Excellent video - Love the TXT and thank you for the tour + nice walk👍 Really enjoyed to hear your back ground story - thank you for sharing😊 Cheers from Denmark☀
Super cool full sized vehicles! The XR311 was really cool! It looked like a nice, relaxed event and everyone there seemed to be having a great time! You took out a cool one to go cruising around with!
That XR311 was awesome. Love it! 🤩 It would be so cool to go for a drive in one. 😎 The TXT-1's imposing size made it something of an attention grabber. Sadly, its aging plastic sustained some damage during the day. Fortunately I was able to locate the necessary replacement parts. It's undergoing repairs and since a few upgrades at the moment. Hopefully have it done in time for this weekend's event. 👍
I had a lot more fun than I was expecting. The atmosphere, location, weather and people all combined to make for a memorable day. I'll definitely be going again next year. 👍
Yeh Derby I thought your from London. Ive been into rc all my life as well. When I was a teenager we raced on Baker St. at night there was no traffic really, can't do that now. Then like you I got back into it, kyosho MR01 mini z racing, I moved all my furniture out of the living room and built a track, invited all my mates over for a party really we raced till 3am. My mates girlfriend was from Japan she said they would be proud of your dedication. Great video I'm still surprised how similar complete strangers are to me.
Those were the days - you could charge a battery, walk out the front door and pretty much drive an RC anywhere and nobody complained! I also briefly got into Mini Z racing back in the mid 2000's when a local hobby store built a track. But found them really challenging to drive and after a while switched back to 1/10 cars. Thanks! ☺️
What a great day. The rc walk was suoer cool.I hope you kept your skyline. Those cars have doubled in value in the past 10 years. I think a 32 gtr is about $100k AUS. Im lucky enough to have kept my Japanese sports cars from the good old days. But im too old to get in and out of them anymore haha.
Ugh...don't mention the GTR.😩 After owning an R33 GTS and later an R34 GT-V, I finally got my hands on my dream car. An R34 GTR in Bayside Blue, of course. Had it for nearly 13 years. It was featured in a book on the GTR and can also be briefly seen in a segment on Jay Leno's Garage. I love that thing. 🤩 But life changes and during my last few years of ownership I hardly used it. So sold it for what was (at the time) a great deal. Now, some 8 years later it would be worth....I don't even want to think about it. Regrets...I have a few. 😔
I believe the XR311 in the video is a Series I prototype. The Tamiya kit is specifically modelled on the Series II vehicles that have a smaller engine plus different bonnet and front lights. If you'd like to see some more interesting facts and images of the XR311, please check the kit build video on my channel.
@@KaiCityRC Thanks for taking a look. The XR311 is such a nice model and takes me back to a golden era of RC cars when they were scale models with RC equipment fitted. Nowadays, there is too much polycarbonate and an emphasis on skatepark bashing rather than scale realism. The RC Channel parts are amazing but rather expensive! If you are a fan of other vintage RC vehicles, I just published a video featuring the Kyosho Double Dare car crusher that I built in 1989.
I've always found Japanese culture so lovely. So kind and welcoming, I've visited twice. The best car and motorcycle manufacturers in the world! Even my wrist watches and Shindaiwa lawn equipement are Japanese. My Grandfathers ship was sunk by a Japanese Zero during WWII but decades later he still wore Seiko watches, bought Japanese made tools and drove Toyota trucks. Super disappointed to see my new Futaba radio was made in China. I guess nothing remains the same.
@@KaiCityRC I have no doubt. Thanks for replying! I was a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force during the late 90's, early 00's. I spent a week at Yokota AFB, before the annual Frienship Festival repairing a broken and god-awful looking KC-10. We were to repair it and "make it go away" before the festival began. Tokyo was supposely less than an hour away by train, but we were working 14 hour days and the trip just wasn't possible. I was on military time and it was "literally" a mission, lol. I've always wanted to return on my own time and truly experience the culture and values I admire so much, its easy to understand why you stayed. I can't be the only one who'd love to hear about your occupation and how you got immigration status. Japan is on point when it comes to that, America desperately needs to take notes. Apparantly you had something to offer adtwr university, and I'd love to hear about it! Best regards, across the world from the Spacecoast FL, USA!
The Yokosuka Friendship Day continues to this day. As it is not too far from me, I keep meaning to go one day. Just never got around to it. I plan to put together an answer video during the winter holiday. ☺️
They certainly do! That and everything else from the 80's that they've yet to re-release. At this point I'd even be jumping for joy if the Striker were to make a comeback! 😂
Looks like a very fun event! I know what you mean about running out of space for cars. I just can't bear to get rid of my favourite builds. Storage tubs are a last resort at the moment.
@KaiCityRC I'm from Nottingham originally, after living abroad and teaching English I lost my accent too. I wish we had Tamiya events like that in the UK. Looks amazing.
What a wonderful community, wish we had that here! And the event tour with your TXT-1 is a great idea, appreciate the effort! :D
The TXT-1 walk was totally unplanned. 😁 I figured since I was going to walk around the event filming, I might as well take the TXT-1 along too. ☺️
Wow that was a fantastic event! Pure fun!!!
It certainly was. I think events similar to this would do a lot to attract more people to our hobby. 😊
Excellent video - Love the TXT and thank you for the tour + nice walk👍 Really enjoyed to hear your back ground story - thank you for sharing😊 Cheers from Denmark☀
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Glad you enjoyed it! 👍😊
Looked like an amazing day. Japan is beautiful.
Oh yes, Japan is very picturesque once you get out of the big cities. Spring, and especially autumn, are fantastic times to be out in the mountains.
I am in Osaka at the moment, this Aussie is just totally amazed! that walk just looked so happy! Cheers for the vid!
Thank you! ☺️
What an epic day . Just taking your RC car for a walk . Brilliant 👍
Absolutely! I would never have thought simply taking an RC car for a walk could be so much fun! 😁
I’m going next year ❤
Great! I am sure you will thoroughly enjoy it! 👍
Great sharing, I enjoyed every bit of it 👍🏼the txt-1 is amazing👍🏼
It really is a beast. 👍 I had forgotten how much fun it is to run. Such a shame getting replacement parts is now so difficult.
You always succeed in bringing up interesting aspects of the hobby, that I have not been aware of before! I really enjoyed this video.
Glad you enjoyed it! 👍
Super cool full sized vehicles! The XR311 was really cool! It looked like a nice, relaxed event and everyone there seemed to be having a great time! You took out a cool one to go cruising around with!
That XR311 was awesome. Love it! 🤩 It would be so cool to go for a drive in one. 😎 The TXT-1's imposing size made it something of an attention grabber. Sadly, its aging plastic sustained some damage during the day. Fortunately I was able to locate the necessary replacement parts. It's undergoing repairs and since a few upgrades at the moment. Hopefully have it done in time for this weekend's event. 👍
@@KaiCityRC I am glad you were able to find the parts, those are getting harder and harder to find
Incredible event and report, David 👍 Must be fun 😊 🤝
I had a lot more fun than I was expecting. The atmosphere, location, weather and people all combined to make for a memorable day. I'll definitely be going again next year. 👍
Yeh Derby I thought your from London. Ive been into rc all my life as well. When I was a teenager we raced on Baker St. at night there was no traffic really, can't do that now. Then like you I got back into it, kyosho MR01 mini z racing, I moved all my furniture out of the living room and built a track, invited all my mates over for a party really we raced till 3am. My mates girlfriend was from Japan she said they would be proud of your dedication. Great video I'm still surprised how similar complete strangers are to me.
Those were the days - you could charge a battery, walk out the front door and pretty much drive an RC anywhere and nobody complained!
I also briefly got into Mini Z racing back in the mid 2000's when a local hobby store built a track. But found them really challenging to drive and after a while switched back to 1/10 cars.
Thanks! ☺️
What a great day. The rc walk was suoer cool.I hope you kept your skyline. Those cars have doubled in value in the past 10 years. I think a 32 gtr is about $100k AUS. Im lucky enough to have kept my Japanese sports cars from the good old days. But im too old to get in and out of them anymore haha.
Ugh...don't mention the GTR.😩 After owning an R33 GTS and later an R34 GT-V, I finally got my hands on my dream car. An R34 GTR in Bayside Blue, of course. Had it for nearly 13 years. It was featured in a book on the GTR and can also be briefly seen in a segment on Jay Leno's Garage. I love that thing. 🤩
But life changes and during my last few years of ownership I hardly used it. So sold it for what was (at the time) a great deal. Now, some 8 years later it would be worth....I don't even want to think about it.
Regrets...I have a few. 😔
Love the full scale XR311 😮 I too have one to build 🙂
Eventually I'll get around to building mine. Not looking forward to all the detailed body work and painting. Looks like a nightmare to get right. 😅
@ I can’t decide if I should paint it then stick it together or paint after it’s built. I know Tamiya cement affects paint
@@martinhsrc6699 That is also something I am unsure about Hard bodies and I do not get along! 😅
Build the XR311 just dont put a motor in it 😂 lovley to look at. Great video.
Build a kit and not run it!? That would be quite difficult for me. 😁
When it comes to running kits I've built, resistance is (usually) futile. 😅
I believe the XR311 in the video is a Series I prototype. The Tamiya kit is specifically modelled on the Series II vehicles that have a smaller engine plus different bonnet and front lights. If you'd like to see some more interesting facts and images of the XR311, please check the kit build video on my channel.
Thanks for the info! 👍 I just watched your XR311 build. Wow! 🤩
@@KaiCityRC Thanks for taking a look. The XR311 is such a nice model and takes me back to a golden era of RC cars when they were scale models with RC equipment fitted. Nowadays, there is too much polycarbonate and an emphasis on skatepark bashing rather than scale realism. The RC Channel parts are amazing but rather expensive!
If you are a fan of other vintage RC vehicles, I just published a video featuring the Kyosho Double Dare car crusher that I built in 1989.
I've always found Japanese culture so lovely. So kind and welcoming, I've visited twice. The best car and motorcycle manufacturers in the world! Even my wrist watches and Shindaiwa lawn equipement are Japanese. My Grandfathers ship was sunk by a Japanese Zero during WWII but decades later he still wore Seiko watches, bought Japanese made tools and drove Toyota trucks. Super disappointed to see my new Futaba radio was made in China. I guess nothing remains the same.
The people and culture here are a large part of the reason I choose to call this beautiful country home. ☺️
@@KaiCityRC I have no doubt. Thanks for replying!
I was a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force during the late 90's, early 00's. I spent a week at Yokota AFB, before the annual Frienship Festival repairing a broken and god-awful looking KC-10. We were to repair it and "make it go away" before the festival began.
Tokyo was supposely less than an hour away by train, but we were working 14 hour days and the trip just wasn't possible. I was on military time and it was "literally" a mission, lol.
I've always wanted to return on my own time and truly experience the culture and values I admire so much, its easy to understand why you stayed. I can't be the only one who'd love to hear about your occupation and how you got immigration status. Japan is on point when it comes to that, America desperately needs to take notes. Apparantly you had something to offer adtwr university, and I'd love to hear about it!
Best regards, across the world from the Spacecoast FL, USA!
The Yokosuka Friendship Day continues to this day. As it is not too far from me, I keep meaning to go one day. Just never got around to it. I plan to put together an answer video during the winter holiday. ☺️
They need to bring back txt1.
They certainly do! That and everything else from the 80's that they've yet to re-release. At this point I'd even be jumping for joy if the Striker were to make a comeback! 😂
@KaiCityRC I agree as well as the sonic fighter and evething else from the 90s and 80s.
Looks like a very fun event! I know what you mean about running out of space for cars. I just can't bear to get rid of my favourite builds. Storage tubs are a last resort at the moment.
My collection outgrew the shelf space, then the closet and is now scattered throughout the house! 😅
I can't believe you're from Derby!?!? 🤯 You've definitely lost your accent 😅
Yep...after 25 years here there isn't much left of my original accent. 😅
@KaiCityRC I'm from Nottingham originally, after living abroad and teaching English I lost my accent too.
I wish we had Tamiya events like that in the UK. Looks amazing.
I can’t imagine how anyone could mistake you for an American! Even if your Bri’ish isn’t thick it’s definitely there to my non-native ear at least.
I also think I sound nothing like an American! 😁
Do you speak Japanese since you live in Japan? Do you work in Japan? Thoughts?
I'll put together an answer video for this and the other questions in the near future. 👍
What brought you to Japan?
Thanks for the question. I'll put together an answer video in the near future. 👍
How is your Japanese? When did you begin to learn the language?
Thanks for the question. I'll put together an answer video in the near future. 👍