Interesting. I hadn't heard about this buggy before. And it's a kit. Now you got me Craig. Looking forward for your next videos abot it.
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Cheers Dirk. It was a great find to be honest and a fully specified kit! I can’t wait to get it built and see how it goes on the track
@MarkBryanRC2 ай бұрын
Well it comes with a white wibbly wobbly so it's gotta be good, Craig! Rob has an Absima kit buggy and it's amazing for the money. I think you went a bit far with that fruity tyre sniff mate, you must be an addict like me!!!! The spec looks great so I reckon you did the right thing getting this one. Looking forward to the build and of course the run! :D
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
It looks good doesn’t it Mark! I watched Rob’s videos a few times as I was looking at that model but saw this come up on JKRC and could not resist!!
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Plus that white wibbly wobbly is unique so definitely doing something with that!!
@UncleBobsRC2 ай бұрын
Look awesome Craig!!!! This looks to be a smashing kit/buggy dude!!!!
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Hey Bob, this is a heck of a kit for the money! I hope it lives up to expectations on the OR!
@aviano722 ай бұрын
Cool, Team C had some good cars back in the days And for people in this comment section, Absima did not make this car, they only distributed it (at least in Europe)
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Great feedback and thanks for the info on Team C vs Absima 🙌🏻
@rcicons49152 ай бұрын
Looks to be an epic kit. Always nice to get a deal. Looking forward to the build and run.
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Cheers Keith. It was a great find and one I didn’t know much about it before. A little research showed me this could be a very capable buggy and it was the closest I could get to a Zahhak. Should be interesting to see how this competes with the DT03. Thanks for watching pal
@HaydadRC2 ай бұрын
Nice score Craig! I haven’t seen these before but looks like it’ll be a fun build, plus the pre painted body is a plus! Looking forward to the build and ultimately a run on the OR!👍😊
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Hey Jeremy, this is a brilliantly spec’d buggy for the price and they were going so cheap a few years back! I can’t wait to get it built and turning laps on the OR 🙌🏻
@MauzyrockRC2 ай бұрын
Sweet! Looking forward to seeing it on the OR!
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Cheers Mauzy. It seemed like a good find and I am impressed with the buggy
@madsrcbuggy2 ай бұрын
Yeah, man, you did the right thing! Looks like great value, this kit, and it actually looks really cool! I already started looking it up before you told the story behind it, of course I could find some but they were sold out, of course... Well, I can't get me one, but at least I can watch yours on video, that's the next best thing, right? Nice find, congratulations with it!
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Cheers Mads. These Absima models offered something different. It is a shame that they still don’t put out models like this. I look forward to building this one up and seeing how it goes 👍🏻
@madvente2 ай бұрын
Really interesting - never heard of that kit. Thank you for sharing!
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
You are welcome pal 🙌🏻
@TonyGardnerRC2 ай бұрын
Very interesting buggy, will be good to see it once its up and running.
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Cheers Tony. I was unsure when I saw it but once researched it seemed like a good buy! Can’t wait to get it out on the OR
@arkyrc2 ай бұрын
Interesting buggy..one I've never heard of before. Can't wait to see it built and running.
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Thanks Arky. It was interesting enough for me to give it a go and I am so glad I did! Can’t wait to run it on the OR
@arkyrc2 ай бұрын
@@theoagrc It looks like it has potential!
@shawnrichardson1182 ай бұрын
Cool build to do✌️
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I hope it goes well 😁
@markhelm42682 ай бұрын
Great video 👍🏻 I have a couple of these and definitely a good buggy. They are the same chassis as the ansmann mad rat which was raced back in the day. Really nicely made plastics and parts. They did a stadium truck based on the same chassis called the hyde. They are so worth the money. 😁👍🏻
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Hey Mark, thanks for the comment and this is great to hear. I was impressed by the spec of this buggy and I think it will go well out on my Orchard Raceway in the time trials next year! I saw it as a poor man’s Zahhak which I have been unable to find
@markhelm42682 ай бұрын
I am looking forward to watching you build it and race around the orchard raceway as it will go well. My pal knows a lot more about these buggy than I do but they did loads of them and people haven't clocked onto them yet so prices are really low. 😊 you definitely got a bargain. If you are going to put some decent power through the gearbox you will have to change to idle gear in the gearbox as they strip for fun. The last new in box kit bought had a upgrade gear in it. Looking forward to your build video and keep up the great content. Cheers Mark. 😊👍🏻
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark! I will keep that in mind on the gear box if I start running some higher power through it! I tend to start on silver cans as the OR is pretty tight!! Good to know I made a sensible purchase 😁
@markhelm42682 ай бұрын
Not a problem at all. If I can help in anyway I certainly try my best. Definitely look into getting a ansmann mad or mad monkey. If you need spares then they are easy enough to find. Enjoy it sir. 😊👍🏻
@coygtrc2 ай бұрын
Nice and interesting buggy. Looks a lot like Kyosho RB5 (Dirt Master) and Associated B4 for example. Will be a blast on your track ✌🤝
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Great comparison Gabriel. I think it sits along with them on the timeline if I am right? I am keen to see if this keeps up with the DT03 on the track 🤔
@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC2 ай бұрын
Can't say I've ever heard of this one buddy. Cab forward is a red flag for me straight away I'm afraid...... but then you mention lavender and liquorice flavour tires..... hmmm, its starting to get more appealing now! 😂 Be interesting to see how she runs, thanks for sharing buddy. 😊 👍 👍 👍
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Hey there James 🙌🏻 I see what you mean about the cab but to be honest it is more about performance and I think this kit is one heck of a set up for the price. It will have a limit though as I expect parts to be harder to come by. But until then I am going to drive it each year on the OR and we’ll see if it keeps up with the modern Tamiya 2WD buggies
@tamiyarcbuggyscarsandtruck76212 ай бұрын
Looks to be a very good kit
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
I hope so!! We’ll see in a few months 👍🏻
@rc-dom-uk2 ай бұрын
interesting kit mate . i’ve seen absima kits for under £100 so be interesting to see
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Cheers Dom. I was so happy to find something different and I can’t wait to build it and see how it compares to the modern buggies 🙌🏻
@Particular_Sky2 ай бұрын
So how they fallen this far. What absima makes today in terms of kits is on point with carson (cheapo cheap cheap)
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
Hey Jess, it seems like a quality kit but I got the impression that they didn’t sell too well back in the day. Would love to see them have other bash at this quality of kit in the current market to see if it sells well again
@scaleworksRC2 ай бұрын
Sweet! Curious to see how this one stacks up with the rest of the fleet
@theoagrc2 ай бұрын
It looked like a lot of kit for the money. I am curious to see how it competes against some of the others in the class too 🙌🏻