Glad you enjoyed it my friend Del! I hope you enjoyed that cuppa, too! We got a lot done with the help of editing all the mistakes out! All the best to you, enjoy the Holidays and have a peaceful New Year!
Obviously a well seasoned Tamiya Mechanic right there. Mark, once again a great looking build. I have to say that yeah, it might be a Holiday Buggy.. Something tells my by the look of the Box Art? THAT holiday isn't Christmas.. LMAO.... Well done my friend and Thumbs up of course
Hi Nick, well, I have built 1 or 2 Tamiyas!!! Ok, so it's more like 30!!! Haha - no it's NOT a Christmas Holiday buggy! But I do wish you Happy Holidays, my friend - best wishes from Mark... 🎄 🎅👍
Oh Mark, for a second i thought you really put that 380 in there :D great build! i like the look of that holiday buggy, just wish the chassis was a bit more narrow like the original one!
Thanks Marcus! Haha, no way was that motor going in this one! Totally agree, the stance of the original was much better. At least the body is still pretty though! All the best! 👍
Those Tamiya kits are a joy to build and drive. Love the Holiday Buggy, it's such a cheerful little car! Nice choice of motor :D I can't wait for part 2 my friend and i bet you can't wait for the first test run!
Many thanks for the great comment, Hubertus! I totally agree with you, and I love the phrase you used " such a cheerful little car!" - I could not have said it better, that really sums up this buggy! Take care, very best wishes from Mark... 🎄 🎅👍
Good work my friend. Great camera overhead and the transitions are perfect! This car is such a fun build. Looking forward to seeing it all buttoned up.
Thanks a ton, my friend! You are very kind! I'm looking forward to the first run, too, I'm sure it will be a good runner. All the best from Mark... . 🎄🎁😁👍
Hi and thank you very much for your kind words, it's really appreciated. It's such a nice little buggy to put together, a real pleasure! Best wishes from Mark... 😀👍🏼
Great video, Mark. This really made my evening. 👍👍👍 I see many similarities to the DT-03 successor. Maybe you change the C-hubs, they seem to be the weak point in the DT-series.
Thank you very much, my friend Dirk! Your comment has really cheered me up! Ahh, yes I have heard that the C-hubs can be a weak point, but so far I haven't broken any on my 3 DT02's. Fingers crossed for this one! Best wishes from Mark... 🎄 🎅👍
All the World loves a Mark Bryan Build Series!!! 👌👍👍 I might get one of those for Christine, as IMHO, the DT-02 is the BEST beginner Chassis available. Rugged, and doesn't handle like a MAD CAT!! 😜 (Hopper or CW-01) Now that you, me and Rob have one, we should seriously talk about a 2022 collaboration video! 😁 A very Happy Christmas🎄 to you and your Family, from your American Family!! ❤🌲🌲🍻🍻👊
You are too kind as always, me Mukka!!! Good idea - I bet Christine (AKA Maid Marian) would love this buggy! It sure handles great after fitting CVA's. Don't forget that Uncle Bob has one too - we can't leave our brother out of a possible collab!!! Let's set it up for the new year. Happy Christmas to you guys across the pond! 🎄 🥰🎅👍
@@MarkBryanRC Of COURSE we have to remember old Uncle Bob!! Maybe we can even drag Marian into sending a clip. .. 🤪😉 Hope your Christmas is nothing short of AMAZING!! ..... My WW showed up today... somehow, it looks like a Fire Dragon!! 🙄🥺😊
@@MarkBryanRC Somehow.... someway.... I WILL have a Wild One!!! Don't care if it's not the Blockhead. I just love the Buggy. You've known that a long time, me Mukka! Merry Christmas EVE!!🎅 🎄 ❤
Cheers my friend Brent. Definitely, these DT02's are a great little chassis and very easy to tune/upgrade. Happy holidays to you too, all the best! 🎄 🎅👍
Glad you enjoyed it, Trevor! It's a pleasure to build, working on part 2 at the minute. Thanks for the opportunity to do this one my good friend - cheers! 👍👍
@@MarkBryanRC Just remember to film it in real time and not fast forward the editing so you will capture the moment to keep the viewers guessing what is under the 15 layers of paper 🤔 Or was it 18 layers of paper? Batteries Not Included 😎
That is a very relaxing kit to build and fun the drive. I need to get mine back out to put on the oil filled shocks for it, So busy this time of year to find the time to get out and play! I'll have a week off soon so I can get out and get caught up on some stuff. I hope you enjoy the rest of the build and it should be a fun little drive once you get done. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas too and I hope the new year brings you plenty of fun new toys and projects!!!
Hi Addam! Thanks for the great comment. Definitely a great kit and a pleasure to assemble. Looking forward to the first run, I have some old CVA shocks so it should tackle the bumps well. I know what you mean, so much to do and so little time. Let's hope we can squeeze some hobby time in! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year, my friend. 🎄🎁😁👍
Hi Steve - cheers, mate, yeah, it's a standard DT02 under that classic body, pretty basic but a great handling chassis all the same! It's a bit wider than the 1980 original, but at least it has double wishbone suspension. All the best, mate!
Great sweet looking special buggy! Mark I think I use the same containers you use! Great motor choice it should move pretty nice a lot better than that wimpy 380! LOL!! 👍👍Nice build bud.
Hi mate, yes, as you say a really simple build that is ideal for beginners, but that didn't stop me ( on my first build ) in getting those front suspension wishbones on the wrong way around. Doh ! I made the mistake of thinking the kit was too simple and didn't pay full attention to the manual - lulled into a false sense of security I think. Easily done. I think mine has a standard 540, so it will be interesting to see if there is a great difference in performance when using a torque tuned motor. I swear we'll do a Holiday Buggy video in 2022 - it's been on the backburner since 2019...🤣. All the best for Christmas mate, to you and the family. Have a good one and stay safe my friend....👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.
Hiya my mate! Great to read you! Hehe, definitely a simple build, but we all get caught out sometimes! I sure do. Yeah, looking forward to seeing how the Torque Tuned gets on as Rob's did well on the Sport Tuned Motor. I would love to see that Holiday Buggy video from you, please do make it! As always, thanks for the awesome support and straight back at you - wishing you a smashing Christmas and a safe and peaceful New Year.
Great part one of the build mate. Don't blame you for going straight for a 540 motor after the pitiful 10mph I got with the 380 fitted. All the best and see you soon dude.
Cheers my mate! Yeah, that puny 380 was never going in after your experience! Hopefully we can unbox our prezzies on Christmas day together, looking forward to sharing that with you! All the best, matey! . 🎄🎁😁👍
I wish they included the motor plate with the 540 motors. I'm now sitting here trying to find one somewhere. Thank you for the tips and the build though! :)
That would be cool if the motor plates were included, good point! Luckily I had an ancient one in my spares box! You could always make one out of thin cardboard, I don't think the motor would get hot enough to burn it. Glad you liked the tips and build, all the same - cheers! :)
Hiya Cat! Yep, she's a looker, alright! Nice and easy to build, too. I have to thank you for all the great comments, you are amazing my friend. Happy Holidays! 😀👍🏼
Absolutely, Andy! This is an easy build, but fun all the same, as you know! Looking forward to the first run. Take care and enjoy the Holiday season, fella! :O)
Hi Damian - and there I was thinking it was just me!!! Nah, as soon as grit gets in there a load of grinding starts to happen! PTFE dry spray is the way to go on a lot of the external moving parts. All the best, mate! 😀👍🏼
Hi Mark, Happy holidays!! Another great build vid. I love the simplicity of this chassis. 540 upgrade…great idea. Replacing the bushings with bearings during the initial build is smart. For some reason I always grease the bearing before setting them in place. I think it may “waterproof” unsealed bearings or at the very least protect against submersion. I have to find that original Holiday Buggy video that I used to see at my local hobby shop when I was a kid. I’ll give you the link in a comment if I find it. Always fun to watch you build RCs. Take care Bro!!
Hello Paul and happy holidays to you, too! Thanks for the great comment. Good point about greasing the bearings, I sometimes do that! Yes, definitely better to add it than leave it out. I think I know the video you are talking about! Cool! Have a lovely New Year, my friend! :))
Thanks as always my good brotha! Loving this one matey - I really think you should get a Holiday Buggy, it's cheap, great to build and so many hop-ups available. Would be so cool to see one on your channel! Have a smashing Christmas and New Year, buddy! 👍🎄 🎅👍
Awesome step by step my brother, cant wait for the next part. I think I'm going to build mine (I think Brittany wants to build it) box stock other than bearings, should be slow enough for Jennifer to drive, LOL. Happy Holidays to You, Lou, Alf & Ell.
Hiya, Bob! You are very kind, my friend. Yeah, of all the kits I have, I thought this would be the easiest one to start with. It goes together so well and is a quick build. Let Brittany build and you film it! Mine will have CVA's but other than that pretty stock. That 380 motor is slow, but fast off the line! Happy Holidays to you guys from us guys! 😀👍🏼
@@MarkBryanRC Yes sir, I seen the drag race you & Rob had, LOL. I bought a set of Tamiya #54993 TT-02B/DF03 oil dampers for the TD4, Showed on Tamiya's site as an option, but reading the manual, it says "Do Not Replace the Rear Dampers" when using this set. I know, 2 different kits but I had to get that out.
All the best back to you, Mark. It was great re-visiting a DT-02 build. You did a wonderful job guiding us through it. Yeah, 540 torque tuned and a 19T pinion. Got that combo in two of mine too 😊
Cheers my mate! Can you believe this is the first time I filmed a TT02 build? I built my other 3 before I started RU-vid! Glad to get this video out and looking forward to running this beauty. It should go well with that motor, pinion and the old CVA's I found in my spares box! Hope all is good with you, my friend. 🎄 🎅👍
These are great starter kits, not too fast but so easy to add that 540 motor when ready. As well owning the Holiday Buggy I have a Neo Falcon, so much extras for not much more money as standard in the day. But the body shell another classic so is the Sand Rover.
Hi Mal - yep, you got it in one - ideal for a beginner and a joy to put together. And yes, those bodies are all classics in my opinion too. Have a great Christmas my friend! 🎄 🎅👍
Hi Mark, hope you’re keeping well. That was a refreshing and easy part 1 of the build of the fab Holiday Buggy. Nice an easy but still enjoyable. Great simple step step instructions on the steps. This is definitely a build that beginners into this great hobby could do. Yours is going to be a bit more rapid with that torque tuned motor. Noticed that you’ve used rubberised sealed bearings, please don’t do my friction reducing steps with those, otherwise you’ll have gooey bearings 😊😂😉. Anyway, I’ll stop rambling on! 😂😉😊 Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and the family, take care my friend, look forward to build series 2. 😉😊😊
Hi John, no worries mate, I enjoy your ramblings! Thanks for the great and thoughtful comment, as always. I must thank you also for all the amazing help, support and friendship that you have given me this year, you are a superstar! Yes, this buggy is a fantastic beginner's RC kit, and just as much fun for those with experience, too. Hehe, don't worry, I'm not going to boil these bearings!!! Same to you and yours, a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Cheers! 🎄 🎅👍
Tamiya part number 53301 TL-01 Stainless Steel pins will fit the rear to replace the rear screw pins. kit comes with 4X 48.5mm and 4X 37mm and maybe the front with some spacers but i would need to check.
Thanks, mate. Good info as always from you. Yeah, I think those are the pins I used on the wishbones of my DT03, and if I remember the set did work on the front with a couple of spacers. All the best from Mark... 👍👍
Awesome build video as always, really enjoyed it! I love the DT-02, great chassis, pretty simple but loads of room for upgrades. I actually converted my DT-03 to a DT-02, reversed the front wishbones to increase the wheelbase, replaced the screwpins with low-friction hinge pins, and it handles way better :) Again, great video, can't wait for the next one!!
Thanks a ton, Barry! You got it spot-on about the DT02. Love it! Ahh, those hinge pins will be on my shopping list soon. Good call my friend. Take care and best wishes from Mark. 🎄 🎅👍
Hiya Matey. Ah yes the good old DT-02 chassis is the best of the cheap Tamiya 2WD ones I reckon. Are you going to put oil shocks on? One thing with the Holiday Buggy is that they put the front shocks on upside down to make them fit which is a bit awkward. I made that alternative front shock mount based on your invention so that the shocks fit under the body the right way up. Bit of a faff but it's the sort of thing that bothers me. Anyway, top build guide as ever. I can tell that it is school hols with you publishing videos mid week! Hope that you are enjoying your time off. I'm still plodding on at work till Friday 😞 Hope all is well with you and yours mate. Best wishes 🙂
Hi mate! Sorry for the late reply. Yep, loving this DT02, it just feels "right"! Got some old shocks of my TT02B that should fit. I haven't got time to make too many mods - too many kits to build! Will look at a plate for the front when time allows. Hehe, yeah, school's out so I made a start on filming the build of this one. Hope to get the Blockhead built and filmed before the break is over. Hope you get to wind down after you break up for Christmas, have a good one mate and speak to you soon. All the best as always. :O)
@@MarkBryanRC I've still got tomorrow at work and then it will be the usual last minute panic. After Xmas day I certainly hope to get a bit of building time as not going away anywhere this year. I've actually got another Holiday Buggy kit from ages ago that I could do. Plenty to be getting on with. Wish I was off already! Enjoy your time off mate :-)
It's really nice to watch along with your builds, Mark! For some reason I still haven't managed to get me a DT-02 yet, so for now I'll just enjoy it on video, ha ha! I have to say it looks really strong, the plastic is really bulky, and have really started loving those screw pins. I have to say that Tamiya really managed to make kits that are easy to put together but still engineered really well. Yes, I have heard about that front damper stay being weak, I can imagine you will address that in next episode, I'll just have to wait and see, ha ha! Have a great one there, Mark! I just started my Christmas holiday, so if I won't be writing any more before Christmas then I wish you a Merry Christmas!
Hello, Mads! Nice to have you watch along my friend! I really recommend this chassis to you, you must get one soon! The Sand Viper is a classic on this chassis and you would love it! Ah, I haven't much time, so the front shock tower mod will have to come later. Glad to hear you have started your holiday, I wish you a lovely Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Cheers, mate! :O)
Hi Mark, I'm going to be doing a video on this soon, got a few upgrades already to do on it Inc sealed bearings, I'm not a off road buggy kind of guy but loved its looks. Would like to get together with you and your other friend on here, and we could maybe do a few videos of certain subject videos like motors/servo/esc/greases/shocks, etc. Let me know as I'm starting my adventure on here as i am disabled now and putting my efforts on here, and maybe we could help each other. Pete
Hi Pete and thanks for the message. Cool that you are doing a video on this buggy, I'll look out for that! I'm always open to ideas, yes it would be good to work together on a video project or two. Did you mean to actually meet in person? Depends on your location, if we are close then it won't be a problem. I have a few ideas for informational videos and I'm sure my mate Rob will be up for a collab or two. Let me know what you are thinking, you can email me, my address is on my channel "About" page. All the best from Mark... :o)
Hi Mark, didn’t yer m8 Bob do around 23 videos on yin o these not so very long ago, lol 😝, otherwise it’s a nice video to watch. Hoping you and your family are well, merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
Hi Mikey - HAHAHA!!! Yes, Rob did make about 20 hours of build footage for this buggy!!! Thanks for watching and for all the support this year, you are awesome, dude! Same to you, wishing you and yours a happy and peaceful Christmas! 🎄 🎅👍
Mark could I ask a favour. On the steering uprights, could you measure the length from where it pivots to the tie rod ball joint please and see how close it is to the ones on a blitzer beetle. I am thinking of trying to run narrow wheels on the front of a blitzer. The uprights look very similar bar the length of the wheel spindle. Cheers Dave
Hi Dave, no problem 😊 I just measured them both and they are both about 15mm. Looking at them I think you are right, they are very similar. I think you will be able to make it work! All the best with the project 👍 Cheers 🍻
@@MarkBryanRC Mark you are a gentleman. I thought they looked close on the length. I will give it a go when suitable donor appears. Kinda giving it the sand scorcher look. Many thanks again. Cheers Dave
Morning Merry Xmas Just discovered your Channel. I know my question is not applicable to this video but was still wondering if you can give me some advice, Just built a tamiya rising fighter for my grandson, I built the grasshopper and grasshopper 2 for my own kids 30 years ago and was disappointed to see that Tamiya are still using those weak rear axle springs that I remember breaking after nearly every run, can you advise a fix, thank you.
Hello! I hope you had a great Christmas! Ah, yes, those little pesky springs... I must admit the only car I have with them is the very similar Rising Fighter. I haven't broke the springs, so maybe the metal quality is better these days. However, I eventually got rid of the springs by fitting a brace to the centre of the gearbox. It's a bit fiddly but you can make one yourself - or you might be able to find one on the internet (ebay) if you search for one. If you are interested, here is a video of how I made one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nSXgmTqGKzU.html All the best, have a great New Year!
Hello Derek. Your 23T motor will be a good match for this buggy. The motor plate was an old one I found in my spares box, but you could make one out of thin cardboard. All the best!
Hi Mark, I have the original one and there are a lot of differences on suspension design (mine is very primitive) want to see how good is this new one. Ciao
Hi Nanni - wow, you have an original?!?! Yes the design is primitive, but it is a real classic!!! Ah, the chassis is the good old DT02 so I know the suspension will be excellent, after I upgrade the stock shocks! Thanks for tuning in and best wishes to you - Ciao! 🎄 🎅👍
As an owner of an original vintage Holiday Buggy, this 2010 version never really appealed to me. For me, the original was designed to look like the real 1:1 vehicle and it had scale realistic tyres and overall dimensions. I'm sure the DT-02 version is a very good product in its own right and certainly performs substantially better than the original...but, it is a bit like the Super Avante not being a real Avante...for me the original model is the Holiday Buggy and this is just a modern chassis with an old body fitted. I mean they even had to cut holes in the body for the front suspension and also the track width is way too wide for the body. I wish they had used a different body and kept the original name exclusive to the vintage product.
Hi there Stuart and many thanks for sharing your thoughts. Yes, I totally get where you are coming from, there is a lot of Tamiya history and we've been lucky enough to share most of it! There is something for everyone in this awesome hobby. I'd probably feel the same as you if I had an original HB... but for me, this is a great (cheap) little buggy that's fun to drive and looks so cool as it blasts past with that dude in the driving seat! I also have the Super Avante and that also performs so much better than the original. Agreed, they'll never replace the original versions that are icons in their own right and always will be! All the best from Mark... 😎👍
Hi David. I don't know of any screw kits for this model, I just buy my stainless hex screws off eBay. Yes they are M3 and most are 10mm long. You can get a bag of 100 for about £4, a bargain in my book!
@@MarkBryanRC sadly not been able to find any. Normal types that go into meta, sure, but the tapping type for plastic - just not to be found. Seems like every other kit has a set somewhere for sale.
@@davidhumble6892 Hi David. You don't need self tapping screws, the standard machine thread works just fine. In fact, all the hex screws supplied in kits by Tamiya (e.g. the TD4, TD2 and XV-02) are machine thread. Hope this helps! :o)
