Thanks very much Jeremy! I think you need that coffee to keep you awake as I drone on! But seriously my friend, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it, this really is a trick little RC :))
The beauty of sub-assemblies is that you sort of overlook the labour which went into each one, so as you gleefully bolt on a big chunk you get a terrific feeling of satisfaction and progress : )
Thanks my friend Del! As always, your comment reflects my recent experience with this kit! Yeah the way it breaks down into modules makes it seem less like a chore, and the satisfaction when you place them together is even more rewarding - like, WOW it all fits! Cheers my good friend! :)
Hey Ian, I tell you it gets better as the build goes on - with the shocks now on, I can feel how silky smooth that front suspension system works! Hoping it translates into a great little driving machine. Gonna be good finding out... Thanks for the comment my friend! :))
I built this chassis a few days ago, it was a fun build! Got to run it recently and it’s such a smooth car, she really floats around. I really like the handing characteristics of the FF! Reminds me of my old ff01 which is so old nowadays lol I created a new Facebook group “ Tamiya FF Chassis “ please join!!
Thanks bud! So glad to hear that it's a smooth runner - I was hoping it was going to be a sweet ride! Looking forward to trying it myself - thanks for watching and I'll check FB later! All the best from Mark... :)
Thanks, Are! Yes it is coming together nicely, interesting and a little different for a change, just what I wanted! So those arms are TRF? Didn't know that, you are a mine of information my friend! Hope all is well - cheers from Mark... :)
Grub screws for droop!😆 A good alternative to the drill if not available is to take some of you spare ball diff grease and apply it to the grub screw and self tap!!😊 Enjoy your channel!! Keep it up!
Hi Jason - yeah, I get what the grub screws are for now it is fitted together, but the manual definitely says they are for adjusting rebound!!! Good point about self tapping, it may actually be a better option! Thanks for the great comment, I am trying to make the vids a little better each time! All the best! :)
Hi Mikael - glad you liked it my friend, the more I progress with the build, the more impressed I am. It all fits together so tightly, and the design is fantastic. As you say, "Tamiya art" I appreciate you watching mate! :))
Thanks Shen! Yeah, they sued most companies with anything similar to their setup, they must have missed this little beauty! Always great to read ya my friend! :)
YES I'm watching your entire series again!! 😊 They're out of order though, starting with Ep. 2. I used the Brass Bushings like you did on the Cantilevers... But fitted 850 Bearings in the Steering. Not sure if it will make a big difference yet... But I had the Bearings on hand.
Glad you like them, Carmine, watch as many times as you like! I too would have fitted the bearings if I had them, but all is god so far with stock bushings. All the best, mate! :O)
@@MarkBryanRC You've been doing a service for others for a while for many People with these Build Series... Now, it's directly benefiting ME! I'm grateful to you for it. Yes, I've built many RCs in my lifetime, but this one is just different! Of course, modifying AS I'm building for the first time adds a whole new degree of difficulty!! 😲 Overall it's been a pleasant Build. I love a good challenge. OH - and I don't think there will ever be an issue, leaving Bushings in the Cantilevers... They barely move, and they're not PLASTIC. But I tried it both ways on the Steering "Bridge", and found the Bearings considerably smoother and a little tighter! 😉
@@CarminesRCTipsandTricks Cheers for the kind words, buddy! Glad you are enjoying the build - I knew you would! Oooh - tighter is always better than loose in so many situations!!! :P
Loving this build Mark, it’s so different to any other Tamiya that I’ve came across. I’m sure you’re enjoying it too. Great video as always well described, looking forward to the next instalment. 👍🏻
Hello Sean - I must say I'm loving the build myself! It gets even better in the next part when the shocks go on and I can feel how silky smooth that front suspension system works! Thanks for the great comment and for following along my friend! :))
Thanks, Charlie - but there is a long way to go yet, this kit is very more involved than most Tamiyas, a bit like the XV-01, and I know that YOU know what's involved in that! Can't wait to get her running my friend, thanks again and enjoy your evening too! :)
Pretty much how I progressed on the TA06 in similar steps. I used a pin vise for more precise drilling in such small places. Problem was finding metric drill bits in the USA.
Thanks man! I need to get a TA06!!! I was a bit slack drilling freehand, yeah, better to hold it flat and still, but thankfully I got away with it - I just wanted too show what you need to do and do it on camera. Forgot that it may be hard to find metric stuff in the USA - it used to be the same here, but now Imperial has pretty much disappeared :-/
Mate, I'M GETTING ONE OF THESE!!! Just don't know how... Is it Brilliant? Frankly I don't care as much as I should. 😜 The Nerd in me (Thanks Dad!), loves things that are nearly overengineered. Tamiya is famous for that anyway!! It's more and more fascinating with the more I see. It's set up like a typical Front Wheel Drive Sedan... Great big Lump of weight in front of the Wheelbase. Yet some of them handle quite nicely!! Last year, I test drove a Ford Fusion (our exact counterpart to your Mondeo)... Now, I'm a hardcore Rear Wheel Drive Hot Rod kind of Guy... But that FWD Saloon felt really nice to Drive!! 👍👍 So I wouldn't discount this just yet, as many have done. Could be impressive. BTW, those C Hubs went together with the top hat Bushings, exactly like my Axial Wraith did!! 😉 Carmine ✈🚂🚙
...And it just gets better as the build goes on, Carmine! The suspension movement is SOOO SMOOOOTH! I get the feeking it's gonna be fun to drive, and I love the engineering in a nerdy way, too. This thing is gonna drive like a 2 wheel car - with the rears just holding the back of the car off the ground! All that weight at the front should give it good grip for acceleration, cornering and braking, but it might be a bit tail-happy. Yeah, the Mondeo is a fine handling Ford. Some FWD cars are actually GOOD (think of the Austin Mini). Don't tell Axial, they might sue! :P
I drove a Friend's Austin Mini in High School.... Drove it on SIDEWALKS, Alleys, across Yards, even broke into a Go-Cart Track!!! 😳😜 MOST fun I had with my pants on! 😆😂😜 I found out that this was originally designed BY TRF - for Pro Level Saloon Racing!! Probably why it comes with those goodies. Should be a good handling Car. I wish I could get one before they're gone....
Hehe - yeah, that's what Mini's are Made for! I had a few over the years, and my dad has a fibreglass bodied Mini with a 1380 tuned motor in it! That thing can beat a Porsche to 60!!! I think the FF-03 will be around for a while yet! :)
*1380???!* Glass Body? SHIT!!!! I think his had an 1100 something... And IT could beat my then 1972 Monte Carlo SS, with a 454 (7.4 liter!!), with TWO 4-Barrel Carbies and a Muncie 4-Speed - from 0 to about 40..... Then I was LONG GONE!! 😁 Shockingly quick cars, those Minis. I'll bet they shocked a lot of people at its first Rally!! 😳
Fantastic build video Mark mate again, not had a chance to do any vids or go out because of the bad Weather and Work. Just finished 7cnights , am off for 7 now 😁Can't wait to go out . Hope you have a great week brother. Great Video 👍😎🥰👍
Thanks so much for the awesome comment, brother! So glad you got some time to yourself - you work too hard my mate! Bliss of 7 days off - I just had half-term and it was a great time chilling! All the best to you my good friend, enjoy your time! :))
@@MarkBryanRC well I have my Holiday entitlement so I'll have more days Off 😊😀 Joy's of being a Prison officer lol 😂 have a great week ahead my Very Good Friend 👍😍😎👍
Appreciated, dude! I think I owe you a visit and a thumbs up or two - I am really pleased that you caught up on all my vids, all the very best from Mark... :)
Hi matey. What a great kit. It's quite involved isn't it? All very well explained by yourself as ever. Can I ask how you have set up your camera and is it in between you and the kit or is it above? I'm trying to work out how I could do this type of video without the camera being in the way. What I have is the camera on a tripod in between me and the desk which is good in that I can see the screen but it's really in the way and I have to reach round it. Anyway I look forward to seeing more of this kit and especially that lovely body shell. Hope you are having a good weekend. Is it back to school for you tomorrow? At least you got some stuff done over the hols. Cheers matey 😀
Hiya Pete! Yeah it's a lovely kit to build, lots more parts than a standard Tamiya to get your teeth into! The front suspension is particularly cool, you should see it with the shocks on - works so smoothly, it really is clever. As for the camera, above the desk is a storage cupboard, with LEDS under lighting the worktop. I mounted a bit of wood to that and attach the camera to it with a rubber band, My Sony has a movable screen, so I can swivel it so I can see what the camera does, It's above me so it doesn't get in the way, I just have to be careful not to bash my head on it! I've tried the tripod method that you describe, and yeah, it's a real pain working around it! I've really enjoyed my free time, but back to it tomorrow, don't wanna go, but it will feel OK when I see the kids smiling faces! All the best my mukka! :))
@@MarkBryanRC thanks for the info on your set-up. I should be able to achieve something similar. The GoPro has the app where I can see the footage on my phone so could utilise that. Anyway hope work is ok tomorrow. I've 🐝 enjoying the light traffic in the mornings last week but I'm sure they'll all be out tomorrow. Cheers mate 😀
Hi Mark, just a bit of info from my build so far. I don't have a drill that works at the mo & found you can screw those grub screws directly into the arms without widening the hole first. Didn't take any additional pressure as they screwed down smoothly. Planning to use a reamer to do the 2.5mm holes in the C hub, gently should be ok?!?... :-)
Hi Ben - yeah someone else mentioned not drilling those hoes out too! Yeah, go steady with the reamer and check the fit of the grub screw as you go! :)
@@MarkBryanRC Cheers Mark, yep worked put well & on Bag C now. Got a bit of a shortage of electronics so not sure what to fit it with as ESC space looks a bit limited!!! Thinking of borrowing the HobbyWing 1060 from my CC01 as it can handle the Square LIPO that fits snug in this one plus maybe a Torque Tuned motor to start?
Glad to hear it Ben! Well, there is not much space but it's OK as the electronics just hang over the edge a bit, it's not a problem! Those parts sound good, I just used the standard motor but the Torque Tuned should give it a bit more punch! We can always go for a brushless later if the mood takes us! :))
Hi Mark. I'm just building this as my first Tamiya kit. I'm enjoying it and using your videos as a helpful extra resource (thank you!). I have a question about step 14, (17:29), the bit about the Urethane bushing. I don't understand why, having cut the bushing in half, it appears to tell me to use half of the cut bushing on one side, then one full bushing and the other half bushing on the other side. Why would you have more bushing on one side than the other? Doing this, the driveshaft seems loose on one side (with 1/2 bushing) and more solid on the other (with 1 and 1/2 bushing). Any help you can give me would be appreciated! ☺️
Hi there! Glad you are enjoying the build, it's a great chassis! The reason you have different thicknesses of bushing on each side is because one side has the lock-nut and spring in the output drive cup, the other side only has the allen (hex) head of the bolt that goes through the middle. Yeah, one side is a little tighter than the other, but it runs well with this configuration, so I recommend just following the manual! I really appreciate you watching my videos - thank you! :)
@@MarkBryanRC thank you so much for your reply! Great, I can re-commence knowing that all is good 👍 Yes it really helps to have your video alongside as I am building the kit, as this is my first RC model I've ever built. I had a Sonic Fighter and a Vanquish (sadly both now gone) as a kid, but these were built for me back then. Now aged 43, I had a hankering for an RC car again, and I have a Civic Type R in real life just like this kit (except not the rally version!), so I managed to track one down luckily (as they don't make them any more). I can't wait to get it built and use it, it will feel like a nice achievement!
@@jammy_rex3038 Cool you got back into RC - it's a great hobby and there are lot's of like-minded people here on TH-cam, it's a nice little community we got going on! Love the fact that you actually have the full sized car (and a great car it is too!) Hope the rest of the build goes well! :)
Hi Brad - that would depend on the experience of the builder - if you have experience using hand tools, DIY, mechanics of other sorts, etc, then I would say it should be OK to have a go at this kit. If you have very little experience working with your hands, perhaps an M chassis Tamiya would be a better starting point. All the best! :)
Hmm... Something not quire right there - I checked mine and there is loads of clearance between the steering mechanism and the front stay - better check it all again my friend! :)
Hi - Nice to know you too! Well, they are very different cars, and the FF03 is more expensive, but you do get more for your money. With both cars, stock out of the box, I have to say the FF03 is a better car, it drives so nicely. But the TT02 is cheap, and with a few upgrades it is very good too. They are both very different cars to drive, but the FF03 just feels a little special! Best regards from Mark... :)
@@MarkBryanRC , almost pulled the trigger on that kit! Tamiyausa has it for 160usd. I got both my evo4's for 250usd back when i was racing! Love me some tamiya! Might do some restoration's this year. First will be my original TA-02SW!
@@MarkBryanRC , it's the kit that got me into touring car racing! Has Hpi after market double deck graphite chassis and shocks! MCI racing has sticker sheet, may have to remold spolier because the re-release looks different! Looking forward to re-re of ta03 Porsche! Have to F-pros. One's a DJE. Also still have original body set! I'm excited! Later, looking forward to next video!!😊
That Ta sounds awesome! Yeah, I might try an grab that TA03 Porsche myself, I really like the look of that rere! You got some cool RC's my friend, best regards from Mark... :)
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A cup of coffee goes really well while watching a Mark Bryan build video! It’s coming along really well my friend! 👍😊
Thanks very much Jeremy! I think you need that coffee to keep you awake as I drone on! But seriously my friend, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it, this really is a trick little RC :))
The beauty of sub-assemblies is that you sort of overlook the labour which went into each one, so as you gleefully bolt on a big chunk you get a terrific feeling of satisfaction and progress : )
Thanks my friend Del! As always, your comment reflects my recent experience with this kit! Yeah the way it breaks down into modules makes it seem less like a chore, and the satisfaction when you place them together is even more rewarding - like, WOW it all fits! Cheers my good friend! :)
@@MarkBryanRC : )
Bloody hell, now I'm really interested in getting my hands over this FWD...
Hey Ian, I tell you it gets better as the build goes on - with the shocks now on, I can feel how silky smooth that front suspension system works! Hoping it translates into a great little driving machine. Gonna be good finding out... Thanks for the comment my friend! :))
I built this chassis a few days ago, it was a fun build! Got to run it recently and it’s such a smooth car, she really floats around. I really like the handing characteristics of the FF! Reminds me of my old ff01 which is so old nowadays lol I created a new Facebook group “ Tamiya FF Chassis “ please join!!
Thanks bud! So glad to hear that it's a smooth runner - I was hoping it was going to be a sweet ride! Looking forward to trying it myself - thanks for watching and I'll check FB later! All the best from Mark... :)
oh yes, really nice so far :)
Many nice parts on this build so far including TRF 415 arms
Thanks, Are! Yes it is coming together nicely, interesting and a little different for a change, just what I wanted!
So those arms are TRF? Didn't know that, you are a mine of information my friend! Hope all is well - cheers from Mark... :)
Grub screws for droop!😆 A good alternative to the drill if not available is to take some of you spare ball diff grease and apply it to the grub screw and self tap!!😊 Enjoy your channel!! Keep it up!
Hi Jason - yeah, I get what the grub screws are for now it is fitted together, but the manual definitely says they are for adjusting rebound!!! Good point about self tapping, it may actually be a better option! Thanks for the great comment, I am trying to make the vids a little better each time! All the best! :)
Well done, Mark. I really like the looks of that one. So interesting. Tamiya art 🙂
Hi Mikael - glad you liked it my friend, the more I progress with the build, the more impressed I am. It all fits together so tightly, and the design is fantastic. As you say, "Tamiya art"
I appreciate you watching mate! :))
👍 Nice Mark!! I am surprised traxxas ain't suing tamiya for those rockers! LOL!!!
Thanks Shen! Yeah, they sued most companies with anything similar to their setup, they must have missed this little beauty! Always great to read ya my friend! :)
YES I'm watching your entire series again!! 😊 They're out of order though, starting with Ep. 2.
I used the Brass Bushings like you did on the Cantilevers... But fitted 850 Bearings in the Steering. Not sure if it will make a big difference yet... But I had the Bearings on hand.
Glad you like them, Carmine, watch as many times as you like! I too would have fitted the bearings if I had them, but all is god so far with stock bushings. All the best, mate! :O)
@@MarkBryanRC You've been doing a service for others for a while for many People with these Build Series...
Now, it's directly benefiting ME! I'm grateful to you for it.
Yes, I've built many RCs in my lifetime, but this one is just different! Of course, modifying AS I'm building for the first time adds a whole new degree of difficulty!! 😲 Overall it's been a pleasant Build. I love a good challenge.
OH - and I don't think there will ever be an issue, leaving Bushings in the Cantilevers... They barely move, and they're not PLASTIC. But I tried it both ways on the Steering "Bridge", and found the Bearings considerably smoother and a little tighter! 😉
@@CarminesRCTipsandTricks Cheers for the kind words, buddy! Glad you are enjoying the build - I knew you would! Oooh - tighter is always better than loose in so many situations!!! :P
@@MarkBryanRC WAS that a double entendre my English Brother!!?? 😂😅
@@CarminesRCTipsandTricks Of course, my American Brother! :))
Loving this build Mark, it’s so different to any other Tamiya that I’ve came across. I’m sure you’re enjoying it too. Great video as always well described, looking forward to the next instalment. 👍🏻
Hello Sean - I must say I'm loving the build myself! It gets even better in the next part when the shocks go on and I can feel how silky smooth that front suspension system works! Thanks for the great comment and for following along my friend! :))
I think it's cool that they have a cantilever like suspension for it.
Yeah Brad, this suspension is so sick! :))
Almost done my friend! Great build as always! So looking forward to see the beauty running! Have a great Sunday 👌
Thanks, Charlie - but there is a long way to go yet, this kit is very more involved than most Tamiyas, a bit like the XV-01, and I know that YOU know what's involved in that! Can't wait to get her running my friend, thanks again and enjoy your evening too! :)
Pretty much how I progressed on the TA06 in similar steps. I used a pin vise for more precise drilling in such small places. Problem was finding metric drill bits in the USA.
Thanks man! I need to get a TA06!!! I was a bit slack drilling freehand, yeah, better to hold it flat and still, but thankfully I got away with it - I just wanted too show what you need to do and do it on camera. Forgot that it may be hard to find metric stuff in the USA - it used to be the same here, but now Imperial has pretty much disappeared :-/
Mate, I'M GETTING ONE OF THESE!!! Just don't know how... Is it Brilliant? Frankly I don't care as much as I should. 😜
The Nerd in me (Thanks Dad!), loves things that are nearly overengineered. Tamiya is famous for that anyway!!
It's more and more fascinating with the more I see. It's set up like a typical Front Wheel Drive Sedan... Great big Lump of weight in front of the Wheelbase. Yet some of them handle quite nicely!!
Last year, I test drove a Ford Fusion (our exact counterpart to your Mondeo)... Now, I'm a hardcore Rear Wheel Drive Hot Rod kind of Guy...
But that FWD Saloon felt really nice to Drive!! 👍👍
So I wouldn't discount this just yet, as many have done. Could be impressive.
BTW, those C Hubs went together with the top hat Bushings, exactly like my Axial Wraith did!! 😉
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
...And it just gets better as the build goes on, Carmine! The suspension movement is SOOO SMOOOOTH! I get the feeking it's gonna be fun to drive, and I love the engineering in a nerdy way, too. This thing is gonna drive like a 2 wheel car - with the rears just holding the back of the car off the ground! All that weight at the front should give it good grip for acceleration, cornering and braking, but it might be a bit tail-happy.
Yeah, the Mondeo is a fine handling Ford. Some FWD cars are actually GOOD (think of the Austin Mini).
Don't tell Axial, they might sue! :P
I drove a Friend's Austin Mini in High School.... Drove it on SIDEWALKS, Alleys, across Yards, even broke into a Go-Cart Track!!! 😳😜
MOST fun I had with my pants on! 😆😂😜
I found out that this was originally designed BY TRF - for Pro Level Saloon Racing!! Probably why it comes with those goodies. Should be a good handling Car. I wish I could get one before they're gone....
Hehe - yeah, that's what Mini's are Made for! I had a few over the years, and my dad has a fibreglass bodied Mini with a 1380 tuned motor in it! That thing can beat a Porsche to 60!!!
I think the FF-03 will be around for a while yet! :)
*1380???!* Glass Body? SHIT!!!! I think his had an 1100 something... And IT could beat my then 1972 Monte Carlo SS, with a 454 (7.4 liter!!), with TWO 4-Barrel Carbies and a Muncie 4-Speed - from 0 to about 40.....
Then I was LONG GONE!! 😁
Shockingly quick cars, those Minis. I'll bet they shocked a lot of people at its first Rally!! 😳
Fantastic build video Mark mate again, not had a chance to do any vids or go out because of the bad Weather and Work. Just finished 7cnights , am off for 7 now 😁Can't wait to go out . Hope you have a great week brother. Great Video 👍😎🥰👍
Thanks so much for the awesome comment, brother! So glad you got some time to yourself - you work too hard my mate! Bliss of 7 days off - I just had half-term and it was a great time chilling! All the best to you my good friend, enjoy your time! :))
@@MarkBryanRC well I have my Holiday entitlement so I'll have more days Off 😊😀 Joy's of being a Prison officer lol 😂 have a great week ahead my Very Good Friend 👍😍😎👍
Nice going mark I really enjoy these build videos you do definitely need a manual wen we have you bro keep you the good videos bro 👍👌😎👍👍
Cheers Kirkster! Glad you liked it and I really appreciate the support my good mate! I'll do my best to keep it up bro! :))
Mark Bryan RC you do a brilliant job bro always look forward to your videos as I say your definitely the number one tamiya man 😃👍👌
Cheers, bro - that is so kind of you! :)
I had a f f o 1 Cleo Williams car it was awesome.
Where is it now, Brad? You still got it? :)
Nice work bud.. :) Another LIKE from me my friend
Appreciated, dude! I think I owe you a visit and a thumbs up or two - I am really pleased that you caught up on all my vids, all the very best from Mark... :)
Hi matey. What a great kit. It's quite involved isn't it? All very well explained by yourself as ever. Can I ask how you have set up your camera and is it in between you and the kit or is it above? I'm trying to work out how I could do this type of video without the camera being in the way. What I have is the camera on a tripod in between me and the desk which is good in that I can see the screen but it's really in the way and I have to reach round it. Anyway I look forward to seeing more of this kit and especially that lovely body shell. Hope you are having a good weekend. Is it back to school for you tomorrow? At least you got some stuff done over the hols. Cheers matey 😀
Hiya Pete! Yeah it's a lovely kit to build, lots more parts than a standard Tamiya to get your teeth into! The front suspension is particularly cool, you should see it with the shocks on - works so smoothly, it really is clever.
As for the camera, above the desk is a storage cupboard, with LEDS under lighting the worktop. I mounted a bit of wood to that and attach the camera to it with a rubber band, My Sony has a movable screen, so I can swivel it so I can see what the camera does, It's above me so it doesn't get in the way, I just have to be careful not to bash my head on it! I've tried the tripod method that you describe, and yeah, it's a real pain working around it!
I've really enjoyed my free time, but back to it tomorrow, don't wanna go, but it will feel OK when I see the kids smiling faces! All the best my mukka! :))
@@MarkBryanRC thanks for the info on your set-up. I should be able to achieve something similar. The GoPro has the app where I can see the footage on my phone so could utilise that. Anyway hope work is ok tomorrow. I've 🐝 enjoying the light traffic in the mornings last week but I'm sure they'll all be out tomorrow. Cheers mate 😀
Super 👍
Thanks very much! :))
YAY! finally. been waiting for this! heheee....
Hello my friend! Many thanks for watching, Yes this is a fantastic Tamiya kit! I can't wait to run it for the first time :))
Hi Mark, just a bit of info from my build so far. I don't have a drill that works at the mo & found you can screw those grub screws directly into the arms without widening the hole first. Didn't take any additional pressure as they screwed down smoothly. Planning to use a reamer to do the 2.5mm holes in the C hub, gently should be ok?!?... :-)
Hi Ben - yeah someone else mentioned not drilling those hoes out too! Yeah, go steady with the reamer and check the fit of the grub screw as you go! :)
@@MarkBryanRC Cheers Mark, yep worked put well & on Bag C now. Got a bit of a shortage of electronics so not sure what to fit it with as ESC space looks a bit limited!!! Thinking of borrowing the HobbyWing 1060 from my CC01 as it can handle the Square LIPO that fits snug in this one plus maybe a Torque Tuned motor to start?
Glad to hear it Ben! Well, there is not much space but it's OK as the electronics just hang over the edge a bit, it's not a problem! Those parts sound good, I just used the standard motor but the Torque Tuned should give it a bit more punch! We can always go for a brushless later if the mood takes us! :))
Is it possible you could have made those ball bearings?
Sorry bro - I cannot make ball bearings! :P
Hi Mark. I'm just building this as my first Tamiya kit. I'm enjoying it and using your videos as a helpful extra resource (thank you!). I have a question about step 14, (17:29), the bit about the Urethane bushing. I don't understand why, having cut the bushing in half, it appears to tell me to use half of the cut bushing on one side, then one full bushing and the other half bushing on the other side. Why would you have more bushing on one side than the other? Doing this, the driveshaft seems loose on one side (with 1/2 bushing) and more solid on the other (with 1 and 1/2 bushing). Any help you can give me would be appreciated! ☺️
Hi there! Glad you are enjoying the build, it's a great chassis! The reason you have different thicknesses of bushing on each side is because one side has the lock-nut and spring in the output drive cup, the other side only has the allen (hex) head of the bolt that goes through the middle. Yeah, one side is a little tighter than the other, but it runs well with this configuration, so I recommend just following the manual! I really appreciate you watching my videos - thank you! :)
@@MarkBryanRC thank you so much for your reply! Great, I can re-commence knowing that all is good 👍 Yes it really helps to have your video alongside as I am building the kit, as this is my first RC model I've ever built. I had a Sonic Fighter and a Vanquish (sadly both now gone) as a kid, but these were built for me back then. Now aged 43, I had a hankering for an RC car again, and I have a Civic Type R in real life just like this kit (except not the rally version!), so I managed to track one down luckily (as they don't make them any more). I can't wait to get it built and use it, it will feel like a nice achievement!
@@jammy_rex3038 Cool you got back into RC - it's a great hobby and there are lot's of like-minded people here on TH-cam, it's a nice little community we got going on! Love the fact that you actually have the full sized car (and a great car it is too!) Hope the rest of the build goes well! :)
cool video buddy, Like 👍 😉 🤘 👍
Thanks very much buddy! :))
would you recommend this kit for somebodies first build?
Hi Brad - that would depend on the experience of the builder - if you have experience using hand tools, DIY, mechanics of other sorts, etc, then I would say it should be OK to have a go at this kit. If you have very little experience working with your hands, perhaps an M chassis Tamiya would be a better starting point. All the best! :)
Hello mate great video bin building mine and I have a problem my steering only turns left it won't turn right
Hey mate! Only turns left? How strange! Have you disconnected the steering arm from the servo and made sure the servo turns fully in each direction?
@@MarkBryanRC I haven't put the servo in yet mate it looks like it hitting the front damper stay
Hmm... Something not quire right there - I checked mine and there is loads of clearance between the steering mechanism and the front stay - better check it all again my friend! :)
@@MarkBryanRC I have checked it over and over again mate bin through the instructions about a million time I cannot work out what's wrong mate
Oh dear! I wish I could help more, but without your chassis in front of me it's impossible to guess! :-/
Hai Mark ! Nice to know you .. i want ask you .. Which better tamiya TT02 or tamiya ff03 ? Thanks before :)
Hi - Nice to know you too! Well, they are very different cars, and the FF03 is more expensive, but you do get more for your money. With both cars, stock out of the box, I have to say the FF03 is a better car, it drives so nicely. But the TT02 is cheap, and with a few upgrades it is very good too. They are both very different cars to drive, but the FF03 just feels a little special! Best regards from Mark... :)
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Cheers my mate! :)
Eventually that neoprene piece will wear out. If you drive the shit out you ff03 civic, you can replace them with a 3mm o-ring!😊 Later!
Hi again Jason! Yeah, the neoprene feels very flimsy! O rings at the ready my friend! I will definitely drive the shit out of it!!! Cheers! :))
@@MarkBryanRC , almost pulled the trigger on that kit! Tamiyausa has it for 160usd. I got both my evo4's for 250usd back when i was racing! Love me some tamiya! Might do some restoration's this year. First will be my original TA-02SW!
Oh man! I love the TA-02SW! Awesome kit bro - I recommend this FF-03 though, at $160 it looks like a good buy! :))
@@MarkBryanRC , it's the kit that got me into touring car racing! Has Hpi after market double deck graphite chassis and shocks! MCI racing has sticker sheet, may have to remold spolier because the re-release looks different! Looking forward to re-re of ta03 Porsche! Have to F-pros. One's a DJE. Also still have original body set! I'm excited! Later, looking forward to next video!!😊
That Ta sounds awesome! Yeah, I might try an grab that TA03 Porsche myself, I really like the look of that rere! You got some cool RC's my friend, best regards from Mark... :)