Unbox, Build & Paint A Bargain Kamtec Hot Rod RC Kit. Could This Be A Perfect Xmas Stocking Filler?

[@paultowers9586]

Great video, and glad to see Kamtec get the recognition they deserve! They are huge supplier of bodies for the RC oval racing scene, mainly the banger racing (which use ABS shells as its contact racing, and also the reason for the Nimahs!), who have delved into the kit scene alongside mardave and schumacer. Most of their kits use the same main parts so you can race numerous classes with a simple tool box of spares, and tyres! CANNOT be beaten on price !! And also top marks on the decals work turned out well! They dont supply decals as nobody runs them, everyone uses their own schemes, and I (amongst others) supply personal vinyl sticker sets to suit the various shells!! Great review

[@paultowers9586]

Also, how about building a Banger version, the old style speedo and ABS body will be a fun review !! Ill supply you some vinyls if you do !!!

[@MrVolvobloke]

@@paultowers9586 Good idea Chingy! I'd love to see an R/C enthusiast getting to grips with a proper blood and snot Banger race.

[@austbost80]

Great video. Built and raced these oval cars for 30 years. Cheap to build and maintain and great fun to race. Kamtec are a brilliant company as well. Oh thats my car on the front of the box 😉👍🏁

[@leefryett6858]

Been involved with Kamtec for over 10 years and raced in most formulas,the idear is to keep the cost down to appeal to everyone. The kits are bulletproof and easy to repair track side between heats on a budget.you find oval clubs all over the UK where everyone is welcome.

[@ripmax333]

I think they done a wonderful job, there simplicity makes them very attractive indeed.

[@keithdowsett8685]

Over 60 Clubs and a very friendly and fun hobby .

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[@mariojagger7975]

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[@robertsanjuan5349]

The best part of this episode is that you show that we don’t need to go with “box art” all the time. Your end result for this car looks great with the bits and parts you had around. Well done 👍

[@MrVolvobloke]

Kamtec are a fantastic company that's often overlooked in favour of more famous manufacturers, but hands down they cannot be beaten for value for money. A place to start racing. I've been racing them for 15 years and never had any problems

[@keithdowsett8685]

VERY true but I'm a tad biased

[@zedstar1297]

Good to see reviewing a broader spectrum of RC manufacturers - nice.

[@RCKickschannel]

Mardave Cobra Evo new release car number 1 will be coming to RCKicks soon :)

[@gasflange]

The class this is designed to race in mainly 1/12th oval carpet racing had a maximum price for the kit price set by the Brca as to keep it affordable to start rc racing and the rules also don't allow difs to be fitted and stock motors only running on 4 cells different classes eg salons, minies and bangers all generally have the same build rules having raced bangers and stock cars it's cheap as chips to race for an evening running multiple classes at the same meeting plus the old 6 cell saloon class was mental with a full field on a small oval

[@neontetra1000]

This company might singlehandedly rejuvenate rc racing in the U.K. with this great kit!! At that price I’d race it In a car park with a few like minded fellows.

[@keithdowsett8685]

There are over 60 clubs in UK racing these and other Kamtec cars around indoor carpet Oval tracks. The sport is growing too.

[@mattcaney19]

This kit is designed to race either as a classic hot rod or National Hot Rod. The Classic run 4 cell Nimh batteries running 540 sealed can motors (only certain motors alllowed. Or you can run 17.5T Brushless in the Classics which is becoming more popular The National hot rod run 13.5 Brushless with single cell lipos. You are not allowed to drill extra holes in the chassis. These cars are desinged to be run indoors only on carpet on ovals. They are very very quick and take some getting used to. But provide excellent racing. I can recommend HOTs Racers in Haywards Heath as one of the leading clubs in the South East. who also support Kamtec who are an excellent company who keep this sport alive despite all that is happening in the world

[@stringfly1]

Great to see a low-cost alternative to many high end kits. Great job Gavin!!!!

[@stuartmoxham5889]

These kits are awesome. Loving mine that I just put together. 2s lipo 21.5t brushless set up goes great. Really couldn't ask for more.

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep a total bargain and great fun.

[@nickrobertson2450]

Wow. I'm impressed with this for that price. You've done a great job with those spare decals!

[@wadeskelton7585]

I like it!!! The decals on the front window actually look quite cool - good job sir!

[@adrianharrison5208]

That was a cool Video to watch and what a cool RC car for the price.. for that price I think I am going to see if they will post one to Canada.. I know of this company from living on the south coast of the UK most of my life and its good to know they are still going strong

[@danhoedemaker3273]

Thanks for the great intro to kamtec! I just ordered one with the escort Mk2 body!! 😎👍

[@keithdowsett8685]

Have fun!

[@racing393]

and yeah, most of these regarding decals would be scratch built including the wing like you did, i liked this video as i raced on the ovals for years so its tick all my boxes, Good vid Gavin

[@Fourtified78]

Awesome! Thanks for posting this, i have been looking at one of these for a while now. MK1 escort here i come!

[@keithdowsett8685]

More retro bodies coming too.

[@Ratty_Rex]

Modern Mardave MiniStock!!!! Looks great, can't wait to see the run video.

[@timm9970]

Great little kit. Well presented Gavin . Thanks

[@mikeupton5406]

Im in the states and am aware they make bodies we cannot get here. The wheels on this car look fantasic. Listened to this on my way home from work, will definitely look up their web site. Thanks for the info on this company. Looling forward to seeing you do a run video on this car.

[@keithdowsett8685]

Kamtec can ship to the US Mike

[@tomellingham8627]

Thanks for reviewing this! I've been taken with these Kamtec and Mardave kits for a while. I'm a big fan of full sized UK stock car racing, but not keen on the idea of driving an RC around in circles - cus who's got a carpeted sports hall free at the moment? So it'd be great to see how it performs as a road based basher! Fantastic range of body shells for these as well. Austin a40's, Escort vans, and all sorts of weird and wonderful shells to play around with. Thanks Gavin!

[@AlecTPR]

Kamtec do a brilliant F2 stock car as well, a lot of which use very similar running gear.

[@tomellingham8627]

@@AlecTPR Thanks Alec, seen them too - like the look of them alot.

[@keithdowsett8685]

@@tomellingham8627 These cars are brilliant around the indoor carpet ovals in the UK. We closely follow full size as much as possible

[@tomellingham8627]

@@keithdowsett8685 I think I was thinking too much like a "basher builder, and collector" of RC cars. I hadn't fully considered that Kamtec hotrods are proper race cars in their own right. They're built for indoor racing - that's what they're meant to do. Nonetheless, I'd love to see a Kamtec 1/12 capable of carrying a six cell, and with rubber tyres to chuck around a smooth flat car park or similar. I wouldn't expect it to perform as well as a more general non racing chassis, but it'd be alot of fun. You guys at Kamtec have got such a great collection of 1/12th shells. It's potentially an RC hobbyists dream, but a slightly different proposition to the wants of a club racer. A tarmac capable Kamtec would make a great platform for folk, like me, who get as much fun building and admiring the cars as we do chucking them around - at a significantly smaller cost than, say, a Tamiya. I wouldn't want to go out and buy a four cell to add to the six-cell packs I have tmostly sitting in a drawer doing very little. Wishing you guys all the best for 2021. Cheers.

[@barrycheesemore2928]

That car looks awesome, great job dude!!!

[@gfdtjkitsxn7775]

To be honest, if it has four wheels i want it in my stocking 😂

[@DJordan403]

Almost all the cars use the same batteries (4 cell) that are on offer at Kamtec which sit perfectly in the battery holder, with the exception to the 2ltr stock cars which run (6 cell). All cars are built and use identical parts/ electrics to make the racing as even as possible. From my knowledge no parts are 3D printed and take an absolute pounding most meetings. When we started our first lockdown I built 2 brand new bangers for when we resume, also having quite a large spares package I'm currently building a 2ft limousine chassis! With a little knowledge you could build these kits in no time 👌🏼

[@keithdowsett8685]

Great comments :)

[@semperatis]

Kamtec and Mardave parts are generally interchangeable Gavin. Stunning looking body.

[@keithdowsett8685]

True

[@racing393]

Yeah, close to Mardave Gavin, and based on the UK oval Racing scene, stock cars and Hot Rods

[@archiepaul9739]

Liking the blue logo!

[@ralphmcmahan2139]

Make a good choice for a spec racer league. We raced BoLink kits years ago. Inexpensive like this car.

[@mikeupton5406]

Yes, this reminded me of the Bolink cars. Bolink cars are still available under the name RJ Speed.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

So Gavin, this is the same Kamtec that sells all those cool Bodies - including Mk1 and Mk2 Escort and Sierras?? This will never be competitive, but not the point is it? Cheap and fun for blasting around the Driveway!

[@Luci-en]

It’s a very competitive car for the class it’s built for, on the oval tracks it’s almost as fast as a gt12 car

[@keithdowsett8685]

@@Luci-en agreed . The formulas are closely ruled so they are competitive and relatively simple to get on the pace and achieve results

[@justso1823]

They are very competitive in the oval classes

[@bluesimon13ify]

I have been on their website & they do small oval races at the likes of Brentwood so that's not to far away from me, I may go down in the summer & have a look at them racing,😀😀😀

[@twistedsniper42]

you should its great fun and everyone is super friendly and everyone is welcome.

[@bluesimon13ify]

Thanks i think I will,😀

[@keithdowsett8685]

@@bluesimon13ify Loads of Oval Clubs in your area

[@jspence3798]

Bought one, arrived today. Best hour n half I’ve spent in a while. Lovely kit. I had a mardave mini back in the day and this I know is going to spin all over the place with a silver can and a small lipo 😂

[@keithdowsett8685]

Have fun then go racing at a club near you , you'll love it

[@bradleycoleman1837]

Neat kit. Was there a running video for it?

[@ripmax333]

Do you have a video showing this kit in action? I really enjoy watching the build process of this kit and the SWB banger.

[@paulus842000]

Nice work Gavin, she came out nice. I would love it if you did a tutorial on how to stick stickers with your technique pleeeeeeesssse. 😊

[@racing393]

Also Gavin, these type of cars that goes around the ovals, generally have a locked diff or in the case of the Hot Rods in real life they have limited Slip, but as they cover Bangers, stock cars and F2 in real life they are either locked or open diffs, guess for cost they have gone the solid axle route (locked)

[@keithdowsett8685]

There are a lot of construction rules at club level in which these models comply to.

[@jamessymonds9787]

What pinion are you using just built mine with help from your video thank you. Just need a pinion to fit.

[@keithdowsett8685]

Standard 32 DP and brushed motor would be 15 or 16 pinion . Brushless 13.5 and single cell would be 20 tooth

[@stevebull2737]

Gav did you use a standard tamiya pinion gear on it? 19t? Thanks Steve Bull

[@PopalongRC]

What mic do you use??

[@Meenie66]

Interested to see this!

[@dragoburnhard]

very intresting i like what they don here for the price they are useing the 1970's type stock car design looks like (easy to manufacture) i think if they fixed the manual and battery tray... this would be awesome for a starters kit would recommend there website sell a bundle kit (cheap moter, esc, controller, servo) (maybe battery combos) they would have a really good competitor to Chinese RTR/kits models

[@keithdowsett8685]

Can be purchased with an ESC but the UK racing rules insist on a mechanical. If using for fun I'd use ESC . The battery tray system is better than what is shown in the vid.

[@mikeupton5406]

I've watched this vid twice. I really like the wheels on this model. Kam Tech, wonder if this company's products are available in the U.S.?

[@lukewestwood5778]

I’d see if there a oval club near you (once lockdowns over) and have a go. Used to do the mardave oval scene, sadly died out 😔

[@mcjjordan]

Plenty of clubs on the south coast ( where kamtec are located )

[@AlecTPR]

@@mcjjordan and plenty of clubs in the Nort West, Urmston, Denton, Force near Wakefield and Sheffield to name a few

[@theeviloneohyes]

perhaps look into building the schumacher atom 2 ..... ve3ry nice kit

[@ericwood2790]

It’s actually a pretty decent looking car , I’m interested in seeing it run . The only thing I thought Kamtec made was poly bodies.

[@MrVolvobloke]

They did in the past, but in recent years have developed a huge range of quality affordable cars.

[@keithdowsett8685]

@@MrVolvobloke We've come a long way in the last 5 years

[@racing393]

Typing as i am watching, most of the weight on these cars should be on the inside, these Hot Rods race in a clockwise direction so if you were planning to join a club and race then keeping the weight on the inside of the car would aid with the cornering

[@RCKickschannel]

That’s why the battery is not central. 👍🏻

[@keithdowsett8685]

True

[@PopalongRC]

Cool vid

[@scottnorton6834]

That is a great looking car. Would probably be a great class for indoor carpet racing.

[@MrVolvobloke]

Thats precisely what they are designed for

[@keithdowsett8685]

@@MrVolvobloke There is a huge number of clubs in UK racing these cars , Stock cars , Bangers , etc

[@duncanmcgregor7946]

Great kit/build there Gavin! Very tempted by this.....similar to Mardave?

[@keithdowsett8685]

VERY similar . Kamtec took up what Mardave started

[@kevinfisher489]

Left a comment on a previous video asking for some 1/12 coverage and suddenly here it is. I have a loft full of old 1/10;RC cars and electronics going to waste as vehicles eventually stopped working and rising running costs drove me away from the hobby. Recently looked at both mardave and kamtec as low cost routes back into the hobby. Bought a mardave car this week, the be with rubber tires, and wascamazedvehen it arrived 80 percent built and with a motor and pinion fitted which wasn't in the spec featured on the website. Having seen this video today kamtec may be getting an order soon too as I have been looking at exactly this kit and bodysheii. These companies really do seem to be excellent value if you can work past poor instructions. As usual great, informative video. Would again like to see even more mardave/ kamtec coverage

[@kevinfisher489]

Sorry above should say vw not be but caught out by autocorrect. Also the supercallifragilistic bit should say , and was amazed, don't know what phone was doing!

[@keithdowsett8685]

Cheers Kevin Kamtec are doing our best to support affordable and simple racing formulas . Old fashioned ideas but working very well in UK .

[@ripmax333]

Are there videos where they race these Cars? it looks an inexpensive class to race in RC.

[@RCKickschannel]

Not sure as it goes, drop Kamtec any questions you have as the owner is a really friendly guy.

[@aut0bahn]

The wheels look like the same ones used by Kyosho on their 80’s 1/12 Lasersport pan car.

[@RCKickschannel]

I will check that out.

[@keithdowsett8685]

Similar but these are our own design and fitting which only fit Kamtec or similar makes of cars

[@joelawson6319]

Hi there gavin great find , just ordered one myself where can I get that shortly pack from would be great if you can send me a link

[@RCKickschannel]

Hi, it’s on eBay. This is the one I have but you can get a selection www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221553739429

[@joelawson6319]

@@RCKickschannel thanks Gavin love the show and looking forward to building my hot shot tree, any advise would be great 😊

[@Somatik]

Hobbyking sells / makes the one shown here

[@Somatik]

And looks like it's cheaper buying there. They have a uk warehouse.

[@scannaunderscore1]

How do the wheels fit on? Is it hex or something else?

[@keithdowsett8685]

It's a quarter drive system which is very strong . Can be seen on the Kamtec website www.kamtec.co.uk

[@adambrown2173]

mardave makes a carbon fiber chassis upgrade for £24

[@cyclopsfpv7969]

where can this be purchased?

[@cyclopsfpv7969]

@@Acheronus80 thank you🍻

[@justinbevier8231]

Is there a way to get these in the states?

[@keithdowsett8685]

Kamtec can ship to US

[@robsteel8318]

Nice one 👍 out of interest, what length is the wheel base ?

[@keithdowsett8685]

205mm wheelbase as standard but there is 250mm LWB and 295mm XL

[@whome7004]

I think u just help a lot of, Happy Children on Christmas morning,Mom's and,Dad's, times are hard! And Kicks just Help that small brand, with great prices, for quilt I didn't think would be seen! I mean the top of the top stuff you show,this Surprised me And Happy about see,a better than priced, better than expected in RC This could be the only time I will ever see the side of the Hobby so many times I have felt Robbed so this is amazing Honestly to me! Q, Remember I'm about as bright as a burner out light bulb,but I really found a brick and mortar Hobby Shop 😲got to looking a Tam Model kits? Abit price than others can those be made to run RC? That would be my AFFORDABLE Tam beild Good see you

[@rccrazer]

I would like to watch a how to with you decal technique.

[@RCKickschannel]

The technique is winging it heehhe 👍🏻

[@vigilante351]

Ive said it b4 and ill say it again....all kits should have bearings these days at no extra cost.

[@RCKickschannel]

Second that

[@Manufalket]

Super like, 🤩👍

[@Tailgatesntoolboxes]

Reminds me of BOLINK And RJ speed cars

[@drakunusrcmaniac8708]

Hi. Is this available in Germany as well?

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep I think so. Give them a call.

[@NorfolkTrailRiding]

Mardave vrx are 5p cheaper😉

[@cadenwotherspoon6651]

Link to it please

[@RCKickschannel]

Google Kamtec

[@michaelmontgomery6388]

Must have BIG stockings where you come from. Lol

[@cyclopsfpv7969]

beautiful

[@grandmaster-grouch]

no drive video weird..

[@andyhargreaves2574]

I race these Hotrods, the rules are we have to run 4 cell nimh, also not allowed to have a diff. Anyone in the north wants to come racing with us at Force raceway facebook.com/groups/389283348108978 or forceraceway.co.uk/ keith at Kamtec is really helpful too if you need any parts or advice

[@markmmm1737]

Profit is easy when it is made of wood and the technology is 50 years old. Still a nice thing though.