Hi Freddy, I don’t ever comment on RUclips, but wanted to let you know my 10yo is loving your video series after receiving a Hornet for his birthday. Thanks so much for the absolute basics in awesome detail.
Hi Stuart! I have to say I feel honoured that you’d take the time to comment. It’s very much appreciated! Great to hear that he’s finding this build series helpful. The Hornet is a great kit and I’m sure he’ll get years of fun from it.
@@FastFreddyRC I completely get that.. Its been pretty fun lots of new faces for me.. New to all of this.... Thanks for the good vids Fred.. You'll see me in the comments for sure haha..
Built one as a kid .. it took a while but the feeling when your done is priceless.. i got a few reissue kits .there fun ialso have some really nice 540 motors high rpm so yeah the better motor made it so much fun .
I can totally agree with you there. I remember building my first Blackfoot back in the day and it was a real sense of accomplishment when I hooked up a battery and saw it run for the first time. But you're right about motors...I recently got a Super Stock RZ motor and I was really impressed with it. So much faster than the stock.
Good questions and thank you! So if we were using the standard plastic bushings the shaft would be greased so that the plastic is not directly rubbing on the metal. So rather than just plastic to metal contact, the grease would help provide lubrication between the two surfaces. Otherwise the metal shaft would be spinning inside a plastic bushing which in time would wear out the inside of the plastic bushing and create slop. For example, on my Tamiya Blackfoot back in the day, the rear tires were cambered in negatively at a rediculous angle after years of use because the driveline had worn out the inside of the plastic bushings (and that was WITH the grease). Hence I just think replacing the plastic bushings immediately is the best course of action so that premature wear doesn't happen. As to the second question as to why don't I grease the bearings themselves....well...I know there are different trains of thought on this one but here's why I don't do it. For all the reasons above, you won't have any of those problems using bearings. But I don't grease the bearings because I've found that adding grease gums up the works and in fact increases grime to build up on the bearings. The bearings are designed to keep everything running smoothly and adding grease just increases the chances of getting dirt and grime build up. Again, others may disagree but for me this has always worked and I've always been happy with the performance of the bearings without the added grease. Hope that helps.
Thanks for your reply. On the first point I think a little grease on metal against metal would be worth the trouble. Regarding your second point I agree but the gearbox is sealed so it should not suffer from ingress and gum up. Anyway I am not sure there is ever a 100% correct answer. Thank you for your time and insight, I look forward to subsequent chapters. I am thinking of decanting the grease into a pot and then apply with a cocktail stick so I can be measured and accurate with distribution.@@FastFreddyRC
@@MrRobVint yeah I know what you mean and I can understand the reasoning so I’m sure whatever you decide to do will work great! :) Actually your plan to get the grease out of the tubes is a good one. In fact it might be easier to tell if you’re running out of it too. I know Tamiya doesn’t really supply enough as a whole. So it’s either go lightly to ensure you have enough or buy extra. So this is another point where there’s different schools of thought. Some people use very little grease, others a bit more and others like to load up the gears with as much grease as possible. I’m in the middle of the road on that I guess. Liberal but not too liberal with it :)
@@shaunfisher6268 Perfect! Ok... 1. The Hornet! - The Grasshopper and the Hornet are basically the same car but the hornet has some overall advantages. It comes with rear oil filled shocks, spiked tires for better traction, and a rolling rear axle (side to side motion) vs the static rear axle of the grasshopper. The Grasshopper is an awesome first kit, but for me the Hornet takes the top spot because of the few design changes. It's an easy build (except for the tires but I did a video on this too to help people get them on the wheels). Also the gearbox is pretty bulletproof so this kit should give you years of worry free driving. 2. The Blackfoot! - This one has to be in my top 3 because it was the first Tamiya kit I ever got. I wanted something that would allow me to drive everywhere so with those big tires I could run on road and off road. As the Blackfoot tires are not spiked it was perfect for both applications as the tires wouldn't wear out as fast. With the modern day improvements (dog bone axles vs hex axles) this kit should offer a lot of years of use. And if you're a Frog fan, this one gives you the best of both worlds as you basically get to build a Frog but with the ability to do a lot more off roading. 3. And last but not least...if you want something a bit more modern, the Neo Fighter Buggy is the perfect choice! It's a great affordable kit, goes together really well, and is incredibly stable. The DT-03 chassis is solid. Honestly I think this kit is underrated. Depending on where you find it, there is a version that comes with oil filled shocks and a torque tuned motor so it's a great kit for beginners who want a little more out of the car.
@FastFreddyRC Awesome thanks for that I am currently building the Grasshopper and thanks for your videos on the build as they are very useful. I have always like the look of the Hornet so glad you had that one listed and thanks for the other ones and for getting back to me I greatly appreciate it and thanks for your awesome channel dude keep it up its fantastic 😀
I’m sure you’re right as I’ve never seen anything missing in a kit before. But I’m glad you picked up the bearing kit. It will be a huge improvement! Enjoy the build!!
@@FastFreddyRC Hi Freddy. i just started to see this series of the Hornet build. So, i watched the first episodes after eachother. I had a good laugh when you talked about bag BM in this video. 🤣 In the unboxing video, you literally threw them away. I couldn't see if it was just on the floor or in a trashcan. But they where in your box.😁 I came to the comments to see if someone else pointed it out, but it seems nobody noticed that.
lol!! Thanks for picking up on that! - After doing the unboxing video I packed everything away and completely forgot that I had thrown the plastic bushings out (literally just threw them behind me in the video) and they must have got hidden because I never thought of them again so they were never put back in the box when I packaged everything back up. And here's the thing...I still haven't found them! lol - There were boxes behind me in that video (which were moved before I got started on the build) and they'll be somewhere...one day I'll find them lol @@koenallard
Hi Paul! Great question. In mine it wasn’t but depending on where you buy it it will be. Most places are including a THW1060 ESC but in Canada specifically there are hobby stores that aren’t. When looking for one just make sure that they sell it will one otherwise you’re looking at another $30USD/$50CDN approx on top of the kit price.
@@FastFreddyRC hi Freddy I keep forgetting that your in Canada, I’m in the Uk and I’ve just checked and it does come with the kit, but you have the choice either buying it with or without the esc
Great Freddy a new car and series👍
Thank you Dirk! I had planned on doing the CC-02 series but there’s been a delay with bearings so I’m excited for the Turbo Hopper Hornet :)
Hi Freddy, I don’t ever comment on RUclips, but wanted to let you know my 10yo is loving your video series after receiving a Hornet for his birthday.
Thanks so much for the absolute basics in awesome detail.
Hi Stuart! I have to say I feel honoured that you’d take the time to comment. It’s very much appreciated! Great to hear that he’s finding this build series helpful. The Hornet is a great kit and I’m sure he’ll get years of fun from it.
Good vid Fred, Good advice... Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Paul!!
@@FastFreddyRC Always welcome.. I am starting my Horent rebuild when this TT02 thing has slowed down so this is research haha..
@@reitplace4765 lol cool! I’ll be on the look out for the TT-02 challenge when it happens again. Just wasn’t going to happen for me this year.
@@FastFreddyRC I completely get that.. Its been pretty fun lots of new faces for me.. New to all of this.... Thanks for the good vids Fred.. You'll see me in the comments for sure haha..
@@reitplace4765 awesome Paul! :) definitely appreciate the support. Another shout out coming your way in tomorrows premiere :)
Built one as a kid .. it took a while but the feeling when your done is priceless.. i got a few reissue kits .there fun ialso have some really nice 540 motors high rpm so yeah the better motor made it so much fun
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I can totally agree with you there. I remember building my first Blackfoot back in the day and it was a real sense of accomplishment when I hooked up a battery and saw it run for the first time. But you're right about motors...I recently got a Super Stock RZ motor and I was really impressed with it. So much faster than the stock.
This was my first RC back in 1985. Been thinking about getting another one.
Very cool! Sounds like a great idea to me! :)
Good start on the Hornet build Freddy!🙂👍
Thanks Peter. This is a beginner build series so quite a few things to go over!
Hi there Freddy, a great start and advice to the beginners. The gearbox is simple, but almost bullet proof 😊😊best wishes 😊😊
Thanks John and you’re right. The gearbox is almost bulletproof!
Great video. At the point the shaft goes through the bearing why do you not grease it? In addition why do you not grease the bearings themselves?
Good questions and thank you! So if we were using the standard plastic bushings the shaft would be greased so that the plastic is not directly rubbing on the metal. So rather than just plastic to metal contact, the grease would help provide lubrication between the two surfaces. Otherwise the metal shaft would be spinning inside a plastic bushing which in time would wear out the inside of the plastic bushing and create slop. For example, on my Tamiya Blackfoot back in the day, the rear tires were cambered in negatively at a rediculous angle after years of use because the driveline had worn out the inside of the plastic bushings (and that was WITH the grease). Hence I just think replacing the plastic bushings immediately is the best course of action so that premature wear doesn't happen. As to the second question as to why don't I grease the bearings themselves....well...I know there are different trains of thought on this one but here's why I don't do it. For all the reasons above, you won't have any of those problems using bearings. But I don't grease the bearings because I've found that adding grease gums up the works and in fact increases grime to build up on the bearings. The bearings are designed to keep everything running smoothly and adding grease just increases the chances of getting dirt and grime build up. Again, others may disagree but for me this has always worked and I've always been happy with the performance of the bearings without the added grease. Hope that helps.
Thanks for your reply. On the first point I think a little grease on metal against metal would be worth the trouble. Regarding your second point I agree but the gearbox is sealed so it should not suffer from ingress and gum up. Anyway I am not sure there is ever a 100% correct answer. Thank you for your time and insight, I look forward to subsequent chapters. I am thinking of decanting the grease into a pot and then apply with a cocktail stick so I can be measured and accurate with distribution.@@FastFreddyRC
@@MrRobVint yeah I know what you mean and I can understand the reasoning so I’m sure whatever you decide to do will work great! :) Actually your plan to get the grease out of the tubes is a good one. In fact it might be easier to tell if you’re running out of it too. I know Tamiya doesn’t really supply enough as a whole. So it’s either go lightly to ensure you have enough or buy extra. So this is another point where there’s different schools of thought. Some people use very little grease, others a bit more and others like to load up the gears with as much grease as possible. I’m in the middle of the road on that I guess. Liberal but not too liberal with it :)
Great video for someone who is starting out in the RC hobby what would you recommend be the top 3 kits to get and build
Thanks Shaun! Quick question...do you mean which are my top 3 kits for beginners or just my top 3 kits in general?
@@FastFreddyRC your top 3 kits for a beginner
@@shaunfisher6268 Perfect! Ok...
1. The Hornet! - The Grasshopper and the Hornet are basically the same car but the hornet has some overall advantages. It comes with rear oil filled shocks, spiked tires for better traction, and a rolling rear axle (side to side motion) vs the static rear axle of the grasshopper. The Grasshopper is an awesome first kit, but for me the Hornet takes the top spot because of the few design changes. It's an easy build (except for the tires but I did a video on this too to help people get them on the wheels). Also the gearbox is pretty bulletproof so this kit should give you years of worry free driving.
2. The Blackfoot! - This one has to be in my top 3 because it was the first Tamiya kit I ever got. I wanted something that would allow me to drive everywhere so with those big tires I could run on road and off road. As the Blackfoot tires are not spiked it was perfect for both applications as the tires wouldn't wear out as fast. With the modern day improvements (dog bone axles vs hex axles) this kit should offer a lot of years of use. And if you're a Frog fan, this one gives you the best of both worlds as you basically get to build a Frog but with the ability to do a lot more off roading.
3. And last but not least...if you want something a bit more modern, the Neo Fighter Buggy is the perfect choice! It's a great affordable kit, goes together really well, and is incredibly stable. The DT-03 chassis is solid. Honestly I think this kit is underrated. Depending on where you find it, there is a version that comes with oil filled shocks and a torque tuned motor so it's a great kit for beginners who want a little more out of the car.
@FastFreddyRC Awesome thanks for that I am currently building the Grasshopper and thanks for your videos on the build as they are very useful. I have always like the look of the Hornet so glad you had that one listed and thanks for the other ones and for getting back to me I greatly appreciate it and thanks for your awesome channel dude keep it up its fantastic 😀
Guessing your BM bag just missing due to error. My kit contains the BM bag, though I have purchased metal bearings as per your advice.
I’m sure you’re right as I’ve never seen anything missing in a kit before. But I’m glad you picked up the bearing kit. It will be a huge improvement! Enjoy the build!!
@@FastFreddyRC Hi Freddy. i just started to see this series of the Hornet build. So, i watched the first episodes after eachother.
I had a good laugh when you talked about bag BM in this video. 🤣
In the unboxing video, you literally threw them away. I couldn't see if it was just on the floor or in a trashcan. But they where in your box.😁
I came to the comments to see if someone else pointed it out, but it seems nobody noticed that.
lol!! Thanks for picking up on that! - After doing the unboxing video I packed everything away and completely forgot that I had thrown the plastic bushings out (literally just threw them behind me in the video) and they must have got hidden because I never thought of them again so they were never put back in the box when I packaged everything back up. And here's the thing...I still haven't found them! lol - There were boxes behind me in that video (which were moved before I got started on the build) and they'll be somewhere...one day I'll find them lol @@koenallard
Hi Freddy is the esc included in the kit as I didn’t see it in the unboxing
Hi Paul! Great question. In mine it wasn’t but depending on where you buy it it will be. Most places are including a THW1060 ESC but in Canada specifically there are hobby stores that aren’t. When looking for one just make sure that they sell it will one otherwise you’re looking at another $30USD/$50CDN approx on top of the kit price.
@@FastFreddyRC hi Freddy I keep forgetting that your in Canada, I’m in the Uk and I’ve just checked and it does come with the kit, but you have the choice either buying it with or without the esc
Didn't you throw the bag of plastic "bushings" out in Video 1 of this series?
lol yes!! Someone else pointed out that I threw them in the video!! So it reminded me that I didn’t put them back in the box!