TAMIYA was the gateway for so many in this hobby. There isn't really anything particularly special about them, but you just can't help but to absolutely love them. I think it has a lot to do with building them DIY. That makes you love it when it's finished.
@@TomleyRC Really looking forward to that. I just got back into RC in July, yes I admit it's a bit of a midlife crisis thing at 50 and yes, I bought a Tamiya. Because the love and vibe is definitely still there, even 30+ years after I last owned one, it's still there. Tamiya will have a special place in my heart until I die.
These video are addicting! Showed my buddy at work one of your videos there was 1 minute of silence where we were just glued to the screen mesmerized by little electric cars🤣😆
I had the Subaru Brat back in the late 80’s. Yeah I’m old. Nothing special about it but I loved building it as well as making mods as I earned money from mowing yards. My buddy had the Hornet and I couldn’t put a number on the amount of hours we spent with those cars. Great memories.
Wow Phil, you are a man after my own heart. That is a work of art. ❤ Ive been wanting one of these ever since i first saw it, and had the same idea you had as to the design i would do. Absolutly gorgeous. One of these days when i can addord one, i am going to do something very very similar. Awsome job as always Phil! 👏
I had my first Avante around 91. At one point I had 3 just to try to keep one operable. I ended up selling them all to someone in Japan. It was an amazing car but far to fragile so I'm liking your idea of making it a street car.
11:46 you can adjust those stock springs. Put them in a vise to the length you want, heat them up almost cherry, let them cool and that will be that. You can also just clip a couple or three coils out of it.
Yeah I know.. although that can change the spring rate or upset the ‘springyness’. Cutting the springs on my old 1:1 cars was always interesting afterwards 😅
@TomleyRC I'd have been 7yo lol.... I remember thinking it was a Technological Marvel... The black version is a bit sweet too!.. Like what you did with the road kit and the chrome too... If I'm not lucky enough to win the Raffle?..... I might have to blow the cobwebs off my wallet...... Maybe.
Love the build and it looks stunning, it wouldn't be afun hobby if everything went smoothly, that buggy looks on another level, I quite new to the hobby so maraschino and learning, absolutely love all your videos, I'm even watching all the old ones 👌
Back in the days when I did do some buggy racing, the Avante came out at some point. People said, it was bad as a buggy but the (official) races we did were on concrete. There the Avante was an absolute weapon because it was actually more a road car than a buggy... We all wanted one back then... Hardly anyone could afford them
Nice build ! Was skeptical on the chrome thing, but looks agressive and classy in the end 👍 I shed a very little tear on how you direspectfully opened the blister pack of the most iconic RC ever 😢😅 Then, a 5.5t HW in it, respect on this one. Who said Tamiya can't handle power ? 😊 Well done ✌🤝
Hey Phil, love all of your stuff. Can’t wait for your next videos to come out. really like your choice and song in the first part of your video. By the way, saw the blue supra in the back. I hope you build that soon one of my favorite cars besides the Volkswagen rallye golf.
I'm a recent Tamiya convert.!! I've been into RC for about 5 years & own 60ish RCs from most manufacturers but no Tamiya cars.! I didn't think much of them, despite never actually trying one... I remembered them being looked down upon as a kid in the 80s. I fell for the negative propaganda about them breaking all the time & the plastic gears stripping too easily. I've got 6 Tamiya RCs now, all brushless & they're taking it like a champ.! I've been running my TT-01E MAN truck for about 18 months on a 3S brushless system & the diffs & spur are barely worn.! It drives so well too. I just got myself a barely used TT-02 Type S this week, fitted a Hobbywing 3S brushless system, tuned the shocks & diffs & it's wonderful.!!! 👍 👍 👍 There are sooooo many to choose from... I'm like a kid in a sweet shop since getting into them.. I want them all.!! 😁😁😁
Yes… I’ve put some crazy power through many different ones.. people always say ‘you’ll destroy it’ when in fact they are really tough! (As long as you build them properly 😅)
@@TomleyRC Exactly that. I have a TT02 build with a china 6900kv motor. 28 pinion and a modified 55 spur from the TT01. Hobbywing esc and alu steering rack. And a lot of shims to get rid of ALL play. Runs absolutely straight and 105 km/h on 2s. Like your channel. Greets from a dutch guy living in germany . I have a Video of it on my channel
Same here. If it was not Losi, HPI Kyosho or Traxxas it was not good. Tamiya was nowhere to be seen except one hobby shop had a few (2007 -2010) After watching Phil and a few other Euro hobbyist. I finally wanted to see why everyone had them or used to have them. For the most part they are a cheap way into the hobby or at least to get the kit itself and then go from there. Their plastic looks like cheaper plastics do but certainly are not the same. They are more fun than anticipated and I own several now. I blame Phil.😄
@@kevincain6843 me too, I wanted to know what all the fuss was about after seeing so many channels dedicated to Tamiya.! I now know.! 😁😁 Also, how gorgeous are Tamiya bodyshells.? They're among the best 1/10 touring/rally car bodies I've ever come across, way better than HPI.!
I'm not into the looks of most buggy's but that one looks fantastic. The all silver/black looks great! I can't imagine if that was the original gold shocks and pink wheels...
That is probably the coolest Tamiya build I have ever seen!!! You out did yourself with this one my friend. The fact it did 52mph is absolutely amazing!! Thank you for this one.❤
I have myself 1 of these and also an egress black edition both unbuilt new in box. I'm not sure I will build them mainly due to the fact I want to keep them in the original blister packaging. That is unless I buy a spare of 1 kit so I have a running buggy. The other issue is spares for these are not as readily available as other more common Tamiya kits. I think I'm going to have to buy an extra . Nice build Phil 👌👍
@ 99% of tamiya rc cars are only just above toy grade really, well the materials they use are anyway. I love tamiya cars by the way and i have alot of them now, i just wouldnt really use any of them in the same way as other well known brands👍🏼
TAMIYA was the gateway for so many in this hobby. There isn't really anything particularly special about them, but you just can't help but to absolutely love them. I think it has a lot to do with building them DIY. That makes you love it when it's finished.
Magic ✨
Yes I agree… just working on a ‘Tamiya Love’ video at the moment that I expect a lot of people will relate to
I completely agree with you. And the cool videos, that's when I was hooked... 😂
@@TomleyRC Really looking forward to that. I just got back into RC in July, yes I admit it's a bit of a midlife crisis thing at 50 and yes, I bought a Tamiya. Because the love and vibe is definitely still there, even 30+ years after I last owned one, it's still there. Tamiya will have a special place in my heart until I die.
So true.
Building a kit like this from scratch when you're young, or young at heart is a fantastic way to understand how it works as a completed machine.
These Tamiya build videos are absolutely *chefs kiss
😗👌
Nice shout out to Grind Hard plumbing. F104 tyre /wheel combo might have worked for a street look.
One of my favourite channels
Man the Avante has a awesome Design in my opinion the best Tamiya kit i might get one for Christmas
Yes, so complex… but look awesome
@ whats your best Tamiya Kit? mine the AVANTE just looks good i need one so bad
Great camerawork Tomley. Love this build so much
Cheers mate 😎
Geez oh Pete! This is one of my favorite builds you have done. Everything you done on it was right up my alley! Very tastefully done!
Tamiyas are awesome! 😁
Nice build! Looks sweet!
Loved the music during the assembling footage. 👍
Thank you 🙏
Those wheels have to be some of the best i have ever seen!
This build is excellent. No point rushing perfection. The Avante along with the Sand Scorcher are my favourite Tamiya cars. Great video! 🤩💪
This is a nice build love the front end. 50 on a 2 s is pretty awesome
That build is awesome. Love it. The tires and wheels look great.
Oh man I loved that build. There is no way I'm gunna miss out on getting some tickets....It's all AWESOME!!!! TY...Tomley
good luck :)
Wow! Beautiful build, Phil! Really well done!!! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks mate, I’ve been meaning to build it for ages 😅
Watching you build that took me right back to the 80’s when I built my first RC car , the original Tamiya Holiday Buggy!
Great build and review Phil! Looks awesome with the street tires and alloy wheels with black shell.
Thanks mate
These video are addicting!
Showed my buddy at work one of your videos there was 1 minute of silence where we were just glued to the screen mesmerized by little electric cars🤣😆
I've never seen a Tamiya that I wanted to own until now. That's a nice RC. It reminds me of one of the cars on San Francisco Rush 2049.
Lots of bling on this one 👌
I had the Subaru Brat back in the late 80’s. Yeah I’m old. Nothing special about it but I loved building it as well as making mods as I earned money from mowing yards. My buddy had the Hornet and I couldn’t put a number on the amount of hours we spent with those cars. Great memories.
I have a video next week that will interest you I’m sure 👍
Finally someone uploaded. I was starting to doubt that yoy or kev were gonna upload this century. This is not a hate comment
Haha.. I should be doing a few more regular ones for a bit now 👌
@TomleyRC let's gooo!!!!!
I love these build/rebuild/upgrade or conversion of toy grade cars into hobby grade!
Toy grade 😅
@TomleyRC Not this one but the ones where you did the daughters barbie car and the mario kart 😍😂
@@xDraZtiCx oh yeah haha... I've got another coming soon :)
@TomleyRC Oh, you tease :P Can't wait! Have yourself a nice rest of the weekend, and thanks for the replies 😍
Phil you have made a superb build on this Avante, very impressive mate 👌🏼
Wow Phil, you are a man after my own heart. That is a work of art. ❤ Ive been wanting one of these ever since i first saw it, and had the same idea you had as to the design i would do. Absolutly gorgeous. One of these days when i can addord one, i am going to do something very very similar. Awsome job as always Phil! 👏
1:26 rare Ethan sighting
Dang Phil! This Avante turned out so sweet! I will be sure to enter this event!! Thank you for the rad video and the amazing chance to win!!
I had my first Avante around 91. At one point I had 3 just to try to keep one operable. I ended up selling them all to someone in Japan. It was an amazing car but far to fragile so I'm liking your idea of making it a street car.
It was crazy engineering for the time 👌
That looks awesome. Love the black and chrome
Cheers dude
@@TomleyRC your welcome
Wow nice job Phil looks awesome dude.. great to see you doing a custom build.. man it rips 😊 Pete
Thanks Pete.. I’ve customising stuff
Turned out to be a neat street runner. Sounds good too.
Yeah, so much power 😅
11:46 you can adjust those stock springs. Put them in a vise to the length you want, heat them up almost cherry, let them cool and that will be that. You can also just clip a couple or three coils out of it.
Yeah I know.. although that can change the spring rate or upset the ‘springyness’. Cutting the springs on my old 1:1 cars was always interesting afterwards 😅
Yes.
Cut coils to drop the ride height.
Man forget what everybody says that thing is sweet 💯
That bag looks amazing
It’s a great bag 👌
Loved the GHPC (Grind Hard Plumbing Co.) reference!!!
One of my favourite channels
Damn. Beautiful build! Beautiful car too. Thanks for the video! ❤
Man!...I haven't even thought about a Avante for DECADES...Love 'em...Deffo going to get a few tickets for this bad-boy.
1988 I think it was originally released 👌
@TomleyRC I'd have been 7yo lol.... I remember thinking it was a Technological Marvel... The black version is a bit sweet too!.. Like what you did with the road kit and the chrome too... If I'm not lucky enough to win the Raffle?..... I might have to blow the cobwebs off my wallet...... Maybe.
Beauty!! 🤩 Must build myself more Tamiya's for 2025
12th birthday, unwrapped the Grasshopper. Hooked ever since.
Yes.. we all have some great memories
Love the build and it looks stunning, it wouldn't be afun hobby if everything went smoothly, that buggy looks on another level, I quite new to the hobby so maraschino and learning, absolutely love all your videos, I'm even watching all the old ones 👌
Back in the days when I did do some buggy racing, the Avante came out at some point. People said, it was bad as a buggy but the (official) races we did were on concrete. There the Avante was an absolute weapon because it was actually more a road car than a buggy... We all wanted one back then... Hardly anyone could afford them
Looks cool 💯 love the driver details and the wheels/tires❤🔥
Thanks mate
Nice build ! Was skeptical on the chrome thing, but looks agressive and classy in the end 👍 I shed a very little tear on how you direspectfully opened the blister pack of the most iconic RC ever 😢😅 Then, a 5.5t HW in it, respect on this one. Who said Tamiya can't handle power ? 😊 Well done ✌🤝
started with a great tan👌😎cool buggy,like what you done with it, love the smoke cockpit 👍👍😀
Yes haha.. just got back off holiday when I started it 😅
6 for the win... Sick build
😇
Idk how they cost so much compared with other RC companies. Amazing video like always!
They are not all expensive
Hey Phil, love all of your stuff. Can’t wait for your next videos to come out. really like your choice and song in the first part of your video. By the way, saw the blue supra in the back. I hope you build that soon one of my favorite cars besides the Volkswagen rallye golf.
Mechanic after hours did a beautiful build on one of these it’s a stunner
Now I like that. First Tamiya that looks solid
Yeah, came out well 👌
That looks so sick!!
I agree 😇
This thing looks killer!!!🔥
Yes, turned out awesome 🤘
Man those rims look niiiiiiice 😎
Looks very clean with that rim/tyre combo, very nice build (:
And over 80kmh on 2S!
Man Phil that thing came out looking pretty bad ass
Cheers mate. I’m pretty happy with it 👌
I love the silver and black look. Just started building rc cars. I’m currently building the Blitzer Beetle.
music for the build is a 10/10
Cheers dude
Cnt wait for the Rc advent calendar 🎉🎄
Not this year I’m afraid… to much on
@ ok its al good :) love the content
I'm a recent Tamiya convert.!!
I've been into RC for about 5 years & own 60ish RCs from most manufacturers but no Tamiya cars.!
I didn't think much of them, despite never actually trying one... I remembered them being looked down upon as a kid in the 80s.
I fell for the negative propaganda about them breaking all the time & the plastic gears stripping too easily.
I've got 6 Tamiya RCs now, all brushless & they're taking it like a champ.!
I've been running my TT-01E MAN truck for about 18 months on a 3S brushless system & the diffs & spur are barely worn.!
It drives so well too.
I just got myself a barely used TT-02 Type S this week, fitted a Hobbywing 3S brushless system, tuned the shocks & diffs & it's wonderful.!!! 👍 👍 👍
There are sooooo many to choose from... I'm like a kid in a sweet shop since getting into them.. I want them all.!! 😁😁😁
Yes… I’ve put some crazy power through many different ones.. people always say ‘you’ll destroy it’ when in fact they are really tough! (As long as you build them properly 😅)
@@TomleyRC Exactly that. I have a TT02 build with a china 6900kv motor. 28 pinion and a modified 55 spur from the TT01. Hobbywing esc and alu steering rack. And a lot of shims to get rid of ALL play. Runs absolutely straight and 105 km/h on 2s. Like your channel. Greets from a dutch guy living in germany . I have a Video of it on my channel
Same here. If it was not Losi, HPI Kyosho or Traxxas it was not good. Tamiya was nowhere to be seen except one hobby shop had a few (2007 -2010) After watching Phil and a few other Euro hobbyist. I finally wanted to see why everyone had them or used to have them. For the most part they are a cheap way into the hobby or at least to get the kit itself and then go from there. Their plastic looks like cheaper plastics do but certainly are not the same. They are more fun than anticipated and I own several now. I blame Phil.😄
@@peterjansen5571 65mph on 2S.!!👍 👍 👍
That's awesome.!!! 😉 😉
@@kevincain6843 me too, I wanted to know what all the fuss was about after seeing so many channels dedicated to Tamiya.!
I now know.! 😁😁
Also, how gorgeous are Tamiya bodyshells.?
They're among the best 1/10 touring/rally car bodies I've ever come across, way better than HPI.!
That looks awesome. The thing that f****s me off about Tamiya is they’re still using the same plastic gears they used in the 70/80’sgrrrr
Yeah, although to be fair… I’ve put some serious power through many Tamiya gearbox’s and no broken many
@ that’s true and I think I’d like one of those it’s one of the coolest buggies I’ve seen in a while especially as a road car. Nice job
What a beautiful little machine. Great idea stripping the anodized parts.
Thanks mate
the black and silver looks great
Nice choice for wheels and tires 👍👍
I'm not into the looks of most buggy's but that one looks fantastic. The all silver/black looks great! I can't imagine if that was the original gold shocks and pink wheels...
Yes… I had a vision in my head and I think it came out pretty close 👌
That's one of the most menacing buggy i ever seen!😂 That black color sure does look very good on it
Yes, looks good doesn't it! Mojave is on the way ;)
@TomleyRC Yessir! Cant wait for it to arrive:)
OUTSTANDING….. thank you …😎🦾
Thanks Rory
Awesome car, got a Blitzer beetle on a hobbywing EZrun and I love it
I guess you don't care about copyright, it's so nice to hear good music while watching time lapses 😁
I care enough to pay for the licence 😇
@TomleyRC ohh, cool, hope it pays off
PREMIUM shout out, Phil!
😇🤘
Looks awesome mate. Love it
Little rocket looks and perform great 👍
Yes, not bad for an old buggy!
nicely built n coloured!
Cheers dude
Nice, now Super Avante 😁
Haha
Avante was my TOTAL favorite back in the days when you just cant have it on full size. So we had a ton of Tamiya mini 4WD cars. Those were the days!
Nice build must get started on my super shot 👍
Thanks Stuart
The bag looks so amazing to carry all your POKEMON
Yes.. gotta catch em all first
Man, this car has a really unique sound. At least in the video it does.
Nice Video the Tamiya RC Car ist very very nice wow 🤩🤩🤩💪🏻😍👍🏻
Cheers dude
Tamiya and Twenty One Pilots. What's not to love!
Agree 😇
This looks pretty cool
That's crazy complex!
Man , I have to say that buggy is looking proper a f . Heck yeah 👍. Good job
Yes the 1.9s the little bit of stretch looks good
Nice, looks super cool
Cheers dude
Love the song selection
Loved the build mate
Also appreciate the 21 pilots music
Thanks 🙏
That is probably the coolest Tamiya build I have ever seen!!! You out did yourself with this one my friend. The fact it did 52mph is absolutely amazing!! Thank you for this one.❤
Nice... inspirational. Will get one, may not the black version though.
Nice tan... didn't get That in the UK! ha ha. A well deserved break. Glad you're back though :)
That looks superb. I like the 5 star wheels much better than the others 🤘y'all have a badass day🤘🍻🤘
Looks amazing!
It looks the dogs danglies 😎🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼, good work ☺️👌🏼
That thing looks like the future
Agree! Not bad for something that was originally released in 1988!
nice package, someone will be over the moon with it.
We talk the same language ! Because I hate gold ! 😂 Nice review ! 💙👍 I'm in love with this black beauty ! Well done my friend !💯
Not something that would usually interest me Phil but I do like that buggy 👍 nice build
Smart build mate👍
I have myself 1 of these and also an egress black edition both unbuilt new in box. I'm not sure I will build them mainly due to the fact I want to keep them in the original blister packaging. That is unless I buy a spare of 1 kit so I have a running buggy. The other issue is spares for these are not as readily available as other more common Tamiya kits. I think I'm going to have to buy an extra . Nice build Phil 👌👍
Those 5 spoke wheels are boss. Much nicer than the flat face ones.
Tamiyas look cool but they always have to be treated like glass. Awesome build and video👍🏼
Nah… they are tougher than you think
@ my tt02 wasnt😂👍🏼
@@iainlee4680the tt02 is essentially the first step above toy grade
@ 99% of tamiya rc cars are only just above toy grade really, well the materials they use are anyway. I love tamiya cars by the way and i have alot of them now, i just wouldnt really use any of them in the same way as other well known brands👍🏼
@@iainlee4680 What tamiyas lack in durability they more than make up for in the way they drive and the way they look
Great episode, and thanks I’m in 👍 good luck… to me 😁
Cheers dude
No no no thank you man, 🤩
That's a beautiful build! 🏁✌️🤟👌👍♥️🇨🇦
Looks amazing
Looks so good!
Thanks mate