Best First RC Car Kits for Beginners - A Guide to Tamiya RC Kits for Learners!
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2022
- Thinking of buying and building your first RC car? Welcome to this video about the best RC Car Kits for beginners. I'm joined by my good friend, Rob of @robbrennanrc to explain the pros and cons of buying and building your first RC car kit. You may not be surprised that all the kits we recommend are from Tamiya. There are many reasons for this as we will explain, along with:
A selection of affordable kits that we recommend
A detailed look at each of our favourite beginner RC cars
The pros and cons of hard and Lexan bodies
What electronics you need to get a kit up and running
How the electronics are connected together
How to use the build manual
Why the RC car hobby is such a great hobby to be involved in.
So if you are new to the world of RC cars, I hope you find something of help in this video. But if you are already hooked on RC you still might (hopefully!) find this video interesting and entertaining!
If you are a regular follower of the channel, I hope you stay tuned until the end for a smile or two!
Best wishes to you all and happy RCing!
The Tamiya RC Car Kits featured in this video are:
Rising Fighter
Grasshopper II Black Edition
Lunch Box
DT-02 Sand Viper
DT-03 Racing Fighter
TT-02B Plasma Edge II (also recommended is the TT-02B Neo Scorcher)
TT-02 Subaru Impreza Monte Carlo 1999
Note: All the RC cars shown in this video belong to our personal RC collections and are recommended only for ages 14 and above. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Cheers Mark and Rob!!! Glad to wake up to you two!!'🍻🍻🍻😎🙏
Great to hear, Carm! :D
Complete novice, having just been shown a Tamiya kit last night at a friend's, and wanted to know more.
Thank you! This video was comprehensive and paced great, sat and watched the whole thing over a coffee and now dying for the hobby shop to open up!
Hi there and many thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment! I really hope that you do join us in the Tamiya club! You'd be very welcome here! All the best, cheers! 😎👌👍
Hi guys, I wish I'd seen this video back in 1982, if so I would have swerved getting the XR311 as my first RC - possibly the worst possible choice with it's airfix-like and highly fragile shell. In hindsight I'd have gone for the Sand Viper. Love the look of that one. But wow, I never knew the SV came with ball bearings as standard. I thought all the budget stuff came with plastic bushings. But yeah, a perfect guide for beginners from a couple of experienced RC veterans. A great point for me was pointing out that once you've built the kit, you'll know how to repair it. Spot on, as repairing these cars is almost a prerequisite to the hobby. It has to be tackled at some point. Great stuff boys...👍🏻😀👋.
Hiya dude! Thank you for the fine comment, Sir! Oh yes, if only we knew then what we know now, but hey, that's how we learnt! At least we are in a position today to be able to pass on what we know. Coming from a teaching background, it gives me great pleasure to pass on what I have picked up over the years. Yes, the Sand Viper is a bit of a bargain, coming with oil shocks, adjustable top arms and full ball bearings. It's available at Time Tunnel Models for £109 if you fancy a bash! I appreciate your support and kind words. Take care, bud! :O)
@@MarkBryanRC
Come on guys, I really love my xr311 it's a fantastic wee rc, ok ok i know it can get stuck quite easily, but it's a wee ripper. I got two part epoxy to use to giue the body together and she can take some dogs abuse and keep coming back for more, I can't help meself, I just love it to bits, literally, lol. Sorry I had to give me tuppnce worth .😎👍👍👍🇬🇧
Hits all points and will help folks sort things out from the get-go. The pride of the build is such a great feeling and anyone "sort of into" R/C needs to know this! You guys totally rock...and I really enjoyed this style of content.
Hi there! Many thanks for the kind words! Yes, we hope that if at least one person decides to have a go at building a kit after seeing this, then the video was worth making! Thanks for the thumbs up for this style of video, we'll try and do more like this. Best wishes from Rob and Mark... :O)
I’ve restored quite a few motocross bikes in my time , my dad had a tamiya I remember him sat at the table building it up in silence I fancy doing one myself. Would of been his birthday today. 😢
Same here with the motorbikes! Great memories of your dad, sad to hear he's gone and it would be his Birthday today... maybe you could build a Tamiya kit as a tribute to him?
best memories
@@shuozhai3745 I agree!
Great video fellas. I did the DT03 first and would recommend it based on build, body and great to drive. Then I took apart my original 85 hornet to clean it all up and rebuild and add modern ESC, receiver etc. First on road car was the TT02 which again is a good starting car. After that I added all sorts of hop ups like ball diff, carbon shock towers and sway bars to DT03. Then on TT02 sealed gear diffs, high speed spur gear set and oil shocks. I had no dramas building the mechanical and electrical components but the body work can be fiddly and you need patience. I have since built a Top Force, Frog, XV-01, M05, M08, TB04R which all are unique and great to build and modify
Hi Ian, cool to hear that you agree with us about the DT03, it's a smashing kit! Wow, you have built up a great collection there! Seems like you got the same hop-up bug as us!!! Haha, it's like a disease, but in a good way! Wishing you a great weekend! :)
I'd have to say that is a solid lineup of great cars that would be a great intro into the world of RC and of course i am a huge fan of build it yourself!!! Lots of good info and things for a first time builder to consider! Great job guys!!
Thanks for the approval, Addam. It's good to know that most of us Tamiya fans have similar thinking, at least I was in the ball park! We all have our own take on the hobby, though, and that makes it even more interesting to share our ideas. Take care and a great weekend to you!
Great selection of RC’s . Totally agree get a kit and enjoy the journey of building and upgrading
Thanks mate! Yeah, these guys that have only ever run RTR stuff don't know what they are missing! All the best, Adam!
Hay Rob and Mark big fan of you two when I got back in to this with my kids I came across your channel well over a year ago and subscribed straight away ...its been great fun listening to you two...and my kids learned so much watching your tt-02b build videos ...great to see your back to your best rob 👍 thanks to both of you you have been a inspiration cheers lads 👊
Hi Robet and many thanks for the encouraging comment, much appreciated here! Great to hear that some of our videos have been useful and that you are RCing with your kids! Thank you so much again! 🙏😁👍
Great informative video guys! Like many, I got back into the hobby with the DT03. It’s a great little buggy and I’m so glad I chose it as my first modern day rc. Still one of my favorite runners to date!👍😊
Great to hear! Oh yes, the DT03 is a firm favourite of ours and we run them often, hours of fun racing each other at the park. Thanks for the kind words, all the best from Mark. :)
Hi there Mark and the dynamic duo presentation for those beginners guide looking to get into this great hobby and I don’t think there is much else that could be better said. You two are amazing together and I like the ‘it’s goodnight from him’ referral. But the best thing of all….meeting such a great person, like you. I’ve come back into this great hobby, and this great forum and great guys like you, Rob, NanniRC, Pete, Peter, Craig, Uncle Bob, MadMustang, Nordic RC and the list goes on and on…back in the eighties, we did have this open forum, to reach out for advice and guidance, but here we all are, a fantastic group of enthusiasts, with an ultimate goal….to have fun with RC. Awesome video, take care and best wishes to you and the family 😁😊😉you’re amazing 🤩
Hi John and thank you so much for the both thoughtful and personal message. I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments about the amazing group of friends we have here in this RC community. I feel honoured to be amongst the group you mentioned, it's been nothing but a pleasure meeting you here my good friend! You are a true Gentleman, John Foster. Take care mate and all the very best. :))
I found your videos 2 years ago when I found RC! I am still learning so much from you guys! My tamiya collection is maturing and I am thankful for your great and informative tips! Cheers
That is awesome, my friend! And thank you so much for watching! Best wishes from Mark and Rob, have a great weekend there! Cheers! :)
A pair of well seasoned gents sharing cumulated knowledge, can't ask for better. I'm looking for a kit for my nephew, who is an aspiring engineer. I hope a kit will show him, if anything, the very basics of mechanical and electrical systems.
Thank you for the kind comment! Oh yes, these kits are a wonderful gateway into the world of mechanical and electrical engineering! I hope your nephew learns a lot and most of all has some fun with it! Cheers! 🤗👊👍
Very good video Mark & Rob! Keep em coming!
Cheers , my friend, much appreciated! Have a great weekend there!
thanks for sharing this beautiful video,
good luck dear friend 🌺💐🌾👍💙💙
Thank you very much!
Great video for the newcomers, keep up the great work chaps
Thanks, will do our best, Paul! Cheers for taking the time to leave a comment, much appreciated! :)
Hey RC Bros😀, Great video. Anyone just getting into the hobby has so many choices. Some guidance is really helpful. Tamiya kits are a great way to go. I haven’t built a full kit in years but all the experience with Tamiya, HPI and Associated from my youth helps me mod and fix the RTR cars we have in our RC garage. Love the varied content you put out. Take care 👍🏾
Hell RC Bro, Paul! Thanks for the message, I know that you have tons of experience building and modifying RC cars, so it means a lot coming from you. Glad you like a variation of content, got a few more up my sleeve! Take care too, and please say "Hi" to Sebs for me, hope he's doing well!👍
My first Tamiya RC was the TT02B Plasma Edge kit, added bearings and 3d printed my own parts for the a-arms/wishbones to modify the wheelbase and ride height as well as adding mounts to put a Sand Scorcher shell on it, initially ran it in a buggy config, ie same width, larger tires.
Since then ive changed it up and remixed/printed shorter a-arms/wishbones so it now has the same width as a Sand Scorcher, ive also printed rims to fit paddle wheel all way round so its pretty similar to a TT02 rally car but with Scorcher paddles and body.
Got paint on the body the other day and gotta do up the the lights, wipers, windows and driver and it will be done.
Ive enjoyed the builds immensely so ive started a bit of a fleet which now contains:
a Terra Scorcher, had the Terra Scorche JR as a kid so when i saw it was actually a RC version around i picked it up straight away.
A "SandHopper "(Grasshopper with Scorcher shell and 3d printed ORV like swing arms rear+double wishbone fronts).
A "Scorched DT02" (Nissan Titan with modified wheelbase+width and fitted Scorcher shell.)
A "BeetleBox" (Lunchbox chassi with the stock gearbox modified to have ORV style swing arms, extended wheelbase, double wishbones up front and yet another Scorcher shell.).
As well as a car im calling Vanessas Leftovers which is a 3d printed chassi utilizing the body left over from the Lunchbox, pogo sticks+380 motor from the Grasshopper, custom gearbox with ORV like swings on the back, double wishbones up front.
Love the Tamiya cars.
Hi and thanks for the interesting comment! It seems you really have got the Tamiya bug, in more ways than one with all those VW "Bug" bodies! And quite an inventive modeller, too. Your line-up sounds very impressive. Love Tamiya cars, too. All the best from Mark.
Excellent video lads.
Legend! Thanks for watching, your support means so much to us. Have a lovely evening, my mate! :))
The first RC I built with my dad is the lunchbox, awesome little car. My dad was always into RC so we restored some of his old ones after that. His old monster beatle RC, and an old toyota corolla rally drives again! Currently working on my own TT-02 Audi 1985, love Tamiya
Love Tamiya too! Great story, I also got back into RC with my son and restored my original Mini and Monster Beetle! Cool coincidence there! Good luck with the Audi, it's a great car! :O)
THIRD Music video is in the can, and will debut soon!!
EXCELLENT Guide, my friends! 👌😉😎 That's what the new RC guy needs. Not just what Kits, but WHY they should get them! 🤔 Brilliant, me Blokes!! 🙏👌🍻🍻🍻🇺🇲🇬🇧👍👍
Sounds great, more music!
Thank you kindly for the support and comments, always appreciated here!
Take care, mukka! :O)
@@MarkBryanRC I hope you'll like it! 😉
We're doing a Collab soon, with a fellow CZcamsr joining in!! 😁
Would you like to be in one!? 🤔 Love to have you!
Thanks for the invite, but you guys are WAY out in a different league!
@@MarkBryanRC My God man! That may be the nicest thing I've ever heard!! 😊🤟❤️🙏 Thank you profusely. 😊
Thanks guys for sharing your experience.
And many thanks for watching, Pete!
Great video fellas! A lot of information here newcomers and many quality kits to choose from for beginners!👍😊
Glad you think so, Jeremy! Yeah, I hope we can tempt at least one person to have a go at a kit after seeing this. That would make this video a success in my book! Take care my friend! :O)
Hi mark, good choices, I personally am a fan of the TT02 as it is a very easy and simple kit to build and down the line is easy to upgrade and tune to your needs ( whether that be rally, drift or touring car ) and the parts availability is very good. Also the range of highly detailed bodies of cars ranging from rally cars of the 80s to JDM cars of the 2000s. all the best my friend! hope you got some snow and ran some cars in it:)
Hi mate and thanks for the great comment! I agree with all of your points about the TT02, it's such a versatile chassis indeed 👌 😀. We got a little snow but it's too cold 🥶 out there for my old bones! 😉 Take care mate and thanks again. 😁✌👍
Great video guys. Thanks for sharing your views.
Cheers, Stuart, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it help us here and it's much appreciated. Best wishes from Rob and Mark!
Ive had clodbusters, plasma edges to blackfoots and my favourite is the humble DT buggy series and I cant get enough of them!
Hello my friend! Oh yes, the higher end Tamiyas are great, but it's amazing how much fun the cheaper ones are, too! Love my DT's! :O)
Hi Guys great video and many thanks for the lesson. I learnt a thing or two here. Still haven’t had chance to put anything together yet but I now have a Holiday buggy which I plan for my first build since coming back as it reminds me of my younger days . Best wishes to you both take care and have a great weekend
Hi Peter and many thanks for the support and kind words as always. Glad you found this one interesting. Enjoy that Holiday Buggy, I love mine and it's a pleasure to run. Same to you, have a good one! :)
Great vid guys hopefully people new to hobby will see this very useful can’t beat building a kit and then running it 😎👍
Thanks mate! Yeah, we were hoping that at least one person will give a kit a try after seeing this. It's a great feeling to drive your own creation, isn't it?!?!?! All the best, Chris! 👍
Great video guys really big help for anyone just getting back in to RC or someone who has never had a hobby grade RC.
Thanks very much, Kev! I really hope this does convince at least one person to buy their first kit, then it's mission accomplished. Take it easy, Bro!
Good job ! Thanks for your upload 👍🙏🐈
Thank you as always, my friend, Cat! Hope you have a smashing weekend! 👍
Oh, that was a great video, Mark! Good to take a step back and catch up, probably most of your regular viewers knew most of this already, but it won't harm to hear it again. It was really well explained, it was clear to see you were well prepared, good job! I hope you'll continue and make a best advanced Tamiya kit, best large kit, best this and that. And I see we have a Subaru Brat video coming also at some point, looking forward to that!
Great Saturday morning entertainment as always, mate! Have an awesome weekend there, and Rob, too!
Thanks for the great comment, mads! Yeah, regular viewers will know all this, but I'm so glad they watched all the same, and you of course! I have been thinking hard about your suggestions as you can see, and yes I even wrote a list and order for this one. I'm hoping at least a few people new to the channel will see this and hope it's of some help to them. Fingers crossed! I'll do my best with more of this style of video, not sure about the next one yet. Yep, the Brat is the last kit I have to build so I'm gonna enjoy that one.
Have a smashing weekend too, mate - cheers! :O)
Great work
Thank you so much 😀
Excelent video, very detailed and informative! I'm certain this is going to help out a lot of new RC enthusiasts!
Cheers guys! And have a great weekend!
Thanks so much, Hubertus! I do hope that we can convince at least one new person to join this fantastic hobby, then the video will have been truly successful! Have a smashing weekend, too!👍
@@MarkBryanRC 👍👍
Really great video for newcomers and seasoned RC fans alike !
Many thanks for the support, dude! Have a smashing weekend! :)
Brilliant guide/Intro for beginners guys I started with TT02 Subaru bought secondhand with upgrades already applied. My best advice is go visit clubs if you wish to get into racing or just driving and having fun. People like to share their knowledge. Thats been my experience so far. I like this part of the RC hobby as its a change from running 1/16 RC Tanks which I enjoy just as much.
Hi and many thanks for the great comment! Yes, if you can get to a local club it's a great way to meet likeminded people and share the hobby. I agree that most folk in this hobby are very helpful and enjoy helping/sharing with others. This is the best side of the hobby for me and I have made so many friends around the world! I wish you good times with your RC cars and tanks. Cheers!
Great overview guys.. good to see Rob on a vid to 🤩👍🚴
Many thanks, Pete, yeah it was great to be beside Rob on this one, it's been a while! Wishing you a fab weekend! :O)
@@MarkBryanRC you to dude 😀🚴👍 happy rcing
Great Video. Well done 👍🏻
Thank you! 👍
Great video! I would highly recommend this to everybody who wants to get into classic RC, where you have to build your models by yourself. From all the cars shown, me personally would prefer the Sand Viper for a beginner. It has all the hob ups you need (oil shocks and ball bearings) and all you have to do, is to buy one can of yellow and blow all over the body and wing, no masking has to be done. If I am not wrong the decals are precut, which helps a lot. And the DT-02 handles really well in my opinion.
Hi there and many thanks for the supportive words! You also make a great point about the Sand Viper. I totally agree about the good handling, and yeah, coming with those hop-ups included saves a lot of messing around searching for them separately, plus the cost, of course. I see that Time Tunnel Models has them in stock for £112 - such a bargain! Good point about the painting, too. Thanks again and all the best, my friend! :O)
Hey love your videos. keep it up. keep posting. Take care & Wish you Happy day. 😃
Hello and thank you so much for stopping by. Have a nice day, too! :O)
Cool bro
Thanks Bro! 😎👍
The plasma edge too it has my favorite color on it the gunmetal.
Yep, that gunmetal is one of my fave colours, too!
Bought a Rising Fighter a week ago. Never built and RC car before but after getting my head around the electronics it was simple. Built it in about 4 hours go to whoa. Took it for it's first bash around the park and was a blast. I have no other experience but handled pretty well and was a lot of fun! Already ordered some ball bearings :D
Hi and thanks for the message! Good to hear that you got started building RC kits and that you found it pretty simple. Fun is the best part of the hobby and I reckon you are already hooked! Bearings are always a good call - enjoy! 😉👌👍
Good stuff guy's! The lunch box hoppers and buggies are great for a beginner build.
Yeah, you cant beat a hopper or a Lunchie for a first Tamiya in this great hobby! Thanks for popping over, buddy! All the best! :O)
Awesome video guys! Wish this video had been about 2 years ago when I was getting back into things! My votes would go for the TT-02B for a complete novice. Easy to drive and great performance out of the box and then loads of hop ups available. Great work and have a fab weekend 🙌🏻👍🏻
Awesome! Thank you, Craig! Yeah we tried to pick a bunch of the cheaper cars, hoping that one would be just right for most people. I love them all, as you probably do, but we all have our favourites! Have a super weekend, too! :D
TT02B for me too, 4WD gives better control and grip on grass. DT's spin too easily with novice drivers.
@@johnnycoolness That's a great point, Johnny!
Great job guys! I'm new to RC cars and went straight for a kit 😊
We're all here to help, Justin! Just ask. 😉😎 Glad you started with a Kit. Once you've built a few, you could even get a RTR, and will know how to disassemble and repair it! Kits give invaluable knowledge of how something goes together.
Hi Justin and many thanks, that's good to hear, you did the right thing! Have a great weekend! :O)
Couldn't have said it better, Carm! :D
@@MarkBryanRC Thank you my dear Friend! 👌👊
😁a hobby shared is certainly a better hobby 🍻
Absolutely, Rex! Glad to be sharing it with you, my friend! :)
immediately subscribed even though I am more of an aircraft guy, loved the style and authenticity of this video, immediate trust gained!
Many thanks, much appreciated! We always try to be as straight forward as possible - cheers!
Plasma edge is an incredible start, since it is also 4wd and the new one comes with already painted and cut body! If u want to start very easy the racing fifhter xsa is super cheap and already mounted, going brushless make it a very fast and nice car to drive
Hi there and thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas! Agreed, the Plasma Edge is a great starter kit. Never thought about the XSA, you are correct, another great way to get started in the hobby! Cheers! 🙏😊👍
Hi Mark and Rob 👋, Excellent video! Learned a lot! That’s an excellent feature of the manual to have the parts the actual size and show where they go. Biggest thing I learned is that the Lunchbox tires SQUEAK, 😂, I hope mine do also 👍😂! That makes the Lunchbox the cutest one! It talks you 😁. Still haven’t put it together 😕🤪, I think I hear the tires calling me 😄. Team Mark and Rob...you are awesome! Thank you my friends!🙏🤗❤️👍👏👏. Maid Marian 😁
Hello Maid Marian! Lovely to read you again. Hehe, yes, the lunchbox tyres do squeak! There is a hole in the wheel to let the air in and out, just like a child's toy! Hope you get to build yours soon, I know you will love it. Anyway, thanks for the awesome support, my dear friend, it's really appreciated over here. Really glad you found something interesting in the video, hopefully we can do more of these in the future. Take care and best wishes from Rob and me! :O)
@@MarkBryanRC ahh, so there’s a scientific reason for the tire squeak 😁👍. Many good tips in the video. Always enjoy and learn from team Mark & Rob! Enjoy your week my dear friend!🤗🙏💖
Thanks again, Chris, wishing you a lovely week too! :D
Great video.i think it will definitely help new comers in to this great hobby. I always remember building my first kit back in the 80s tamiya lancia 037 rally car 😃
Thank you very much, Ian! Yes, if even only one person decides to buy their first kit after watching this, we'll be happy! Wow, you started with a fantastic kit, that one is still on my wish-list! All the best, my friend! 👍
@@MarkBryanRC I am looking forward to RC icons building one on his channel. They are supper rare hopefully tamiya will release it again one day
Thanks Ian, I'll look out for that. I did see that car for sale on Time Tunnel models a while ago, but all gone now! :-/
Great info video dudes and brilliant line up too. I cant remember what my first Tamika was, back in the 90s, but it had a Calibra body shell on it.
Hi Tibster and thanks my mate! Ah, the Calibra, in the 90s I do believe that was on the TA-02 chassis, a very fine kit indeed! Rob had the Mercedes AMG on that chassis, still going strong today! All the best, matey! :)
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Great video, both of you! You really make it interesting with the dialogue … and a real treat to see you side by side in the intro/outro. More of that, please ☺️ And top content. I think you covered it all. And yes. I would call you experts. Learned a lot from you two 😍
English insider humor at the end? 😉
Hi Mikael. Thank you so much for the kind comment! Yeah, we think we'll try and do more videos like this, it sure was fun to be sitting next to Rob and having a chat! Wishing you a super weekend, my mate! :O)
Ahh, yes, more references from "The Fast Show" and "The Two Ronnies"!! :D
Awesome video guys, really easy to follow and understand. I reckon the best one there is the DT-03mRacing Fighter, excellent kit, easy to drive, but understeers worse than an oil tanker. I had one, converted it to a DT-02 in the end, and it was much better. ANd as for build videos, I';ve heard that Mark Bryan RC does some good ones....😉🤣🤣
Hi Barry and thanks so much for the great comment. Yeah, you know I love the Racing Fighter. Agreed, it does understeer like crazy, but on a loose surface I find it great fun to "steer from the rear", power-slides are very controllable! You are right about the DT-02 being easier in the turns due to the shorter wheelbase. Both awesome Tamiyas. Haha, I'll have to check out that Mark Bryan RC and see if his build videos are any good...
Cheers, pal, all the best from Mark... :D
I still think this video is great. I think more people should do videos like this. It’s really helpful for beginners.
Many thanks, Paul, glad you think so! We are thinking of making more videos about the "basics" of the RC hobby, electronics, tools, setup etc. I could have benefitted from vids like that when I started out! Cheers! 😎👌👍
great video guys!
the GF01 is an underrated alternative for an entry kit as well in my opinion.
It really is a great kit, the GF01, Joachim! We were running out of room on the table to fit more cars, though! Thank you very much for your comment, my friend. Best regards.
Hello, this is the perfect way to start my day by watching your outstanding video, I always admire your uniqueness, thanks for sharing this amazing video, keep up the good work my friend, good luck 👍🌹🌹🌹
Thank you! You too! :D
Hoorah the dynamic duo are back! I really enjoyed that guys. I hope some actual newbies find this video because the way the CZcams algorithm works it will show it to people who already like your stuff and they are mostly RC fans of many years. I'm sure you will get some new fans from this. Anyway when I saw the title my immediate thought was DT-02, DT-03 and Lunchbox. The other ones are also a good shout as they are reasonable money and fairly easy to build. Gavin at RC Kicks was recommending an XV-01 for a beginner and I'm thinking no way is that a suitable first kit although it is really nice. I think that Tamiya ought to employ you guys as brand ambassadors with all the recommendations of their products. Hope you are continuing to enjoy all the free time mate. I notice that you were showing Brat bits so is that what you are building next? Being a Friday I have started on the lovely beer so cheers to you and yours 🙂
Many thanks, mate - yeah it was cool to get in front of the camera with Rob again! Agreed, this may not reach the target audience at first. The good thing is that my good friends, like yourself, have watched, commented and left a very appreciated thumbs up. Hopefully this will put the video higher up CZcams's list of recommendations when someone does a search for a "beginner" style RC video. Well, that was my thinking, anyway! Cool that you chose some of the kits we included, great minds think alike! I did see Gavin's video and was surprised to see the XV01 and that extremely trick Lancia body. Anyway, we all have our own take on the subject and that's a good thing. Hehe, I wish Tamiya would employ us! Now I'm a pensioner the extra cash would be handy! Yeah, the only kit I have left is the Brat, still worried about that hard body!!! :-/
Hope the weekend is going well, best to you, mate. Cheers! :O)
@@MarkBryanRC The hard body on the Brat is ok and you can always paint over it if it goes wrong. Just took a while but that's ok now you have time on your hands. I just did a search on beginner RC car kit and you guys come 4th which ain't bad. If you leave kit off the search then I couldn't see you. Will hopefully do well. Anyway enjoy the rest of your day mate. We've got a concert in the park which is the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra playing Queen songs so hopefully that will be good. Laters 🙂
@@PeteWylieRC Hi mate, thanks for checking the search out for me, good thinking! Yeah, I'll take my (very free) time over that body, thanks for the advice. That concert sounds great, enjoy that and the rest of the weekend! 😁🙏👍
Hi Guys, thank you for the great video. I had the Sand Scorcher and Lancia Rally back in the early 80's, both built by my dad.
I've decided to have a go at building a kit myself, still trying to decide what will be the best kit will for me.
Thank you!!
Hi Colin and thank you very much for watching and the great comment. Your Dad sure has good taste in RC cars! I'm glad yo hear that you are looking to get back into this awesome hobby. Best of luck with the kit choice! :))
Already built two kits, thinking of getting myself another “beginner” kit, like a DT03 or a thunder shot buggy.
Also maybe a Tt-02B
DT-02 or DT-03 are probably the BEST beginner kits available!👌 Easy to build, tough and durable, and most importantly a ton of fun!
@@CarminesRCTipsandTricks yes! Mainly good things i hear from the DT03.
Hi, well I don't have any experience of the Thunder Shot (yet!!!) but as you know, I can't say enough good stuff about the DT03! :D
@@MarkBryanRC yes! Amazing chassis, as i hear from the DT03, even a couple of racers at my local track borrowed one from my buddy and said even they were surprised. That goes to show how good that platform is!
And what is this about (yet) for the thunder shot? Is that a teaser for an upcoming project?
@@Crummieboi56 That's interesting to hear that racers approve of the DT03! Oh, the (yet) is because my life's ambition is to own every Tamiya classic!!! :D
This week I been mostly eating “Acorns”!.
Haha! Love it Craig! We'll if we can sneak in a few different "Fast Show" references in the future. Cheers!
PS - Suits you, Sir!
What a helpful and useful video!
Glad you think so! Thanks very much, Del! :D
@@MarkBryanRC S many beginner's guide to RC" videos are produced by model shops. When they start saying "And we have this in stock right now, for only..", it starts to feel as much like clever marketing as it does an attempt to help newcomers to the hobby find their feet.
The antidote, it seems to me, is videos like yours, with no self-interest involved, just a sincere offer of a quick helping hand.
@@Del350K4 Thanks, dude, and I know you are also happy to offer help and advice to your viewers. 😁👍
@@MarkBryanRC It's the beautiful side of the whole CZcams thing.
@@Del350K4 Too right my friend!👏👍
Hi you both. Great review. I always prefere the DT-03. It might be noe the cheapeast one, but for the prize it's the best equiped one witr ESC and oil filled shocks. Optional parts are cheap and in many colours avavailble.
Hi Dirk, thanks for watching and leaving a great comment. You make a very good point about the DT03, it's also my favourite. Have a great weekend, my friend! :O)
Very informative video gentlemen, I think for off road a person with average coordination and model building skills the tamiya TT-02B kits are best and there's a few to choose from, I have the Plasma edge, the Neo scorcher and the Dual Ridge!!!!!
excellent kits.
Ralphie
Glad you think so, Ralphie! I agree with you exactly, for the everyday RC hobbyist the TT02 is just perfect. Nice collection you got there sir! 🙌🏼
Here across the pond I normally recommend one of two kits as a first depending on what they plan on doing/racing. Both easy to build,budget friendly, very versatile, and kits/parts are available at almost every hobby shop. The 2wd Traxxas Slash kit or the Tamiya TT-02. From bashing to Drag racing.. dirt/carpet oval to off-road/rally racing. Along with most club TC classes.. There's at least a half dozen of different classes you can race and have fun with for either kit.
My first kit was a Kyosho Outlaw Raider. Back in 91 or 92. 👍
Hi there across the pond! You made two excellent recommendations. I've never owned a Slash but the cars I've seen here on the Tube do look very good. Even better if you have a lot of classes and can get involved in racing. Wishing you a great weekend over there! :)
Nice first kit! Mine was a Monster Beetle and I still run it today! Cheers! :)
My 1st kit was the Grasshopper in 1985 I loved that car. 2nd was the Maura Big Bear and then the lunchbox. I love the lunchbox but since it's so heavy parts tend to break. I'm now into Tekno Mt410's and Kraton's but I want to get an on road Tamiya kit
Great to hear, dude! You can't go wrong with a hopper as your first RC. Love the Lunchbox too! So you want an on-road Tamiya? Can't go wrong with a TT02 and loads of great bodies to choose from. Or the Type-S is even better if you can get one!
Kits are the best way to start, but in my day there was only kits to buy. I will say I think better to buy a kit with the ESC removed and get a Hobywing 1060 as there is no real set up only a couple of jumpers. It will also take a better motor than what the box ones will take. Today's Tamiya manuals are so easy to follow, back in the old days they were very different.
Yea, absolutely.
Hi Mal, wise words indeed, here for anybody else to read, so thank you for that! Wishing you a smashing weekend, pal! :)
I opted for an rc10 world's car as my first kit at the age of 12. That took over a month to build and taught me that sometimes you need to step away from a project
Hi Aj, sounds like you learned a lot from that build. Definitely need to step away now and then! :)
Amazing video amico 👍👍👍
Thank you 👍
Hi guys
I’m just returning to the hobby. So glad I remembered you guys. Tamiya are awesome kits. Can’t wait for my plasma edge 2 to arrive so I can start building. Great videos keep them coming 👍🏻
Hi Paul, it's great to hear your coming back to this great hobby! Also cool that you remembered us! You are gonna love that Plasma Edge 2, great kit and buggy. Enjoy the build! 🙏😊👍
Thanks Mark
@@paulrussell2029 😎👍
Nice choice . I really need to check out the dt02 or 3. I agree grab a kit . The rising fighter was my first rckit 👍
Thanks for the approval, Dom! Oh yeah, every Tamiya fan need a DT02/3. They are surprisingly good for "cheap" kits! Have a cracking weekend, mate! :D
@@MarkBryanRC you to mate . Should do the next video featuring the most complex kits ? Or even the hardest or worst kits 👍
@@rc-dom-uk Thanks mate, great ideas there! Keep in touch!
PS the Defender body set came today! :D
@@MarkBryanRC awesome. You get quite a bit with it to. I’ll probably post Monday mate👍
@@rc-dom-uk 😁🙏👍
Great job guys from across the pond🇺🇸🍕👍🏼. I agree with the choices but I like the original grasshopper and am not a fan of the rising fighter. Other than that this was a relaxing informative video and building the kit yourself is a huge plus and you will know how to fix things yourself like they said.
Thanks Julius from over the pond! Yeah the Rising Fighter is not a looker, but still fun to run! Glad you enjoyed the chat and yeah, always better to build than to buy RTR! Best regards from Mark and Rob!👍
The kits with painted and cut body are the buggys with hard cover (like the holoday buggy for example) the fors shirocco, the plasma edge 2 first kit edition , the vw scirocco black colour and many more with plastic hard bodies are already modeled and painted, since would be impossibke to do it yourself.
Good points! Yes, I should have mentioned the Holiday Buggy, great first RC as it does not need to be painted, as you say! Best wishes to you! 😊🙏👍
well, as i build my first car - a Tamiya Porsche 996 with a M-04L chassis - i had fun with that. i know, that it somewhere might be... but now, i've had a TT-02. there's one thing, what i want to mention - and you might have forgot:
at the last both pages of the instructions, there's a oversight of the screws, parts etc. who are in some "steps" - and that the bags (in that point, i don't remember if that was there for M-04L, but i've seen that for the TT-02) with them it it are "labeled" aswell - With "A, B and C - and so are also the plastic parts, who even had a number - so that you take the correct part. While My M-04L wasn't even tuned - the only thing i got was a ESC, 'cause it were shipped with a "manual" speed regulator (like every Tamiya kits to these days) - my TT-02 got a few hop-up parts, and a few more will arrive soon, even i've never had driven it since build - 'cause i need a body, and that might be sitting on my "old" M-04L (the body was for a TL-01, abd was way to big for the M-04L - but it will surely fit the TT-02.
I especially recommend to look for kits, who are sold with ball bearings - 'cause that will improve the most, even before a better motor, aluminuim-parts or even oil-shocks (the oil shcocks are even a nice upgrade, especially you can get them with the ball bearings as a "tuning Kit" for the tt-02) - and these are sometimes better to use directly at the build instead of "replacing" them later. but: if you want to "do more", maybe consider to look what you want to do - before ordering randomly every hop-up part or part out of aluminium you can get. some parts - like the oil shocks or the ball bearings - are always a good option, while others might not... you can also "do it" lik i have done - ordering a few hop-up parts and build the kit first, when you have it.
Hello and many thanks for your comment!
Good point about the manuals, they are very well layed out and are easy to follow.
That's the beauty of the TT02, so many hop-ups and upgrades are available. Such a great chassis.
Yes, all of my kits have ball bearings installed, they are very cheap to buy as hop-up sets. The Tamiya own brand are very expensive though so I shop on ebay. Good idea to hop-up when you can afford new parts, too! All the best from Mark...
Love hearing you two talk about rc. You guys are funny, I was cracking up when you asked Rob about the price of his Grasshopper.. my first Tamiya was a tt01 car. I like it but I think I want to go buggy for my next build. Really torn on the racing fighter and the plasma edge 2. They both are appealing for different reasons. If you could only have 1 which would pick? I would get both but that is not in the cards right now lol.
Hi there! Glad you think we're funny! Yeah, when you get to our age it's easy to forget stuff! Anyway, both buggies are great and as you say, for different reasons. For the fun factor alone, I'd go with the Racing Fighter. It's a bit faster and is a blast to drive, a little trickier than the TT02B to handle but awesome when you get the hang of it. But either one you pick, I don't think you'd be disappointed! Cheers! :))
@@MarkBryanRC Awesome, thanks Mark!!
@@LowestDifficulty Anytime! 😎👍
Incredible video you guys! You make a great team, love the duality of you guys lol. Any thoughts on the m05 as a first kit? I love the look of the jagermeister, and want to try fwd.
Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated here! Yes, the M05 would make a great first kit, it's a straightforward build. I also love the look of the NSU and FWD Tamiyas are a ton of fun! Cheers! 🙏😊👍
@@MarkBryanRC Thanks a bunch for your reply. I appreciate the input. Can't wait to build my first kit!
@@swololikesolo1625 Cool! Have fun with it!
Hi thanks for making this video it’s been a great help. I’ve had RC cars on and off for years. My very first was a Manta ray which is like to get another of one day but I don’t think they make them anymore. I also have a rising storm again I’m not sure they make those either.
I have a couple questions I’m looking for a 4wd buggy that I can build for speed runs could you suggest one pls I’m looking for one that will have lots of hip up parts Also available. I like the look of the dark impact just so you have an idea. What motor and esc would you recommend for a buggy (1/10) to get good speeds?
Secondly I have a wltoys 1/12 buggy 124019 it’s the purple one but I need spares and was told these cars are copies of a more expensive make car any ideas what that is so I can try look for parts etc?
Regards paul
Hi and thanks for the comment and questions!
The buggy I'd recommend is the TT-02B neo scorcher or plasma edge. They are much cheaper than the DF03 dark impact and there are tons more spares available and hop-ups too. If you want to go fast you will need to look for a brushless combo, 4000kv and above. Search on eBay. This one has great reviews and my friend uses them:
Absima 2120002 1:10 RC Car Brushless Combo Set Thrust BL ECO
As for the WLToys buggy, there are tons of spares available on Banggood and AliExpress.
Best wishes from Mark...
@@MarkBryanRC thanks so much for they reply that’s awesome I’ll look into those kits then. I definitely would look at getting metal shocks like in yours.
Do you recommend a certain weight oil if the car is going faster?
Thanks once again I’ll check out all those thing later. Much appreciated.
No worries my friend. The weight of oil really depends on the type of shocks you have and the size of the holes in the pistons - it's really a matter of trial and error! If your car bounces too much, put thicker oil in or smaller holes in the pistons. #600 oil is a good starting point. Have fun with your RC's! :))
Hi guys. I'd like to mention that I have a Rising Fighter and it's for one of my kids. It's a great little buggy but it's very limited. A serious issue is the flimsy little steering arms, they can't survive the slightest knock or jump without bending out of shape. I just can't recommend any of the "hoppers" as a first car if you intend on running it regularly. I'd go with one of the more modern DT-01, DT-02 or DT-03 models.
Hi and thanks for the comment. You make a very good point about the Hoppers and I'm sure many others feel the same, but my experience is different. My Rising Fighter has had some serious abuse and I've bent the steering rod once and just bent it back with my fingers. Other than that it keeps soldiering on! Maybe I'm just lucky! But for sure, if you have a bit more cash to spend, the DT series gets my vote, too! I did say the DT03 was my favourite. Cheers!
Hi Rob n Mark
Which rally chassis would be a better beginner chassis a xv01 or a tt02 ? And is it possible to get a tt02 as good as a xv01.
Hi Alex. If you've never built an RC chassis before, I'd go for the TT02, it's quite a straightforward build.
However, if you are good with your hands and have done work with a screwdriver before, the XV01 should be doable. But with the oil diffs and belt drive there is a lot more that could go wrong as it's easy to make mistakes.
It is possible to get a TT02 close to the XV01, I have a playlist of my TT02 vs XV01 that shows what we did to the TT02 here: czcams.com/video/OJk7yJfnX-M/video.html
Hi both, how easy is the dark impact to build and what extras would you recommend?
Hi and thanks for the comment 👍 The Dark Impact is a more complicated build than those in this video but if you are confident you should be OK 👍 The ball diffs are a bit tricky though! All is good in the kit but the stock motor is a bit slow so I would recommend a motor upgrade. Enjoy the build! 😀👍
I'm playing my own course in Japan. I have modified it in various ways, but this is my first RC car...
For those who want to remodel...Grasshopper
For those who want to run firmly, those who want to improve their skills ... DT03
For those who want to enjoy running ... lunch box
What do you think?
Thank you for introducing Japanese RC cars.
from Japan
Hello and many thanks for your message. I agree with your ideas very much! I think we said something similar to what you wrote in your comment! Thank you for watching and the kind message, regards to you from the UK!
Hi Mark! I just bought my very first kit, wich is Tamiya TT-02 Subaru Monte Carlo. I watched some of Your videos, and will watch again while i will be building the kit, very helpfull, gave some understanding about RC. But im still struggle with one thing, i have no idea what kind of Servo i need for that kit. There is So many different ones, And such a big price range. Could You be So kind and recommend me one specific for that kit. Thanks in advance.
Hi there! You got a fantastic first kit, I really enjoy my TT02 Subaru! Thanks for watching my videos, I'm pleased that you found theme useful!
Yes, there are so many servos to choose from, it can be very confusing. My advice is to use a cheap standard servo, there is no need for an expensive or high-torque servo in this chassis, I tend to use the following servo:
Radient RS-BS201-PG standard 5Kg analog BB servo.
It's only about £7 in the UK. If you can't find one available just look for something with a similar specification.
All the best and I hope you enjoy your first build! Cheers!
thank You, ordered! Still waiting for couple of other parts like bearing set, oil shocks, and driveshaft. Can not wait to start, and for more content/videos from You and Rob!
Great video guys… I think a build kit is a must… at 51 years old I guess I’m now known as an old git!!. I’m an engineer by trade and I think a tamiya kit for argument’s sake gets the kids into basic engineering instead of clicking away in front of a screen all day every day
Hi Darren and thanks for the top comment. Ahh, you are quite a bit younger than us (Haha and Rob is a tiny bit older than me!) So we are proper old gits! Couldn't agree more with your words, I too wish we could get those kids into something more productive. All the best, have a smashing weekend! :O)
Hi Darren and thanks for the top comment. Ahh, you are quite a bit younger than us (Haha and Rob is a tiny bit older than me!) So we are proper old gits! Couldn't agree more with your words, I too wish we could get those kids into something more productive. All the best, have a smashing weekend! :O)
Hi mate I've got a blitzed beetle to build but don't like the wheel colour so may die them! Question is what other wheels and road tyres wheel be straight swap/fit?
Many thanks if any ideas.
Hi there mate! The set of Stadium Blitzer white wheels are a straight swap, also the DT03 Aqroshot wheels I believe! 😁👍
@@MarkBryanRC 🍻
I’d like to hear some ideas for advanced kits & interesting builds!
Many thanks for the feedback, I agree and think that's a great idea for a video. I'll see what I can do! :))
Hi guys, do you know what chassis is under the Porsche Cyane ,?
TYIA
Hi Mikey - I didn't know Tamiya did a Porsche Cayenne - I just searched it and it seems it's on a DF-01. :))
Great video Mate(s), very well done!!!!!! I think you covered it all in this video about Tamiya buggy's. I agree, a bearing kit for any buggy kit that does not come with any is a first and foremost "hop-up" to buy, best to put them is as you build, as you fellas said. Hope your feeling better & ATB my friend to you & yours!!!! (Rob too).
Thanks, dude! Yeah, always easier to put the bearings in on the first build rather than taking it all apart again! All Tamiyas should come with ball bearings! Hope all is good with you my American brother, take care and ATB to you and your family! :O)
I always buy ball bearings for all my cars.
Me too!
Hi guys great video, going to get my boy one and help him build it , where do you guys suggest please . We subscribed fosure nice one .
Tamyia fighter dt 03
Hi Gavin, thanks for the comment and Sub, appreciated here! My goto Tamiya supplier is Time Tunnel Models, great prices and service and online shop. He also stocks a lot of spares and upgrades. All the best from Mark...
Thanks very much , hey can I please ask you info upgrades to order and building when I'm ready ? Nice one again and enjoying now going threw the tamyia fighter dt 03 videos.
No problem, ask away when you're ready! :)
Lunchbox best first kit ever....hence why it's tamiyas all time best selling kit.... looking at you gold edition.
Couldn't agree more! The Lunchbox is definitely the most fun of our kit picks! :)
You guys could pass for brothers. Lol
Haha, well we get along like good brothers and have been friends for over 40 years!
Nice work guys, very informative, but I Do think that you need to get Rob off the camera and out more, needs bit more of a tan lol 😂 but good one guys. Top 🍌
Haha, thanks, Paul! Yeah, I'll make sure we get Rob off the camera and out in the fresh air for some sunshine! All the best, wishing you a great weekend, there! :O)
I think it should be the grasshopper.
I think they are all good in their own way, Brad, yeah we love the Grasshopper!
How to get this kit in India
Sorry but I don't know - you need to find who is the Tamiya importer in India.
I found this shop in India for you:
www.ubuy.co.in/brand/tamiya
The rising fighter in the United States I've seen it go for under $100.
It's a bargain, Brad!
I don't think you can get the sand viper anymore.
It is hard to find, but I see them for sale now and again!
Have you two watched my recent videos?
Of course!
yea just suggest only one brand, losi, kyosho, traxxas....anything besides tamiya
Reminder - the title says "A Guide To Tamiya RC Kits"
Thanks for watching and commenting! 😎👊👍
First rc car should be a RTR then start building
That's a good point but this video is about choosing your first Tamiya kit! 😎👍