Tamiya Sand Viper Build and Drive
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2022
- I had found this back in stock recently at Tower Hobbies and as soon as I got I had to build it!! I lost the original footage (it ended up going through the washing machine!!) along with another build so I had to re-shoot them after the fact! So an abbreviated build and quick run on the track!
You guys are all awesome and I appreciate all the great comments and questions from everyone. Really enjoying talking to you all in the comments section.
Links -
Interested in doing something good with RC? Check out Operation 11 Charlie and donate to those guys. They are working to prevent veteran suicide by getting veterans into the RC hobby and out having fun with others. I am not affiliated with them directly; it is just a great thing they are doing and I want to help spread the word!
The Operation 11 Charlie web site - www.o11c.org/
Check out their brief info video here - • Operation 11 Charlie /...
You really need to see the video about them from Axial/Horizon Hobby - • Operation 11 Charlie a...
The folks at Axial and Horizon Hobby made a tremendous video and you really need to watch it and give those guys some love!
Check me out on Instagram for other random photos and videos in between the posts here! / holeechit
![[LIVE] : ONE ลุมพินี 73 วันนี้!! คู่เอก "วรพล vs พันฤทธิ์"](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/rrOljlqse3A/mqdefault.jpg)
For many years I preferred the desert gator body. But I've come to appreciate the Sand Viper body. Kind of bridges the old school look and the full front cab of modern racing buggies.
I think doing it in a brighter color helps a lot as well The yellow on the box art is a bit blah and resembles cheap mustard! LOL!! I have seen a few in different colors and they look really nice, the box art is a bit flat and blah to me.
@@AddamsPlayground yeah I agree, the box art is very bland. They look great in blue, black and orange. All those colours go with the grey wheels. The fluoro pops nicely too
Great looking car! I like the brighter yellow so much better than the box art yellow. Nice to see the differences between the two cars explained.
Thanks! It turned out looking really sharp in the fluorescent yellow! the stock color looked like mustard to me! LOL! I am glad you enjoyed the video as well! Take care!
I’ve never been a huge yellow fan except for like the “old School “ mustardy yellow , but this really looks exceptional! It gets around the track beautifully! 🔥🔥🔥😋
Yeah I think yellow is usually one of those take it or leave it kind of colors! I had to just go to the hobby shop and stand in front of the paint section and figure out which color I wanted to go with, I had several in mind. The fluorescent yellow stood out so I went with it and glad I did. It gives it that race buggy look and Glenn from Tamiya Legends had told me that everyone needs at least one neon buggy in their collection and he is right! I looks and runs great. Some thicker shock oil and touch weight in the nose and it will be really fast I think!
I agree. Think I've seen a DT02 in Camel livery, and it looked cool.
Awesome job. I love that buggy. I put white wheels on mine. I wasn't into the gray ones. Also left the windows clear and put a Tamiya driver in it.
Thank you! White might look good on there, I may have to swap some stuff and see what I think. I did think about leaving the window clear but went the lazy route, I ain't gonna lie!! It probably does look pretty cool with the driver in there!!
Looks great Adam. I haven’t built a dt02 yet although I have a sand viper and ms to do at some point. You are making me want to shuffle them up to the front. Lol
Thanks Keith! It was a comment left by Glenn in one of his videos that got me to go with the fluorescent yellow. I had said how cool his retro neon buggy turn out and he responded with "everyone needs a neon car in their collection" so that is what I heard I my head when I saw the paint in the shop!!! I am glad I went with it as it is close enough to the box art but way cooler! build the Sand Viper before you build the MS as it will probably pale in comparison! But it was a quick fun build and super easy paint job so really a one day build if you want it to be. Thanks for checking it out!!
Great job on the build and choice of colors but on the track it shows that it is just a toy!!!
Thanks Addam,
Ralphie
Well to be honest they are all just toys, I get what you mean though LOL! It is a fun one and I am glad I went with the brighter florescent color on it, really makes it pop! Take care and have a great week!
This looks great in that neon yellow.. looks good on the track too
Thanks! I am really happy with the neon, it looks really cool and super easy to see out there! I kinda of glows going around the track!!
Yeah Addam I like the color bud. And good thing it was only the paint talking to you because the kits would be talking to me. Saying take me home. lol Really did pretty darn good on the track as well. Nice to have that there to play on. Great video once again. At the end there I thought you were going to do an Elmer fud "That's All Folks" lol
Thank you!! I was really going round and round with what color to choose so i just went to the shop and stood in front of the wall of paint to figure it out (not the first time!). While standing there I saw the fluorescent yellow and recalled a statement Glenn from Tamiya legends said in a comment to me that everyone needs a neon car in their collection and he was right! I grabbed it and really glad I did! I really got my pork the pig on in that blooper for sure.... sometimes the words skip a tooth or two on the old gears in there!!
That little guy will go! Poppin wheelies on the track - nice. I can see your logic … you don’t like yellow vehicles … look at hobby shop wall of colors and … pick yellow. 😂 Great info and video/pictures Addam. Thanks for sharing the fun.
Yeah it really hooks up on the carpet!!! So the neon yellow was not my first choice but a comment I got from Glenn at Tamiya Legends echoed to me while standing there that everyone needs a neon car in their collection and now that I have it I have to agree with him!! I think it was fate! Thanks as always for checking it out out and yes, I know I make little sense sometime with my decisions!!!
@@AddamsPlayground I agree with Glenn, I’ll share my neon build once complete. I often don’t make sense, so it’s nice to see I’m not alone in that.
Color looks great on that build!
Thank you!! I am really happy I went with the fluorescent yellow, it looks like a real race buggy!! The cool thing is I think you could paint it almost any color and it would be good with the stock decals. They did a good job making it colorful but neutral enough to go with many colors.
Will probably pick one of these up for next year. I have a hunch...it can hang with some of the older "pro cars" on a time attack. Lost footage is a huge bummer (been there). Love the track!
I think it'll do well on your track and it is a fun and easy one to build. There are a lot of tuning options in this one which is nice too!
Yeah, man, that's a cool addition to your collection! I totally love this buggy, I also just got one recently. And I already like yellow, but neon yellow is just the best colour there is! Yours looks so cool, and bright!
It was a cool run, but like you said, the front tyres are letting it down. I put same type front tyres as the ones on your Holiday buggy, it helped a bit. Pretty sure this could become one of your fastest buggies on that course.
I am vert happy with the neon look, it is super bright and makes it seem more like a race buggy! I am going to stick a couple wheel balance weights up front and will be trying some different tires up front to get it tuning better! Than a little bit of suspension tuning and I think it will be a very fast buggy out there! It may be hard to chase down a 4wd time but I'll give it a shot!
Oh yeah, great buggy right there, Addam! Also, you are not the only one to lose video footage, all part of the game my friend! I like the way you adapted the boxart look, I think your version looks very sweet. Did you get metal ball bearings in your kit? I agree about the front end washing out in corners, I spent a lot of time dialling mine in. I actually used the same front tyres from the Holiday Buggy and they have much more sideways grip. Also, tuning in a little more negative camber front and back makes a big difference, IMHO. Looked like a blast on the track. Great video, dude! :))
Thanks, I am very happy with the way it looks!! I am dumping the light oil and replacing it some heavier oil in the shock and adding a tiny bit of weight to the front end. I do think the tires are not the best and I did get a different set to try out, not sure they will go on the rims though as thy are very thin but I will give them a try. Thanks for the tip on the camber, I will try that as well. I think with tuning and tweaking it will really be an outstanding buggy out on the track! I did get bearing included in my kit.
Nice color choice! I'm also not usually a fan of yellow, but I'm liking the neon. Coincidentally, I'm just about to finish up a DT-02 build myself. The DT-02 is a great chassis, very capable and fun to drive. 👍
Thanks! I am very happy with the way it turned out and I am glad I went with the neon yellow and it is "close enough" to the box art!! I will be looking forward to seeing what you have cooking! I assume this is for one of the race classes??
Now your talking! Love DT02s especially the sand viper. I did use to race mine in a dt02 only race class. You need roughly 40g of weight up front weight wise, I tended to use Schumacher stagger ribs on the front of mine tyre wise. Essential modification is to brace the front shock tower between the two shock tower mount point with a bit of carbon fibre or alloy, you can use a turnbuckle but it’s not as good. I’ll pm you a list of modifications you can do to them. Spec on the sand viper over basic HB is bearings, light weight gear shafts , oil cva’s and adjustable turnbuckles :) not bad for Tamiya .nice video ;)
Thanks Andy!! I appreciate the advice and tips!! I like the chassis and I love the looks of it!!
Great car and great video! I still have mine nib and need to build it......one day! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you! I am very happy with the way it turned out! It is a fun and relaxing build! If you need a nice easy break it is great one to break out!
Pins hook up good on that carpet section
LOL! Yeah, the wheelies were very easy to pull on there! They do really well on the dirt too but on that carpet they are like Velcro!!!
The car looks great in that color. It jumps well and when you hit the corners right it looked great. One of the first thing drivers do with buggies with ribbed front tires is change them. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, I am very happy with the looks of it! The front is very light and the tires are not helping it either so some tinkering and possibly some better tires and I think it will be much better out there!
Love the look of this!
Thanks! I am pretty excited about how cool it turned out, I really love the fluorescent yellow!
I don't like yellow too, but this is a little bit acid and i find nice. love the transparent wing. If the color outside is similar to what we see in video, Thumb Up!! And on the track looks very good. Ciao Nanni
Thanks Nanni! Yes, the color of it outside in the sun is very close to the real color, it is very bright and bold! I was really on the fence with what color to choose but I really glad I went with the fluorescent yellow. I gives it that race car look and it is certainly easy to follow around on the track!!!
Love that neon yellow Addam! It really pops doesn’t it 😎🤣 Love the look of this model but I have two DT02s already but that shell keeps calling at me 😁
It is a great looking kit and I think it is one of the racier looking ones of the lineup. I am super happy I chose the neon it looks fast sitting still now! Easily shaves off a second per lap run time just being the bright!
@@AddamsPlayground The brighter they are the faster they go!
Good looking kit. Looks fun
Thanks!! I am very happy with the way it turned out and I think with a few tweaks it will be a really good runner!!
I want one!!!! 😀
Very nice build Addam👌, the clear wing looks great.
Thanks to your inspiring video my Tamiya wish list has just grown again $$$😭🤣🦘🇦🇺
Sorry, not sorry! 😂 😆 It happens.to me all the time! It is a great looking buggy and a fun one to drive. It needs a few wheel weights up front running this motor and some tuning to dial it in but it is a blast as it!
Awesome, fresh take on the Sand Viper body Addam! It looks so good!
I’ve been tempted by this kit.👍😊
Thanks! I am really happy I decided to give the neon yellow a try! It is a great little buggy! Think of it as the pro form of the holiday buggy!!
Great colour sceme Addam. From my experiences with the DT-03, I have a little hint for you. I tested both front tires (bought a wrong replacement) and for me the tinier ones work better. Both should fit on the same rims. But as long you have no issues...😉
Thank yo and thanks for the tip! I think those thinner ones with the sharper edges will do much better on my track! I picked up a another style of front tires to try, they may work well or not at all, I will have to get it out and test them very soon!
Love this car. I've got two of em. First one i did everything to it and alot of custom stuff. Had it custom painted in TRF colours.
That would look really nice too!! I feel like that is right up Glenn's ally! I would love to have 3 or 4 of these to do in various colors. It is such a nice looking buggy!! It drives well too, a little light in the front with the GT Tuned in it but that an easy fix!
@@AddamsPlayground one thing I've found with this is don't bother with the ball diff. It comes loose and you have to strip the gearbox down to tighten it.
@@markgreenhalgh8344 jeez.. good to know!! I have a soft spot for a good ol gear diff anyways!! They take a thrashing and go hard all the way until they blow up, which is next to never!!
Love it man had ta get one afta i saw this video keep up the awesome vids dude love em
It is a great looking buggy and runs well too! I am surprised they have no done another release on this chassis in a while. I guess their design team is running out of of graphics and name ideas! LOL! I am glad you are enjoying the videos, lots more to come!
Great buggy and the DT-02 chassie is cheap, durable and fun. Love my Desert Gator.
I agree that they are great little buggies and I kind of want them all now! I do like the looks of the Desert Gator! I also like the Tian pickup but for some reason they seem to have that one priced super high here for what it is! Ill catch it on sale and get one!
Awesome job Addam!!!! I painted my (wifes) Sand Viper metallic burgundy & pearl white. It's a great buggy and handles really well for what it is.
It really is a nice little buggy and you can paint it a ton of colors and it still looks good with the sticker set. I have a few tweaks to try and make it steer a bit better and we will take it back out for another try!
Good looking car! Good call on the fluorescent yellow. Looks great. I really like what you did with the spoiler. Leaving the back and sides clear is really sharp!
Thanks! I was really on the fence about the color, I knew I didn't want the plain yellow for sure. I saw the the fluorescent yellow and remembered a comment from Glenn to me that everyone needs a neon car in their collection so it sold me on it!!! I am very happy with it!!! I was toying with leaving the wing clear and going for the racer look but I felt like it was going to be lacking and thought since it was so easy to tape off to try and leave the top clear and I am glad I did!!! Thanks for checking in!!
Awesome track.
Thanks Patrick! It is nice to have a little spot to run them and this one work well. I still need to make few small movable jumps for it.
and POOF and it's gone! This buggy is a great kit with what it gives you great value! stiffen up the rear soften up the front shocks she will steer much better.
It is a great little buggy and I think with some tinkering it will drive really well out there! I think the biggest thing is that it is floating the front end on acceleration which firming up the rear will help with. The front is pretty soft already it just isn't on the ground very well! I am gonna stick a couple wheel weights in there to try and keep it from floating so much, especially on the carpet. Lots of tinkering to try and see what what works and I appreciate the tips!!
@@AddamsPlayground Hi I would see I think they make sway bar kits for these, you can put one in the rear only that should really help.
the footage monster strikes again!!!! color looks great Addam, nice addition to the ever growing collection
Yeah, it got two of them... mostly because I ran the SD card through the wash!!! LOL I love the super bright yellow much more than the box art.
@@AddamsPlayground hahahah yeah that would do it mate)
Awesome sand viper and great run
Thank you!!! It is a great little kit and I think it turned out looking great!
The Sand Viper has very sleek looking body. I was deciding between this and the DT03 back then and so tempted to get it just for how it looks. However, I went with the newer chassis. In any case, both DT02 and 3 are awesome drives. Similar light front end issues on both.
Yes, I think the Sand Viper has that classic sleek look to it and the DT03 has more of the fighter plane with no wings look to it. Both a sleek and racy in the own way but the SV has that classic buggy lines to it. A few small wheel balance weights in the front end will tame the light nose. It realy doesnt take too much and i have not noticed any negative impact to it with the Neo Fighter, it has a much better drive now with some weight up front. Thanks for watching!
nice build,looks great,awesome run on the track
Thanks! It is a great little buggy and I am really happy with the the way it turned out!!
@@AddamsPlayground 🙂👍✌
This is a great buggy a great value so much for the price sorry you lost video that's a bummer
Thank you for the shout out brother
It happens, I called it the practice run for the lost footage! It is a great buggy and with a few tweaks it'll be really great.
Looks a great car Addam like the colour you chose looks great 👍🚴🤩🏅
Thanks Pete! I knew I didn't want the plain yellow for sure. I saw the the fluorescent yellow and remembered a comment from Glenn to me that everyone needs a neon car in their collection so it sold me on it!!! I am very happy with it!!! It is certainly not hard to see going around the track! LOL!
@@AddamsPlayground yeah Glenn’s rite there looks great buddy
superb build!!!
Thanks, It is a a very cool buggy and is fun to build and a blast to drive!
@@AddamsPlayground yes! I painted mine metallic green! Very cool!
Looks good. I went for the metallic green on my colour - the same colour as the Top Force. Looks great as I didn't like the standard yellow either.
I love the DT-02. it was my first buggy after a TT02 and Lunchbox. Here in the UK, it's great value considering it comes with bearings, oil shocks and adjustable bits. I definitely think it could handle some more power, although the front end is definitely a bit light. I used the shock oil in the kit, and I thought it is pretty soft too.
I think one of the best things about this kit is you can paint it a variety of colors an it still look great with the stock decals on it! The extras are certainly a welcome addition as well! With more power you will definitely want some weight up front. I am planning on sticking a few of the self stick wheel balancing weights up front to settle it down. It worked well on the Neo fighter as I was having the same light front end issues with it. I love the GT Tuned motor but right now it is too much for it but after some weight in the front and some tuning I think it will be a great combo and be a really fast buggy on the track!
Looks awesome. Might need some adjustments to make it fast on your track. Could you make a lap time leaderboard to put the lap times into perspective?
I think with some thicker oil in the shocks and a little bit of weight in the front end it will be much faster. The front was floating a bit on power so I really ha to ease into it. Some wheel balance weights in the nose and it should be able to keep the front down so there is more steering on power. I was doing a leaderboard and it just kind of fizzled out, they were just not fun to do for some reason. I can add the fastest times for these on it and show it in a future video. Should have done it for this one and the next one coming out but I didn't even think about it to be honest!
That really is a good color. I need a buggy. LOL
Thanks, I like the way it looks! I totally agree you need a buggy in your life too!! This one, the DT03 buggies and and my Kyosho buggies are my favorite but then the Nova Fox and a couple others are right up there too. The DT03 buggies are the absolute best bang for the buck out there currently.
cool buggy!
Thank you!! I think it turnedout great and with a couple tweaks it should run just as well!
i have one in the build pile to go with a DT01 and DT03.. i think out of the 3 this is the better looking one. Still looking at it and undecided on box art or not..
The decals are great and can go well with many colors. The plain mustard yellow I am not a fan of. I was going to to go with a purple or something very different but while looking at the paints I saw the fluorescent yellow and remembered a comment from Glenn to me that everyone needs a neon car in their collection so it sold me on it!!! I am very happy with it!!!
Man that course is awesome 😲 I have a video request if that's ok I'd like to see one of your reviews and a run of the tamiya frog it's one of those cars that was bit of a mystery slash myth growing up is it as good as it's reputation love your work bro nice editing on the close up's to 👌
I can probably accommodate that for ya. I won't spoil anything for you here but I will do my best to go over the buggy and take it out on the track for some timed laps! Thanks for the kind words!
Legend much appreciated
Your colour looks way better the the box art, i’m gonna paint mine in copper. (Black & gold blend)
Thanks, it looks really like a race buggy in this bright color and I just wish my skills matched the paint job! Copper sounds awesome!! I think this is a great platform for different colors and copper sounds like it would look amazing!!
@@AddamsPlayground i’ve done a dark impact in the copper and it looks awesome albeit a risky paint job!
@@HarryBunnGRVOTV that also sounds awesome! I assume you are misting one the gold and backing it in black?
Go on *mazon or other such sight a look up self-stick 1/4oz weight. It looks like you have plenty of forward bite on the carpet so a lesser motor will give you more control Try the weights first. Yea yellow was never my favorite color, but it is easy to see. Also a yellow gen one mustang convertible with black top is just too good looking.
I have some of the weights and will try some in the front. I have done it on others as well and a little bit does help a lot. The motor does have a ton of punch so me not stabbing the throttle so hard! I drove this right after another one you will see soon and it was a bit more tame and I could get on the gas much more! A few tweaks and some more practice and I think it will be a great buggy!!!
This looks like it’s a blast to drive but that front end does not look like it wants to go where you tell it too, was that a ton of understeer. Do you think that might be a tire or suspension? Love the way it looks and that aggressive profile is just so enjoyable to look at
Thanks! I think it looks great! The front end issue is two things I think, not enough weight up front and the rounded smooth rib tires. Going to put a little weight up there and swap out the front tires with some different ones and see how it goes. Also adjusting the shock oil so too
Hi Addam, I like the colour, could you add some weights to the front to improve the handling?
Thanks!! I think with a few wheel weights up front and some more aggressive tires will really improve the steering and allow me to get on the throttle quicker and longer so lap times should be a lot faster!
Yeah you got it!!!!!!
I like what you did with the wing and wish I thought of that!
I really chose this buggy because the trf201 is practically impossible to get even though it’s listed for 175.00 on the Tamiya website that would be an amazing deal at that price). Zahhak isn’t any easier to get. I contacted tamiyausa and they emailed me back saying both are models are discontinued ;(
I think I want the astute 2022 TD2 next. I’m holding out to see if they’re are any year end surprises. Before I decide.
Too bad on the oil. Maybe you can go one hole in the piston if you haven’t already?
Can’t wait to see what you get next.
I did and I am glad I did! I love it! The wing thing turned out well, I was going to leave it clear but at the last minute I thought it may look goofy completely clear so I taped it off and it turned out great! Keep checking for those buggies especially over at Amain. They tend to get random lots of discontinued kits in here and there. I would to have loved to find that TRF201 for $175!!! Would have bought 2 for sure! The Zahhak has but out of stock for quite some time so maybe they will do another run of them soon, who knows! I think just dumping the super thing oil out of the shocks and filling them with the thicker stuff will fix them right up, I took a chance with it and knew it may end up too free. You never know for sure until it is all together and the battery is in there! I have a few cool things upcoming!
@@AddamsPlayground yeah thicker oil may help. Switching from the two hole piston build to the one hole can have the same effect. My baseline was the the stock oil. It was too soft so I went with the one hole piston.
Yesterday I found team associated 40 and 60w oil in my stash. The rear in my dt03 bottomed out so I went 60w in the rear and 40 in the front (I also swapped out the stock one piece piston and rod for the one in the df03 rebuild kit so it’s identical to the sand viper in build).
I did the same for my sand viper. 40 is super close to tamiya yellow. May as well have matching oil.
I just can’t get myself to buy those df03 aluminum shock kit to compare because that 70.00 could almost buy a new kit. I bet I’m close though.
@@danielandrews7028 yeah I have a hard time spending that much on upgrades when it is so close to the price of another kit. I'd just go ahead and buy another car!! I will take some time to tinker with the settings and oils and add a touch of weight up front and think it will become a great little track buggy!
Hey Adam hope you are doing well. Well i broke down and bought the Tt02b/df03 damper kit. The springs from that kit can’t be used because they are not for rwd buggies. I used my tower hobby points and got them for less than 20.00 otherwise I would have never bought them. I was working on my sand viper kit and decided to look online at tamiya usa for the dt02 Ms manual to see how the dampers are built. The Ms damper build is different than the instructions included in the damper set. I discovered that the dt02 Ms uses the same front springs as the sand viper however the rear Ms parts are the Blue springs from the dt02 spring hopup kit. Ok. So testing these front sand viper spring and the rear blue spring on the dd03 dampers felt great. Here is the funny part. I put the rear blue spring on my cva’s..GASP! It felt the same! I had to remove all spacers from the rear as the blue spring is taller.
So in a nutshell with a stock sand viper kit…..Build both cvas with one hole front and rear and put the yellow tamiya oil in all dampers.
Use no spring spacers
Blue spring on the rear.
The longest eyelets both front and rear. The kit only comes with two so two more will be needed.
Done!
The cvas are the same length as the df03 aluminum dampers built to dt02 Ms specs.
Unbelievable!
I’m going to save these dampers for a special future kit.
The gold springs from the kit will be used on my plasma edge.
I discovered the secret sauce and cracked the code.
The td2 astute 2022 uses all the springs from the dt02 spring kit. It uses the weak red ones. I’m wondering if medium stock front sand viper springs and either medium stock rear or blue hopup springs would be amazing on its stock cvas
I won’t have that kit until February as holidays and birthdays are coming up ;)
@@danielandrews7028 thank you for the research and update!! Sometimes you just have to get stuff and figure it out as you go along for sure!! I need to get my suspension tuning game better for sure. I tend to build what feels ok on the bench and then just keep running that, even if it is that great. One of these days I will figure it all out and get better about tinkering with the setup on them.... One of these days maybe... 😂
Great build, great buggy, great video. I still have the Sand Viper New in Box here, somehow I haven't gotten around to building it yet. But your video is a beautiful inspiration. The car is very fast. Do you use the standard Pinion? 2S lipo? Is that even possible with the Hobbywing?
Thank you!! It has the 1060 which you can run a 2s lipo on but I am running it on a nimh pack as I have plenty of them and they work in all the Tamiya. You can run a 3s pack with the 1060 but I never do as most of the Tamiya kits don't have the room to fit a 3s in them. I ran the stock pinion but did upgrade the motor to the GT Tuned motor which makes a ton of difference and it is not a terribly expensive motor, usually around $30.
@@AddamsPlayground Thanks Addam. I have to remember this. Your Sand Viper really looks very fast. I guess I will do so with mine.
Very nice! I would love to know how you cut your foam blocks for your stands.
I buy the foam yoga blocks and cut them in half on the band saw. You can use something like a hacksaw or other really fine toothed saw as well. One of the long extendable razor knives will work but much more dangerous so if you try that just be very careful!!
@@AddamsPlayground Thanks for the info buddy! Look great!
Like number 1😁
Response #1 LOL, thanks buddy for being up late and heading straight over to it!
Really Nice Build And Paint Job. Your Driving is Frustrating 😂
Thanks and I totally agree! I am not a driver at all, just a fun runner guy that has a track!
Fantastic Video. What are you using to time your laps on the track?
Thank you! For timing the laps I am just using the editing software. I put in breaks in the footage each time it crosses the line at the bottom of the big jump. It is pretty accurate give or take a frame of video so 1/10 of a second roughly. Once the breaks are in I just check the clip duration and that's the lap times. At first it took a long time but I have it down pretty well now so it doesn't take too long. It is too much money to invest in a lap timer for just me running around out there, those things are expensive!
@@AddamsPlayground That's a great way to do it and its free. Thanks for the tip.
@@MR.TOYBOX Yeah, after a time or two it is really easy and the free part is the best thing!!
Awe man... love that yellow. What ps yellow was it that you used? I'm a big fan of that color. 😍
I used PS27 and backed it with white. It is a very transparent color so you have to back it with white or another bright color. Depending on what you back it with will alter the shade of it. It really looks great in person.
@@AddamsPlayground thanks man... that thing looks really sick. BTW I ordered my golden arrow 3 sticker sets thanks to you... thanks again sir
@@jamespeek3061 Awesome! Have fun with getting the Golden Arrow all dolled up!
I love the yellow! Nice build! Which color code is it?
Thanks! I wanted something a bit flashier than regular yellow. It is the Tamiya PS27 fluorescent yellow backed with the PS1 to make it opaque. You will need 3 or so coats of the yellow and then back it in the white with a couple coats and then under the wing I went back over the white with the yellow again.
I just did another one in this color that will be up soon! It is an older Kyosho kit and it turned out great!
It looks great! Thanks for the info! I'm actually looking to grabbing a Sand Viper & building it! I have some Tamiya buggies & always stay close to the box art. Nice 👍
@@332_RC No problem! I think it looks way better in the bright fluorescent yellow, it is really awesome in the sun!! It is a great running buggy as well!
That looks more like a 2wd race buggy, how would you compare it to DT03? My daughter built a DT03 this summer, our first Tamiya actually.... amd I can't decide if I should get a 2nd one, or a DT03, or if one 2wd Tamiya buggy is enough...if that's that's case I will just have to get a different Tamiya kit altogether, that wish list keeps growing anyhow, so...
Cheers....and thanks again for the videos...
It is a little smaller and a little lighter (maybe) than the DT03 but both of them get around the track very well. They both suffer from a light front end but I think out of the box builds, the DT03 will beat it. Now with a faster motor they are much more equally matched but with a fast motor the front end floats more so it can slow you down! A few self stick wheel balance weights I the nose usually fixes most of that and not going full throttle all the time too but I find that hard to do!! You are asking the wrong guy if you wanna know if one of any buggy is enough... nope! These are like Pokémon for me, I need to capture them all!!! LOL! In my honest honest opinion get a DT02 and build that with her, it is a pretty simple kit that can easily be done in a weekend and you guys will have fairly equal but different buggies to go run!
@@AddamsPlayground haha, I hear ya about wanting the ALL....LOL We probably have 30 or so, and counting.... 2wd is definitely a challenge, we've we've racing some AE 2wd short course , stadium trucks, etc... and this summer I did a decent bit of racing with my Ultima ReRe. ... powered with an 8.5, it definitely gets the front end light, or pointed to the sky at times...but it scoots! Thanks as usual for the content, cheers....
@@AddamsPlayground we're new to Tamiya as of this year... and boy have they been a whole different kind of fun, and the wish list keeps growing...
@@isaiahfurrow7414 so does mine! So far I don't think the wish list has ever gotten any shorter! Shuffled around and reprioritized all the time but not sure it ever gets shorter!! 😂
Nice video, Addam! Those are fun to drive. I like the fluorescent yellow, nice choice.
I have had one for years, now. Since about 2007. I recently put a lot of metal parts on it. It's heavier than my TD4! I'll probably put the plastic chassis and arms back on, but the heavy metal Sand Viper is beautiful to look at. th-cam.com/video/PcpQCeqdrZc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you, I am really happy with the look of it and it drives nice but the font end want to float so I need a touch of weight up front! I will check your video out and see what you have done to yours. I know I have seen a few on it from you before.