Tamiya MB01 - Is It Any Good? Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Berlina Corse & Cones! 

It’s a good all rounder and it’s a nice small compact model, but we just put an RZ in it recently and it goes like sugar of a shovel👍

Controversial opinion, maybe the so-called ‘slop’ is a case of a bad workman blaming his tools! Let’s face it we all build these things, and I’m sure some have their quirks, I know mine do. I don’t think we will have care homes in 30 years time, the way this country is going we will either be left on a hill or taken to the nearest Soylent Green Facility!

@@RCsoandso I agree matey......especially after the events of the last 24 hours, we are all totally doomed!! 😵 But, I won't go down the politics route. Regarding our models, you are certainly correct there mate. We are the mechanics, and its down to us to construct each model to the best of our ability. Which, may often result in having to do slight improvements and tweeks to the basic stock rig that Tamiya provide us with..... and that's half the fun in my mind. But we must also remember that the quirks of our certain Tamiyas are what gives them their personality, otherwise we may as well get a boring Arrma or Traxxas. Take our trusty lunchbox for example - It's top heavy, doesn't steer great, struggles to keep the front wheels on the ground, is pretty slow, and bounces and slaps all over the place..... but it's always one of the most fun rigs to take out due to these quirks. I've actually previously done a custom lunchbox build to address all of these issues - Steering servo position mod, double wishbone front suspension mod, oil dampers all around (including the 5th shock mod) extremely fast motor, better wheels and tires etc. Was it better to drive? Yes substantially!! But was it more fun? No way!!! By ironing out all the quirks it becomes just another RC..... In reality, it ruined it! So, I'm definitely intrigued by the MB01, and may well pick one up at some point..... kinda hoping Tamiya will put one out with the original mini body on it! 🤞 👍 👍 👍

A mini body you say, well I might have something of interest for you coming up in the next couple of weeks 🤔👍

@@RCsoandso Sounds good to me matey.... I'm always tuned in! 😊 👍 👍 👍

It really doesn’t get the love it should, Tamiya has given options here, so you can make it your own, but most people just want to moan about it. It’s a nice little compact chassis that does the job well. Looking forward to when you get yours finished 👍

@@RCsoandso completely agree! I’ve been working on the body recently and I think it’s now one of my favourite looking kits. Gone with a more mustard yellow and it looks so good with all the decals.

I think mustard is more traditional 👍

It does zip along, but thanks for taking the time to check it out 👍

In the UK the Opel Kadett was the Vauxhall Astra and these were the right had drive ones, so I’d say that would have been even rarer, but it is unusual for someone to ship so far. We may have just bought a mini shell for this and filmed the first run, so that should be out soon. I would never force you to buy another RC, but if your happy to have a gap in your collection, well 🤣😂👍

It’s a bit like a Swiss Army Knife, actually more a Leatherman, it’s good a loads of things, but you need more kit in your arsenal 😳🤣😂👍

It’s a great one, especially for indoor use 🤣😂👍

Not quite Cone-ageddon this time 🤣😂👍

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Well I have to admit that’s the last of the footage from the hall from that shoot, I think we do plan to go back though when the weather changes in the autumn, but so far the summers been a bit disappointing 🤷‍♂️👍

Yes it’s amazing when it’s in the real world how much grit and pebbles impact it gliding 👍

We have put an RZ in it recently, and it flies, maybe a bit too fast for the standard tires 🤣😂👍

@@RCsoandso good point didn’t think about the tyres probably wouldn’t last long 🤪

Yes currently this is in the RWD format

@@RCsoandso good hope you keep it that way.