Hi, thanks for taking a look and leaving a great comment. The Grasshopper was the start of it all for me. Of course, back then I couldn't afford to buy a Grasshopper! I swapped a cassette tape for a bashed up Grasshopper that had seen much better days and embarked upon a restoration with a paintbrush and two pots of Tamiya paint. I still have it to this day. I'd like to say it's all original but if your familiar with Triggers broom from the famous sitcom 'Only Fools & Horses' you'll understand what I mean! 🤣 Have fun with your next build and I hope my video is of some help.👍 ATB Darren.
Thanks for taking a look and leaving a great comment. Glad you liked it. Ha, ha, yes the choice of music can be a challenging thing. Fortunately we can control the volume!🤣 Hope it didn't deter too much from the rest of the video content. I may have to mix it up a bit in future. That little tune isn't too bad in a shorter video but 40 minutes is probably a bit tough on the old ears!🤣 ATB Darren.👍
Thanks for taking a look and leaving a great comment. I'm currently working on the finishing touches, hopefully get round to next paint and finish video soon.👍 ATB Darren
Lots of metal in this one! I really want to get one of these. I had the sand scorcher at the top of my list but I really like the look of this buggy and it may bump the scorcher from the top spot!
Hi Addam, thanks for taking a look and commenting. Ah! the Sand Scorcher, it's a fine looking RC with a challenging box art paint scheme. Not one for the faint-hearted! I've been considering an alternative paint scheme for this one but it's been a while since my last ABS body so it'll be challenging enough as it is! I'll give it some thought!👍 ATB Darren.
@@totallytamiya yeah, that is the biggest catch with it but I think I can can concur it! It would be good practice to build this one first so I can breeze through the scorcher chassis and focus on the body!! Sounds like a good enough excuse to me!!
Thanks for taking a look and the great comment. Yes, that rear damper is quite a set up isn't it! I don't know how long that damper oil will remain in that reserve tank! Stay tuned, bodywork on the way soon. This one is going to keep me occupied for a short while!👍 ATB Darren.
@@totallytamiya I had a Super Champ, same thing different name, I used to put a cable tie around the top of the bottle cap else the cap would pop off, and shorten the tube to reduce bubbles in the line. But all shocks leaked, all the time, I tried cutting fingers of surgical gloves and cover the shocks to keep dirt out, semi-successful.
You can't beat a bit of improvisation. I've given up on trying to get rid of the bubbles. You've only got to look at it and bubbles appear. It's a fun kit and I enjoyed the build. Thanks for taking a look and leaving a great comment. ATB Darren.👍
Hi, Thanks for taking a look and leaving a comment. It's shelf queen status at the moment but I'll most likely use a 7.2V NIMH. I had considered getting the Tamiya LF1100 6.6V M-Size Battery for it. I don't have any experience with the LF1100 but I may well look into it nearer the time. The 7.2V NIMH slots in nice following the removal of the battery clamps. ATB Darren.👍
Nice careful build. Completed a Grasshopper to box art, now on The Frog to box art. Next is the Fighting Buggy. Beautiful looking kit.
Hi, thanks for taking a look and leaving a great comment. The Grasshopper was the start of it all for me. Of course, back then I couldn't afford to buy a Grasshopper! I swapped a cassette tape for a bashed up Grasshopper that had seen much better days and embarked upon a restoration with a paintbrush and two pots of Tamiya paint. I still have it to this day. I'd like to say it's all original but if your familiar with Triggers broom from the famous sitcom 'Only Fools & Horses' you'll understand what I mean! 🤣 Have fun with your next build and I hope my video is of some help.👍 ATB Darren.
Great build! Love it. Just love how its an all metal chassis.
Thanks for taking a look and leaving a great comment. I enjoyed building this one. ATB Darren 👍
Nice work. That was good to watch, I did turn the music down though.
Thanks for taking a look and leaving a great comment. Glad you liked it. Ha, ha, yes the choice of music can be a challenging thing. Fortunately we can control the volume!🤣 Hope it didn't deter too much from the rest of the video content. I may have to mix it up a bit in future. That little tune isn't too bad in a shorter video but 40 minutes is probably a bit tough on the old ears!🤣 ATB Darren.👍
Nice job for a nice model !!!!!
Thanks for taking a look and leaving a great comment. I'm currently working on the finishing touches, hopefully get round to next paint and finish video soon.👍 ATB Darren
@@totallytamiyai've got the kyosho beetle like you and now i'm interesting by this model, but not easy to find
Awesome Build dude!!!!!
Thanks Uncle Bob, glad you liked it. More on the way soon. ATB Darren.👍
Lots of metal in this one! I really want to get one of these. I had the sand scorcher at the top of my list but I really like the look of this buggy and it may bump the scorcher from the top spot!
Hi Addam, thanks for taking a look and commenting. Ah! the Sand Scorcher, it's a fine looking RC with a challenging box art paint scheme. Not one for the faint-hearted! I've been considering an alternative paint scheme for this one but it's been a while since my last ABS body so it'll be challenging enough as it is! I'll give it some thought!👍 ATB Darren.
@@totallytamiya yeah, that is the biggest catch with it but I think I can can concur it! It would be good practice to build this one first so I can breeze through the scorcher chassis and focus on the body!! Sounds like a good enough excuse to me!!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. Love that rear damper 😎
Thanks for taking a look and the great comment. Yes, that rear damper is quite a set up isn't it! I don't know how long that damper oil will remain in that reserve tank! Stay tuned, bodywork on the way soon. This one is going to keep me occupied for a short while!👍 ATB Darren.
@@totallytamiya I had a Super Champ, same thing different name, I used to put a cable tie around the top of the bottle cap else the cap would pop off, and shorten the tube to reduce bubbles in the line. But all shocks leaked, all the time, I tried cutting fingers of surgical gloves and cover the shocks to keep dirt out, semi-successful.
You can't beat a bit of improvisation. I've given up on trying to get rid of the bubbles. You've only got to look at it and bubbles appear. It's a fun kit and I enjoyed the build. Thanks for taking a look and leaving a great comment. ATB Darren.👍
Hi, enjoy the content, maybe drop the music and have a bit of chat about the build?
Hi, thanks for taking a look, glad to hear you enjoyed the video. More videos on the way soon with additional content.👍 ATB Darren.
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Thanks for tuning in and the sub, glad you liked the video. More on the way soon.👍 ATB Darren.
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Hello, which battery do you use this car?
Hi, Thanks for taking a look and leaving a comment. It's shelf queen status at the moment but I'll most likely use a 7.2V NIMH. I had considered getting the Tamiya LF1100 6.6V M-Size Battery for it. I don't have any experience with the LF1100 but I may well look into it nearer the time. The 7.2V NIMH slots in nice following the removal of the battery clamps. ATB Darren.👍