@@RCRacingLegends I built mine in 2018, its bone stock with the plastic bushings. An insanely great deal for anyone interested in building their first RC car kit. How has it held up for you?
@@PartsTreeC I couldn't agree more. I've often suggested to anyone looking to get into the hobby (or getting back into the hobby) should consider any of the DT03 based buggy kits. The low price, straight forward build, and durable design makes them an excellent entry level RC. And an ample supply of hop-up parts means it can grow with you as you progress and start looking for more performance. The only caveat I give folks is to be careful and not go out and buy every hop-up part out there (kinda like I did). Not because they aren't worth it, but because you'll end up spending a pretty penny on something that is still just an entry level buggy. Instead, I tell folks to start with a set of inexpensive bearings and run the car as it is out of the box. Then when you want more performance, look at an inexpensive brushless motor/ESC combo with a 2S or 3S Lipo, and only replace whatever parts break after that. Then start saving your money for something that's a bit more up-market. As for my own Racing Fighter, it's held up well, although I will admit I haven't run it much since getting things dialed in. But that's what happens when you have more RC projects than time.
Thanks for your concern Luke, but I'm doing ok just been super busy and haven't had much time to make videos. But I am hoping to get back into doing so soon. There's a backlog of builds that need to get underway. I have, however, branched into a slightly different aspect of RC. I've been designing and 3D printing highly detailed wheels for folks who want to add nicer, more detailed and/or period correct wheels for their RC builds. I'd like to create videos about that, but I'm just not sure how to approach it. If you check out the community tab here on the channel (or check out rcracinglegends on Instagram or Facebook) you'll see the wheels that have been launched.
Couldn't agree more. Just such a shame they've decided to focus all their efforts on the vintage/nostalgic stuff and almost completely ignore proper racing.
I just built a DT03 and it is cracking up all over the place. The plastic is just shattering and crumbling. It's dreadful. Is it a poor quality knock off or something? I might have to junk it. Too bad I like the longer wheelbase and slacker geometry.
Sorry to hear. Cracking plastic is a problem I've experienced with a couple of Tamiya RCs I own but it's mainly with older kits. My original Hornet had a few cracked parts as well as an M05 chassis where some suspension pieces literally broke in my hands just by touching them. I've since replaced all these parts with new Tamiya parts. But these were all older models and it's not typically something that happens with new kits. If you recently assembled your DT-03 then it may be your kit was older stock and the plastic has aged. In any case your only real option is to replace whatever plastic is cracked or broken with new Tamiya parts, and maybe consider upgrading some items to aluminum.
I've just installed them on my dy03 and work a treat
You put a lot of work into this build series, well done.
Thank you very much. I hope you found it useful, if not mildly entertaining.
@@RCRacingLegends I built mine in 2018, its bone stock with the plastic bushings. An insanely great deal for anyone interested in building their first RC car kit. How has it held up for you?
@@PartsTreeC I couldn't agree more. I've often suggested to anyone looking to get into the hobby (or getting back into the hobby) should consider any of the DT03 based buggy kits. The low price, straight forward build, and durable design makes them an excellent entry level RC. And an ample supply of hop-up parts means it can grow with you as you progress and start looking for more performance.
The only caveat I give folks is to be careful and not go out and buy every hop-up part out there (kinda like I did). Not because they aren't worth it, but because you'll end up spending a pretty penny on something that is still just an entry level buggy. Instead, I tell folks to start with a set of inexpensive bearings and run the car as it is out of the box. Then when you want more performance, look at an inexpensive brushless motor/ESC combo with a 2S or 3S Lipo, and only replace whatever parts break after that. Then start saving your money for something that's a bit more up-market.
As for my own Racing Fighter, it's held up well, although I will admit I haven't run it much since getting things dialed in. But that's what happens when you have more RC projects than time.
Excellent video as always dude! Looks slick and can’t wait to see it running 🙌🏻👍🏻
Thanks! Glad you like the video!
Hope you’re ok bud and hopefully you can make more rc videos. Take care your friend Luke
Thanks for your concern Luke, but I'm doing ok just been super busy and haven't had much time to make videos. But I am hoping to get back into doing so soon. There's a backlog of builds that need to get underway.
I have, however, branched into a slightly different aspect of RC. I've been designing and 3D printing highly detailed wheels for folks who want to add nicer, more detailed and/or period correct wheels for their RC builds. I'd like to create videos about that, but I'm just not sure how to approach it.
If you check out the community tab here on the channel (or check out rcracinglegends on Instagram or Facebook) you'll see the wheels that have been launched.
It's builds like this that make me wish that Tamiya still had a racing program
Couldn't agree more. Just such a shame they've decided to focus all their efforts on the vintage/nostalgic stuff and almost completely ignore proper racing.
I just built a DT03 and it is cracking up all over the place. The plastic is just shattering and crumbling. It's dreadful. Is it a poor quality knock off or something? I might have to junk it. Too bad I like the longer wheelbase and slacker geometry.
Sorry to hear. Cracking plastic is a problem I've experienced with a couple of Tamiya RCs I own but it's mainly with older kits. My original Hornet had a few cracked parts as well as an M05 chassis where some suspension pieces literally broke in my hands just by touching them. I've since replaced all these parts with new Tamiya parts. But these were all older models and it's not typically something that happens with new kits. If you recently assembled your DT-03 then it may be your kit was older stock and the plastic has aged. In any case your only real option is to replace whatever plastic is cracked or broken with new Tamiya parts, and maybe consider upgrading some items to aluminum.
I've had mine for 6months and no problems as such and I rag it every time I take it out.