice Stratocaster Mark looks like a USA.. Thanks for the run down on the Wild One I’m still yet to get one so excited that they are becoming available again I do quite like the look of the blockhead version. Thanks for sharing and keep rocking!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Well spotted, Peter, it is indeed an original American Strat! Only wish I could do it justice! Anyway, yes, the Wild One is so underrated as a buggy and an icon in my humble opinion. So much fun and awesome to look at. I hope you get one of the versions, you won't be sorry! All the best, mate. 😉👍

[@BigDuke6ixx]

I'm running 2200 2s packs, and they are small enough to have all the wires and connectors inside the battery compartment with them. It's a cleaner look and the weight distribution is better.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi and thanks for the tip, I have some of those batteries lying around! I also found a way to route the ESC power cable inside the body and into the battery tray, you can still use the bigger batteries, too. It's in my BHM build tips video. Cheers and thanks again! :)

[@rccrawlersmid-wales645]

Nice one Mark, great review! I do like the look of these and it's nice to hear the bad as well as the good (especially from someone as knowledgeable as you). Plus I'm sure I spotted Rangie up there... enjoyed the Fast Show reference, too! 😎👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers, Steve! Glad I got this one when I did, they are all on pre-order this time round! Ah, yes there is good and bad in all things in life, but when it comes to Tamiya it's mostly good when I'm wearing my rose tinted glasses! And yeah, Rangie was on top of the racking on the left of shot. Need to take her out again soon. You ain't seen me, roit! 👍😃

[@mad-beerc3818]

😁👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks, James, you are definitely one of the good guys in my book! 😉👍

[@mad-beerc3818]

@@MarkBryanRC Haha thanks 😊🙏 Top man yourself!

[@bradkalman2353]

I think where the battery tray goes in it is also going to be metal on the sides I could be wrong about that but that's what it look like in the video if you've seen the new video haven't you?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Yes, but I think it's plastic that looks like metal! :)

[@bradkalman2353]

@@MarkBryanRC I actually heard that he actually has a metal frame in that area on the car. So I hope they build it the same way.

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@bradkalman2353 Fingers crossed for that, Brad!

[@paulboyes283]

Thanks Mark, great looking buggy, do you think as an investment be worth getting the blockhead 👍😎

[@MarkBryanRC]

Absolutely, Paul! It depends how quickly they sell out as to how quickly they increase in value, though. If only very limited numbers come, they will become highly sought after almost immediately!

[@RcNickster709]

Yup, when you saw this one and a few others. There was no mistaken that they were a Tamiya. THIS is certainly one of 'em. Some interesting points about this rig. like the battery tray. That was an interesting choice. I can obviously see that being a problem. not sure why the engineers didn't. But space was certainly limited in these buggies. lol Never knew the body clipped on the cage there like that either . Great overview there Mark. Yeah I can see why people would want one for sure.. :)

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Nick - yep, this buggy has Tamiya written all over it in terms of design and looks! I think the engineers were basically lazy when it came to some of the design features! Glad you enjoyed the review, I appreciate you watching and interesting comment, buddy. All the best and take care out there! 😊👍

[@tomcook5813]

I have found that 1500 grit sandpaper does not show thru the paint, but does give paint something to adhere to on plastic.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Great tip, thanks very much Tom!

[@madsrcbuggy]

Ah, Mark, that was cool with the guitar, now I'm expecting you play a tune at the start of each video! Yeah, the Wild One, it's been discussed a lot, I think I have to leave it to the real enthusiasts. I have this silly plan to make a fake FAV, so hopefully someday I manage that... Regarding the battery bay, would you add some velcro? It usually stops them from sliding and prevents the wear...

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Mads - thanks for the supportive words, especially about my rusty guitar playing! I just might do some more... And that FAV sounds like a project I'd love to see. Velcro - Hmmm - why didn't I think of that? Hehe, but yeah, I should put some protection on that FRP part! Hope you are well, catch ya later, mate! 😊👍

[@coolcycles]

I love my Wild One , too. - 2012 edition. I hope, the new LED buggy lights, that come with the Blockhead One, will be available separately! Do you think, we get a chassis molded in blue? In general, Tamiya should offer spares in different colours more often. The original red cage limits the design options quite a bit - didn't buy a black one though, that came with the shark FAV.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Same here - love my re-re! Not sure about the LEDs, haven't seen a picture with them lit up. I think the chassis is black and you get the blue stickers for the sides, could be wrong! Yeah, more coloured parts would be cool, too. Thanks for the comment, all the best from Mark... 😊👍

[@hanscombe72]

It’s stickers along side the black bathtub.

[@petergoodwin2465]

Thanks Mark, great review. I like the Wild one ,reminds me of my kyosho ultima. The modern rcs just never look as good as the old stuff. Wife just bought me an Escort custom Tt02. Now I have 4 to build but the Escort gets the best of everything. We never got these later Escorts in Australia and it's a real shame . They are a decent looking car and can only imagine how good the Cosworth ones go. EBay will run out of Tt02 hopups when I build so many Tt02s ! Wife is building a Tt02, it's her first build. Hopefully she doesn't get addicted more than what she already is. Take care mate and keep the videos coming.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Peter, thanks again! Sounds like you and your wife are in TT02 heaven! Great that you two can enjoy the hobby together. Yeah, the Cosworth Turbo was a very special Escort and bloody quick! Hope you don't deplete all the eBay hop-up stocks! Have fun my friend! 😊👍

[@3TRCGarage]

This is one of my favorite buggies. I like the old VW based modified tube frame buggies. The shocks look great, maybe slightly bigger o-rings would help the oil leak. The suspension does mimic the old vw based mechanics. Nice review, liked the guitar riff intro. You are a man with many talents👍🏾

[@MarkBryanRC]

Right on, Paul - we agree about the cool frame buggies totally! I think a change of O rings is in order, too, fingers crossed that might work. Thanks for the nod on the intro - I wasn't sure if it would go down well! I'm still rusty, but want to get back into the playing again! Best to you, my friend. 👍😃

[@3TRCGarage]

Hi Mark! You should do a video where the background music is your awesome guitar solo. Also try putting two o-rings if there is space. It may slow down the leak 😀

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, Bro - as I said, I'm still rusty but I have a couple of tracks from years ago that I might just use in the meantime! Cheers for the tips! :)

[@RCJunky]

Why not flip the shocks

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers! Yes, I could do that and I'm told it will stop the leaking. But I like the way it looks as it is! Thanks for the kind suggestion!

[@chrisscott3039]

😎👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers, mate! 👍😃

[@whimsicalcellbooster]

Neat

[@MarkBryanRC]

Agreed! Cheers! 😊👍

[@bradkalman2353]

Yeah and the new one is going to have four LED lights on it it looks like with headlights on it four of them.

[@MarkBryanRC]

The spotlamps look like blanks to me, mate!

[@thercguy]

You play left handed guitar??..me too

[@MarkBryanRC]

Amazing! What a small world it is, Steve! 👍😃

[@bradkalman2353]

May not be double wishbone it's still fully independent.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Sure is, you got that one right, mate!

[@schuttrostig5729]

I really like the wild one, got one of the reres but i am having trouble on tarmac: handling is really awfull there, rear end looses grip verry fast. Anyone has a remedy for that?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Schutt - yeah, the stock tyres are very hard and not suited to tarmac. Maybe you can find some road tyres to fit the stock wheels. I know that Louise do a few buggy on-road wheels and tyres that might fit with an adapter. I think they are called Louise Rocket.

[@mikeymike3240]

Would you stop talking this wee wild 😜 one up, cause you got me thinking about getting one. Grrrrrrrrrr 😡. It sorta looks the part, doesn’t it, is there any weak parts on it. Niiiiiiiiiiice video Mark. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@MarkBryanRC]

Too late, Mikey - I'm gonna keep on till you get one! It grows on you my friend, and after running it a few times you'll be hooked! Apart from the steering rods, it's pretty bulletproof. And yeah, looks fantastic in my rose tinted glasses! Cheers, matey! 😊👍

[@tomcook5813]

One of the few buggies on the market that looks like a real buggie, I hate the “psycho-buggies” that saturate the market these days..😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Tom, I totally agree, this is a proper sand rail buggy from the 60s and 70s! They don't come much better! 😎👌👍

[@Nordlicht05]

I generally have no good impression on Tamiya shocks. But I am 3/4 of buying an Tamiya model.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Yeah, these are not brilliant, but I find the plastic Tamiya oil shocks work very well. I hope you get to 4/4 and buy a Tamiya model! :O)

[@bradkalman2353]

I did not know you knew how to play guitar and by the way the Watanabe version of the wild one they're thinking of making a bunch of wantanabe things after it like a grasshopper in a Watanabe garb and others he might have a whole line coming out.

[@MarkBryanRC]

I used to play in a band, years ago! Yeah, I heard that about a series of Blockhead Motors kits!

[@alastairmulholland2581]

Have you had any problems with the diff skipping and making a clicking noise.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Alastair. No, I have the standard kit and the Blockhead version and both are fine and click-free! 😎👌

[@bradkalman2353]

I think they're called boots.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Maybe, Brad, axle boots!

[@homeworkpictureshq]

I have fast attack vehicle

[@MarkBryanRC]

Nice one, that buggy is very similar to the Wild One! All the best from Mark...

[@bradkalman2353]

I never build cars without ball bearings.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Nor me, Brad! 😉👍

[@bradkalman2353]

Hey fun per dollar you should have forgot to say. Lol

[@MarkBryanRC]

Sorry, Brad, you are correct! Fun per Dollar! 😉👍

[@ralphhowing3473]

Well we know why the guitar lives in the garage!!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

🤣🤣🤣👍