hi R C... ' i have good R/C tamiya models... beetle / blackfoot / frog / lancia are the same ORV chassics... i did cut off ORV chassis in half then put on traxxas as tamtraxx... already in my channel video
I'm inclined to watch the build videos more than the running ones , I watch them all , and I run mine , but would never fault you for not tearing it up. My first run out with my monster beetle ,I broke both mirrors off.
I agree with Darren. This looks absolutely superb! The silver really makes it pop! As a viewer, I appreciate all the running videos and all the editing and such that goes into them. I just really feel for you having to clean the car back up when your all done after you spent so much time on assembly.
The monster beetle is number 1 for me in the trio then the blackfoot followed by the mud blaster, excellent job looks so good I'm liking how you do the driver figure? my monster beetles don't have driver figures in them yet and I'm thinking that's the way to go👍
Nice job. I just recently built my first two Tamiya rc cars. The Subaru Impreza '99 Monte Carlo Rally car and the Toyota Yaris rally car. I was really impressed with the quality of the parts and how easily they went together. Two of the most fun models I've built.
Yes I agree the Hardbodies are so much more involved but are much more fun and look great once all the effort has been put in as we can see from this awesome finish from Glen's Beast - cant wait to do mine , Cheers and thanks glen for the great Video , Will look great amoung the rest of the collection .
I sure do love to see them run😍. Maybe there's a runner shell and tires kicking around in your basement? Monster trucks do drive well on the soft cushiony lawn... And monster truck tracks are just a back and fourth with one jump😉. You sure did a fantastic job, it is a stunner!
Fabulous film Glenn, she’s looking Fizzin and you did the right thing with the silver. Perfect. Also agree with you re bashing just for TH-cam, lots of effort that could be destroyed in an instant. Cheers Glenn. 👍🏻😊
Good morning Glen!!! I absolutely loved this!! Now I gotta go back to my beetle and do the silver outlines!! Thanks buddy! : ) can’t wait for the running video! Thanks
This was my first rc car when I was a kid. I bought it from a boot sale in bits. Was missing the front steering rods I remember which was a pain to find as there was no TH-cam or internet
Great job, Glen 💯👌Monster Beetle nr1 for me. Because the rear trailing arms and rear motor is more scale for a beetle body. A Black Foot nr1 would be the Super Black Foot with conventional rear suspension.
After a very bad taste in month from an M-06, I decided not to buy another Tamiya, unless they re-issue the very early glorious onroad models from the 70's through 81/82'ish, that is, of course. However, after I built an XR311 (only the chassis so far), I thought I would give it another try and ordered a Monster Beetle Black Edition from Tamico. Still waiting for it to be delivered to my house (it cleared the US custom) and I will have to complete the body of the XR311 first, but I have a feeling that I will enjoy the build of this kit. Your video gives me quite a few tips and thank you for that.
@TamiyaLegends, great video. Loving the Monster Beetle finished mine a few weeks back, painted it Metallic Red and Pearl Clear, looks great. The hole at the front, I put the sticker underneath and filled the hole with putty before painting. Yours looks awesome, I think the number plate stickers are on the wrong ends, maybe wrong. 😀
Glenn I am like you. I love taking our cars to our local BMX track but equally like running them on an old industrial park with lots of flat loose areas.
Great job Glenn. I finished the build (not painted it yet) on mine a few weeks ago - only run it a couple of times on grass and keep flipping it(!) - which rips the wing mirrors off.... I’ve ordered a second shell - as I want a painted and stickered-up runner (and decided against a lexan second shell for this purpose - although that may have been a mistake....) - but I know I’ll roll it and mash the body slightly - so it’ll be nice (albeit extravagant!) to have a mint shell for the shelf. I’ve got an mip ball diff which I haven’t fitted yet - only running a standard motor so far, but might swap between the torque tuned and sports which I’ve got lying around to see the differences and whether the mip diff makes a difference too. Keep up the good work - although I blame you entirely for ruining my bank balance - seeing these cars on your channel is so nostalgic and I can’t help buy the cars I used to pine for after you’ve featured them!
You mentioned iconic spotlights on Tamiya models and I was surprised you didn't mention the Monster Beetle. They are so 👌👌👌 and really set it off. Personally I prefer the black window frames because the gold wheels pop that bit more but I understand why you did it that way. Good job 👍
Absolutely beautiful car - love the Monster Beetle! My mate got one ( which is mine now), but I also wanted the Blackfoot more, but it was too expensive for me, so I ended up with the Midnight Pumpkin .
Looks great Glenn, I’ve found that tyre foams are a great mod for monster trucks to stop them rolling over. The body kit is basically the same as the re re sand scorcher. The extra kit clear light lenses can be fitted and look much better but it means cutting the centres out of the solid plastic rear lights. 👍🏻
looks great, this is when you need a runner shell but the hard bodies are a big chunk of the kit. I really want to see it run though and hear how the diff holds up
@@TAMIYALegends A Sand Scorcher bodyshell and the paint is not that expensive...if you’ll make the video I will make you one Glenn! Please send me your desired paint scheme or design and let’s team up! Best regards from Alex, The Netherlands.
Absolutely iconic build Glenn. I was thinking the same thing, is it really worth running and risking damaging her. Your video left me speechless. You made her look like a queen. This is an icon of the Golden age of tamiya. You should be proud of yourself mate 👍🏆❤️ Apauline
I was lucky enough to have had a Monster Beetle back in the day and it was awesome fun. However they do roll quite easily so be prepared for paint damage. At least the re-re is red plastic so not as noticeable as white scratches showing through from the white shell from the early vintage beetles. Have fun!!!
It look great but needs the beading just below window and bonnet shut lines painted silver. Also wiper blades are usually black!! Great truck. Mine rolled over within seconds but has to be used as a basher!
What a great looking monster beetle. Ok that one the super shot and the fox are the only Tamiya cars that come with gold wheels if I missed any let me know.
Love it! Silver trim looks great. Monster Beetle just edges out the Blackfoot for me. Geez I’d hate to see you crack that shell at the Arena but in saying that I’m curious to see how it would go.
Great looking Monster Beetle, after all your hard work I would hate to see you roll it and scratch it. Could you run it with an old shell, then it wouldn't matter if you rolled it. Keep up the good work. 😎👍
You did a magnificent job on this body but mine I am going to pain it different and only sticker I'm going to be putting on it is just monster beetle I'm going to be putting the roof Cage with the lights and I'm getting the after market front bumper back bumper with the lights and Willie bar I am painting mine black and copper I love those 2 colors together but thank you for this video
That thing looks amazing!!! To me also the Blackfoot is the king and I agree with the order you put the rest in but I would love to get the whole collection these days as they are all so cool in there own way.. I think I would prefer the lose track to run it on and just go easy on the jumps, there is too much grip on the tarmac wich helps to flip these cars
When get my Monster beetle I’m install The Tamiya Halogen Led’s. For more realistic look and rear leds as well. Hopefully ill be able to install then in existing front light buckets.
Hi, Glenn. Would like to know, how you painted this Beetle. Do you paited it with red and then clear coated it?? Or you only put clearcoat over the red platic shell ??? Thanks, love you videos.👍👍
Beautiful build. The Monster Beetle is definitely in my top 3 favorites. I restored my original in like 2013 which got a little pricey then a few years later they re-released her which I purchased to be my basher. The only thing that I didn’t like about the Re-release MB was the missing rear window which made no sense to me still to this day. The only thing I can think of is how hard it would be to differentiate between the vintage and repo?
This was my first hobby-grade RC back in '87(?), although mine came with the yellow blackfoot wheels and not the chrome gold ones it's famous for. Does this release have the OG crappy hexagonal dog bones?
Hi Glenn, is there any reason the ReRe Monster Beatle does not have the rear window. I had one when they came out , and I remember having a rear window.
@@TAMIYALegends hey Glen did you key the body up first and if so what did you use or did you just clean it and then paint it ? Just ordered one for Christmas !! 🎄
Another superb build Glenn! Please don't take it to the track... Way too much work just to ruin it... Some nice slow mo shots and some tarmack runs would be awesome!
I wonder if MCI changed their design of these stickers. I just received mine today and the contour to the tires were pretty spot on. Maybe it’s me. Hehe. Since I have nothing to compare it to other than yours. Maybe you could show in more detail where and how you cut the stickers. Love the tho. Keep up the great vids.
Hi fantastic channel thinking of a monster never had the original in 1986 lusted after it but very expensive the 2015 version looks goods any advice keep up the channel good work
Very nice Glen. Any thoughts on doing a Sand Scorcher?, I've got a 2010 one, but I did have an original back in the day (I was 12yrs, my mum and dad got it for me for Xmas) 10mins running time 16hrs charging!!!! Those were the days! 👍
Short of wrapping the whole body in bubble wrap and not jumping I'm not sure what you could do to avoid scratching,maybe bluetack blobs in strategic rollover hotspots? Experienced the same in the past but reversed,blackfoot/monster beetle lol,twas like wacky races back then with the people I knew!:)
When I was building mine I had a problem with the front spotlights not lining up straight since the screw is only held on one side it seemed to pull the lights outwards. Wondering if you had this issue with yours? Also seemed that the side lights wouldn't screw fully closed around the metal bar.. I would definitely not run that on the bmx track, I'd want to keep that body pristine.
This looks too good for the arena track! I'd hate to see that gorgeous shell get destroyed. Some light duty grass running, or a side hill is all we need to see.
Yeah way too expensive for me my friend 😬. I also don’t run my cars hard, so the expensive upgrades aren’t needed 😅. This has the standard diff and it’s had around 7 batteries through it without any issues whatsoever 😊😊😊
@@TAMIYALegends I think the best part is the battery door and the replacement for the original battery door. But probably only worth it for running tons of batteries through it.
I’ve actually never primed any of these hard shells or indeed lacquered them 😬😬😬 I know (apparently) that’s the correct way to do them, but mine always look great and never had any issues doing them like this 🤷🏼♂️ Thanks for watching and commenting 🤩👊🏻
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This and the Blackfoot are just gorgeous. The hard bodies are so worth the extra effort!
Yeah I agree, sooooooooo much work but at the end you have something very special 😊😊😊
hi R C...
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i have good R/C tamiya models...
beetle / blackfoot / frog / lancia are the same ORV chassics...
i did cut off ORV chassis in half then put on traxxas as tamtraxx...
already in my channel video
Yes beautiful detailing BUT so much mental pain when you roll one over, especially on pavement.
I'm inclined to watch the build videos more than the running ones , I watch them all , and I run mine , but would never fault you for not tearing it up. My first run out with my monster beetle ,I broke both mirrors off.
Haha yes the mirrors and rear number plate are always the first to go David 😂👊🏻
Superb Glen.. Another iconic buggy from our day.. I know it’s Re-Re but it is unmistakable..
Thanks Darren 😊
It’s such a icon from the 80’s 🤩👊🏻
Just like us 🤣👊🏻
Damn right there Glen🤣🤣🤣
@@TAMIYALegends
F A C T S 😅😂😂🤷🏼♂️
The decals really make the shell, nice job Glenn. Definitely with you on the blackfoot!
Thanks Rob, yeah 100% the Blackfoot is the Daddy of those three 🤩🤩🤩
Such an awesome kit, this is the first rc I ever owned in the 80s. Brings back many memories. Looks amazing..
Thanks for watching and commenting my friend 🤩👊🏻
I would keep it looking nice for now then maybe take it out I the snow . The details you put into these cars is amazing. Glen you are a legend.
Thanks buddy 😊😊😊
I agree with Darren. This looks absolutely superb! The silver really makes it pop! As a viewer, I appreciate all the running videos and all the editing and such that goes into them. I just really feel for you having to clean the car back up when your all done after you spent so much time on assembly.
Yeah I do wonder if just doing the running videos as a TH-cam thing is worth it tbh 😬🤷🏼♂️
You work magic with those pen for letterings and edges. Pure eye candy.
My favourite Tamiya. Cracking job buddy. 👍🏻
Thanks Gareth 😊😊😊
You're tripping, gold wheels, oiled filled shocks, spiked monster tires, monster beetle hands down number 1!
Haha excellent 🤩👊🏻
The monster beetle is number 1 for me in the trio then the blackfoot followed by the mud blaster, excellent job looks so good I'm liking how you do the driver figure? my monster beetles don't have driver figures in them yet and I'm thinking that's the way to go👍
Thanks Phil, yeah as you no I’m not the best painter, but my drivers are looking better nowadays and there pretty simple to do effort wise 😊👊🏻
Boom!!!! Great job Glenn 😉👍
Thanks buddy 🤩
Another great job on a classic.
Thanks my friend 🤩👊🏻
Nice job. I just recently built my first two Tamiya rc cars. The Subaru Impreza '99 Monte Carlo Rally car and the Toyota Yaris rally car. I was really impressed with the quality of the parts and how easily they went together. Two of the most fun models I've built.
Yes I agree the Hardbodies are so much more involved but are much more fun and look great once all the effort has been put in as we can see from this awesome finish from Glen's Beast - cant wait to do mine , Cheers and thanks glen for the great Video , Will look great amoung the rest of the collection .
Thanks Andrew 🤩👊🏻
Beautiful. I agree... I’m sure there’s plenty of other TH-cam videos of these in the dirt!
Yeah I’m sure there is my friend, but I’ve made the two running videos already 🤣👊🏻
@@TAMIYALegends 😅👍🏻
Very, very nice Glenn! Good work and I’ll really like the silver trim by the way.
Excellent glad you liked it my friend 🤩👊🏻
Looks great Glenn, the silver works really well against the red and makes it stand out
Thanks Barry 😊😊😊
I'm looking at it, I'm looking at it! 🤣 Nice work, that looks awesome! It looks like the paint went on really nice. 👌
LOOK AT IT 🤣👊🏻
Thanks Mick yeah this one was a dream to do, absolutely no issues at all, which for me makes a nice change 😅😅😅
@@TAMIYALegends I came back to LOOK AT IT again 🤣.
The paint looks great, very minimal orange peel. Very smooth! No issues is always a bonus. 👍
I sure do love to see them run😍. Maybe there's a runner shell and tires kicking around in your basement? Monster trucks do drive well on the soft cushiony lawn... And monster truck tracks are just a back and fourth with one jump😉. You sure did a fantastic job, it is a stunner!
Thanks buddy I’ve got two running videos coming soon 😊👊🏻
Well done Glenn absolutely love it 👍😀
Thanks Paul, she’s a looker my friend 🤩🤩🤩
Fabulous film Glenn, she’s looking Fizzin and you did the right thing with the silver. Perfect. Also agree with you re bashing just for TH-cam, lots of effort that could be destroyed in an instant.
Cheers Glenn. 👍🏻😊
Thanks Dave 😊
I actually did end up taking it to the little track 😬
I was really surprised just how stable it was, it didn’t roll once 😅😅😅
Good morning Glen!!! I absolutely loved this!! Now I gotta go back to my beetle and do the silver outlines!! Thanks buddy! : ) can’t wait for the running video! Thanks
Haha excellent Chris 🤩👊🏻
This was my first rc car when I was a kid. I bought it from a boot sale in bits. Was missing the front steering rods I remember which was a pain to find as there was no TH-cam or internet
😀👍 Beauty!
Thanks Steve 😎👊🏻
Great job, Glen 💯👌Monster Beetle nr1 for me. Because the rear trailing arms and rear motor is more scale for a beetle body. A Black Foot nr1 would be the Super Black Foot with conventional rear suspension.
Excellent Goran 😊
Thanks for watching and commenting my friend 🤩👊🏻
Great work on the body again Glenn looking forward to seeing the running video and hopefully the shell survived 😅😅
Yeah no dramas with it at all Chris 😅😅😅. Two running videos coming soon my friend 😊👊🏻
Turned out great Glen I just finished some brushless upgrades on a Sand Scorcher love rc so many cool things to make cars our own see ya next time
Excellent thanks for watching Tim 🤩👊🏻
Looks gorgeus Glenn, the silver details and tire decals makes it pop. Love it.
Excellent glad you like it my friend 🤩👊🏻
What an absolute beaut! Bet your proud of that one bud
After a very bad taste in month from an M-06, I decided not to buy another Tamiya, unless they re-issue the very early glorious onroad models from the 70's through 81/82'ish, that is, of course. However, after I built an XR311 (only the chassis so far), I thought I would give it another try and ordered a Monster Beetle Black Edition from Tamico. Still waiting for it to be delivered to my house (it cleared the US custom) and I will have to complete the body of the XR311 first, but I have a feeling that I will enjoy the build of this kit. Your video gives me quite a few tips and thank you for that.
Oh gosh, that's 2nice2run. Please keep it looking that nice.
Thanks for watching and commenting my friend 😊👊🏻
Looks great! I like the silver around the windows.
Cheers Gav yeah it looks pretty sweet 😊😊😊
@TamiyaLegends, great video. Loving the Monster Beetle finished mine a few weeks back, painted it Metallic Red and Pearl Clear, looks great. The hole at the front, I put the sticker underneath and filled the hole with putty before painting. Yours looks awesome, I think the number plate stickers are on the wrong ends, maybe wrong. 😀
Thanks for watching and commenting Craig 🤩👊🏻
Thank you for running yours so the rest of us don't have to 🤣 yes it's totally worth it since so many enjoy your videos.
Haha excellent thanks for the feedback my friend 🤩👊🏻
Glenn I am like you. I love taking our cars to our local BMX track but equally like running them on an old industrial park with lots of flat loose areas.
Yeah I don’t mind a big open car park 🤩🚗💨💨👀
Looks brilliant Glenn...If u Paint the hinges it's completely stunning... love the silver on the window seals !!!
Yes that’s something I’m definitely going to do soon my friend 🤩👊🏻
Holy cow, that Monster Beetle looks amazing!! I'd agree with you, the silver window surrounds look fantastic, a nice contrast. Nice job mate!!
Thanks Barry 😊😊😊
Great job Glenn. I finished the build (not painted it yet) on mine a few weeks ago - only run it a couple of times on grass and keep flipping it(!) - which rips the wing mirrors off....
I’ve ordered a second shell - as I want a painted and stickered-up runner (and decided against a lexan second shell for this purpose - although that may have been a mistake....) - but I know I’ll roll it and mash the body slightly - so it’ll be nice (albeit extravagant!) to have a mint shell for the shelf.
I’ve got an mip ball diff which I haven’t fitted yet - only running a standard motor so far, but might swap between the torque tuned and sports which I’ve got lying around to see the differences and whether the mip diff makes a difference too.
Keep up the good work - although I blame you entirely for ruining my bank balance - seeing these cars on your channel is so nostalgic and I can’t help buy the cars I used to pine for after you’ve featured them!
Excellent comment my friend 🤩👊🏻
Hi Glen too great monster trucks from that era have to agree with you prefer the Blackfoot if I was too own one nice work as always mate 👌👋
Thanks Martin 😊👊🏻
Top job...... Gotta get some of those tyre decals😉
Take it to the track😃
Two running videos coming soon my friend 🤩🚗💨💨💨
@@TAMIYALegends 🤗👊
Can we see a picture of the Blackfoot and Beetle next to each other please. And I love your little story about your ‘rich’ friend 😆
80’s Monster Truck video coming soon my friend 😊😊😊
You mentioned iconic spotlights on Tamiya models and I was surprised you didn't mention the Monster Beetle. They are so 👌👌👌 and really set it off.
Personally I prefer the black window frames because the gold wheels pop that bit more but I understand why you did it that way. Good job 👍
Thanks buddy 😊👊🏻
Absolutely beautiful car - love the Monster Beetle! My mate got one ( which is mine now), but I also wanted the Blackfoot more, but it was too expensive for me, so I ended up with the Midnight Pumpkin .
Pumpkin 🤩🤩🤩
Mate rolling out the rigs! 👍
Thanks for watching my friend 😎👊🏻
Looks great Glenn, I’ve found that tyre foams are a great mod for monster trucks to stop them rolling over. The body kit is basically the same as the re re sand scorcher. The extra kit clear light lenses can be fitted and look much better but it means cutting the centres out of the solid plastic rear lights. 👍🏻
Oh excellent thanks for letting me know about the lights 😊😊😊
You done a fantastic job I loves it well done
That looks perfect 👌👌👌👌
It’s probably the best shell I’ve done so far, not perfect but this one is close 😅😅😅
looks great, this is when you need a runner shell but the hard bodies are a big chunk of the kit. I really want to see it run though and hear how the diff holds up
Thanks Tony 😊
Two running videos coming soon my friend and no issues with the diff at all 😅😅😅
@@TAMIYALegends I'm curious to see if it will handle grass better than my buggies as that is the best surface I have nearby
Hope that you do another one about the Sand Scorcher and I’ll make you a really wonderful one-off Glenn, promised!
Best regards from The Netherlands.
Yeah I’m very tempted my friend, a full Tamiya Legends custom car would be awesome 😎
@@TAMIYALegends A Sand Scorcher bodyshell and the paint is not that expensive...if you’ll make the video I will make you one Glenn! Please send me your desired paint scheme or design and let’s team up! Best regards from Alex, The Netherlands.
Absolutely iconic build Glenn. I was thinking the same thing, is it really worth running and risking damaging her. Your video left me speechless. You made her look like a queen. This is an icon of the Golden age of tamiya. You should be proud of yourself mate 👍🏆❤️
Apauline
Thanks for the lovely comment 🤩🤩🤩
just had one made in January with Goodyear tyre decals looks amazing
@@andrewingry2986 hope you enjoy the build 👍
Nice job
Looks awsome
Thanks buddy I’m really happy with it 🤩👊🏻
I was lucky enough to have had a Monster Beetle back in the day and it was awesome fun. However they do roll quite easily so be prepared for paint damage. At least the re-re is red plastic so not as noticeable as white scratches showing through from the white shell from the early vintage beetles. Have fun!!!
Thanks buddy 😊🚗💨💨💨
Looks fab sir! 👍🎅
Thanks Paul 😊😊😊
It look great but needs the beading just below window and bonnet shut lines painted silver. Also wiper blades are usually black!! Great truck. Mine rolled over within seconds but has to be used as a basher!
Thanks buddy yeah I was thinking about adding that detail after I’ve ran it. I also think the door hinges would look great in silver 😊👊🏻
What a beauty!
Thank you 😊
Looks amazing
Thanks Eddie 😎👊🏻
Looks great👌
Thanks Carl 🤩👊🏻
Tamiya really needs to do the mud blaster. I was almost my first RC. I got the clod buster instead. But always wanted the mud blaster.
I think we will see it in 2022 😇🤞🏻🤞🏻
What a great looking monster beetle. Ok that one the super shot and the fox are the only Tamiya cars that come with gold wheels if I missed any let me know.
Love it! Silver trim looks great. Monster Beetle just edges out the Blackfoot for me. Geez I’d hate to see you crack that shell at the Arena but in saying that I’m curious to see how it would go.
Thanks Wade, a couple of running videos coming soon my friend 🤩🚗💨💨💨
Great looking Monster Beetle, after all your hard work I would hate to see you roll it and scratch it. Could you run it with an old shell, then it wouldn't matter if you rolled it. Keep up the good work. 😎👍
Thanks for watching Ben 😊👊🏻
Looks awesome. Another great job. I wonder why they don't give you a back window anymore ?.
Thanks buddy I guess it a cost saving 🤔🤷🏼♂️
You did a magnificent job on this body but mine I am going to pain it different and only sticker I'm going to be putting on it is just monster beetle I'm going to be putting the roof Cage with the lights and I'm getting the after market front bumper back bumper with the lights and Willie bar I am painting mine black and copper I love those 2 colors together but thank you for this video
That thing looks amazing!!! To me also the Blackfoot is the king and I agree with the order you put the rest in but I would love to get the whole collection these days as they are all so cool in there own way..
I think I would prefer the lose track to run it on and just go easy on the jumps, there is too much grip on the tarmac wich helps to flip these cars
Thanks Adrian 😊👊🏻
When get my Monster beetle I’m install The Tamiya Halogen Led’s. For more realistic look and rear leds as well. Hopefully ill be able to install then in existing front light buckets.
Good job sir .ive nearly finished my sand scorcher on to a cc01 chassis build,how can I send you some pics? To see what you think.
Hey 👋🏻
My email address is in the about section Ian 👊🏻
Hi, Glenn. Would like to know, how you painted this Beetle. Do you paited it with red and then clear coated it??
Or you only put clearcoat over the red platic shell ??? Thanks, love you videos.👍👍
Beautiful build. The Monster Beetle is definitely in my top 3 favorites. I restored my original in like 2013 which got a little pricey then a few years later they re-released her which I purchased to be my basher. The only thing that I didn’t like about the Re-release MB was the missing rear window which made no sense to me still to this day. The only thing I can think of is how hard it would be to differentiate between the vintage and repo?
This was my first hobby-grade RC back in '87(?), although mine came with the yellow blackfoot wheels and not the chrome gold ones it's famous for.
Does this release have the OG crappy hexagonal dog bones?
No the new ones come with better drive shafts 😅😅😅
I think I’d be looking for an indoor venue!!😁
Haha yes I totally agree 🤣👊🏻
Hi Glenn, is there any reason the ReRe Monster Beatle does not have the rear window. I had one when they came out , and I remember having a rear window.
Yeah just saving money I guess, this is the same shell they used on the re re Sand Scorcher 🤷🏼♂️
Glen could I use a black marker pen for the window frames, like the one you use for the seatbelt? Would it work ok you think, easier than painting?
Hello, I know this video is over 2 years old now but could you please tell me where you got those tire stickers for the Beetle?? They look great!
Great job. Are you just spraying the color on and no primer or clear? I'm ready to paint mine now. I went backwards on the painting.
Yeah I went straight on my friend 👊🏻
Do you still scuff up the body when not using primer?
@@TAMIYALegends hey Glen did you key the body up first and if so what did you use or did you just clean it and then paint it ? Just ordered one for Christmas !! 🎄
You have done a great job. Sorry but the eagle eye in me noticed that the number plates are backwards you have the front on the back and so on🤓
Haha someone else has said that 😂. Oops 😅
Another superb build Glenn! Please don't take it to the track... Way too much work just to ruin it... Some nice slow mo shots and some tarmack runs would be awesome!
Thanks Timothy 😊👊🏻
I wonder if MCI changed their design of these stickers. I just received mine today and the contour to the tires were pretty spot on. Maybe it’s me. Hehe. Since I have nothing to compare it to other than yours. Maybe you could show in more detail where and how you cut the stickers.
Love the tho.
Keep up the great vids.
Hi fantastic channel thinking of a monster never had the original in 1986 lusted after it but very expensive the 2015 version looks goods any advice keep up the channel good work
Great for on thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching Phillip 😊👊🏻
Very nice Glen. Any thoughts on doing a Sand Scorcher?, I've got a 2010 one, but I did have an original back in the day (I was 12yrs, my mum and dad got it for me for Xmas) 10mins running time 16hrs charging!!!! Those were the days! 👍
Haha yes I remember that charging cycle 🤣🤣🤣
Short of wrapping the whole body in bubble wrap and not jumping I'm not sure what you could do to avoid scratching,maybe bluetack blobs in strategic rollover hotspots? Experienced the same in the past but reversed,blackfoot/monster beetle lol,twas like wacky races back then with the people I knew!:)
Wacky racers 😂😂😂
I loved that cartoon 😍
When I was building mine I had a problem with the front spotlights not lining up straight since the screw is only held on one side it seemed to pull the lights outwards. Wondering if you had this issue with yours? Also seemed that the side lights wouldn't screw fully closed around the metal bar.. I would definitely not run that on the bmx track, I'd want to keep that body pristine.
This looks too good for the arena track! I'd hate to see that gorgeous shell get destroyed. Some light duty grass running, or a side hill is all we need to see.
Thanks John, I’ve got two running videos coming soon my friend, I’m happy to report the MB still looks like this 😅😅😅
When painted the body did you cans? And how you get the finish nice? Painted it in a garage?
What kind of paint pen did you use for the silver trim on the doors?
Too nice to roll it just go easy
I did my friend, it’s had around 7 batteries through it and two running videos to come 😊👊🏻
are the tires glued thanks
No AmPro parts? wich they were produced in a bigger series, through shapeways so expensive.
Yeah way too expensive for me my friend 😬. I also don’t run my cars hard, so the expensive upgrades aren’t needed 😅. This has the standard diff and it’s had around 7 batteries through it without any issues whatsoever 😊😊😊
@@TAMIYALegends I think the best part is the battery door and the replacement for the original battery door. But probably only worth it for running tons of batteries through it.
Hi Glen looks great, do you prime the body before the red or just straight on top & did you use any lacquer cheers.
I’ve actually never primed any of these hard shells or indeed lacquered them 😬😬😬
I know (apparently) that’s the correct way to do them, but mine always look great and never had any issues doing them like this 🤷🏼♂️
Thanks for watching and commenting 🤩👊🏻
Just ordered one of these for my own birthday present to me 😜
Where did you get the white tyre wring from as it sets the car off beautiful. Top job 👍🏻
Nice. 👍May I ask where the tyre decals are from? Ebay?
Did to you spray the ts paint straight onto body? Or did you rub it down et? or prime it?
LOOK! ..AT! ..IT!
Lol 😂
@@TAMIYALegends I think I'm calling MCI to get "LOOK AT IT!" decals for the wings of my tamiya models m8!
@@Paul__FC
Love it 😍
Will you be doing the clodbuster at all?
Yeah I have an original Chevy Clod to restore, I’m just waiting on the bearings to arrive 😤😤😤
Thanks for watching Ron 😎👊🏻
It would be a neat build to do a Clod with a vintage metal chassis and the metal gear kit they had back in the day
Tamiya can be found for sale everywhere except in the USA.
Yeah it’s still a struggle to get stuff over here 😤😤😤
How true. Here at my local shop, everything is Traxxas. It would be nice a have a little variety and these vehicles are so iconic!
Where did you get the tire stickers? I was going to paint mine but none of that lettering exists. Thanks!
Have a look at the MCI Racing website 😊👊🏻
@@TAMIYALegends thank you!
Ooff, chrome or black around the window...🤔 geez. Both look good.
Is that the exact same shell as the SandScorcher?
Don't take it to the track it will get damaged as i am sure it will be rolling over lots and ruin your hard work on that body.
Thanks Paul 😊👊🏻