The MOST Important RC Car I've Ever Built

[@Dirt_McGurk]

If you're in trouble he will save the day. He's brave and he's fearless, come what may. Without him the mission would go astray. He's Arnold, Arnold, Arnold Rimmer. Without him life would be much grimmer. He's handsome, trim, and no-one slimmer. He will never need a zimmer.

[@EJ-74]

I have no clue what you're talking about lol, who is Arnold 🤔

[@rambledogs2012]

@@EJ-74 Rear Wing lettering 🙂

[@fishininjun]

I was lucky enough that my step-dad introduced me to british humour.

[@scoobydoo5439]

British humor is the best, and long live Ace Rimmer👍😎

[@EJ-74]

I'm American obviously and I still don't get it 🤦🏻 lol

[@KevinTalbotTV]

My project nitro crawler came from Len, top bloke, rip

[@EJ-74]

More reason to finish it 😉

[@wltoysxtreme]

Ohh god nitro crawler? That's going to be different 🤔

[@TomleyRC]

Get it finished 👍

[@MegaPusheen23]

One question: when are you releasing the Rosa video?

[@RcNBeyond]

It would be nice to see it alongside the Tonka.

[@bobmann8817]

This video actually brought a tear to my eye, Good on you Phil for being such a good friend, I know Lenny was smiling down on you that day 👍

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you. I’m sure he was shouting at me to go faster haha

[@bobmann8817]

@@TomleyRC He was probably saying I could have done better 🤣🤣🤣

[@PGriffin316]

There's 1 word for that... Epic! Well done.

[@fishyfingerz6041]

1 word and that’s PIRATE .

[@Serial_Enthusiast]

As a guy who lost a very dear friend unexpectedly a few years ago, this video really struck a cord with me. I'm so happy for you that you could make this happen in his memory. And damn it, you made me cry. RIP Lenny.

[@TomleyRC]

It’s hard loosing people close to you 🙏

[@tboystoys5682]

Brother I know how hard it is to lose a good buddy especially unexpectedly but you paid great homage to Lenny by finishing what he set out to do. Only true friends can complete our journey through this crazy world we live in. Great tribute and I’m sure Lenny is smiling down on you brother.

[@dlemon90]

Really tugs at my heartstrings when you say “yes, Lenny, yes Lenny!” coming back from the 100mph run. What a great moment. That truck proudly displayed on the shelf is a lovely way to remember your friend.

[@mikehansen9898]

Man, its really nice to see just a touch of real, honest humility in an rc video. RIP. Len.

[@gilflores789]

When content is put out like this. It really puts a smile on your face as well as that indescribable feeling of accomplishment. It’s no wonder why you needed a good 10 minutes in the car. Congratulations Tomley. I know your friend Lenny would have been so proud and ecstatic!! Way to go!!

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you. I was a little nervous with how it was going to end…. but it couldn’t have ended any better 👌

[@RCCARGEEK]

congratulations on getting 100mph i was getting a bit emotional but well done happy birthday lenney and enjoy your car

[@paulbhager]

As soon as you started talking about how it was a tribute build. I knew you were gonna hit a 100 mph💥😎👍

[@EJ-74]

You did your mate good Phill, really shows your morals and respect!!! Nice looking Vortex, 104mph I know Lenny is smilling down on that!! RIP Lenny 🙏

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you. It was such an important build for me 👌

[@purehillmanimp]

So wholesome ❤ well done for helping Lenny’s dream happen

[@TomleyRC]

It was so nice to be able to do it

[@richardfitzpatrick9363]

Your a good guy Tomley love the Tonka body.👍

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you 🙏

[@mikefordham6546]

Nicely done.

[@Miguel.herrera.71]

A true class act 💯 the fact that you completed your friend’s dream was an act of respect. You’re awesome brother ❤

[@TomleyRC]

Such a good feeling

[@w4shtrey]

Very nice tribute to your friend. Brought a big smile to my face. Well done.

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate

[@rcboughtandrebuild9269]

A very nice story to tell... A true friendship and dedication is what count most.

[@TomleyRC]

Thank You 🙏

[@SharkysGarageRCandMore]

Thankyou. I cried. I miss him dearly, like you is spoke with him the day before he died. Gone, but never forgotten. What an awesome tribute, what an awesome build. The Turbo Tonka ! Stunning

[@shaunescarlett.1]

Well done Phil, you made a cracking job of Lennys Vortex & i am sure he would of been watching over you that day. Total Respect to you mate 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@gerardsrccars]

It’s amazing to see what you did for your friend and I’m sure he was watching that run from the sky and was there spiritually with you on that pass. I’m sure he is happy with what you did for him. May he rest in peace…

[@BIGALSCRAWLERS]

Hope u enjoyed that run Lenny, Big Phil smashed it out of the park for ya, the car looks epic and hit 104mph R.I.P Lenny .... Great job Tomley u have done him proud my friend 💯👊🤙

[@KaniZRC]

I'm the maker of the vendetta center driveshaft, I wish I knew you building this vortex I could've send you custom driveshaft for it. Nice build mate.

[@TomleyRC]

ah... no worries dude. Love the Vendetta one, I'll one fitting it my stock one :)

[@KaniZRC]

@@TomleyRC awesome!

[@Wreckedekcoupe]

Love the purpose of this build! You can tell how much Lenny meant to you with the effort of the build. Love the effort brother!

[@bmoresbeast]

Good Stuff Tom Tom!!!! Mission accomplished For Lenny!!!!!👍🙏🎉 Love that Tonka Touch....

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, awesome result

[@MCsCreations]

Brilliant work, Phil! Fantastic attitude! 😃 Great run there!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate. Such a good feeling

[@MCsCreations]

@@TomleyRC I bet!!!

[@troypfuhl14]

Just now watching your video and I am glad you are taking your loss of your mate as well as showing. Your a Good man Phil, and I appreciate you taking about. The world could use more Friends like you! Cheers 🍻 Troy 😎 P.s "Lenny" turned out kool...I love "Tonka"! Who of our age doesn't know "Tonka"!?

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks Troy. It was an emotional run for sure

[@scott744]

Never thought i would cry over an RC video but here we are... great job buddy and Rest in peace Lenny!

[@TheRCScotsman]

Congratulations, Phil! Fantastic achievement, you've done your friend proud. The Vorteks has earned its rest, as has Lenny. Rest in Peace.

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate. So happy to come away with a 100+ pass through the traps

[@TheRCScotsman]

@@TomleyRC Absolutely!

[@michaeldorich4485]

My condolences to you about the loss of your friend, Unexpected deaths are always the worst. You honored him very well. He was looking down wth a big smile on his face. Thanks for sharing the journey.

[@MrGoldmember2]

I can hear the passion in your voice when you talked about your friend. The pride in your voice when you accomplished his dream with his car. What a moment for you and Lenny. Congratulations bro. ❤

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you. It was most certainly a hard, but equally enjoyable video to make. So happy with the result

[@starseedmanifestations6479]

Such a beautiful tribute. Great share, build, story, and friendship. Full salute to ya!

[@vincentcronin3361]

Cheers to your friend Lenny in his memory! You did him proud! He was there that day watching you hit that 104!

[@TomleyRC]

I’m sure he was jumping with joy 🤩

[@adamwolfy4826]

Amazing dude! Congratulations! Lenny would be over the moon! Rest in peace Lenny 💙🫡

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Adam. Certainly was a great way to finish the build

[@darkcrawleruk]

Amazing mate. Did Lenny proud!!! He is definitely smiling down right now..

[@milkncheese1]

What a lovely pure and beautiful story. So deeply very sorry for the loss, and what a cracking way to keep a mini dream going. May lenny the rc car smash the goals set. Thank you for sharing too. Made my face water.

[@jjavankan]

@TomleyRc Well done mate! It not only looks absolutely stunning, it drives stunning too. You sure paid a great tribute to Lenny! Keep up the great work. Kind regards from the Netherlands. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you. Appreciate it 👌

[@RussRyan7713]

That was a great tribute! Really nice build and I love the styling in Tonka colours. Nice.

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate. Loved the body once it was finished

[@RussRyan7713]

@@TomleyRC yes, it's look like a manufacturer body. It's so good. 👍

[@lukerecore]

Good on u Phil, Lenny is looking down on u with a big smile. 🙏🙏

[@TomleyRC]

I hope so 👌

[@icabodpsillycyberman414]

Such a sad story with a lovely ending-respect to you for your efforts to enable your friends ambitions❤

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you. I’m so happy I get 100+

[@bbeckers24]

Awesome build, awesome story, awesome video. RIP Len.

[@mikesvirtualhikeandtours1721]

That is amazing man. Your brother from another mother would be proud.

[@davidswartz5307]

Wow, First off I would like to say that you are a TRUE FRIEND....and Thank you for sharing that video with us. Also Congratulations on hitting your goal of 100 mph for your friend Lenny...YOU ROCK MY FRIEND...

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks David. Loved building it, and was so happy to achieve that 100mph 👌

[@dexterbeattie7884]

Totally Awesome!!! What a great Tribute ❤

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Dexter

[@dez1969]

Great video and a touching tribute Phil. Didn't know Lenny but was at BERCC the day the news broke. No one else was there so felt privileged to be a part of the hard work and commitment he did for the club.

[@danmecha]

So wholesome of you to do. I’m sure he’s proud and looking down on ya.

[@AdamAlistair]

Awesome tribute sir! A true friend indeed.

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you

[@Mr.NiceGuy80]

Phil, if I may, I've been enjoying your content thoroughly for a few years now. I decided based of your general character and the guy you always show us in your videos, you're a good man with a good heart. This video confirmed every great thing I thought of you. Thank you for what you do, thank you for being a great friend, and thank you for being a good person. We need millions more like you in this world. We would all be better off. I'm shedding a tear now, because this whole thing got me to thinking, I dont have any friends that would do something like this for me. Lenny was a fortunate guy in many ways.

[@iangilmore3671]

Wow! That was an awesome tribute to an old mate. Well done, love it.

[@joshmartin7924]

The ending gave me goosebumps. Love you were able to give him what he wanted. Lenny has some great friends

[@jdsrcs8061]

Now that is how you pay tribute to a friend Tomley!!!! He was guilding your hands to hit 100 and not crash!!!👍👍👍

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you 🙏

[@DozersRCPlay-vf4pd]

Fantastic build story. Your a good man to your friend.! Congratulations!

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers mate 👌

[@dizturbednomad6253]

Such a humble video. Great stuff Tomely!

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you

[@wadevallbona5314]

Awesome build man! I got a little teary eyed. Lenny is smiling down on you

[@ThePieSnatcher]

I'm sorry for your loss. You got me in this hobby and I can see how this must have been an incredibly hard thing to do, I lost someone really dear to me last year and I still can't bear to see her things so the fact you could do what you did this video shows real dedication to your friendship.

[@413RC]

Congrats @Tomley! Heartwarming story. You did your buddy proud

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude. Turned out so good 👌

[@anthonygibbo1881]

You done him proud, Tomley Rc, nice one it's pretty fitting you hit the ton for lenny 👍🏼👏🏼

[@Project-Air]

Congrats! That's such a result!

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate. Was such a good feeling

[@geneark6267]

This was one of your best vids yet, you're a good man... Nicely done!

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude. Appreciate it

[@FilthUD]

BEAUTIFUL build!! The color and everything came out fantastic. Good job man!

[@sharkusd]

Beautiful Vorteks great video

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you

[@Xman1976]

Congratulations to you and Lenny. You did your buddy proud. 104!

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks dude

[@rcraceandbash5472]

Well done Phil, i do love a video that takes you on a journey. RIP Lenny, im sure he is proud of you.

[@CraigWestley]

That was awesome Lenny was riding with you 100 miles an hour you’re a good man tomley A good man👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 that was special thank you

[@nhmtrhd]

I like that airdam you made. I’ve seen one like that! Your remembrance of your bud is done well and respectfully. Nice job on the vid.

[@jonm2884]

Fantastic, a fitting tribute to your mate. Well done Phil.

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate

[@robertshelton2605]

Your friend was with you at the controller on that run. Great video! Gives a lot of meaning to the love and passion for this hobby.

[@NomadismeExperimental]

I lost 2 good friends recently and totally feel you. Brought a tear to my eye as well. Awesome tribute to your mate.

[@TomleyRC]

Sorry to hear that dude

[@michaelvtx1]

Good video there Phil. Beautiful memory RIP Lenny

[@l.d.t.6327]

That's one impressive tribute to your friend Lenny. Massive respect for the way you dealt with this, and turned the sad event into a beautiful memory.

[@roblowrie1969]

What a great tribute to your friend. Nice one. 🤗

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks Rob

[@tonysmith7989]

Taking all apart and starting from scratch is a perfect way to honor your friend. As you put it together and pretty much do an RC Foose job for a friend with input you think he may be giving you as you think of the things you're doing. He is right beside you during the build and I'm VERY sure straight up proud of you taking the time to finish what he started while he was here in his name. Name it after him. Sorry for your loss mate. ❤️‍🔥 A burning desire in your heart to complete a resting friends project. What a friend.

[@stephenpheonix6549]

I know it's a year ago but what an awesome tribute to Lenny and what an awesome build! Congrats on the 100MPH!

[@chriswhite2714]

Great video Phil, love the dedication to your dear friend 👍

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks Chris

[@06madmartin]

Respect what a great build and good speed did him proud well done mate

[@shadowracer2311]

Congratulations on the 104MPH, way to make your friends dream come true!! Great job!!

[@TomleyRC]

Such a good feeling

[@scottbarger9438]

That was a beautiful thing you did for him I bet he is smiling down on u knowing that you did that

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you Scott

[@scottbarger9438]

@@TomleyRC Sir you are totally awesome everyone of your videos are awesome

[@RC-in-a-tiny-shed]

Just watched this video on my Big TV 😀 and I wanna sum this up with 3 words.. Emotional. Brilliant. Brethren ❤❤❤

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you. It was such a good way to end a video… getting that 100mph pass

[@RC-in-a-tiny-shed]

@@TomleyRC ❤️

[@BigDadGigaCHAD]

Great tribute Phil, you're a proper mate. Sorry for the loss of your friend, keep the memories close.

[@Benjamin_Reese]

Sweet!!! So awesome. Glad you could do this!

[@AmpRC]

Great way to honor your buddy! He was definitely smiling from above!

[@Wreckedekcoupe]

Please keep and cherish that beautiful speed ripper you built for Lenny. I understand mabe using the electronics in it for something else, but the fact,like you said, you didn't crash it. It looks like you just built it. Keep it around so Lenny will always be close to you. Keep being you Phil I know you're a great full good person. I don't know how you didn't shed a tear in this one cause I almost did. Call me a Sally I don't care real men cry. That's okay that you didn't put it in the video if you did, I can just really feel the impact of your great friendship, with the loss of Lenny. Cheers Phil, have a good day.

[@Mrtmbathke]

You’re a good friend and the video was a joy to watch. Nice work!!

[@SubZ3ro907]

I used to love building hard core gaming PCs and playing online. I naturally gravitated toward a job in the I.T. industry. I found that that after messing with them all day at work, the joy of doing it as a hobby had disappeared. I would hate for that to happen with the enjoyment I get from my RCs. So I totally understand about taking time with the build. Thanks for the great content.

[@RCRoads]

Wonderful video. The story behind the truck was quite interesting. Thumbs up to you for taking the time to complete the dream.

[@brentwhite1791]

That is awesome!!!! 😮👍🏻😁 Great tribute!!!

[@TomleyRC]

🙏

[@RhinoCards793]

Such an amazing build packed full of so much meaning❤ I'm truly sorry for your friend Lenny and I know how proud he is of you and that vortex welcome to the 100mph club Lenny and Phil 🎉 This video is truly one of the best in every aspect, so full of meaning and emotions with a good laugh had my eyes watering while I sipped my coffee. Your a legend Phil much love and positive energy from Vancouver Canada ❤

[@Lee.gRC27]

What an awesome tribute and way to keep memories alive

[@EYE7SS]

Ninjas cutting onions around me. Cheers mate.

[@TomleyRC]

I had that issue at the weekend

[@shug97]

Only thing i can say is "awesome". I can't read the comments through the tears, Lenny, myself and many others in this hobby are, i'm sure, proud & honoured to call you a friend. Thanks mate. Love & Light as always.

[@texomarc]

Great job! Big smiles and feel goods at the end. Proud of you, bro. What a neat thing to do to remember a buddy! Thanks for sharing.

[@douglaspuglas6888]

I'm sure Lenny was behind your Tonka pushing it all the way to 104 you're a good friend he would've done the same for you, written with a tear in my eye!! ❤🎉

[@TomleyRC]

Yes… he was shouting at me to punch it…

[@mayhem035]

Mate what an awsome dedicated build . Couldn't have been more perfect! So happy that you achived your goal. Pretty shure somebody was watching over your shoulder from above to help you! 🙏👌❤️

[@petewmids]

What a great tribute to Lenny👍

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Pete

[@GeorgiaBoyRC]

I'm so very happy for you and for your mate Lenny! Grats

[@mattssay-p4j]

You properly did your mate the greatest respect and proudness, total respect to you and friend. Rip Lenny. Big respect to You Phil!!

[@WheelsRC]

That's a lovely video to honour Lennys memory. Well done on cracking 100mph. Top work mate.❤

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Paul, Lenny would have loved Rossa

[@kelly00000111111]

as someone who lost their mother exactly 13 months ago i know what its like to want to either carry out some plans or visit some place, etc that you had intended to with a loved one while they were still alive, and still go do those things. ive began doing that with stuff me and my mom talked about and i know shes there with me in spirit, just as your friend Lenny was there to guide the car through the gates. thanks for sharing

[@andrewwadas2180]

Well done Phi!. Great video and great tribute sir. Love ur content.

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

awesome project and story Phil! Godspeed to Lenny!