That's cool. I never had this back in the day but I remember when it came out. Was really happy to get this. You should be able to get the spares for yours ok. Many thanks for your comments :-)
Well Pete, for someone who says he's not comfortable with the paint job you're doing really well! Congratulations Pete, your Brat is very handsome. Nostalgia for the Brat is strong, it's a beautiful car that should not be missed, bravo. I think you're right about the stickers, they could be an unnecessary overload in the face of a sleek, classy look after all. It has been a great pleasure to follow this construction, thank you for sharing it my friend. Your collection is growing nicely. . . soon the dump truck! On my side, I started a restoration/improvement project of a 2002 TT01 specially released on the French market. . . another bling project! Take care of yourself ! 🐓🦆🐄🐈🐕🐎
Hi Alex. You know your comment popped up in the notifications and then disappeared. Eventually I thought to look in spam and there it was! Why on earth did RU-vid flag it as spam? Anything but! Anyway thank you for your comments. Yeah it was ok in the end. Probably could have done some more on it but it's been hanging around the hobby room in bits for ages. Yeah Dump Truck is started and I am videoing the build. I'll probably wait till I've finished the build before I start releasing the build vids so there isn't a big gap like with the Brat. Mind you hardly any painting so it shouldn't take long. I look forward to seeing what bling you put on your project. Sounds interesting. Best wishes to you. Take care :-)
@@PeteWylieRC Hi Pete, it's so weird this spam story. . . the last comment I made for a Derek's video was not in the list, I had to make 3 identical ones, they finally appeared and I eliminated two of them. Saturday I couldn't find the comment left to Mark either. . . The first troubles started when I put my birthday gift video, YT disabled the comments twice without telling me. I finally managed to maintain the ability to leave comments at the end of the third attempt. . . What did I do to deserve this? Have a good night, Pete.
@@fencenaoghen3569 yeah that's really weird. Hopefully just a glitch that will go away. I had a similar thing with Derek's comments on one of mine. I get quite a few that I can only see in RU-vid studio and not under the actual video. It's a pain isn't it?
Hiya Pete! I really enjoyed watching this one and listening to all the animals again, that zoo really needs to round them up! I think you did a great job on both bodies, makes a lot of sense to use the lexan one as a basher. Considering all the problems you had with the red, it came out spiffing, really looks the part and I agree that the stickers might spoil the clean look - it looks like a "proper" car mate! Nice trick with the battery lead, I'll see if that works with the Monster Beetle. Anyway, great stuff, hope you are having a good Sunday. :-)
Hello matey. Hooray I finally got this one finished. Like I was saying I could have carried on with it a bit more but I want to clear the decks and start on the Dump Truck. Yeah the red came out ok in the end but I have learnt a lesson about primer. Thanks for your comments. Yeah I must sort out all those wild animals in the garden! I'm having a good Sunday so far and got a couple of chums coming over in a bit for a socially distanced drink in the garden now it's allowed. Anyway so you were saying over on your video that you aren't sure about work yet because of Louise. Don't really know what the answer is until there is a vaccine but that's a way off. Saran is going to have the antibody test at work so she will know if she's already had it and not realised. That would be great if she has because then I've probably had it too and not realised. Probably not though. Enjoy the rest of your day mate. You defo need another kit if you aren't going back anytime soon. Hopefully RU-vid might pay for one? Cheers for now mate 😀
@@PeteWylieRC Oh mate, I meant to mention - I bought 4 of those MG 995 servos too - all of them broke after a few runs! I got 2 of them replaced by the eBay guarantee, but they broke as well! Good info - DO NOT BUY! Hope your tests are OK, you never know, you both might have had it. As for me, I probably will have to go back after next week, wearing PPE in school - bloody crazy! How do you socially distance 5 year olds? As for the RC's, RU-vid has probably paid for another one, but there are very few kits that I am interested in that are actually available right now, most are out of stock! Anyway, enjoy the garden beers. Laters mate! :-)
@@MarkBryanRC Hello mate. You know RU-vid never tells me when somebody replies to a reply. I just came here to check! Anyway that is interesting about the servos. I can't even remember who I bought them from and when. Anyway I don't get to have the antibody test but if Saran has had it then I almost certainly did too. Not sure as neither of us ever had a temperature but have had coldy symptoms on and off since Feb. Seems like they have reduced the plans to get the schools back so I guess you still don't know when you are back. Be great if RU-vid has bought you another Kit. I haven't checked Time Tunnel recently but I know he's had a delivery of backorder stuff because I got some bits through. What are you looking to do next when there is stock?
Nice job Pete. For what it's worth I think it looks great as it is, sometimes less is more when it comes to decals. Thanks for the mention, it made my day!
Hi there. Yeah I remembered to say about your ESC info. I can't remember where that ESC came from. Anyway I have learnt a lesson and passed it on so thanks. Yeah I'm still pondering about the stickers. They would make it look more like that classic Tamiya box! Anyway, many thanks for your comments 😀
Hi there. Yeah it's a nice build this one. A good little runner too if you aren't expecting the performance of a modern brushless truck. Many thanks for your comments and enjoy the build 😁
Thank you for sharing all of the build video's Pete. They were extremely well explained and helpful to me when building my Subaru Brat recently. Owning it has been a real trip down memory lane so far.
Fantastic Part 4 Pete. Well Done. The wolf howl at 16:28 was chilling. I use the next model up steering servos from yours, the Tower Pro 996 MG (purple label) servo, really good as I run them in everything I build from 27t to 8.5t, much better than the nylon geared Carson Modelsport Blue servos that are available. But each to their own I guess. This build reminds me that Old Skool meets New Skool. Well Done 👍
Hi Pete. Ok I might give those 996 servos a go. The Dsservo ones are only about a tenner so not too bad. Yeah I've had those Carson ones pack up before. Anyway thank you for your comments and also getting the kit. I've got loads of entertainment with the unboxing, build and run videos. I've got some more running footage of it that I need to look at and edit. Cheers for now mate 😀
Hey Pete. Nick who was out at Holmsley last week has bought a Lunchbox and wants to get a Kamtec shell. It's just any of the 205mm wheelbase banger ones isn't it? He's after the Escort Mexico.
@@PeteWylieRC Well Done Nick. Yes, any 205mm banger body will fit. Kamtec's now do a standard MK1 Escort shell (no arch flares) or he can get a MK2 Escort Saloon shell or the X-Pack shell (Minder programme) in MK2 guise.
Thanks for the Vid....Just built one this weekend.....first time building and RC car and really enjoyed it, best bit for me to be honest!!.....couple of issues for me were: Ended up opening the suspension arm brackets a bit as they didn't allow the arms to move freely enough for my liking Had a right ballache getting the wheels together, ended up having to clamp them together (between bits of wood) to get them close enough for the screws to bite on the nuts, not sure how you managed that so effortlessly! Did the same re-enforcing as you with the rear body posts, actually used as couple of electrical wall socket screws which were a little fatter but just the right length The Carson servo (came with the transmitter) was a bit of a bad fit, needed to open up the holes to get all four screws in but solid now Now just waiting for good weather/lockdown easing to be able to take it out for a proper spin....👌😊😊
Sounds like a good build. The wheels and tyres on mine seemed to go together ok from what I remember. God yeah good weather and fewer restrictions are what we need. I've been keeping busy with RC maintenance but I haven't driven one for weeks. Hope you enjoy it when you do go. Not up to the performance of modern RC's but a nice little car. Thanks for your comments :-)
Cracking job Pete!!! That came out so nicely! I've wanted a Brat FOREVER. Didn't get one when it first came out - can't afford it now. But it's always had a place in my heart. 😞 Like you, I never liked having wires hanging down or sticking out. I've done that little trick on all my ORV Chassis Cars since my first Blackfoot. It was a lot easier back before Lipos, when I just left the Batteries in full time. 😉 At first I thought I was hearing things... Before I realised that the animal sounds were intentionally yours!! 😜😂 Nice touch. Please stay SAFE! 😷 Carmine ✈🚂🚙
Hi Carmine. Ah yes it is a classic Tamiya that we all ought to have at some point. Hopefully you'll get one eventually. Oh I thought I'd invented that thing with the battery wire but I guess people have done that before. I'm still quite pleased with it. Battery wires on show is a no no, especially on something that is supposed to look like a real truck. Oh those animals outside my hobby room are a nuisance. I have to go out with a shovel every day to clear up the mess! Thanks for your comments my friend. Hope you are safe and well 😁
I just wish I could find the $40 that I really need to finish my M05 PIECEMEAL build. Sometimes it's frustrating being me! 😖 I put my PayPal Link in the description of every Video of mine.... Just in case. But I never ask directly. These days it seems like if I ask for help, I'm accused of being a SCAMMER! 😖😞 So I don't. I hope you get the animal issues sorted. At least get a bigger shovel!! 😜😂😄 Cheers 🍻 Mate!
I don't know what you mean, they were all just outside! Many thanks for watching and commenting. Did you like the demonstration of how a rock probably wouldn't hit the switch by using an actual rock? Quite an extensive test I thought 😂 Hope all is well with you and yours and your dog 😀
Hi Pete, hope your keeping well. I’ve reviewed all of the build series now again. Inspired and observed some great build tips. Great video series of a favourite retro classic. I believe I’ve seen some modifications that you’re able to do to allow for some front shocks, I think I saw some shock towers that attach and allow the front shocks to attach. I’m looking forward to receiving my Brat. As you know Tamiya’s have been in short supply and the Blitzer Beetle wasn’t coming into stock until the end of September, so plunged for the Brat. That’ll keep me occupied for a bit 😁. Anyway take care, keep well. 👌😉
Hiya John. I've not seen the front shock mod for the Brat but it must be possible with a smaller version of the tower you get with the Monster Beetle. It would improve the front damping a lot although the standard car does drive pretty well. Thanks for giving the videos another look. Hope you are recovering well mate.
Hi John. On a different subject there is a kind person who has bought Tamiya kits for various small RC channels including Mark, Rob and me. He was asking me about you and your channel. Is there an email address that he can contact you on? If you don't want to put it in the comments here then you can contact me privately at petewylierc@gmail.com
@@PeteWylieRC Hi Pete, thank you for thinking about me. That must be a very kind and very generous individual. Compared to you guys, I am a amateur really, just love making and running these great RC’s. I turn to you, Mark, Rob and Nanni RC for hints and tips, you guys are my Guru’s. 😁. But sure, I’ll ping you an email, really don’t know what to say….Thank you. As always keep well, take care 😁👌
Great build series and handy build tips for doing mine. I have a set of alloy covers for mine plus if I fancy I can put my alloy set from RC Channel which is on my ranger and they do look killer, I prefer my retro stuff
@@PeteWylieRC just waiting on kit and paint for the willy's jeep, but will get down to a beach and let the scorcher loose and hornet before cutting a TL01 in half
Hi there. Oh yes it's an old design and I think that it probably works best on this one and the Frog. I've got a Blackfoot re release and it's great but the bigger wheels do highlight the weaknesses of the design. Still plenty of fun to be had with these but not ones to put super fast modern motors in. Many thanks indeed for watching and your great comments 😁👍
Would putting a brushless system in be too much? I have a spare motor and esc sitting in a box so thought I’d put it to some use but only if it’s not going to destroy the spur/gears, etc.
Hi there. Well I've been led to believe that with the standard diff and a brushless set you will have problems. You could try it. Most people upgrade to the MIP ball diff which is what I did with my Blackfoot. Many thanks for watching 😀
Hi there. Yeah there are a few issues and one is the non standard hubs so your only choice for better grip in the wet is Hornet rear wheels and tyres. Might look odd on this though. I've had fun running this in the dry and the tyres should last a good long time. Many thanks for watching :-)
@@PeteWylieRC mate honestly that's what I was thinking! Or get some chain wraps. I would be afraid of chains just in case they flew off because my brat is 3s haha . Yeah love the video pal!
Hi there. With the lexan shell the lights, indicators and grille are all stickers on the outside. I just did a very basic all black paint job but you could do a lot more lexan paint detail in terms of silver bumpers or whatever. Thanks for watching 😀
Nice one looks great and agree painting is damn tricky! I do like the decals on but yeah do see what you are saying for sure! Do you have the white Subaru decal? Maybe just that one would look nice?
Thanks for your feedback. Yeah I'm a bit torn about putting the decals on. Does the white Subaru one go across the windscreen? I can't see it in the instructions?
@@PeteWylieRC Hi mate here is my Subaru it's the decal on the doors and maybe the 4wd decal too would look good on your Brat? But yeah sometimes less is more...maybe?? Iol www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=134654&id=35400
