I painstakingly piece together the chassis, the body, the wing over the past year or two and then they re-released it! The Daytona models used this chassis. Some Nissan and Toyota versions as well. Great stuff as always. Motivation brother!
nicely done mate, it turned out better with the gunmetal and panel line, cant wait till the order arrives in Ontario Canada so i can get my build on the go
I just built one of these and absolutely love it. I actually ended up buying another two, which I am going to build as the XJR-12 and the Nissan R91CP (changing wheels, getting body kits). That way you get a new chassis (rather than NIB at silly prices) and the other cool shells in this lineup and two spare C11 bodies. I thought about the Mazda too, but four sounded excessive :-). At first I was worried that the chassis would be boring but it's actually a really nice chassis and runs super well out of the box. I also went with Super Stock RZ motors in all and Hobbywing 1060 ESCs. Perfect match for these guys I think. Tamiya really should do more of these cars (the Jag, the Nissan and the Mazda) - they look amazing and command ridiculous prices on eBay. As you mentioned, they also really need to release the driver and cockpit to round off the scale look. -Tamiya really should do a lot more on the driver/cockpit front (for M-Chassis too) given that their niche is in scale models. Many of us that build Tamiya build them at least partly because of the scale looks and the ability to drive a great looking car. A driver is a must for kits like this and they often have the molds etc. Paying 100 pounds and more for a couple of bits of plastic (which is what the driver and cockpit go for on eBay) is silly.
Awesome time to settle in with popcorn and just enjoy this video! How I have been longing for this build 😊❤️ Haha the commercials I have to suffer through while waiting for the clip to start is Mermaid Barbies 😂😂😂😂 what the… 😂😂😂
Looks amazing! Super build video, really ace! I haven't got one of these .......yet! Looking into my first PAN car though and looking at the Xray ones, they look super nice for no more money ....... I need to decide vintage or modern.....
Got the mazda 787b poorly fitted to my 3racing sakura chassis. Best compromise between fit and fun factor. Cant tell when its wizzing past on a carpark
Hi Gav, nice work, liking the extra details like the exhaust and wiper blade, certainly takes it up a notch . I’ll be happy if mine turns out half as nice, I’ll be driving mine round the track so I won’t go to town in mine. Super job anyway ;)
Iv'e now built mine and loved it, but I can't believe Tamiya cheaped out on front brass bushings for the wheels and plastic bushes for the diff! on a limited kit too, quick trip on evilbay sorted this out.
Hello, total newbie here. Im half way through the build but now onnthe body work and puzzled about how to go about spraying without having crossover of the wrong colours onbthe wrong areas??
Hi, congrats for your work. Can You share the exact sequence of tamiya color you have used? And lastly how you have made black lines for windows? Thank you
Hi, silver first, next white and then black. Smoke the windows if you want next. Last step is to fit the decals and then mask up the windows and lights on the outside. Spray the flat clear on the outside. Done
great video 😍 you motivated me to buy this car! now that the chassis is finished I can't decide on the color of the bodywork, I chose 3 colors black ...shiny white 😍my first choice and metallic gray to test in the standard...🤨 ...What do you think ? zu worse I buy two other body lol 🤣...
I wanted to pick one of these up in Japan as I had not seen them but by then my ba was full and at 60 quid what a bargain, next trip in November I will get one or the new Porsche
I need help! you purchased a metal motor mount and I purchased the blue Motor mount and the left side piece. Plastic inserts allow you to raise or lower the ride height, and I can't figure out what bearings are in those plastic inserts. Are they 5mmx10mmx4mm or 5mmx10mmx3mm or 5x11x4 or what? Hlp this person did the same hop up but he never shows that part in the build. I also had to buy the F104 clamp-type wheel hub. OP1240 I still can't assemble this rear end. I need the bearings and can't tell what I need to buy.
Okay, if I ever get this chassis, the first thing i'll change is the steering linkage. I remember this exact setup from my Grasshopper and how bad it was to adjust properly...
Put the double sided tape on the rims first but don't remove the tab exposing the sticky back, just peel it back a little. Slide the foam on and when the tyre is in the correct place, pull the tape cover strip out from under the foam tyre.
Unfortunately I don't have enough time for all my own projects lol, let alone others. Sorry Josh :) Plus if I can do it, so can everyone else. The key is to go slow and focus on each detail step by step. When painting, less is more for each coat.
@@RCKickschannel Hi gav, if it’s okay, could we see a detailed body vid? I have no clue on doing bodies and I’m scared to mess up my C11 body. Thank you :)
I hope someone comes up with another wing option. Obviously it ran different wings depending on the circuit. The high speed low drag wing looks so much better than the one Tamiya did. Want it to look kinda like my Kyosho Mini-z Merc C9.
looking for some advice on this kit please, does the Alu motor mount part no 54166 fit this car? have been told yes it does but someone else said it does not, can anyone say for sure? many thanks.
My main issue is these bodies are beautiful and I wish Tamiya wouldn’t predrill them for posts. I’d love to see them do a basic new pan chassis and do a legitimate Porsche 917. I’d love to see both a LeMans version as well as the super hyped Can-Am version (Sunoco blue yellow and red livery)
Excellent work with the body. Why can't they get the offset on the wheels correct on these kits! It drives me crazy. Make it like the race car we are trying to model!
Anyone knows the function of the two A3 parts? They were also on the 1990s release but I couldn't figure out why Tamiya put them on the sides of the tub. Thank you.
Amazing. Simply amazing. Where did you get those exhaust ports??? I must get them for mine. They add a beaded third dimension effect to the flat sides.
This really kicks XXX!!! Will get mine tommorrow and fit the Acto power formula motor in it ;-) I wonder, if you finish it off spraying it with clearcoat on top of the decals, would that help to protect the body in the long term having the decals covered by the coat? If so, on should do it with all the bodies, right? I have been thinking about that one for some time, but my skills with bodies are quite limmited.
Brill video as always Gavin, I had this kit on pre-order and now arrived but one question how did you outline or panel line the door shuts on the body shell? best regards.
At 2:37 I see you used o-rings on both screws. I have seen this on many build videos of this kit, but manual shows only 1 used and only the rear screw. Is there a reason for doing this ? more flex? or a mistake? just curious here.
That is correct. The motor pod is connected to the main chassis by a T-bar which can flex. Direct drive to a stiff rear axle & small springs on the front. Less setup possibilities compared to a touring car and harder to drive. These things go fast!
Amazing job on the car i have a tamiya F104 pro 2. Do you recommend this C11 kit over the F104 Pro 2? I was looking to get one for 140 of amainhobbies if not i was gonna buy another Tamiya F104 Pro 2 kit again and change the body
Dear Gav, did you matt coat over the trim lining tape as well as the windscreen or did you mask off the outside of the windscreen and apply the trim tap after the matt coat? Great build by the way. very well done, truly enjoying your content, great channel and keep up the great work.
Out of stock almost from the day of release - unless you like to pay scalper fees on eBay. Tamiya has limited quantities, and buyers buy up stock to make money! Due to limited stock, parts, and price, Tamiya RC has become a NULL.
Probably the best Mercedes race car ever made. Thanks for the great content 👍. It looks so nice
It's a real stunner! I like your build breakdown format, very nicely done!
Wow, it turned out beautiful. Nice job with the body. 10 out of 10.
Man, as excited as I am to see this re-release, I would LOVE to see them do the Mazda 787B again, THE best race car of all time!
I know there was a re-released version (finished body version) available only in Japan😢 in around 2006
I painstakingly piece together the chassis, the body, the wing over the past year or two and then they re-released it! The Daytona models used this chassis. Some Nissan and Toyota versions as well. Great stuff as always. Motivation brother!
Superb job!
Nice, nice, and nice. Wonderful video. We're enjoying the assembly process with you. Thanks for sharing.👍😉
That is a bad boy ...! EXCELLENT JOB !!! Best looking car i think
A great looking race car. The kit and your build and paint job have done it justice. Nicely done, Gav!
thanks for the painting instuctions can't wait to build mine
Where are the painting instructions??
Wow, that looks absolutely stunning, you've done an incredible job Gav!!!
Thanks Barry
I'm waiting for this video the most :))
Beautifully built car 👍
That looks awesome Gav, nice work. I wasn’t overly sold on the kit originally but after seeing yours it’s made me want to do one myself 🙈😂
Think it looks absolutely bluming awesome love the exhaust tips and the Matt finish
Glad you like it!
I know I’m late to the party but wow. Good job. Not only the car but the video. I’ll add you to my collection sir. 😁
Thanks for watching 👀
Looks great. Would love to see the Mazda 787B return.
Yep 100%
@@RCKickschannel Not so much the decals on that one though 😂
The matt makes it look a lot more realistic and less plasticy
Looks great, looking forward to building mine now.
Nice build mate. Well done…
Thanks Russell 👍
Absolutely stunning car! ❤️ I really hope I can get my hands on one...
I think we will see more of them, it’s just when.
Wow what a great looking car awesome 😎
It looks fantastic. Really nice job👌
Thank you! 😊
Loving the new camera work and close ups
nicely done mate, it turned out better with the gunmetal and panel line, cant wait till the order arrives in Ontario Canada so i can get my build on the go
Beautiful work.
Thank you! Cheers!
Good looking car, plus I remembered them back in the day. I'll probably ick one up.
Great video editing very dramatic 😀🤙🏼
Glad you enjoyed it
Love this channel! Love the open and honest reviews of various kits. Really helps when considering next purchases. This build looks great!
I just built one of these and absolutely love it. I actually ended up buying another two, which I am going to build as the XJR-12 and the Nissan R91CP (changing wheels, getting body kits). That way you get a new chassis (rather than NIB at silly prices) and the other cool shells in this lineup and two spare C11 bodies. I thought about the Mazda too, but four sounded excessive :-). At first I was worried that the chassis would be boring but it's actually a really nice chassis and runs super well out of the box. I also went with Super Stock RZ motors in all and Hobbywing 1060 ESCs. Perfect match for these guys I think. Tamiya really should do more of these cars (the Jag, the Nissan and the Mazda) - they look amazing and command ridiculous prices on eBay. As you mentioned, they also really need to release the driver and cockpit to round off the scale look. -Tamiya really should do a lot more on the driver/cockpit front (for M-Chassis too) given that their niche is in scale models. Many of us that build Tamiya build them at least partly because of the scale looks and the ability to drive a great looking car. A driver is a must for kits like this and they often have the molds etc. Paying 100 pounds and more for a couple of bits of plastic (which is what the driver and cockpit go for on eBay) is silly.
Yep for sure, I hope we see a few more option parts and the other cars on this chassis.
@@RCKickschannel Would be nice to see some RM-01 releases too.
Nice work!. I really like the paint job.
Thank you very much!
Which color number of the fore light?
You did such a good job on this car. The exhaust are epic and all the detail sure makes this C11 look awesome. Great Job man. 💯
Awesome time to settle in with popcorn and just enjoy this video! How I have been longing for this build 😊❤️
Haha the commercials I have to suffer through while waiting for the clip to start is Mermaid Barbies 😂😂😂😂 what the… 😂😂😂
Silk Cut Jaguar, and I'm in!
Yes, that would be great!
Looks great.
Gauranga 🙂
That's a rapid motor for that chassis!
very good job. wonderfull.
Have had order in since avalible to pre-order in states with Bronco & Astute 22 . They say next shipment in June - fingers crossed . Awesome build !
It came in over the weekend with both Kyosho mid kits ! Yassssssss
im getting motion sickness from all the sweeping shots, damn
Just bought myself one!!
Where did you get one and could I ask how much did that cost you?
@@gerdamelle £220 and I can’t remember I don’t think they sell them anymore
Looks amazing! Super build video, really ace! I haven't got one of these .......yet! Looking into my first PAN car though and looking at the Xray ones, they look super nice for no more money ....... I need to decide vintage or modern.....
I don’t think you will be disappointed with an XRAY that’s for sure. I must get one on the show.
10/10 👌
Got the mazda 787b poorly fitted to my 3racing sakura chassis. Best compromise between fit and fun factor. Cant tell when its wizzing past on a carpark
Professional
Nothing professional about the RCKicks show lol ;)
I think it's actually a great idea to use the matt finish at the end to blend it all in. I would have gone with a slightly lighter gunmetal.
Hi Gav, nice work, liking the extra details like the exhaust and wiper blade, certainly takes it up a notch . I’ll be happy if mine turns out half as nice, I’ll be driving mine round the track so I won’t go to town in mine. Super job anyway ;)
Thanks Andy. I’m still expecting my Thunder Shot, it’s not arrived yet lol.
Might monster/blitzer beetle mirrors be a close substitute? 🤔 looks great in the darker matt silver.
Hello nice work. We has you make the lines for doors?
Iv'e now built mine and loved it, but I can't believe Tamiya cheaped out on front brass bushings for the wheels and plastic bushes for the diff! on a limited kit too, quick trip on evilbay sorted this out.
Hé Gavin, is this the soundtrack of the movie Troy.
Kick sound👏🏻
I don't think so Mark but I could be wrong. I pay a monthly subscription for licensed sound and music and it came from that.
Wish Tamiya had provided the fluorescent yellow mirrors and the fluorescent lime decals at the back
Hello, total newbie here. Im half way through the build but now onnthe body work and puzzled about how to go about spraying without having crossover of the wrong colours onbthe wrong areas??
ua-cam.com/video/yCLyS4i-ijI/v-deo.htmlsi=0aef8hf4ax5UUK9E
Hi, congrats for your work. Can You share the exact sequence of tamiya color you have used? And lastly how you have made black lines for windows? Thank you
Hi, silver first, next white and then black. Smoke the windows if you want next. Last step is to fit the decals and then mask up the windows and lights on the outside. Spray the flat clear on the outside. Done
@@RCKickschannel really thank you...just a doubt: before spray the flat clear I have to mark black lines from the outside? Really thank you
great video 😍 you motivated me to buy this car! now that the chassis is finished I can't decide on the color of the bodywork, I chose 3 colors black ...shiny white 😍my first choice and metallic gray to test in the standard...🤨 ...What do you think ? zu worse I buy two other body lol 🤣...
I wanted to pick one of these up in Japan as I had not seen them but by then my ba was full and at 60 quid what a bargain, next trip in November I will get one or the new Porsche
I need help! you purchased a metal motor mount and I purchased the blue Motor mount and the left side piece. Plastic inserts allow you to raise or lower the ride height, and I can't figure out what bearings are in those plastic inserts. Are they 5mmx10mmx4mm or 5mmx10mmx3mm or 5x11x4 or what? Hlp this person did the same hop up but he never shows that part in the build. I also had to buy the F104 clamp-type wheel hub. OP1240 I still can't assemble this rear end. I need the bearings and can't tell what I need to buy.
Okay, if I ever get this chassis, the first thing i'll change is the steering linkage. I remember this exact setup from my Grasshopper and how bad it was to adjust properly...
Thats looking awesome! Where do you find these extra bits like the wiper and exhaust?
My parts bin. The exhaust parts are copper damper spacers.
Excellent build! I know it’s been 2 years or so but how did you do the lines for the doors? Thanks.
Yep I think I did. I’ve sold that one a while back now.
Hey buddy great build!!! I’m struggling to stretch the tyres on properly any tips?
Put the double sided tape on the rims first but don't remove the tab exposing the sticky back, just peel it back a little. Slide the foam on and when the tyre is in the correct place, pull the tape cover strip out from under the foam tyre.
That is a work of art okay I want one but can
You do my body 😂🤣
Unfortunately I don't have enough time for all my own projects lol, let alone others. Sorry Josh :) Plus if I can do it, so can everyone else. The key is to go slow and focus on each detail step by step. When painting, less is more for each coat.
@@RCKickschannel Hi gav, if it’s okay, could we see a detailed body vid? I have no clue on doing bodies and I’m scared to mess up my C11 body. Thank you :)
@@freddieparrydrums Take a look at this video ua-cam.com/video/yCLyS4i-ijI/v-deo.html
I hope someone comes up with another wing option. Obviously it ran different wings depending on the circuit. The high speed low drag wing looks so much better than the one Tamiya did. Want it to look kinda like my Kyosho Mini-z Merc C9.
looking for some advice on this kit please, does the Alu motor mount part no 54166 fit this car? have been told yes it does but someone else said it does not, can anyone say for sure? many thanks.
My main issue is these bodies are beautiful and I wish Tamiya wouldn’t predrill them for posts. I’d love to see them do a basic new pan chassis and do a legitimate Porsche 917. I’d love to see both a LeMans version as well as the super hyped Can-Am version (Sunoco blue yellow and red livery)
Do you recommend this a first good 1/10 scale kit for road running?
Excellent work with the body. Why can't they get the offset on the wheels correct on these kits! It drives me crazy. Make it like the race car we are trying to model!
Tamiya screw up the wheel offset all the time as well as the wheelbase now and again for some random reason
The guy at Super Rajikon in Japan said TZ motor is for road and the BZ is for off road.
How were the fine black lines made?
Edge tape
Hello from southeast alaska how's it going today? This looks like a cool build bro
Hi, Yep a fun build for sure.
@@RCKickschannel how fast does that one go? JW
It really needs the mirrors - but I also don't know where to get suitable ones. Sometimes Tamiya makes funny decisions…
James Knight (Knight Customs) could probably design some
Anyone knows the function of the two A3 parts? They were also on the 1990s release but I couldn't figure out why Tamiya put them on the sides of the tub. Thank you.
Amazing. Simply amazing.
Where did you get those exhaust ports???
I must get them for mine. They add a beaded third dimension effect to the flat sides.
Bits and bobs but you can get a printed set from landlmodels.co.uk/products/needabiggershed?variant=40190575050795
Gav what is the gadget for checking the servo
Servo tester. Not only that but you can quickly centre the servo before fitting it into the car without connecting up all the electronics.
looks fab. How do you do the black "pinstriping" for the door openings etc ? Is this tape or paint marker? (or brush?!?) - thanks!
Tape and I get mine off eBay. It's OK but not amazing.
Hello, with what process did you make the black lines around the door and between the body parts?
black edging tape :)
@@RCKickschannel Thanks for the answer.
What is that porche on the wall? Great build btw!
Tamiya 45th anniversary 934, Tamico 10th anniversary 1 of 333 934
When you do the flat clear on the outside do you tape the windows so they stay unpainted?
Yes the windows and lights front and back
I don’t think they have the Ferrari license anymore Gav.
By the way that looks stunning!
That would be a shame as the F40 is a lovely kit.
Does this kit come with Bearings Gavin? I'm planning on buying this one!
I don’t think so but I can’t be 100% off the top of my head. Best to check the unboxing video
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hey Gavin how do you do the panel lines?
Edge tape, it’s easy. 👍🏻
@@RCKickschannel Hi Gavin, I also want to know which marker or panel lines did u use? I do have one from Tamiya but it goods for plastic model only..
@@waichan3842 stuff off eBay
Does anyone actually know If it's really necessary to mask of the front part or are there decals speciffically for the frontpart?
This really kicks XXX!!! Will get mine tommorrow and fit the Acto power formula motor in it ;-) I wonder, if you finish it off spraying it with clearcoat on top of the decals, would that help to protect the body in the long term having the decals covered by the coat? If so, on should do it with all the bodies, right? I have been thinking about that one for some time, but my skills with bodies are quite limmited.
Mazda 787B please Tamiya!!!!
First lol.now to watch the video 💪
Does this kit come with full ballbearings?
Some if I remember correctly but not all.
Some if I remember correctly but not all.
Aah man, I had to make my own c11🙄
Of course I used a TA04R chassis bumped up to pro gear but still.
Brill video as always Gavin, I had this kit on pre-order and now arrived but one question how did you outline or panel line the door shuts on the body shell? best regards.
How did you do that lining on the body? Is that tape or painted on?
Tape :)
At 2:37 I see you used o-rings on both screws. I have seen this on many build videos of this kit, but manual shows only 1 used and only the rear screw. Is there a reason for doing this ? more flex? or a mistake? just curious here.
It was so long agoI'm not sure what part you are talking about? What step?
@@RCKickschannelstep 8, mb7 o ring that goes only the rear screw if done like printed on manual.
Just wondering, what's meant by 'pan car'? Is it related to the way the diff, motor, suspension is arranged?
That is correct. The motor pod is connected to the main chassis by a T-bar which can flex. Direct drive to a stiff rear axle & small springs on the front. Less setup possibilities compared to a touring car and harder to drive. These things go fast!
Amazing job on the car i have a tamiya F104 pro 2. Do you recommend this C11 kit over the F104 Pro 2? I was looking to get one for 140 of amainhobbies if not i was gonna buy another Tamiya F104 Pro 2 kit again and change the body
I never got to drive it so can’t comment from a chassis point of view.
😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏👏👏😍 awesome job
I so wanted this kit, Tamiya could of waited to not release it the same week as the Optima Mid 😭, they sold out in a couple of hours.
Yep the Mid and the C11 have been really popular releases.
Dear Gav, did you matt coat over the trim lining tape as well as the windscreen or did you mask off the outside of the windscreen and apply the trim tap after the matt coat? Great build by the way. very well done, truly enjoying your content, great channel and keep up the great work.
Hi, I masked off the windows and the lights and went over everything else. I matt clear the car before the decals and then again once finished.
whats the Tamiya product nr?
😎
Out of stock almost from the day of release - unless you like to pay scalper fees on eBay.
Tamiya has limited quantities, and buyers buy up stock to make money!
Due to limited stock, parts, and price, Tamiya RC has become a NULL.
I'm using your paint colors. Please don't sue my if you see me in a parking lot. But really, I want to ask what you used for panel lines?
I dont undestand why Tamiya doesn't include side mirrors. Thery are in the artbox!
I know, a bit strange that one.