Radio Control Car Reviews, Builds, Runs and Tips! I've been into Tamiya RC cars for over 30 years now and have always loved every part of owning one - from the first unboxing to the last run. I enjoy building, upgrading and tinkering with them as much as racing them, trying little changes and mods to get the best out of them. On this channel I want to try to pass on the ideas that have improved the cars. Most mods will be changes you can make and do yourself with easy to buy materials but will definitely make your cars drive better. Hopefully you'll enjoy the running and crashing videos too!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS CHANNEL IS NOT MADE FOR KIDS The main topic of this channel is the building and running of Tamiya Radio Controlled Cars. These cars are NOT toys. Every Tamiya Kit and RC Car is designated by the manufacturer as only suitable for persons aged 14+. Building and running any of these RC's is not suitable for anyone under 14. RC cars can be dangerous!
You can drive hours away to nowhere and sure as crap someone will pull in and insist on parking or circling the parking lot right next to you. Yes I know if for real cars but can you just back off and let me have some space.
You got that right, Kevin! That white car was circling all the time we were there but had not come onto our "runway" before the crash. They must have seen us running the RC up and down. Ah well! 😎👍
Saw Fil mention your crash and came to support you, subbed. We've got the license plate recorded! Insurance claim: you: "It run over on top of me and complete flatten my Miata while I was driving" agent: "Look at the bright side, you are still alive. What's your policy number?" you: "hmm" 🤣 Seriously, he/she probably didn't see the Miata when it's so close to it. All the encounters are positive here in my neighborhood Surprisingly, you can drive it back to you I would keep it the way it is as a shelve queen If you were in the US, I'd send you the crash of the year award of 2024
Thanks for heading over and dropping a message and a sub! 🙏 Haha yeah if only I was insured for my RC car! You're right, she probably didn't see it as she sure couldn't drive very well. It drove back with roken wheels, yeah, Tamiya Tough! I fixed it up already and is back to being the Escort rally it was before. Crash of the year award? I'll take that thankyou very much! Cheers! 🍻😎👍
You pair crack me up, and it’s great to watch someone without a strange accent 😉 Shame about the car, but that’s the risk on a public space. It’s been real fun watching your run, thank you. Even the missus watches 😂
Thanks Graham, that's great to hear! You must be pretty local to me then! And yes that is the risk we take with speed running in a public car park, I can see the funny side of it and nobody was hurt which is all that matters. Glad you enjoyed the runs, thanks to you missus for watching too! Cheers! 🍻😎👍
A terrible, no good, horrible day for you Mark 😢. Is there RC insurance against stupid auto drivers ?😜. All that work on your car, destroyed in an instance. 😡 You’ll have many awesome days with your new ELF car! 🤗. Maybe you need a new meter 😉. Happy RCing to you my friend!🤗🏎️
You sure got that right, Christine! But the main thing is the car can be repaired (it's on the bench right now and looking good) and nobody was hurt. But yes and yes, the new ELF will keep me busy and the speed meter needs replacing!!!! All the best my lovely friend! 🙏😎👊👍
Awesome.. Happy Birthday Mark.. have a wonderful day dude with lots of beaver action and RC related pressies.. love the Tyrrell and great to learn about Brendas beaver lol sounds like it needs a big trim ;) hehe. . .. All the best mate.. :) Pete
Thanks for the birthday wishes Pete!👍 Haha I had a great day but the only beaver involved was in a book!!! 😂 It sure needs a barber though mate! 🦫🦫🦫 The Tyrrell is going to be awesome! All the best to you too mate! 😎🙏👍
Bloody hell, Mark. It's not for a lack of trying now, is it? I mean, you literally had me laughing out loud with all the Mc45's. Then Mc40, then that sassy Mc42 reared it's ugly head, only to be followed up by a McRUN OVER!!! What the actual???????? Did that SUV just keep cruising along? Dude, driving back with those wobbly wheels and the banter was too much, I lost it! Almost fell out of my chair laughing! And then..... ANOTHER Mc45!!!! We know what your least favorite number is now, don't we? Lol! Thank you so much for the effort, pal. I mean, 45 after 45 until... Well... You know... The 2024 SRC claims another victim. (insert "Jaws" music here)...
Tell me about it Fil!!! Oh yes I tried and tried, I put so much effort into this - each time it was not just the same setup, always a different motor, gearing or ESC and on different days. That's what made it so frustrating, so many different setups and exactly the same speed!?!?! 😅👍The Mc42 was with a 12T Absima B-Spec. I was gonna include all that info in the video but it just ended up being too long so I cut it all out... But yeah, I think it was a learner driver in the SUV, that's the peril of running in a public space... it was bound to happen eventually. Haha, 😂 It was actually comedy gold for the video with the wobbly wheels, I should actually thank the crappy driver for doing me a favour!!! And the punchline??? Yep, another Bloody 45 - you just couldn't make this sh!t up!!!!! It was awesome being involved in the SRC this year and you did an awesome job arranging it all. Thanks a ton and take care, brother! 😎🙏👍
40 Mc 5 manhours 😂🤣😂🤣😂 👍🏼 great going mark. Only just got my TT02 to 30mph so can only imagine what it’s like at that speed. Really love watching your guys videos. Without sounding creepy, I’ve been watching you two for years. Think that was just unlucky at the end. Don’t think they could see due to having a piece of sh…. Nissan duke 🫣 it was funny how it limped home though. Gonna take more than a duke to kill a Tamiya. 🤭 Tony’sTamiyaParts TTP are gonna love you tomorrow mate. 😁
Hi there John, haha yes 45 McFive over and over and over!!! 😂 You couldn't do that if you tried! 30 ain't bad for a TT02! But yeah it does get "squirrelly" over 40mph! 😬 It's great to know you've been following the channel, that's awesome, I'm glad you left a comment this time! And I think you are right, I think it was a learner practicing and they hadn't got a clue about my car - I may of just hammed it up a little for RobOnTheCamera! 😁 I really can see the funny side of it. Watch this "p!ss take" of the incident if you get chance, it's really funny! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-y_khqsouQMU.html I do like TTP as well! Cheers mate! 🙏🍻😎👍
You can get a recipe from google and ingredients from b and q for a little "thank you" pile that will burn through his bonnet and engine to the drive below.
Don't tempt me, dude! 😂 I felt like that at the time but realised it was a learner driver. They hadn't got a clue. But I also see the funny side now all is said and done! Cheers! 🍻👍
Thanks Richard! 🙏👍Yeah the Tyrrell is such an icon! True, the perils of speed running on public ground! It is now being rebuilt as the lovely Escort rally car it started as! Cheers! 🍻😎👍
@@MarkBryanRC good to hear, hopefully i’ll be able to get aboard next years. Just been to busy with work and racing. Hopefully win the lottery before next years 😂
Thanks Craig that's very kind of you! 🙏 But you won't beleive this mate, they were actually Rob's wheels!!! 😅 I got a set to give him though! It was a crazy end to the SRC for me, but it made for good viewing so nothing lost! Cheers pal! 🍻😎👊👍
Thanks a ton Luke, I love your idea for a t-shirt!!! 😂 No worries we were way off the leaders anyway, I just wanted to beat that damn 45mph!!! Maybe next year! Cheers! 🍻😎👍
Hey i'm in Stourport which part of the common is this little layout i have a banzai rally conversion and would love to razz around this part. I have been up hartlebury common with the crawlers just not seen this section before any coordinates i can tap into google maps? Thank :)
Hi there to you in Stourport! Reference 52°20'26.0"N 2°15'27.8"W (I think) but this spot is only about 50m from the top car park, I'm sure you will find it in a few minutes! Cheers!
Soooo... 45 then.!? 😉😉 That was a rather unexpected & spectacular end to your run wasn't it.! I definitely didn't see that coming, nor did that car driver..... You certainly gave it a bloody good go Mark, 45 mph is a very respectable result, we've all really enjoyed being taken on the journey with you, it's been fantastic.!! 👍 👍 👍 This hobby is built on a mountain of broken parts, it's all part of the fun. (after you've calmed yourself down).! 😉 On to the next project.... Hey Mark, I know a bloke who's giving away some old RCs.!😁😁 As always, please stay safe out there mate (& your RCs) & the very best wishes from Scotland 🏴 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️ 👍 👍 👍
Yes Alan, 45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 45 and another 45!!! 😂 I couldn't do that if I tried! Glad you enjoyed the ride, it was frustrating and fun at the same time - and of course you had a lot to do with it as I used 3 of the motors that you kindly sent! I certainly gave it my best, mate and it makes it worth it when kind folks like you follow along. As for those old RC's I'll be in touch soon - I hope your post office is ready for this! All the very best as alwayss, take care mate! 🙏😎🍻🦫👊😁👍
Poor car! I know it's hard to point a finger at someone, but at least be apologetic and don't just drive off! Otherwise great stuff mate! Too bad it wouldn't go 1 or 2 miles faster!
Thanks Hubertus! It was an unfortunate incident but to be expected at some point. I think it was a frightened learner driver. But yes, sorry would be nice! Oh man, how I tried to squeeze another MPH out of it, sadly it wasn't to be! There is always next year. Cheers! 🍻🍻👍👍
I know man! Same here, my biggest fear was hitting someone on one of these speed runs! Thankfully it's just my car and I can fix it! Thanks for the well wishes and yeah, see you there! 😎👊👍
Ohhhhhh nooooooo!!!😭.....🤣 It got squished😂 What a sad but somehow spectacularly funny way to finish😳 And alllll you wanted was 1 more McMile an hour. We're sincerely sorry for you and thank you from the bottom of our RC spare parts box for all of your fun video's and awesome attempts in Poor Boys challenge Cobber. Congratulations our Mukka🏁🍻. Hugs and considerations from Sheila and Bruce down under 👍👩🤠🦘🇦🇺
I'm afraid it's a terrible OOhhhhhh Yessssss! 😭It certainly did get squished, my Aussie brother and sister! Definitely funny looking back at it, it actually made for a quite dramatic ending! 😂 Thank you so much 😁 for following along and all the wonderful support along the way. It wouldn't be the same without my favourite Aussie Cobbers! All the best to you, my friends Bruca and Sheila! 😎🙏👊👍
@@MarkBryanRC It was really sad but funny as can be , we still feel bad for laughing hehe👹. Our pleasure our awesome brother!, we didn't get to follow anywhere near as many as we'd like to buy we love to bits watching you and McRobster ripping it up, the highs and the sad but funny loss were great👍. Thanks to you and McRobster for all your efforts start to finish Cobber🙏. Hugs from Sheila and Bruce from Oz our awesome Mukka 💝🍻👩🤠🦘🇦🇺
Don't feel bad, Mukka, I love to make you guys smile, it's my mission on the Tube!!! 😂 It's my pleasure too! Same here, too many videos to be able to watch every one but I try to support my friends. Hugs back to you guys across the world my Aussie mates! 🤗😎🦫👍
Sorry to see such a disastrous end for your MF-01X. Thats one of the risks what can happen when driving rc cars on public places... But that run over could have been avoided from both sides and was absolutely unnecessary... 😢
Thanks Michi, yes it was both disastrous and totally avoidable, you are right! I knew it was a risk to run in that car park. The driver was a learner and I don't think they were in full control of the vehicle. I would have moved my RC if I could see it properly but it was too far away... Anyway, lessons learnt!!! Cheers! 😎🙏👊👍
You sure gave it all you had many times over! Excellent effort Mark!👏 As far as the incident, it looks like maybe they didn’t see it….but no way they didn’t know they’d run something over! Perhaps an elderly driver? One time when I was a kid, my grandmother drove to the restaurant my parents owned, (a good 15 miles or so) with a roadside sign for sweet corn under her car!😬 Great job buddy!👍😊
Thanks Jeremy, oh yes I tried and tried - each time it was not just the same setup, always a different motor, gearing or ESC. That's what made it so frustrating, so many different setups and exactly the same speed!?!?! 😅👍 But yeah, I think it was a learner driver, that's the peril of running in a public space... it was bound to happen eventually. Haha, 😂 love the story about your Grandmother! Take care, brother! 😎🙏👍
Tell me about it Kim, i should have quit while I was ahead! That's the problem with not having a private runway though! Take care and all the best my lovely friend! 🙏😎👍
Argh, the frustration of not achieving that greater speed, and then it ends with that... As you said, the SRC definitely ended there... Time to rebuild the old MF, probably back to rallycar? To be fair, I noticed it was a Nissan Juke, whoever drives those might not be the best drivers. And they certainly couldn't see the little toy car from that angle, so they probably just got very scared and confused and chose to drive... It was bound to happen at some point with these SRC, I had an episode in 2023 SRC where I needed to run and apologise to some Finnish woman, my toy car was crashed somewhere right in front of her... nyway... Have a great week ahead, my friend!
Tell me about it Mads, fun and frustration mixed up together! Each run was with a different setup so it wasn't the same car over and over... so many motors and gearing options I tried! Doesn't seem right to keep getting the same speed! As for the "incident". I think it was a new driver illegally trying for the first time in a public place!!! You are right, they had no idea my car was there! As you say, the risk we take speed running in a public place. At least it made a dramatic ending for me! I would love to have seen the look on that Finnish woman's face! 😂 Thanks as always and have a great week too! 😎🙏👊👍
I am unsure whether they waited to drive over it maliciously or they just didn't see it. Either way, so sorry for you Mark. You and Rob always cheer me up with your chirpy fun.
Hi Damian - yeah in hindsight I think it was a learner driver that just panicked! I was obviously gutted at the time though! Never mind as it makes for good content! 😅 Thanks mate, yep it was still fun all the same - cheers! 😎👊👍
Well Mark...that is terrible. In your birthday video when you said it got run over I was expecting to see something like "I drove it in the path of the car" or "the car was going too fast to stop" or "my bad...driver error and it's my fault" but seriously...the driver of that car was STOPPED!!! They literally had to have seen the car before it was even near them, saw it go in front of them, and then just didn't care and drove away whether it was under them or not. I can't believe it...seriously...I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!
Hi there Freddy and many thanks for the supportive words! I know, as you saw I could not believe it myself at the time, I was stumped for words. In hindsight I think it was a learner driver, lots go to that car park for first lessons - they probably had no idea what was going on. They must have felt the crunch of a small RC car and panicked!!! Anyway, I fixed the RC now so all good, thanks again, pal! 🙏😎👍
It's 100% your fault for having your car run over. It's not reasonable to expect anyone to see it where it was. You could have easily driven it out of harm's way. The critical/angry comments here are disappointing.
100% agree. First of all, car park is public place, so different things can happen. Even if we skip this fact, I totally understand driver. Car appeared on the left side of the screen. In that moment, RC was on the right side, far from car and looked like it would stop around curb. Instead of this, RC went on the left side spinning. There was no chance, that driver will see it.
Hi there and thanks for the comment. Yes I agree 100% it was my fault! It's a public car park and I chose to drive it there. It's the only way to do these competitions unless you have a stately home with a private 200m road!!! 😅 I was just gutted at the time and after all this is all just for fun. TBF most people commenting here understand the circumstances and are just trying to be supportive, they are not bad people! Cheers!
Absolutely agree - see my other comment to @guest6423 TBH you saw the car from a zoomed in view, I actually couldn't see which was my RC was pointing! Cheers for commenting.
Absolutely agree - see my other comment to @guest6423 ... TBH the car was so far away from me and at 45mph it's impossible to steer! I was just upset at the time but it WAS my own bad! Cheers!
PB? Performance Bikes? I've still got that sticker sheet myself. Must be from the mid 90's. I'm all stressed seeing that rtc. 😳 Must get the bike out and go for a run. 🏍️
Haha 😄 yeah thanks mate I'm sure that sticker sheet was from back then!!! I was a big follower of that magazine! I think I was even more stressed than you! Thanks for the comment and all the best from Mark! 😁👍
Tell me about it dude! But hey, that's what you get when you are running a tiny RC at 45mph on a public car park, gutted at the time but it was always a risk! Good times overall though! Cheers! 😎🙏👍
