Excellent! I enjoyed the steering and servo saver - nowadays I try to drive gently as I find myself reluctant to expect my ring to take repeated big impacts. I was astonished by your courage when you cheerfully went ahead and tried the "score and snap" technique right there on camera, with no spare body to hand, and I was very impressed by the way you painted the driver figure from the outside by trimming the protective film so you had all-over masking on the rest of the piece while you did it. When painting my lexan mini-Slash body to look rusty I did it from the outside and left the film in place on the windows while I painted. The driver´s head is a work of art, and much more interesting to look at than plain white. I also agree that his hands are best painted as race gloves. Your cable tie-on-theR-clip trick took me back - in my nitro days I would slide a short length of fuel hose onto the protruding bit of cable tie and finish off with just the top, grabby bit to hold the rubber hose in place. Needless to say, you´ve surpassed yourself this time - the finished buggy looks utterly lovely, and all the more unique for your tasteful touches such as the discreet metallic paint and the care with which you painted the driver figure. Lockdown is very good for building, isn´t it?
@@hollyhillrc Hello, Derek! It was a very Tamiya experience to follow this build - it´s the usual mix of great design and quality with the odd surprise such as the quirky rear "wheel spacers" (drive adaptors?) and the worryingly short and bendy-looking track rod arms. Like Mark, I just love the retro style this car delivers - and he finished it so well, with little touches like cap-head bolts wherever visible and his excellent paintwork.
Good morning Del - sorry for the late reply, I didn't want to just answer this fantastic and thoughtful comment with just a smiley face! I am still trying to work out if your first sentence is intentionally humourous - I hope it was, because I bloody howled!!! I was almost regretting doing the score and snap live on camera, it genuinely was my first attempt - must be I have "lockdown fever"!!! I slipped a couple of times, but JUST got away with it! Live and learn, my friend. Yeah, I have seen people use the protewctive film as a mask, but never tried it before - works well, doesn't it? Thanks for the wonderful comment, it's great to know that someone appreciates the little touches I tried to add to the build, I hope they make a difference when all added together. As you say, the one positive out of this crisis for us RC modellers is that we get time to play with our hobby. All the best to you my friend. :)
@@MarkBryanRC Yes, the first sentence was indeed deliberate. I phrased it with some care as I was anxious to avoid giving the impression that I´d ever willingly subjected the item in question to deliberate abuse : ) With styrene I score three times (three times the possibility of veering off course) before snapping. I´ve never tried it on lexan though. I´m trying to get the LEDs working on my current project by wrapping the wires around the LED´s "legs" as I´ve run out of solder. They flicker when I shake them so I´ve just been in the garage digging out some old lead flashing to see whether a snipped-off sliver of the stuff might work as impromptu solder. That´s the downside of lockdown! Still, I´ve got more done in the last month than I´d ever have thought possible : )
Well I'm not sure how good a run video I can do at the moment - I will try a bit of filming on my tiny lawn for now, and a proper run when we are let out! All the best, Sean! :)
Well done and thank you Mark! That show was great! Once again you've done a remarkable job, congratulations. I love the classic look of this buggy, it's certainly due to our age. . . I wish I had your dexterity for the body work and the driver! I still have to practice. Have a nice Sunday. I'll see you soon. Take care and protect yourself. 🕊
Many thanks, my friend Alex. Yes, I think our admiration for the Wild One is certainly due to our advanced years! The painting is not too difficult if you take your time - patience is a virtue! And yes, lots of practice is a big help. Enjoy your Sunday as best you can, too! Very best wishes from Mark... :)
Hi Mark. Even though this was specific to the Wild One, it's a great tutorial on how to build an RC. I got the most out of the body and figure painting you had some very smart pearls of wisdom and techniques. 👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you so much for those words, Paul. We all have a lot of practice with these kits, it's just remembering to put the ideas into practice when making a video - I often forget to include some important bits, but we live and learn! Great hobby to share with friends. Wishing you and yours peace and safety! :)
Well done Mark! Waiting, still, for my Tamiya RC tool kit. Then I’ll start my Wild One. Keeping occupied with 1/10th touring kit, almost finished 😉 👍🤓🇦🇺
Thank you Paul - oh I hope the tool kit comes soon, you must be itching to get started! What touring kit do you have? BTW, you know the Paul G I referred to was you ?!?! :P
Mark Bryan RC Thanks Mark for the acknowledgement! 😂 I hope the method saves you time, effort and a better finish. It gets easier with practice and confidence. Any corners, I never cut, I always ream them so they are round, this helps stop the body from tearing (just in everyday use). It doesn’t have to be a large circle reamed, but you just score to the sides of the hole and still keep your straight edges but just not a sharp 90 degree angle. This only applies to cuts that go towards the centre of the body (if that makes sense?) I’m building an ARC 10th Touring car kit. I’ve really been taking my time and I’ve just started to become involved in the finer art of set ups. So ride heights, drop heights, I have a glass board to ensure the chassis is straight when I applied the top deck (made about 3mm at each end of the chassis difference, {bowed in the centre}) after I build the tiny shocks I’ll be looking at chamber and toe etc. in the past I have just built touring cars to manual spec and left it there. Now I’m tweaking the chassis equaling all four corners, yeah just taking it to the next level. I have 3 Schumacher kits, 2wd stock spec laydown off road, 4wd off road, and a 1/12th pan kit. I’ll be using the tuning station again with the pan kit, they are super delicate and very reactive. I’m on the edge of buying a Top Force, but I feel guilty enough with our front lounge being taken over by cars, kits, and empty boxes. Our house is small and in need of a lot of work, but we have been planning to demolish and rebuild something bigger and way better. But you know about my legal battle for the last 6 years, I finally settled which enabled us to act upon our house and then the virus hits, so who knows how long now. Stay safe mate. I eagerly wait for your new project 👍🤓🇦🇺
Hey Paul - it was a little nod, wasn't sure if you wanted your full name on screen! I can see how I will improve with the new method, it did get better the more I did on this tiny body! I must get a reamer, I usually borrow my friend's, another great tip, Paul (yes, it made a lot of sense). Your Touring Car project sounds interesting. Cool you are going to the next level, I only tinker with my Tamiyas, but I can appreciate the differences ride height, toe and camber plus the myriad of shock options can make just from the things I've done. The Top Force is on my list, but money is tight - to be honest I'd have every Tamiya if I could! At least I have a big shed to keep them in! I hope you get chance to do that rebuild soon, it sounds like a life-changer! You deserve it mate. Might get the Terra Scorcher rere - not sure - it's $320 Aus. I see you are not a fan from other video comments - but I like the looks! We will see... :)) Best wishes from Mark...
Mark Bryan RC Hi Mark, yeah that era of Tamiya doesn’t really grab me. I think because by that stage I was doing other things and had moved away from that generation of kit. The before and after stuff appeals to me! I don’t so much dislike the kit, it’s just that at that time I could get the VW Karmann Ghia, $200 (but it was preordered to another customer, I didn’t want to cut his lunch) or for about $50 more I could get the Top Force (which I did buy last night, may have to sleep on the couch with that one 🤣). When the guys showed me the box contents I was disappointed not even a torque, or sports tuned motor, just no bling factor. Adam is way keen on that era!! Watched his collection upload last night and he has a good selection of that platform. 👍 A reamer is a must if you do more than just a couple of kits easy to use and accurate, be careful when using on thin areas of a body they can just bore in and rip away! Much like the scoring, thin areas be careful or you will just cut through and it’s not easy to keep straight. On one of my brand new freshly paint 1/10 touring bodies I didn’t round of a 90 degree corner very well and it has torn I think when I unmasked it. That’s why I asked to befriend you on Facebook, not to stalk you but I wanted to send a photo! I have added a piece of lexan underneath with double sided tape just for some strength and hoping it doesn’t tear further.
OOOh - you got the Top Force!! Cool, and a great project for lock-down! I just bought the Terra Scorcher! Last one from my favourite seller! So I will be making a build video of that. I understand what you are saying - but it looks like a rare opportunity for me to get one, and hopefully good for the channel. Yeah, I have used a reamer, totally agree about the thin areas. Hehe - I didn't think you were a stalker! I'll have a look later on FB - I go on very rarely as most of it's utter rubbish! Cheers, Paul - all the best!
Fantastic job Mark! Love the detailing and I didn't even see a finger tip on the lexan body! Damn this is a gorgeous piece of RC. Love it. Have a fantastic week and stay safe buddy! 👍
Sure is gorgeous, Charlie! I had fun running it in the garden today, it handles really good for such an old design, I can see this becoming one of my favourite runners! Thanks for the great comment, keep safe too, buddy! :)
Awesome Mark wonderful job and great tips on the score method that tire painting looks tricky never tried it wonderful looking buggy well done now let's see it in the garden hope you have a great rest of your weekend my friend 😀💯👍🏻🤘🏻
Thanks for the kind words, Brent! Yeah, the tyre painting took blooming ages! Looks good until the first run when it will probably wear off in 5 seconds! Garden run coming soon bro - enjoy your Sunday my good friend! :)
Hi Markus - I hope all is good with you. Yes it sure is an iconic Tamiya buggy - I'm happy the way it turned out. Thanks for the kind words, all the best my friend. :)
Cheers, Gavin, yes, I can't recommend it highly enough, the Wild One sure is an icon, but it's actually a really nice buggy to build, too. All the best, dude! :)
Thank you very much! I am really happy with the way this one turned out, too! Can't wait for the lock-down to end so I can run it properly! Thanks for following along, I really appreciate it! :)
OMG!!!! 😲😲😭😭 I want one! You really did a great job of building and Painting that Classic. Something to be proud of for sure! The Tyre Lettering just put it over the top. ❤👌 Enjoy my Friend!!! Please stay SAFE! 😷 Carmine ✈🚂🚙
Thanks Carmine - sorry for late reply, but I have so many comments to reply to, and I don't like to just say "thanks" It means a lot more to me than that. Glad you liked the white lettering, it took me HOURS!!! Also the driver, it has about 8 coats of white to stop it being opaque! But it sure was worth the effort, and it kept me gainfully occupied in these lockdown days. Please stay safe too my friend! :)
Hopefully my Friend, my Stimulus Check will get here, and I can get busy as well... I had an EXCITING thing happen to me in a Music Shop today. 😁 I just sent you an email about it! It's not something that happens to us Old Farts every day.
I'll just mirror what Del said, and add that for anyone who's new to new to building, and/or building a Wild One couldn't do better than to watch your videos Mark. As a footnote, after I finished watching this I checked my Wild One and FAV's steering and both of them still have the flanges on the rod ends.
That's very kind of you, Derek. Del certainly has a way with words, I was really pleased with his thoughtful comment. Yeah, I saw you looked at the rod ends, I think they tell you to cut them off because they do hit the rear of the shocks on mine when the shocks are compressed, but I don't think it would cause a real problem in the real world when driving. Thanks again mate, hope you and Angie are doing OK. :)
It was the predecessor of the Wild One - similar design but different cars - Derek has both so I'm sure he can give you a better reply than me, Del ! :)
@@Del350K4 Hi Del. There are some differences between the two. The FAV has a hard plastic body and a hard plastic driver figure and cockpit, and a different cockpit configuration. It also has pogo shocks, not oil like the Wild One. Also, in my opinion, the FAV has a better battery compartment door, which completely encloses the battery, thus protecting it much better from stones etc than the Wild Ones carbon "A Gate" style retainer. The Wild One has a different roof to the FAV. The front lights on the FAV are mounted at the front of the bonnet, not near the cab. I have both and this is a link to my gallery of them side by side. I will point out that my FAV has been customised and has the Wild One oil shocks. Hope this is helpful Del. postimg.cc/gallery/MZNS60X
Cheers, dude! Yeah, I love the little difference the metallic makes, hard to tell in some light conditions! Hmm - yeah you have spent a bit on Tamiyas lately - but it's money well spent. I really hope you get a Wild One, it really feels a little "special" All the best from Mark... :)
I ' ve seen the tamiya white policarbonate paint that you use for the pilot only in old tamiya catalogue. For my W.O pilot I use the same method but I use tamiya PC spray can , for the head I use first the plastic primer and then paint by brush with enamel color
Hi Ale - yes that paint is ancient! I was amazed it wasn't dried up in the pot. If I had any white PS spray I would certainly have used that in preference. Thanks for the tip about the plastic primer, I will get some after the lock-down. Best regards from Mark... :)
Hi Mark, that looks absolutely gorgeous. I might just have to get meself one. Great build, very enjoyable series of build videos. Now hurry up and get it out in the rough and get them wheels dirty lol. 😎👍👍👍
Hiya Mike! Thanks for the great comment, as always. Glad you enjoyed the series, I am really pleased how she turned out, there's something about this one - I can see why you would want one too, it just shouts "Tamiya". A little garden run first, then a proper run when we get let out! Hope you are all good my friend. :)
Hello my friend! So pleased you enjoyed this one, Jeremy - it really is such a classic, most Tamiya fans will understand the feelings we have for this buggy. Yes, I'm glad you could tell that I was disappointed when the build came to an end - it really was a genuine feeling! Anyway, time to imagine how to get a little decent footage of a run in my tiny garden! All the best to you and yours, bud. :)
Hello mate. I really enjoyed that. Great to see the master at work. Thanks for the mention. It's odd with those steering rod ends that they get you to cut off that bit and then they could do with being a bit longer. It doesn't look like they would snag if you left those bits on. You can probably utilise some other spare parts to beef those up a bit. Anyway you have done a top job as ever. It's a stunner! I guess it will be a while before we get to see it running. Anyway a great build series. What's next on your to-do list? Hope you are having a good day. I've been playing on the Xbox. Like I was saying it's a bit of a substitute for running the RC's. Less healthy though as I don't have to actually move! Cheers mate 😀
After I finished watching this I checked my Wild One and FAV's steering and both of them still have the flanges on the rod ends. I've had no issues with either 👍
Morning, Pete! Thanks mate! Con't know about "master", you are just as good, or better at RC building! Your latest Subaru looks fantastic! Hmmm - yeah, I did try the steering ball ends with the flange on - and they did catch on the back of the shocks when compressed. But the design is flawed, nowhere near enough adjustment. As for the run, I will try a little filming in the garden, but I only have a tiny lawn, it will have to do for now! Nothing left to do now on the RC front, time to plant some veggies in the greenhouse. Not quite as interesting. Maybe I'll get the old playstation out! Cheers mukka! :)
Beautiful and the metallic is really nice. Also nice you didn't give the driver Thanos hands holy shit you went fast with that knife during "score and snap" :) I always go slow in case i slip the knife and ruin the body
Thanks my friend, Are! Yeah, those hands needed thinning down for sure! Yeah, I never did the "score and snap" before, so you saw a novice attempt! I will definitely slow down next time! Cheers Are, hope you are doing well and keeping safe. :)
That looks epic mark it’s came together just nicely proper proud of ya bro looking bro to the run in the garden hope your keeping all good bro and it haz to be sed then tyres look 👀 very grippy bro 👌👍😎
Oh yes, really grippy my friend. Haha! You will never let me forget that one, will you? :P Seriously, thanks for the brilliant support as always, Kirk. You know it means a lot to me. Best wishes to you and your lovely family, my friend. :)
Awesome, thank you for the kind words, Marcus! Yes, I'm looking forward to the Blockhead version that I have on pre-order, too! All the best from Mark... :O)
Yet another fantastic End to a fantastic Build Brother, you always do a awesome job and a awesome Job showing us how it's done 👍👍👍 you are Amazing Mark 🥰 really enjoyed every single minute of it, Am going to watch the Running video now 👍 keep safe and well 👍🥰😁😎👍❤👍
Thank you so much Tony my brotha! It really is a great build, I hope you will do one of these some day when you get a chance, they are brilliant kits mate - you would deffo love it! Thanks for the awesome messages - BOOOOOOM my friend! 👍
It’s a great kit I put some washers in the front arms to take some of the play out and I would get a spear servo saver as when you hit the front wheel it goes easy. I would be interested in seeing how to beef up the steering rods as they pop off easy to but it’s the best looking car from Tamiya’s 1985 collection in my opinion anyway I may be biased as it was my first kit that I ever had in 1985 many thanks 🙏
Thanks for the great info Patrick - I looked at putting washers on the front arms, but there was very little play. I might make some steering arms out of 3mm steel threaded rod and some spare ball ends, we will see how it holds up. Great first kit, mine was the Monster Beetle in 1986! Have fun and keep safe my friend! :)
Very nice build Mark. You have now made me interested in buying one myself. I was looking at a Fox, but now thinking Wild One. I like the true buggy looks of the Wild One more. Likes more like an authentic ere correct sand rail buggy. I don't really know what to call cars like the Hornet and Grasshopper and Fox and Hot Shot and Super Hot Shot. I've got them all already. If I buy another fox it will be my second. I still have a vintage original Tamiya Fox I got as a present when I was like 13 or 14 back in 1986. But the Wild One looks like a real sand rail buggy should. Tamiya has even kind of reincarnated the Wild One in the new BBX 01. looks great Mark. Stay well buddy and keep up the great work 👍👌
Thanks very much, Jim! This really is a great buggy and as you say, designed like a real sand rail from back in the day! I'd call the Grasshopper and Hornet "hoppers" and the others simply "buggies" 😁👍 But I can highly recommend the Wild One and it drives great, too. Agree about the new BBX, I want one but it's a lot of cash! Stay well too and happy RCing! 😎👊👍
Missed out on this one! It was very interesting following the process. And I even got a new tip from you: the servo saver test. Never done it and never thought about it. Thank you, Mark! And yeah, I love the look of it too. Splendid job. Yeah, I tried the score and snap (spelled correctly?) method too. It’s great when it is successful. But after a couple of times of my knife slipping and cutting into the body, I gave it up. My hand is just not steady enough. Your driver looks absolutely great.
Hi Mikael - thanks for catching this one! Yeah, I now check all my servo savers after stripping the gears in the servo of my TT-02D when the saver was locked solid! We live and learn. Agree about the score and snap - I'm still not sold on it after slipping a few times with the knife - just like you! As for the spelling - yes it was correct, but "spelled" is not strictly correct, but is used in the US. A quick English lesson from a teacher, if I may be of assistance (please take this as intended, your English is amazing and I am just trying to help - English is one of the most complex - and sometimes ridiculous - languages in the world!) Verbs, in present and past tense, are very complex. There are 2 types, "regular" and "irregular" verbs: Regular - basically you can just add the suffix "ed" to the end to convert to past tense - e.g. pick / picked - jump / jumped - list / listed - play / played Irregular - you cannot add the "ed" suffix, the word is changed slightly for past tense, e.g. spell / spelt - build / built - catch / caught - run / ran - buy / bought. (some spell - checking software will not agree with all of these, but this is how we use them in English, I promise!) It's made more difficult as there are no rules to this, you just have to learn them! Hope this is of use, the main one I would highlight for our hobby is build / built :)
Mark Bryan RC Thanks for the lesson. I always appreciate it. It helps me. Yeah, I know, we got the same system in Danish. I’ve been told that it is a language very hard to learn too. I will try to remember ‘spelt’ but no guarantee. It was a funny one, ‘spelt/spelled correctly? misspelt/misspelled 😉 If I do it again I will just make the excuse that it is the US version. It’s funny. I actually feel that my English spelling is getting worse day by day. I think it is because of all these ‘informal’ spare-time messages like this. I can feel I’m getting more lazy with the grammar etc. and incorrect habits die as hard as correct habits. Very very different from the study times at the University, learning Sanskrit plus all the English articles/books (90% was in English). Luckily most of the examinations was in Danish, but still, these sometimes included written abstracts that had to be in English (and read by a professor). A very different effort I put into those 😅 Well, apart from that most of my English has been reading/listening most of my life. Before UA-cam. It helps when having to write/speak, but still so different and harder compared to reading/listening. But thanks Mark. I appreciate it. There are certain things I remember still and use. Like ‘brackets’ (for shelves) 😊 Other words I tend to forget as quickly as I learn them. I can explain the psychological mechanisms behind it (in Danish). They are so hard to overcome. Especially here on the informal social media platforms. I sometimes read/meet/listen to Danes that have worked hard learning the English language (or have a talent for it). It’s amazing to listen to. Still a Danish accent but just so fluent and correct. I also think the next generation of Danes, those under 20 y now, are becoming so much better statistically now. By the age of 20 they are probably already better than me now.
@@NordicRC Oh Mikael - you are a very intelligent man, and I am humbled by your mastery of another language! I find it almost impossible to learn another tongue - so my full respects to you. I feel sorry to correct you on such tiny imperfections, it seems so trivial but with a little tweaking, your English is better than most native English speakers! You know my intentions are only good and now I am at a loss as what to say, I can't imagine responding to you in Danish and what a fool I would sound! I am so glad that we are such good friends and can correspond in my language, I am very lucky - long may it continue, Mikael.
Mark Bryan RC He he, as mentioned previously, I am sure your Danish would be better if you had grown up with Danish movies, had Danish lessons in School as a kid, listened and written Danish lyrics and read tons of books in Danish 😅. My English isn’t that good compared to a lot of other Danes’ I think. And I would love more English lessons my good friend. Keep ‘em coming ☺️
Oh yes, Carmine, lockdown really HAS been that long! Still a pain till this day! Glad you enjoyed the second view - it's a cool buggy to look at again and again! Take care, my mate! 👍😃
The suspension stickers originally were monroe & I think driveshafts were hex drive.it doesn't look like they've changed much on the re re. Nice build 👍
You are correct, Stephen! Although, the hex driveshafts were prone to wearing, but the new shaped dogbone drive came out of my Wild One on it's second run! :)
I'm commenting near the beginning.... Would a Kimborough Servo Saver fit in those?? Just seems to me with a good rush of speed, it could do with tight Steering. 😉 I'm STILL dreaming! 😖 The Wild One isn't happening this go around. 😭😭😭😭 Hopefully by Inheritance time. BTW Mate... You really make this look tempting!! 😁 Carmine ✈🚂🚙
I can give you a tip that WORKS on the most difficult Plastics - even the slippery stuff! Spray it first with Tamiya Polycarbonate Clear Matte... When dry, simply paint over! This has worked for me for decades, even on unpaintable Delrin Railroad details!! 😲 Try it on some scrap. 😉
You are correct, my friend! The re-release has a different sticker set compared to the original - Tamiya do that so we can tell the difference, if you know what you are looking at! Cheers! :)
That's the plan! In fact - the first run video is up now, running bone-stock. Goes pretty well, hope you get a minute to take a look! Thanks for the comment my friend! :)
@@MarkBryanRC oh yeah i just see youve done a running vid nice one i will check it out👍 lovely classic this..nice to see them running old school..still quick..more power more damage on these 80s designs!
Hi Mikey, it can definitely take a faster motor, my friend fitted a 13.5 T brushless and the gearbox was fine. A Sport tuned would certainly pep it up a little! 😀👍
@@MarkBryanRC Cheers Mark,a Sport Tuned was what I was thinking of getting for it. Any choice of Servo,some of them are ridiculously priced here in England.
Thank you Jessica! I am very new to this method, as you can see! But yes, I did find that cutting to the score line with scissors was a big help. Thank you very much for the top tips, much appreciated! :)
Thanks for the advice, yeah - I have had a couple of these rings snap before - time to invest in a Tamiya high torque servo saver. Best regards from Mark.... :)
Excellent! I enjoyed the steering and servo saver - nowadays I try to drive gently as I find myself reluctant to expect my ring to take repeated big impacts.
I was astonished by your courage when you cheerfully went ahead and tried the "score and snap" technique right there on camera, with no spare body to hand, and I was very impressed by the way you painted the driver figure from the outside by trimming the protective film so you had all-over masking on the rest of the piece while you did it. When painting my lexan mini-Slash body to look rusty I did it from the outside and left the film in place on the windows while I painted.
The driver´s head is a work of art, and much more interesting to look at than plain white. I also agree that his hands are best painted as race gloves.
Your cable tie-on-theR-clip trick took me back - in my nitro days I would slide a short length of fuel hose onto the protruding bit of cable tie and finish off with just the top, grabby bit to hold the rubber hose in place.
Needless to say, you´ve surpassed yourself this time - the finished buggy looks utterly lovely, and all the more unique for your tasteful touches such as the discreet metallic paint and the care with which you painted the driver figure.
Lockdown is very good for building, isn´t it?
Couldn't have said it any better myself Del 👍
@@hollyhillrc Hello, Derek!
It was a very Tamiya experience to follow this build - it´s the usual mix of great design and quality with the odd surprise such as the quirky rear "wheel spacers" (drive adaptors?) and the worryingly short and bendy-looking track rod arms.
Like Mark, I just love the retro style this car delivers - and he finished it so well, with little touches like cap-head bolts wherever visible and his excellent paintwork.
Thanks very much Derek! You are too kind my friend. :)
Good morning Del - sorry for the late reply, I didn't want to just answer this fantastic and thoughtful comment with just a smiley face! I am still trying to work out if your first sentence is intentionally humourous - I hope it was, because I bloody howled!!! I was almost regretting doing the score and snap live on camera, it genuinely was my first attempt - must be I have "lockdown fever"!!!
I slipped a couple of times, but JUST got away with it! Live and learn, my friend. Yeah, I have seen people use the protewctive film as a mask, but never tried it before - works well, doesn't it? Thanks for the wonderful comment, it's great to know that someone appreciates the little touches I tried to add to the build, I hope they make a difference when all added together. As you say, the one positive out of this crisis for us RC modellers is that we get time to play with our hobby. All the best to you my friend. :)
@@MarkBryanRC Yes, the first sentence was indeed deliberate. I phrased it with some care as I was anxious to avoid giving the impression that I´d ever willingly subjected the item in question to deliberate abuse : )
With styrene I score three times (three times the possibility of veering off course) before snapping. I´ve never tried it on lexan though.
I´m trying to get the LEDs working on my current project by wrapping the wires around the LED´s "legs" as I´ve run out of solder. They flicker when I shake them so I´ve just been in the garage digging out some old lead flashing to see whether a snipped-off sliver of the stuff might work as impromptu solder. That´s the downside of lockdown!
Still, I´ve got more done in the last month than I´d ever have thought possible : )
Turned out really good Mark, looking forward to the run video now. Another great series love all your videos. 👍🏻👍🏻
Well I'm not sure how good a run video I can do at the moment - I will try a bit of filming on my tiny lawn for now, and a proper run when we are let out! All the best, Sean! :)
Well done and thank you Mark! That show was great! Once again you've done a remarkable job, congratulations. I love the classic look of this buggy, it's certainly due to our age. . . I wish I had your dexterity for the body work and the driver! I still have to practice. Have a nice Sunday. I'll see you soon. Take care and protect yourself. 🕊
Many thanks, my friend Alex. Yes, I think our admiration for the Wild One is certainly due to our advanced years! The painting is not too difficult if you take your time - patience is a virtue! And yes, lots of practice is a big help. Enjoy your Sunday as best you can, too! Very best wishes from Mark... :)
Hello mark, very nice work, i like the metalicc color
Exelilent Job again mi friend👍👍😎😎
Greatings and stay safe.
Thanks very much, Fons - I appreciate your comments very much. Greetings to you my friend, stay safe and keep well. :)
Hi Mark. Even though this was specific to the Wild One, it's a great tutorial on how to build an RC. I got the most out of the body and figure painting you had some very smart pearls of wisdom and techniques. 👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you so much for those words, Paul. We all have a lot of practice with these kits, it's just remembering to put the ideas into practice when making a video - I often forget to include some important bits, but we live and learn! Great hobby to share with friends. Wishing you and yours peace and safety! :)
Well done Mark!
Waiting, still, for my Tamiya RC tool kit. Then I’ll start my Wild One.
Keeping occupied with 1/10th touring kit, almost finished 😉
👍🤓🇦🇺
Thank you Paul - oh I hope the tool kit comes soon, you must be itching to get started! What touring kit do you have?
BTW, you know the Paul G I referred to was you ?!?! :P
Mark Bryan RC Thanks Mark for the acknowledgement! 😂 I hope the method saves you time, effort and a better finish. It gets easier with practice and confidence.
Any corners, I never cut, I always ream them so they are round, this helps stop the body from tearing (just in everyday use). It doesn’t have to be a large circle reamed, but you just score to the sides of the hole and still keep your straight edges but just not a sharp 90 degree angle. This only applies to cuts that go towards the centre of the body (if that makes sense?)
I’m building an ARC 10th Touring car kit. I’ve really been taking my time and I’ve just started to become involved in the finer art of set ups. So ride heights, drop heights, I have a glass board to ensure the chassis is straight when I applied the top deck (made about 3mm at each end of the chassis difference, {bowed in the centre}) after I build the tiny shocks I’ll be looking at chamber and toe etc. in the past I have just built touring cars to manual spec and left it there. Now I’m tweaking the chassis equaling all four corners, yeah just taking it to the next level.
I have 3 Schumacher kits, 2wd stock spec laydown off road, 4wd off road, and a 1/12th pan kit. I’ll be using the tuning station again with the pan kit, they are super delicate and very reactive.
I’m on the edge of buying a Top Force, but I feel guilty enough with our front lounge being taken over by cars, kits, and empty boxes.
Our house is small and in need of a lot of work, but we have been planning to demolish and rebuild something bigger and way better. But you know about my legal battle for the last 6 years, I finally settled which enabled us to act upon our house and then the virus hits, so who knows how long now. Stay safe mate. I eagerly wait for your new project 👍🤓🇦🇺
Hey Paul - it was a little nod, wasn't sure if you wanted your full name on screen! I can see how I will improve with the new method, it did get better the more I did on this tiny body! I must get a reamer, I usually borrow my friend's, another great tip, Paul (yes, it made a lot of sense).
Your Touring Car project sounds interesting. Cool you are going to the next level, I only tinker with my Tamiyas, but I can appreciate the differences ride height, toe and camber plus the myriad of shock options can make just from the things I've done. The Top Force is on my list, but money is tight - to be honest I'd have every Tamiya if I could! At least I have a big shed to keep them in! I hope you get chance to do that rebuild soon, it sounds like a life-changer! You deserve it mate.
Might get the Terra Scorcher rere - not sure - it's $320 Aus. I see you are not a fan from other video comments - but I like the looks! We will see... :))
Best wishes from Mark...
Mark Bryan RC Hi Mark, yeah that era of Tamiya doesn’t really grab me. I think because by that stage I was doing other things and had moved away from that generation of kit. The before and after stuff appeals to me! I don’t so much dislike the kit, it’s just that at that time I could get the VW Karmann Ghia, $200 (but it was preordered to another customer, I didn’t want to cut his lunch) or for about $50 more I could get the Top Force (which I did buy last night, may have to sleep on the couch with that one 🤣). When the guys showed me the box contents I was disappointed not even a torque, or sports tuned motor, just no bling factor. Adam is way keen on that era!! Watched his collection upload last night and he has a good selection of that platform. 👍
A reamer is a must if you do more than just a couple of kits easy to use and accurate, be careful when using on thin areas of a body they can just bore in and rip away! Much like the scoring, thin areas be careful or you will just cut through and it’s not easy to keep straight.
On one of my brand new freshly paint 1/10 touring bodies I didn’t round of a 90 degree corner very well and it has torn I think when I unmasked it. That’s why I asked to befriend you on Facebook, not to stalk you but I wanted to send a photo! I have added a piece of lexan underneath with double sided tape just for some strength and hoping it doesn’t tear further.
OOOh - you got the Top Force!! Cool, and a great project for lock-down! I just bought the Terra Scorcher! Last one from my favourite seller! So I will be making a build video of that. I understand what you are saying - but it looks like a rare opportunity for me to get one, and hopefully good for the channel. Yeah, I have used a reamer, totally agree about the thin areas.
Hehe - I didn't think you were a stalker! I'll have a look later on FB - I go on very rarely as most of it's utter rubbish! Cheers, Paul - all the best!
Fantastic job Mark! Love the detailing and I didn't even see a finger tip on the lexan body! Damn this is a gorgeous piece of RC. Love it. Have a fantastic week and stay safe buddy! 👍
Sure is gorgeous, Charlie! I had fun running it in the garden today, it handles really good for such an old design, I can see this becoming one of my favourite runners! Thanks for the great comment, keep safe too, buddy! :)
Awesome Mark wonderful job and great tips on the score method that tire painting looks tricky never tried it wonderful looking buggy well done now let's see it in the garden hope you have a great rest of your weekend my friend 😀💯👍🏻🤘🏻
Thanks for the kind words, Brent! Yeah, the tyre painting took blooming ages! Looks good until the first run when it will probably wear off in 5 seconds! Garden run coming soon bro - enjoy your Sunday my good friend! :)
Broski I want this kit bad! Awesome job brotha some great in depth directions, keep up the good work n stay safe my broski
This kit or the fast attack will be in my Tamiya collection one day, maybe even both
Cheers BROSKI!!! You must have one my friend, it's an easy build (except for the body cutting) but really enjoyable! Hope you are doing well, bro! :)
woooow! I love that one! so classic! excellent work on the painting - the driver especially 😍
Hi Markus - I hope all is good with you. Yes it sure is an iconic Tamiya buggy - I'm happy the way it turned out. Thanks for the kind words, all the best my friend. :)
@@MarkBryanRC Yes everything is fine here! Cheers!
Great project and it came out really nice. I must get myself one at some point as it's a true Tamiya classic.
Cheers, Gavin, yes, I can't recommend it highly enough, the Wild One sure is an icon, but it's actually a really nice buggy to build, too. All the best, dude! :)
That turned out to be a very nice buggy. Thanks for sharing this. I have enjoyed this series 👍
Thank you very much! I am really happy with the way this one turned out, too! Can't wait for the lock-down to end so I can run it properly! Thanks for following along, I really appreciate it! :)
OMG!!!! 😲😲😭😭
I want one! You really did a great job of building and Painting that Classic. Something to be proud of for sure! The Tyre Lettering just put it over the top. ❤👌
Enjoy my Friend!!!
Please stay SAFE! 😷
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
Thanks Carmine - sorry for late reply, but I have so many comments to reply to, and I don't like to just say "thanks" It means a lot more to me than that. Glad you liked the white lettering, it took me HOURS!!! Also the driver, it has about 8 coats of white to stop it being opaque! But it sure was worth the effort, and it kept me gainfully occupied in these lockdown days. Please stay safe too my friend! :)
Hopefully my Friend, my Stimulus Check will get here, and I can get busy as well...
I had an EXCITING thing happen to me in a Music Shop today. 😁 I just sent you an email about it! It's not something that happens to us Old Farts every day.
..... And the extra effort on the Driver was WELL worth it!!! 👌😎
I'll just mirror what Del said, and add that for anyone who's new to new to building, and/or building a Wild One couldn't do better than to watch your videos Mark. As a footnote, after I finished watching this I checked my Wild One and FAV's steering and both of them still have the flanges on the rod ends.
That's very kind of you, Derek. Del certainly has a way with words, I was really pleased with his thoughtful comment. Yeah, I saw you looked at the rod ends, I think they tell you to cut them off because they do hit the rear of the shocks on mine when the shocks are compressed, but I don't think it would cause a real problem in the real world when driving. Thanks again mate, hope you and Angie are doing OK. :)
Is the FAV basically a Wild One in khaki?
It was the predecessor of the Wild One - similar design but different cars - Derek has both so I'm sure he can give you a better reply than me, Del ! :)
@@Del350K4 Hi Del. There are some differences between the two. The FAV has a hard plastic body and a hard plastic driver figure and cockpit, and a different cockpit configuration. It also has pogo shocks, not oil like the Wild One. Also, in my opinion, the FAV has a better battery compartment door, which completely encloses the battery, thus protecting it much better from stones etc than the Wild Ones carbon "A Gate" style retainer. The Wild One has a different roof to the FAV. The front lights on the FAV are mounted at the front of the bonnet, not near the cab. I have both and this is a link to my gallery of them side by side. I will point out that my FAV has been customised and has the Wild One oil shocks. Hope this is helpful Del. postimg.cc/gallery/MZNS60X
Wow, that has turned out awesome Mark! Love the metallic black! After my recent spending spree... I may wait until next month to get one lol.
Cheers, dude! Yeah, I love the little difference the metallic makes, hard to tell in some light conditions! Hmm - yeah you have spent a bit on Tamiyas lately - but it's money well spent. I really hope you get a Wild One, it really feels a little "special" All the best from Mark... :)
Oh!! it looks just super.. gj mark it will look just super in the sand..
Many thanks, Fredrik! I think it will be a while until I can run it in sand, but you are right, it will look fantastic! :)
Thank you very much for this series Mark. Very helpful to me as I contemplate building my first Tamiya buggy.
And thank you for the kind comment, James! It is great to know that you found it helpful. Best wishes for your first Tamiya buggy build! 😎👌👍
I ' ve seen the tamiya white policarbonate paint that you use for the pilot only in old tamiya catalogue. For my W.O pilot I use the same method but I use tamiya PC spray can , for the head I use first the plastic primer and then paint by brush with enamel color
Hi Ale - yes that paint is ancient! I was amazed it wasn't dried up in the pot. If I had any white PS spray I would certainly have used that in preference. Thanks for the tip about the plastic primer, I will get some after the lock-down. Best regards from Mark... :)
Hi Mark, that looks absolutely gorgeous. I might just have to get meself one. Great build, very enjoyable series of build videos. Now hurry up and get it out in the rough and get them wheels dirty lol. 😎👍👍👍
Hiya Mike! Thanks for the great comment, as always. Glad you enjoyed the series, I am really pleased how she turned out, there's something about this one - I can see why you would want one too, it just shouts "Tamiya". A little garden run first, then a proper run when we get let out! Hope you are all good my friend. :)
Astonishing Mark!😮 My favorite build series of yours by far! I too am saddened it had to come to an end. Fantastic work my friend!👍😊
Hello my friend! So pleased you enjoyed this one, Jeremy - it really is such a classic, most Tamiya fans will understand the feelings we have for this buggy. Yes, I'm glad you could tell that I was disappointed when the build came to an end - it really was a genuine feeling! Anyway, time to imagine how to get a little decent footage of a run in my tiny garden! All the best to you and yours, bud. :)
Fantastic job on this build Mark! It's come out looking really great, can't wait to see it running!
Thank you Michael - as you can tell I'm really happy with this one! Can't wait to get it running myself! All the best my friend! :)
Top job looks amazing!!!👍👍👍
Thanks Mad-Bee - it does look quite pretty, doesn't it? Thanks for watching, all the best from Mark... :)
@@MarkBryanRC yeah a real looker! Too nice lol you need to get an old rough one now to run!
Hehe - yes, but I always run my RC's hard - at least you can get spares like the body in case I smash it too hard! Cheers, bro! :)
@@MarkBryanRC yeah true and rest is rust😉👍
Hello mate. I really enjoyed that. Great to see the master at work. Thanks for the mention. It's odd with those steering rod ends that they get you to cut off that bit and then they could do with being a bit longer. It doesn't look like they would snag if you left those bits on. You can probably utilise some other spare parts to beef those up a bit. Anyway you have done a top job as ever. It's a stunner! I guess it will be a while before we get to see it running. Anyway a great build series. What's next on your to-do list? Hope you are having a good day. I've been playing on the Xbox. Like I was saying it's a bit of a substitute for running the RC's. Less healthy though as I don't have to actually move! Cheers mate 😀
After I finished watching this I checked my Wild One and FAV's steering and both of them still have the flanges on the rod ends. I've had no issues with either 👍
@@hollyhillrc ooh flanges! Suit you sir 😂
@@hollyhillrc ooh flanges on the rod end! Suit you even more sir 😂
Morning, Pete! Thanks mate! Con't know about "master", you are just as good, or better at RC building! Your latest Subaru looks fantastic! Hmmm - yeah, I did try the steering ball ends with the flange on - and they did catch on the back of the shocks when compressed. But the design is flawed, nowhere near enough adjustment. As for the run, I will try a little filming in the garden, but I only have a tiny lawn, it will have to do for now! Nothing left to do now on the RC front, time to plant some veggies in the greenhouse. Not quite as interesting. Maybe I'll get the old playstation out! Cheers mukka! :)
Isn't it? What about jumpers for goal posts? Did they have flanges too? Think so!!! :P
That final end result looks really nice Mark. What a smart buggy 👍👍
Cheers, Tibster! Yeah, she is a pretty little Tamiya, ain't she! Thanks for the comment mate - take it easy! :)
Beautiful and the metallic is really nice. Also nice you didn't give the driver Thanos hands
holy shit you went fast with that knife during "score and snap" :)
I always go slow in case i slip the knife and ruin the body
Thanks my friend, Are! Yeah, those hands needed thinning down for sure! Yeah, I never did the "score and snap" before, so you saw a novice attempt! I will definitely slow down next time! Cheers Are, hope you are doing well and keeping safe. :)
That looks epic mark it’s came together just nicely proper proud of ya bro looking bro to the run in the garden hope your keeping all good bro and it haz to be sed then tyres look 👀 very grippy bro 👌👍😎
Oh yes, really grippy my friend. Haha! You will never let me forget that one, will you? :P
Seriously, thanks for the brilliant support as always, Kirk. You know it means a lot to me. Best wishes to you and your lovely family, my friend. :)
Outstanding walk-through, as always. It's a joy to watch you building these kits! I already pre-ordered one of the re-release later this year 🤗
Awesome, thank you for the kind words, Marcus! Yes, I'm looking forward to the Blockhead version that I have on pre-order, too! All the best from Mark... :O)
Yet another fantastic End to a fantastic Build Brother, you always do a awesome job and a awesome Job showing us how it's done 👍👍👍 you are Amazing Mark 🥰 really enjoyed every single minute of it, Am going to watch the Running video now 👍 keep safe and well 👍🥰😁😎👍❤👍
Thank you so much Tony my brotha! It really is a great build, I hope you will do one of these some day when you get a chance, they are brilliant kits mate - you would deffo love it! Thanks for the awesome messages - BOOOOOOM my friend! 👍
@@MarkBryanRC 👍😎😍👍
It’s a great kit I put some washers in the front arms to take some of the play out and I would get a spear servo saver as when you hit the front wheel it goes easy. I would be interested in seeing how to beef up the steering rods as they pop off easy to but it’s the best looking car from Tamiya’s 1985 collection in my opinion anyway I may be biased as it was my first kit that I ever had in 1985 many thanks 🙏
Thanks for the great info Patrick - I looked at putting washers on the front arms, but there was very little play. I might make some steering arms out of 3mm steel threaded rod and some spare ball ends, we will see how it holds up. Great first kit, mine was the Monster Beetle in 1986! Have fun and keep safe my friend! :)
Beautiful car! I like the zip tie on the body clip. Great video bud!
It sure is a great car! Many thanks for the nice comment, all the best 👍 👌
Very Nice. I really Enjoyed building my Wild one 😎👍🏻
Thanks a lot mate - yeah it's a lovely buggy indeed! Keep safe bro. :)
great work my freind.. Nicely done on the body as well. Thumbs up
Thanks very much, Nick, I appreciate you taking the timer to comment my friend! :)
Very nice build Mark. You have now made me interested in buying one myself. I was looking at a Fox, but now thinking Wild One. I like the true buggy looks of the Wild One more. Likes more like an authentic ere correct sand rail buggy. I don't really know what to call cars like the Hornet and Grasshopper and Fox and Hot Shot and Super Hot Shot. I've got them all already. If I buy another fox it will be my second. I still have a vintage original Tamiya Fox I got as a present when I was like 13 or 14 back in 1986. But the Wild One looks like a real sand rail buggy should. Tamiya has even kind of reincarnated the Wild One in the new BBX 01. looks great Mark. Stay well buddy and keep up the great work 👍👌
Thanks very much, Jim! This really is a great buggy and as you say, designed like a real sand rail from back in the day! I'd call the Grasshopper and Hornet "hoppers" and the others simply "buggies" 😁👍
But I can highly recommend the Wild One and it drives great, too. Agree about the new BBX, I want one but it's a lot of cash! Stay well too and happy RCing! 😎👊👍
Missed out on this one! It was very interesting following the process. And I even got a new tip from you: the servo saver test. Never done it and never thought about it. Thank you, Mark! And yeah, I love the look of it too. Splendid job. Yeah, I tried the score and snap (spelled correctly?) method too. It’s great when it is successful. But after a couple of times of my knife slipping and cutting into the body, I gave it up. My hand is just not steady enough. Your driver looks absolutely great.
Hi Mikael - thanks for catching this one! Yeah, I now check all my servo savers after stripping the gears in the servo of my TT-02D when the saver was locked solid! We live and learn. Agree about the score and snap - I'm still not sold on it after slipping a few times with the knife - just like you!
As for the spelling - yes it was correct, but "spelled" is not strictly correct, but is used in the US. A quick English lesson from a teacher, if I may be of assistance (please take this as intended, your English is amazing and I am just trying to help - English is one of the most complex - and sometimes ridiculous - languages in the world!) Verbs, in present and past tense, are very complex. There are 2 types, "regular" and "irregular" verbs:
Regular - basically you can just add the suffix "ed" to the end to convert to past tense - e.g. pick / picked - jump / jumped - list / listed - play / played
Irregular - you cannot add the "ed" suffix, the word is changed slightly for past tense, e.g. spell / spelt - build / built - catch / caught - run / ran - buy / bought. (some spell - checking software will not agree with all of these, but this is how we use them in English, I promise!)
It's made more difficult as there are no rules to this, you just have to learn them!
Hope this is of use, the main one I would highlight for our hobby is build / built :)
Mark Bryan RC Thanks for the lesson. I always appreciate it. It helps me. Yeah, I know, we got the same system in Danish. I’ve been told that it is a language very hard to learn too. I will try to remember ‘spelt’ but no guarantee. It was a funny one, ‘spelt/spelled correctly? misspelt/misspelled 😉 If I do it again I will just make the excuse that it is the US version. It’s funny. I actually feel that my English spelling is getting worse day by day. I think it is because of all these ‘informal’ spare-time messages like this. I can feel I’m getting more lazy with the grammar etc. and incorrect habits die as hard as correct habits. Very very different from the study times at the University, learning Sanskrit plus all the English articles/books (90% was in English). Luckily most of the examinations was in Danish, but still, these sometimes included written abstracts that had to be in English (and read by a professor). A very different effort I put into those 😅 Well, apart from that most of my English has been reading/listening most of my life. Before UA-cam. It helps when having to write/speak, but still so different and harder compared to reading/listening. But thanks Mark. I appreciate it. There are certain things I remember still and use. Like ‘brackets’ (for shelves) 😊 Other words I tend to forget as quickly as I learn them. I can explain the psychological mechanisms behind it (in Danish). They are so hard to overcome. Especially here on the informal social media platforms. I sometimes read/meet/listen to Danes that have worked hard learning the English language (or have a talent for it). It’s amazing to listen to. Still a Danish accent but just so fluent and correct. I also think the next generation of Danes, those under 20 y now, are becoming so much better statistically now. By the age of 20 they are probably already better than me now.
@@NordicRC Oh Mikael - you are a very intelligent man, and I am humbled by your mastery of another language! I find it almost impossible to learn another tongue - so my full respects to you. I feel sorry to correct you on such tiny imperfections, it seems so trivial but with a little tweaking, your English is better than most native English speakers! You know my intentions are only good and now I am at a loss as what to say, I can't imagine responding to you in Danish and what a fool I would sound! I am so glad that we are such good friends and can correspond in my language, I am very lucky - long may it continue, Mikael.
Mark Bryan RC He he, as mentioned previously, I am sure your Danish would be better if you had grown up with Danish movies, had Danish lessons in School as a kid, listened and written Danish lyrics and read tons of books in Danish 😅. My English isn’t that good compared to a lot of other Danes’ I think. And I would love more English lessons my good friend. Keep ‘em coming ☺️
@@NordicRC You are too kind my friend - thank you for being you! :)
I enjoyed that again!! I thought you had this a lot longer... And has Lockdown been THAT long!!?? 😲 Cheers Brother!
Oh yes, Carmine, lockdown really HAS been that long! Still a pain till this day!
Glad you enjoyed the second view - it's a cool buggy to look at again and again!
Take care, my mate! 👍😃
Awesome cars. I've just got the BHM's one.
Good choice! I got the BHM one as well, it's a great looking buggy isn't it?!?!?! :)
The suspension stickers originally were monroe & I think driveshafts were hex drive.it doesn't look like they've changed much on the re re. Nice build 👍
You are correct, Stephen! Although, the hex driveshafts were prone to wearing, but the new shaped dogbone drive came out of my Wild One on it's second run! :)
Good job 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐🇫🇷😷
Thank you very much! :)
Great result!
Thank you Sven! Cheers!
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Cheers Chris - hope you and your family are doing well in this crisis! :)
I'm commenting near the beginning....
Would a Kimborough Servo Saver fit in those?? Just seems to me with a good rush of speed, it could do with tight Steering. 😉
I'm STILL dreaming! 😖 The Wild One isn't happening this go around. 😭😭😭😭
Hopefully by Inheritance time.
BTW Mate... You really make this look tempting!! 😁
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
I can give you a tip that WORKS on the most difficult Plastics - even the slippery stuff!
Spray it first with Tamiya Polycarbonate Clear Matte...
When dry, simply paint over!
This has worked for me for decades, even on unpaintable Delrin Railroad details!! 😲
Try it on some scrap. 😉
Thanks, dude! Don't know what a Kimborough is! The buggy is lovely though, isn't it? I see why you want one so bad - take it easy my friend! :)
... I had asked Rob about it once. He said he had seen them in the UK.
Yes, it's a very special Buggy!! 😁😎👌
Cheers bro - I'll ask Rob now he's back - YEEEEHAAAH - my mate returns!!! :)
CHEERS!! I was so happy to see his Video earlier. .... I was getting concerned. 😲
out of hibernation ... :)
Haha! Cheers, Mukka! Sorry but that's the end - but I'll try a little run video in the garden. Thanks for following along mate! :)
ZPoint shocks? If my memory serves me, I think the og Wild One I had were Monroe shock stickers.
You are correct, my friend! The re-release has a different sticker set compared to the original - Tamiya do that so we can tell the difference, if you know what you are looking at! Cheers! :)
I put the body shell in a tub of hot water to soften it and cut it out with scissors
Great tip, I must try that! Cheers, Rik! :)
Great build bud👌 done a great job..will you be running her stock?
That's the plan! In fact - the first run video is up now, running bone-stock. Goes pretty well, hope you get a minute to take a look! Thanks for the comment my friend! :)
@@MarkBryanRC oh yeah i just see youve done a running vid nice one i will check it out👍 lovely classic this..nice to see them running old school..still quick..more power more damage on these 80s designs!
Yeah, keeping this one stock, it's fast enough for some serious fun! :)
What size cap screws did you use? 😊
Hi. Most of the screws are M3 x 10mm but there are a few M3 x 12mm also if I remember...
Is it worth upgrading the motor on this buggy?,if so can anyone recommend a good one?.
Hi Mikey, it can definitely take a faster motor, my friend fitted a 13.5 T brushless and the gearbox was fine. A Sport tuned would certainly pep it up a little! 😀👍
@@MarkBryanRC Cheers Mark,a Sport Tuned was what I was thinking of getting for it.
Any choice of Servo,some of them are ridiculously priced here in England.
@@MikeTheBike58 hi. I only use cheap servos in most of my cars. At about £7 the Radient RS-BS201 standard 5kg analogue BB is my go to servo. 🙂👍
@@MarkBryanRC Thanks,mine are only run for fun and I've seen some servos in the UK for £70!.
@@MikeTheBike58 Yeah I agree, such a waste of money 💰! The cheaper ones do a great job all the same!
ihave a this car
Thanks, it's a great Tamiya buggy in my opinion! :)
The score and snap helps if you cut with scissors to the score line. (As close as possible. ) allows easier snap offs..
Thank you Jessica! I am very new to this method, as you can see! But yes, I did find that cutting to the score line with scissors was a big help. Thank you very much for the top tips, much appreciated! :)
One rhing is the servo saver. Its fragile and brittle. Something to upgrade to better plastic or aluminium
Thanks for the advice, yeah - I have had a couple of these rings snap before - time to invest in a Tamiya high torque servo saver. Best regards from Mark.... :)