Unboxing Tamiya M06 Volkswagen Beetle RC Kit

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I will be adding items to my store all the time and all proceeds go right back into the channel! New year, new kit! Cracking open this Tamiya M06 beetle kit and start planning the build.

[@MakeItRC]

I'm looking forward to seeing this build progress. Great video!

[@beechmountainrc1668]

Can't wait for the build!

[@donaldsneffe]

Very nice Tamiya car - built it some months ago, painted it pink for my gf, ... and installed front-, rear-, and turnig lights, what was quite a hassle... you will love it - it is a perfect shelf queen because everyone loves them. Nevertheless, nice to drive, too.

[@jimmyjones8311]

Herbie with patina would look pretty awesome.

[@charlesswank6401]

Oh man, think I'll get me one. Maybe two. You're giving me ideas. The way you were talking about "slight patina" got me thinking how it would look left stock and painted up as a well driven old faithful commuter bug that didn't get beat up. Never garage kept, washed here and there, mechanically maintained. 1:1 bugs like that always had some slight rust around the window chrome, light trim rings and ever so slightly on the wheels here and there. Maybe oxidize the paint just a little on the roof and hood. At least out here in California that's how old workhorse bugs look. The reason I say I want two is that thing looks somewhere between a 67-70 and now I'd really like to do one up to look like my old dumped 1967 cal-bug I had when I was a kid. Man that car was fun! I have a soft spot in my heart for them. I've owned a couple and worked on many. I didn't even know Tamiya had that kit so thanks for sharing! Whatever you do [or did as this post is old-ish] it certainly will be interesting. You do awesome work man :)

[@RCeveryday]

Its always neat to hear car stories. I still havent even began putting this together. I have always been about modifying my vehicles (1:1) so Im not even sure the bug body will stay on this build now since I have had many past car loves (and I suck at painting lexan). Always have an eye out for cool RC hardbodies that might fit this chassis though. You should definitely pick up one for these kits though, tamiya makes great stuff. I grew up on kits like these.

[@nsvaluto48328]

Just saw all those parts and was like wow outa my league

[@ShenRC]

Awesome!

[@youthfulcross4411]

This needs to have a massive brushless motor and be styled in a drag way with a wheelie bar

[@jahmenrcbuildingasone4254]

Going through some of the other hobby sites I've seen this!Being a VW fan I'm excited to watch you bug out on the build.,✌

[@NotStephenColbert]

I have been thinking of doing a M06 Drift build as well, but with a Honda City Turbo II cause I love that car to death. I also just think it would be hilarious to see it drifting around. I look forward to seeing the rest of the build of this, especially since it will help me when I decide to build mine.

[@madsschultz7161]

I would love to see it painted orange, because my parents had one, when i was born🙂

[@ricksscalerc2222]

Im leaning towards the blue on the box,maybe a little bit lighter,and two tone it with white and do the chrome roof rack..look forward to seeing more on this one.

[@austingupton8829]

Body isn’t bad. I wish there was a place making a scale Bug chassis, though. Like the real one but in miniature. Wouldn’t be good for drifting or anything but still cool to have.

[@GeneralHobbies]

we ordered the new mf 01x rally beetle kit and its taking forever on back order. cant wait to build it

[@FrankygoestoHobbywood]

i absolutely love the beetle bodies or Käfer how i would say it in german..! ;-)

[@ethanjohnson20ej]

Paint it baby blue!

[@capitaldeerc2206]

How Many Of Us Actually Hit The Like Button Before We Even Watch The Damn Video #SuperSupport 💯🤙🏾

[@austingupton8829]

CapitalDeeRC yeah but w/ rceveryday you already know it’s gonna be good😎

[@marsrideroneofficial]

Is there a part 2 of this ?

[@leprechaunracing553]

The Blue on the box

[@andresdejesus]

I would love to see you build this one by the instructions and maybe let us the viewer pick the color or colors for it let me know what you think about this idea oh sorry Happy New year 🤙🙂

[@nsvaluto48328]

Josh, your Tamiya beetle kit you did could that be done as a beach buggy as well? As you know or heard this car history used a beetle chassis to put a buggy like body on it. Maybe I can go in that direction show the beetle in a it's other iconic look. What you thin?

[@juliusfernando8315]

👍❤❤❤❤👌👏👏👏

[@MannfredP1980]

I know it's been done to death, but what about the Herbie paint job, with the patina.

[@ChrisG-vh9pc]

Do the blue on the box or a light tan

[@Wildstar40]

Unboxing starts at 5:00 .

[@unfussylobster]

Whats the update of this bad boy? Really interested to see what you do with it. I just ordered mine not to long ago. Cant wait for it to arrive, it will be my first rc build.

[@RCeveryday]

I still have yet to start it. Trying to finish up a couple other builds first.

[@unfussylobster]

RC Everyday sweet, im staying tuned for more on that build, Broski.

[@imlee5217]

Hello Im just in the process of building an M06 beetle and have got to the part where I fit the servo and have noticed that in with the two sticky pads that hold down the receiver and ESC there’s also a Square bit of sticky back foil and was just wondering if you knew where it goes I’ve had a few looks over the manual and can’t see where it goes any help would be greatly appreciated thanks

[@RCeveryday]

Oh man, its been so long since I built this one I dont remember at all. Sorry

[@imlee5217]

Ok mate no worries thanks for your reply 👍

[@thediecastshow2686]

Hello i have never done a kit and I want this to be the first, could yo please list all the extra components needed to do it cheap

[@RCeveryday]

There are quite a few things still needed to make this run and drive. You need at least a 2 channel radio. There are tons of budget systems out there, I hear a lot of good reviews of the flysky brand. Then you need an ESC, I like the Hobbywing Quickrun brushed setup, under $20 and self programming. Then you will need a steering servo, a decent unit can be had for under $20 as well. I bought some really cheap ones off amazon that were nylon geared and they are amazing. I think they were around $5 each. Next is a battery and charger. I still use NIMH stick packs, I recommend 500mah as it will give you a good amount of run time. They cost around $30 and up depending on the brand. Then poly- carbonate paint for the body and some basic tools to assemble it.

[@BC-rc]

Could you send the lexan body to the 3d printer guys as a template for a hard body?

[@RCeveryday]

That would be awesome. Converting anything to a printable 3D file is a painstaking process though they do make expensive scanners to do it with.

[@saulphoto1073]

Nice video, includes the remote control?

[@RCeveryday]

no remote or battery, does include the speed controller.

[@saulphoto1073]

If do I buy other motor and radio controller and servo , can I adapt them in the car?

[@RCeveryday]

Yes. Any standard hobby grade radio will work and it will work with most servos

[@saulphoto1073]

thanks

[@jorge699686]

That sucks that they don’t include remote at least, I understand no batteries, but it makes it look so incomplit and unready to use!

[@nsvaluto48328]

Is mo6 beetle a hard or complicated to build

[@RCeveryday]

Not particularly. Tamiya kits are very user friendly and the instructions are clear and too notch. They are designed with the beginner in mind and can be assembled with basic tools.

[@SeatedTiger]

Can you do an accurate herbie livery?

[@RCeveryday]

I know the stickers are available out there for herbie

[@SeatedTiger]

@@RCeveryday thanks for replying!

[@shnek5143]

Do any companies produce a beetle hard body?

[@RCeveryday]

Only one I know is the tamiya sand scorcher. But it’s the Baja style.

[@airwreckage694]

Would this body fit with a TT01 chassis?

[@RCeveryday]

No these are made for the tamiya m-chassis. It’s a bit shorter and narrower.

[@airwreckage694]

@@RCeveryday In theory, with slight modifications, I assume it would look decent enough for a drift car? I have a TT01 chassis and would love a bug shell for it. more concerned with the wheel wells aligning with true or close to center.

[@RCeveryday]

The tt01 is going to be about an inch longer wheelbase and around 1/2 inch wider on both sides. I think it was 3Racing that used to make an M-chassis conversion kit for the tt01. I had one once and it made a really nice platform. But I havent seen any in a long time.

[@juriorav7428]

Don't buy the tamiya CC-01. The rear axle will brake very quickly. And it is very SLOW !!!! Nise video !

[@RCeveryday]

I have had several cc01 rigs over the years. They are not great crawlers or on roaders. Lol. Still neat in their own right though.

[@beechmountainrc1668]

One simple fix in the rear and it will never break. Look for fix videos. I've had a CC-01 for about 4 years. I crawl heavily with it, and have even competed in class 1 events beside RC4wd and Vattera and Axial trucks. I have videos on my channel, its my favorite truck.

[@fordcountry0307]

Herby

[@JoseGarcia-yk3dl]

Hello! is best this m06 or m05? Thanks!

[@RCeveryday]

The m05 is a front wheel drive. The m06 is rear. For the Volkswagen I prefer the rear so it’s more like the real car.

[@JoseGarcia-yk3dl]

@@RCeveryday yes

[@JoseGarcia-yk3dl]

@@RCeverydayI am hesitant to buy my first mini chassis. I do not know what to buy. 20 years driving 4x4, what option? m05, m06, m07, m08?

[@RCeveryday]

I have only had the m06 and m05. Very different chassis. The fwd is fun to drive but the m06 I think is my favorite. I’ve not had any others

[@JoseGarcia-yk3dl]

@@RCeveryday VEry thanks!