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I think so too! Having built a Hornet already it’s like getting to build another but different. So it will be very interesting to see how all the changes to the design affect the build process and the running of the car. It’s pretty cool!

I think so too! I was in Denmark when this kit popped up on my phone! I was shocked! I think it's a great way to celebrate 40 years!

I wonder why they did that?...the body definitely looks a little different to what I remember with the rere but I'm not sure. Even with the "film" the clear plastic looks almost see through. Not sure why they would bother creating an entirely different mould. But yes, most of the kit is totally different which is very cool.

lol! It's crazy how much that smell takes you back to opening and building your first kit! Well you did say in your last video that you guys aren't really into the buggy scene so that totally makes sense. I'll be curios to compare the two when this one is finished. I know Andy just did a video comparing the two as he had them sitting side by side. Who knows...maybe what makes the Hornet an icon will be missing with this one. Guess we'll see!

I'll definitely run some tests with both kits. Might try to find a track locally in the spring where I can run them doing the exact same thing and see how they compare.

@FastFreddyRC For reference, my Manta Ray is the only "vintage" build that I will run regularly, so just wondering if it's in that ballpark. Thanks!

@@TimothyDoherty-p7c Ah..gotcha...ok good to know. I know the Manta Ray is well liked and seems to be a solid performer. I'll keep that in mind.

Thanks John! (and as wheelie yellow would say..."Merry Christmas!..again again")

Thanks Dirk! And yes that's awesome for sure.

It’s pretty cool…I’m loving the build so far. Quality seems top notch! I have to pause on the build for a bit now. You need a pin vise and I have one on order…just not here yet. But I see why you need it…you have to make an air hole in the top of the cylinder cap.

Thanks Dirk! I'm a bit delayed now for a bit. I had to order a different pin vise to be able to do the next step with the shocks. But with the postal strike everything came to a stand still. Looks like I'll be waiting until next year to work on this again but that's ok. :)

It's true! I think they seem to be way better. The next step requires that you use a pin vise in the top of the cylinder for air...which is adjusted by a screw. My pin vise is stuck in the post due to the postal strike so this build will be on a pause for a bit lol - oh well...it's Christmas...going to be taking some time off from all this anyway for awhile. Merry Christmas!!

Thanks Dirk! The gear window is TERRIBLE lol - And YOU'RE RIGHT!...too funny! - It really is a silly setup as it's so hard to tell whether you've got it right. People talk about the "paper method" for working out gear mesh but you literally can't have anything in there while your screwing the motor on. So the MF-01X is really a big guessing game...and don't get me started with figuring this out for ludicrous mode lol!

@FastFreddyRC 😁

Thanks Dirk! It really is in the small details at this stage that can make all the difference.

This car should do very well for Tamiya going forward...it's definitely a solid kit.

Awesome Paul! Knowing how you tinker with kits a lot I'll be curious to see what you think of what I do with the electronics in step 9 which will air on the 20th - this kit requires some "out of the box" thinking :)

@@FastFreddyRC I'll make sure to keep an eye out for it Fred...

Thanks Paul!

Appreciate that John...thank you! Merry Christmas!!🎄

You're welcome...hope the series helps...best of luck with your build!

Thanks Joe!! And I’m so happy for Dirk!!

Thank you Joe

Thanks Thomas!!

Thanks Rick! lol - well at least if you were having fun while watching the videos that's all that matters! :) I might do something similar another time but maybe not make it so involved time wise...there was a lot to go through.

Thank you Rick

Thanks Addam! It was definitely fun to do something a little different with the giveaway. I'm actually very curious to see what Dirk decides to do with it as I know it's not going to be box art :)

@@FastFreddyRC I am curious as well!

​@@AddamsPlaygroundthank you Addam. And yeah, I still have some ideas, planning phase's always great. It's gonna be a nice car.

Fair enough!

Congrats to Dirk once again and thanks Gabriel! Seemed like a fun way to do it!

Thanks Gabriel

Congratulations Dirk! I got your email so we'll figure this out asap and get this kit to you as soon as possible!

Congrats!

It’s on its way!!

@FastFreddyRC thank you again😁

Thanks Paul! Appreciate it. And yes they are!! I get the feeling Dirk is going to do something special with this kit so I'm looking forward to seeing what he does.

thank you Paul

@@RCBirds couldnt have happened to a better guy brother.. can't wait to see the build..

@@FastFreddyRC right.

@@reitplace4765 I just got some ideas ;-)

Yep! I was shocked to be honest. Thought for sure there would be a lot more entries.

@FastFreddyRC 3 or 30 entries, there would still be only one winner though. 😜😜 I am sure Dirk will enjoy that one 👍😃

@rivierarc well that is a good point!! And yes I have a feeling Dirk is going to do something interesting with this kit.

@FastFreddyRC can't wait to see 😃😃

thank you Glenn

Funny you should say that but you're right...they have absolutely no point in the build what so ever! You're idea of roll bar mounts makes sense though...they look like that's what they could be used for but there's no mention of them in the manual. There must be a reason...but maybe it doesn't apply with this body set? I have no idea....but you didn't miss a step!

I guessed that a sway bar could be an optional upgrade, but didn't research it since I didn't build this car to run 🤔

Thanks Thomas. Love these retro body sets.

@@FastFreddyRC Yup, me too

Yes I would agree with you. If you want a designated front wheel drive or rear wheel drive those kits are definitely a better choice.

lol - true!

It's true John...it's not that easy to do and seems like it's been over complicated to fit this together...there has to be a reason. Thank you! All the best.

It's a pretty simple step that's for sure lol - all the best to you as well :)