PLEASE READ ME!!!!! -- So I did goof up and the ball suds on the steering arms are on the wrong side!! I need to flip them over to the bottom and that should clear up the wonky bump steer issue. I swear I double checked and it showed them on top but I saw it wrong more than once evidently!!! LOL!! My brain needs an oil change or something! Big thanks to those that pointed it out to me, I will get it fixed!!! I t just goes to show you can build a hundred kits and still goof up stuff!!
I did that with the lunch box I put the a arms on the wrong sides the geometry was completely wrong I checked the pictures on the box and I had the linkage on the wrong side of the shock springs
The hotshot was my first rc back in 86 and it had a really hard time but stood up to everything pretty well. I need to get another to relive the childhood memories. Great looking car
Good stuff, Addam. The Hotshot is a true classic and will look awesome running around your track! Those steering ball connectors should be on the bottom of the steering uprights, that will sort out your wonky bump steer. Can't wait to see it out on the track! 👍
Thanks Mic! I see now that it is wrong abut when I double checked the manual I swear it showed them on top. I either had the book upside down or my brain was upside down... I think the second one!!! I am going to try and get it wrapped up this weekend as long as nothing comes up.
@@AddamsPlayground No problemo! I have the brain upside down thing quite often so I know how it is 😂happens to us all mate! Will be great it see it done and out for a run. 👍
@@AddamsPlayground Never mind I screwed up the rear sway bar by forgetting to put it in the gaps of the roll cage, first. 😁 Somehow the manual isn't one of Tamiya's best and was never reviewed
Always loved the Hotshot. To me it's one of the all time best looking ones. I do have a re-release myself, but you inspired me to build my Super HotShot that I've had for about a year.
LOL, well I am glad to be a bit of motivation for you! It'll look better built than hanging around in the box! I do like the looks of the Super HS!! I really love the aggressive looks to the HS family of cars! Have fun with it!!
It really is a tough and aggressive looking thing!! I have always liked it but I put it off as I knew once I built this I would also want to get the Super Hotshot... I was right!! I will probably pick that one up after Christmas! Thanks as always for the support!
@@AddamsPlayground I like the strange suspension and low-slung look of the Hotshot. I TOTALLY want one too but I would want to drive it and I am an idiot so I'd end up driving it into a tree or crashing into a curb.
Thanks, It is one I have wanted to get for a while!! I love it so far! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, my brain took a break on that part I think!
The most legendary tamiya 4wd in my view! I love mine l ran it on the beach once and its its now sitting on the shelf looking pretty, with the gold wheels of course! You can sit it on the red/black parts box in the box looks kinda cool sat on that with the white Hotshot lettering on the black side of the box! Haha! Fantastic buggy l love the mono shock set up its so unique in every way compared to others! Yours looks great Addam and what fun and a nostalgic buzz running these! Absolutely a classic in the RC timelime! You can see mine in my showroom on the Tamiyaclub. Cheers James. 👍
Thanks! It is one I have had on the to-get-list for some time and I am happy I finally got it. I waited for a while as I knew if I liked I would want the Super Hotshot, and I do now! That one will have to wait a bit due to the hefty price tag! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, brain took a break on that part I think!
@@AddamsPlayground Haha thought it looked a bit extreme! Its amazing though even after all these years building these cars mistakes can still happen! I blame getting old😆👍
It is a really cool build and I just uploaded an explanation of the wonky front end (goes live in a few minutes)... turns out it was the loose nut assembling the thing!! I got it fixed and it works much better!
It is a really cool kit and I am glad I got one finally! It just looks so mean and aggressive!! Those shocks are really unique!!! Thanks for checking it out!!
Thanks! It really cleans up the look of it and helps it blend in with the chassis! Super simple to do as well! Wish I had paid more attention to the way the ball studs went on the steering but that got fixed and the steering is not all wonky!!
I know I saw some racing back in the day in magazines! (I have never seen a live race in person in my life) It is a really cool buggy with some really neat and interesting engineering in it. I am really glad I got one as I can see other buggies from the way this was build so it is was the beginning of quite a few others!
Hey Adam Just subscribed ty for your channel I had a stroke in the beginning of the year and getting back into the hobby since the 1980’sjust ordered a super hotshot and lookingforward to the build
Hey there! I am glad you are recovering from the stroke and getting back into the hobby. A lot has changed since the 80s! If you ever have questions about things just let me know, I will do my best to help you figure things out. I have the Super HS to build as well, I have not gotten to it yet but I have done the others and I love them! Take care and have a great week!
I'm GOING to have one of those someday! The engineering in 1985 was amazing. Tamiya was actually very advanced in that Suspension!! The Mono Shocks WORK! Unlike most early Tamiyas - it actually HAD a Suspension!
I goofed, the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, brain took a break on that part I think!
Thank you, what you see is what you get! I am always going to be as honest with you all and try to help and take help as much as I can!! I know we all goof up and that is why I don't mind putting things like this out. I am certainly not going to pretend I do everything right, I am just a skilled idiot most days at best so if I show people that someone that has built dozens and dozens of kits still make goof ups and needs help then maybe they won't get discouraged if they mess up one of their builds or even their first build!
LOL!!! It is all good, I am just glad I was wrong and it is not that wonky!! It is much better and the quick (actually quick this time) update just went live. Much better now than before!!
Definitely keep it on the list, it was my goof. I just uploaded a brief explanation video and you can see it is much, much better now. It has some still but is now an acceptable amount instead of it doing the YMCA up there!!!
The Hotshot is one of my favorite cars. I actually had the 1985 version (before I broke it). I got the re-release a while ago and it works great except when you hit a hard bump. I have lost two rear dogbones already. I also decided to paint mine metallic purple instead of red (just to be different).
It seems like it is going to be a fun one and I think I am painting it red but it doesn't have paint on it yet so who knows!!! I did get the front end sorted out and now it only has a small bit if bump steer. Much better than the wonky way it was!
Thank buddy! I love it and it os one I have wanted for a while, I held off as I knew if I liked it I would also want the Super Hotshot which is a pricier one . I do want it now and it'll have to wait until after Christmas to get that one! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, my brain took a break on that part I think!
You are not alone! I know others feel the same, I'd love to see it but I am doubtful they will. I don't think we will see the HS2 come out as a re-release since the already have these in production. I am sure it would sell but the cost of reviving a kit in hopes it sells a lot long term may not be in their best interest. I would love to see it too but from the business side it is a risky plan. I am sure they would sell quickly in the first round but later one would it still have any appeal?
Thanks! I love the look of the buggy, so low and aggressive looking but still has good ground clearance!! Yeah, that other one explains the goof from this one!!
Thanks! I screwed it up and the ball stud go on the bottom of the steering knuckles to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, my brain took a break on that part I think! I swear I looked back and it showed them on the top... maybe I need to not build so tired!!
Thanks it has been on my list for a long time now and I am glad I got it, It is a cool, tough looking buggy! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, brain took a break on that part I think!
I had held off on getting this one as I assumed once I got it I would want the Super Hotshot and I was right! I will probably be picking up one of those after Christmas now!! I did find out the I screwed up the ball studs on the steering and need to flip them to the underside. I totally goofed looking at the instructions and looked again once it was done and swear it showed them on top. I think I was too tired when I wrapped it all up and wasn't think clearly. I'll get it fixed and it should work a lot better!
Hotshot has always been so iconic, I had a Boomerang back in the old times which I loved too. Glad you sorted the ball studs mix up) its easy to screw up regardless of how many kits you build mate
It is a cool classic and looks really tough and aggressive!!! I knew something seemed wrong but I swear I looked and they were correct so either the manual was upside down or my brain was!!
Nice! I always liked the Tamiya buggies with the monoshocks for some reason. The front toe in is not supposed to be that bad..the ball studs need to go on the bottom of the steering spindles ..Look at the manual again, step 12.
LOL, you are correct! I knew something was up with it but I swear I looked back and saw them on top. Must have had the manual upside down or I need to stop building things when all tired and burnt out! I felt like I had not seen anyone else complaining about it so thought I may have goof it up. Thanks!!!
Hey Addam, was going to give you a heads up on those front wheels but looks like you got it sorted. Glad you got one my friend. It is going to look the business over that jump on the track dude 😎🔥
Thanks! I think this one will do very well pretty much anywhere I go to run it! It is such a beautiful and aggressive looking buggy you just have to admire it! I am painting it tomorrow so I hope to run it very soon to find out!
I can't help it! I sit down with a kit and it is all I can or want to think about! I get in a zone and I just wait for texts from my wife asking if I am coming in to eat! It is my happy place and a very welcome distraction lately so I did bang out a few builds back to back. I maybe should have tried to space them out a little but as per usual I am winging it over here LOL!! I am trying to add some info about them to share little bits and pieces. Can you imagine if they did that in todays time? 3 or 4 kits all very close but different all back to back like that. I am glad they space them out and don't do things like that as people would really get upset buying one and then a better version comes out next and then next year...
Yeah Addam!! Great addition to the fleet bud. Technology has come a long way I think since this one was designed. I bet it will be a fun one though. Thanks for sharing the build with us.
Thanks! It has changed a lot since then but they are still trying to build the perfect buggy and failing so that just means they are getting better but still trying and more and more will keep coming! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, my brain took a break on that part I think!
I think it's the first time I actually watched a build video with this buggy, mostly just seen run videos. I think it is definitely a strange chassis. Your video got me thinking, the "perfect" 4wd chassis is probably near to a Tamiya TT-02 or Kyosho Fazer, but it took them so many years to reach this, so of course they had to go through all these weird designs to get there. It's really an interesting piece of engineering history, you got there! For me, personally, I am totally crazy about the tyres! I still haven't been able to buy me a set, but I want those tyres, ha ha, no idea what to put them on... Anyway, have a great weekend there, my friend!
Yes, there was a lot of trial and error back in these days. They were trying to find new and better ways of doing things and some worked and others not so much! Even the TT02 has its own issues as the ground clearance on it is really only suited for the track and not not as much for a fun runner in the grass and stuff. I think we can find flaws in almost every kit but that is great as it means there will be more and more kits made trying new things and working to get it perfect! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, brain took a break on that part I think!
Thanks for the video! I’ve never heard of the oddball front suspension behavior on a Hotshot. Do the Boomerang and Thunder Shot behave the same way? Thank you!
I goofed up and put the ball stud on the steering knuckles on the wrong side! I put out a quick response video afterwards explaining. They do all have a bit of bump steer but nothing like it is in here!! This was really bad! I had looked back at the instructions a couple times too, just did not catch they were on the wrong side!! Some days the duhhh is hard to escape, I was having one of those days!! 😂
Yep ball studs supposed to be on the bottom, it still does it though just not as bad. Couldn't you have flipped that gearbox hex pipe upside down so the threads are at the bottom so you could then use the correct screw? the chassis is not bad I beat on mine pretty good it don't break only the front A arm did ware the shock connects on the section broke off and after that I reinforced mine and it never did it again... It's a fun one to run I know you will like it and it may be awesome on the track!
Yeah, I just flipped them over and it made a world of difference! I thought it was wonky and looked back at the manual and swear it showed them at the top but I was wrong both times!! I guess I could have flipped the hex part over, didn't think about it but this works and the screw head doesn't really stick down much further than it would otherwise. It is in the tight now so I'll leave it for now. If I have to tear it down later I'll flip it over then.
Least you painted my super hot shot so you know what to do with that but I wish I had the original hot shot and then the hot shot 2 if they ever come out with it in a re-release.
It was a very interesting one to build up and something very new I have not built yet. I can see some bits and pieces from later cars in there so this kit inspired others down the road! The shocks are very unique and I do like the quick change spring tension!!
Thanks! I screwed it up! I will get it fixed, my brain took a break on that part I think! I swear I looked back and it showed them on the top... I think my brain is due for an oil change!!
@@AddamsPlayground 🤣🤣 you're doing well sir, awesome content and a fine collection! You need some Schumacher Classic rereleases - you'll enjoy the build and when finished they are just Awesome! Starting my Couger Classic this evening I think with a beer or two and some Halloween movies in the background 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸
@@paulrobinson9355 I have the Cougar classic on backorder. Supposedly it is due to arrive in stock any day now so fingers crossed it shows up and gets sent out very soon!! I heard they are re-releasing the Pro Cat too, evidentially announced yesterday. I may have to pre-order that one too!
Awesome hope it arrives soon for you. Keep it old school with a brushed motor and totally box art, perfect! Darn I best pre-order my ProCat now to add to my excessive collection 🤣🤣
I used the other ones. I goofed up and put the ball studs on the wrong way so it gave it all the bump steer. I flipped them over and it works like it should now! I swear I looked at those instructions a dozen times before I figured out what I did wring. I was having a brain free day I guess! LOL!
No, I did goof up and put the ball studs on the wrong side! I don't know why I didn't figure it out, I think the manual or or brain was upside down when I looked at it again! I will get a correction video out later today explaining.
The original HotShot is still the most groundbreaking back in the day. A real game changer in 4WD off-road RC. I do like the look of the HotShot2 tho. Wonder if they will rerelease that. Enjoy your build and run. It drives great out of the box.👍😊
Thanks! I don't think we will see the HS2 come out as a re-release since the already have these in production. I am sure it would sell but the cost of reviving a kit in hopes it sells a lot long term may not be in their best interest. I would love to see it too but from the business side it is a risky plan. I am sure they would sell quickly in the first round but later one would it still have any appeal?
As you know it’s one of my fave rc mate and I’ve give it some grief . Honestly wouldn’t worry about the steering . It all works running somehow 😂😂😂 it understeers but you can get some wicked 4 wheel drifts going . It’s quite a build . Took me ages 😂 I honestly thought it would be fragile but it’s a tank mate . I’ve bashed it quite a bit . And remember I somehow won one of marks summer slam events with it 😂👍
It is a super cool looking buggy. I love the low aggressive look of it!! I did mess up the steering, I put the ball studs on the wrong side. I swear when I double checked they went on the top but they go on the bottom. So I was probably too tired and should have come back with fresh eyes and less mushy brain!! LOL! I will get it fixed and it should be a lot better. Sometimes you just have a case of the duhhhh and it takes the community here to point out the obvious and then it works!! Just goes to show you can build a n=hundred of these things and still goof up! I am looking forward to driving it as I have seen a lot of great footage of yours and others and want to get it out slinging dirt around!!
@@AddamsPlayground just made a mistake now mate building the mad bull . It’s easy to do 🤷♂️😂👍 It might not handle the sharpest or the best but it’s what I love about old tamiyas. The handling quirks mean you have to learn to drive each one . Which is more involved. Much like I’d imagine how driving old cars feel .
They are a very unique design for sure! I was kind of of shocked (LoL) of how thick of an oil went in them but it make sense being a single shock for both sides but it is way thicker than the Fox or the Fighting Buggy mono shocks were. In comparing the build the others have a better leverage point system on them and these are much more direct connection so the is why they are so stiff.
I really enjoy these nostalgic kit builds shows how far rc cars have come and tamiyas thinking was way ahead of there time execution wasn't perfect but they had the concept that front end change is crazy like an automatic brake bottom out the front end Awesome video bro 👊
This inspire a lot of other 4wd buggies for sure and I can see several thing in the build that later appeared in other buggies as well. They have always been ones to think and design outside of the box and this was one of them. I did sort out the front end and there will be a quick (actually quick this time) video explaining my goof! It happens, you build dozens of kits and still mess stuff up!
I wish I could remember the company I contacted when I raced my hotshot in the 4wd class. I kept breaking control arms so I wrote to a company to see if they could make aluminum arms for it. One day ups drops off a box and when I opened it, there were a set of red anodized aluminum arms for the Hotshot. I just wish I could remember who the company was that I wrote to. Lol My hotshot actually did pretty good against the yokomo's that most of the guys raced.
I wish I could help but back then aluminum hop-ups were a thing of hopes and dreams! That stuff was pricy back then! I have heard they did really well on the track but most racers did not like the limited adjustments of the suspension tuning. I also heard a lot of track time and you usually started breaking the chassis is it got stressed from all the jumping and it is not the most supported attachment points for the front and rear. I don't have any prior experience with it as this one is my first one! I just love it looks fast and looks like it already won the race just by its stance!!!
It is all good! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, brain took a break on that part I think! So, no worries on your comment, I made an entire video of the car and didn't realize I had goofed up the front end!!
LOL! I wish! I did have a few kits come in recently either through back orders or things I found and scooped up and I had some time off so I did get a few build done back to back. It just aligned to where the build all came out right after another. It is going to dry up soon and there will be more running video and other content coming. I still have a a couple kits coming (backorders and a couple great eBay finds!) but they won't be ready for videos for a few more weeks.
@@bradkalman2353 the springs are super stiff but the fluid itself is think and the piston movement is very slow but hand. At least twice as much resistance as a normal shock.
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PLEASE READ ME!!!!! -- So I did goof up and the ball suds on the steering arms are on the wrong side!! I need to flip them over to the bottom and that should clear up the wonky bump steer issue. I swear I double checked and it showed them on top but I saw it wrong more than once evidently!!! LOL!! My brain needs an oil change or something! Big thanks to those that pointed it out to me, I will get it fixed!!! I t just goes to show you can build a hundred kits and still goof up stuff!!
On my recent build I did something similar. Checked it against the pic, twice, and still had a brain blip. It happens.
Dont stress. Sh** happens
@@yellomello71 It does and it stinks LOL!!
I did that with the lunch box I put the a arms on the wrong sides the geometry was completely wrong I checked the pictures on the box and I had the linkage on the wrong side of the shock springs
@@nomusicrc yeah it happens! I even double checked it before the video and everything looked right. Picture dyslexia!
The hotshot was my first rc back in 86 and it had a really hard time but stood up to everything pretty well. I need to get another to relive the childhood memories. Great looking car
I really love the tough and aggressive looks and it is just an all around classic from Tamiya. It just looks fast sitting there!
Good stuff, Addam. The Hotshot is a true classic and will look awesome running around your track! Those steering ball connectors should be on the bottom of the steering uprights, that will sort out your wonky bump steer. Can't wait to see it out on the track! 👍
Yeah nicely spotted Mick l thought mine don't have all that bump steer!
Thanks Mic! I see now that it is wrong abut when I double checked the manual I swear it showed them on top. I either had the book upside down or my brain was upside down... I think the second one!!! I am going to try and get it wrapped up this weekend as long as nothing comes up.
@@AddamsPlayground No problemo! I have the brain upside down thing quite often so I know how it is 😂happens to us all mate! Will be great it see it done and out for a run. 👍
Hi Addam, great video. Maybe check the manual, please. The balls on the knuckles on my Super Hot Shot are facing down and have almost no bump steer.
You are right, a few others pointed it out too. I swear I looked back and it showed them on the top... I think my brain needs an oil change!
@@AddamsPlayground Never mind I screwed up the rear sway bar by forgetting to put it in the gaps of the roll cage, first. 😁 Somehow the manual isn't one of Tamiya's best and was never reviewed
@@RCBirds Yeah I think it is a bit dated but it happens. Just goes to show you can build a hundred kits and still screw things up on a new one!
Always loved the Hotshot. To me it's one of the all time best looking ones. I do have a re-release myself, but you inspired me to build my Super HotShot that I've had for about a year.
LOL, well I am glad to be a bit of motivation for you! It'll look better built than hanging around in the box! I do like the looks of the Super HS!! I really love the aggressive looks to the HS family of cars! Have fun with it!!
Another one of my favourites! The Hotshot is such a mean looking chassis. Thank you for putting out another cool video!
It really is a tough and aggressive looking thing!! I have always liked it but I put it off as I knew once I built this I would also want to get the Super Hotshot... I was right!! I will probably pick that one up after Christmas! Thanks as always for the support!
@@AddamsPlayground I like the strange suspension and low-slung look of the Hotshot. I TOTALLY want one too but I would want to drive it and I am an idiot so I'd end up driving it into a tree or crashing into a curb.
@@canuckchuck8836 I think you are installing the anti crash magnet the wrong way around!!
@@AddamsPlayground there are ANTI crash magnets??? I may have been buying the wrong ones all along...
Hot Shot!! A jump in the past!! And it still looks nice. Ciao!!
Thanks, It is one I have wanted to get for a while!! I love it so far! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, my brain took a break on that part I think!
@@AddamsPlayground The answer is blowing in the wind !
The most legendary tamiya 4wd in my view! I love mine l ran it on the beach once and its its now sitting on the shelf looking pretty, with the gold wheels of course! You can sit it on the red/black parts box in the box looks kinda cool sat on that with the white Hotshot lettering on the black side of the box! Haha! Fantastic buggy l love the mono shock set up its so unique in every way compared to others! Yours looks great Addam and what fun and a nostalgic buzz running these! Absolutely a classic in the RC timelime!
You can see mine in my showroom on the Tamiyaclub.
Cheers James. 👍
Thanks! It is one I have had on the to-get-list for some time and I am happy I finally got it. I waited for a while as I knew if I liked I would want the Super Hotshot, and I do now! That one will have to wait a bit due to the hefty price tag! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, brain took a break on that part I think!
@@AddamsPlayground Haha thought it looked a bit extreme! Its amazing though even after all these years building these cars mistakes can still happen! I blame getting old😆👍
Morning coffee and build review with Adam! Have yet to build this myself. But have it saved in my "wish list" for one day soon.
It is a really cool build and I just uploaded an explanation of the wonky front end (goes live in a few minutes)... turns out it was the loose nut assembling the thing!! I got it fixed and it works much better!
@@AddamsPlayground thanks Adam I'll keep an eye out for that video!
Awesome job Adam. Hotshot is a must have being Tamiya’s first 4 wheel drive.
It is a really cool kit and I am glad I got one finally! It just looks so mean and aggressive!! Those shocks are really unique!!! Thanks for checking it out!!
Brilliant idea with the motor wiring!
Thanks! It really cleans up the look of it and helps it blend in with the chassis! Super simple to do as well! Wish I had paid more attention to the way the ball studs went on the steering but that got fixed and the steering is not all wonky!!
This is a great build and review. I remember seeing them back in the day, but don't recall seeing many racing.
I know I saw some racing back in the day in magazines! (I have never seen a live race in person in my life) It is a really cool buggy with some really neat and interesting engineering in it. I am really glad I got one as I can see other buggies from the way this was build so it is was the beginning of quite a few others!
Hey Adam
Just subscribed ty for your channel I had a stroke in the beginning of the year and getting back into the hobby since the 1980’sjust ordered a super hotshot and lookingforward to the build
Hey there! I am glad you are recovering from the stroke and getting back into the hobby. A lot has changed since the 80s! If you ever have questions about things just let me know, I will do my best to help you figure things out. I have the Super HS to build as well, I have not gotten to it yet but I have done the others and I love them! Take care and have a great week!
I'm GOING to have one of those someday! The engineering in 1985 was amazing. Tamiya was actually very advanced in that Suspension!! The Mono Shocks WORK! Unlike most early Tamiyas - it actually HAD a Suspension!
That STEERING though!!! 😮
I goofed, the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, brain took a break on that part I think!
@@AddamsPlayground WHEW!! I was hoping that's what it was. 😀
I really like how you truly explain everything from your mistakes and how you take advise from your subscribers. Thank you💯💯👍🤜🤛
Thank you, what you see is what you get! I am always going to be as honest with you all and try to help and take help as much as I can!! I know we all goof up and that is why I don't mind putting things like this out. I am certainly not going to pretend I do everything right, I am just a skilled idiot most days at best so if I show people that someone that has built dozens and dozens of kits still make goof ups and needs help then maybe they won't get discouraged if they mess up one of their builds or even their first build!
Another Tamiya classic. The mono-shock system makes it so unique.
Those shocks are super unique for sure!! It is kind of cool all the neat engineering that went into all of it!!
Thanks for the history and build montage. On the front setup …. just kidding, I read pinned post. 😂 Have a great weekend.
LOL!!! It is all good, I am just glad I was wrong and it is not that wonky!! It is much better and the quick (actually quick this time) update just went live. Much better now than before!!
Always liked the Hot Shot.. always thought it was weird how they had 3 different versions released so quickly.
Yeah, if they did that these days people would loose their minds!!
I was nearly put off buying the Hotshot because of that bump steer, glad you sorted it. I will keep the Hotshot on my 'to buy' list.
Definitely keep it on the list, it was my goof. I just uploaded a brief explanation video and you can see it is much, much better now. It has some still but is now an acceptable amount instead of it doing the YMCA up there!!!
The Hotshot is one of my favorite cars. I actually had the 1985 version (before I broke it). I got the re-release a while ago and it works great except when you hit a hard bump. I have lost two rear dogbones already. I also decided to paint mine metallic purple instead of red (just to be different).
It seems like it is going to be a fun one and I think I am painting it red but it doesn't have paint on it yet so who knows!!! I did get the front end sorted out and now it only has a small bit if bump steer. Much better than the wonky way it was!
Suspension quirks and all, I like this! Awesome build brother. This is going to be a fun beater! Love your photo phases of the build!
Thank buddy! I love it and it os one I have wanted for a while, I held off as I knew if I liked it I would also want the Super Hotshot which is a pricier one . I do want it now and it'll have to wait until after Christmas to get that one! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, my brain took a break on that part I think!
I wish they would come out with the hotshot 2 kit.
You are not alone! I know others feel the same, I'd love to see it but I am doubtful they will. I don't think we will see the HS2 come out as a re-release since the already have these in production. I am sure it would sell but the cost of reviving a kit in hopes it sells a lot long term may not be in their best interest. I would love to see it too but from the business side it is a risky plan. I am sure they would sell quickly in the first round but later one would it still have any appeal?
Great build about to watch the other video you did on it
Thanks! I love the look of the buggy, so low and aggressive looking but still has good ground clearance!! Yeah, that other one explains the goof from this one!!
Nice build video, Addam. I'm sure you'll get that bump steer sorted out.
Thanks! I screwed it up and the ball stud go on the bottom of the steering knuckles to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, my brain took a break on that part I think! I swear I looked back and it showed them on the top... maybe I need to not build so tired!!
Love the Hotshot a car from back in the day I always wanted and wish I’d had would love to get one great vid Addam👍🤩🚴🏅
Thanks it has been on my list for a long time now and I am glad I got it, It is a cool, tough looking buggy! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, brain took a break on that part I think!
Hotshot/Super Shot. Two must haves if you are a Tamiya fan imo. Good work bud. Agree with all opinions.
I had held off on getting this one as I assumed once I got it I would want the Super Hotshot and I was right! I will probably be picking up one of those after Christmas now!! I did find out the I screwed up the ball studs on the steering and need to flip them to the underside. I totally goofed looking at the instructions and looked again once it was done and swear it showed them on top. I think I was too tired when I wrapped it all up and wasn't think clearly. I'll get it fixed and it should work a lot better!
Hotshot has always been so iconic, I had a Boomerang back in the old times which I loved too. Glad you sorted the ball studs mix up) its easy to screw up regardless of how many kits you build mate
It is a cool classic and looks really tough and aggressive!!! I knew something seemed wrong but I swear I looked and they were correct so either the manual was upside down or my brain was!!
@@AddamsPlayground or both )
Nice! I always liked the Tamiya buggies with the monoshocks for some reason. The front toe in is not supposed to be that bad..the ball studs need to go on the bottom of the steering spindles ..Look at the manual again, step 12.
LOL, you are correct! I knew something was up with it but I swear I looked back and saw them on top. Must have had the manual upside down or I need to stop building things when all tired and burnt out! I felt like I had not seen anyone else complaining about it so thought I may have goof it up. Thanks!!!
Hey Addam, was going to give you a heads up on those front wheels
but looks like you got it sorted. Glad you got one my friend. It is going to look the business over that jump on the track dude 😎🔥
Thanks! I think this one will do very well pretty much anywhere I go to run it! It is such a beautiful and aggressive looking buggy you just have to admire it! I am painting it tomorrow so I hope to run it very soon to find out!
Haha you build these so quickly Addam great buggy and good history
I can't help it! I sit down with a kit and it is all I can or want to think about! I get in a zone and I just wait for texts from my wife asking if I am coming in to eat! It is my happy place and a very welcome distraction lately so I did bang out a few builds back to back. I maybe should have tried to space them out a little but as per usual I am winging it over here LOL!! I am trying to add some info about them to share little bits and pieces. Can you imagine if they did that in todays time? 3 or 4 kits all very close but different all back to back like that. I am glad they space them out and don't do things like that as people would really get upset buying one and then a better version comes out next and then next year...
Yeah Addam!! Great addition to the fleet bud. Technology has come a long way I think since this one was designed. I bet it will be a fun one though. Thanks for sharing the build with us.
Thanks! It has changed a lot since then but they are still trying to build the perfect buggy and failing so that just means they are getting better but still trying and more and more will keep coming! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, my brain took a break on that part I think!
I think it's the first time I actually watched a build video with this buggy, mostly just seen run videos. I think it is definitely a strange chassis. Your video got me thinking, the "perfect" 4wd chassis is probably near to a Tamiya TT-02 or Kyosho Fazer, but it took them so many years to reach this, so of course they had to go through all these weird designs to get there. It's really an interesting piece of engineering history, you got there!
For me, personally, I am totally crazy about the tyres! I still haven't been able to buy me a set, but I want those tyres, ha ha, no idea what to put them on...
Anyway, have a great weekend there, my friend!
Yes, there was a lot of trial and error back in these days. They were trying to find new and better ways of doing things and some worked and others not so much! Even the TT02 has its own issues as the ground clearance on it is really only suited for the track and not not as much for a fun runner in the grass and stuff. I think we can find flaws in almost every kit but that is great as it means there will be more and more kits made trying new things and working to get it perfect! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, brain took a break on that part I think!
@@AddamsPlayground , yeah, I read Mick's comment. 🤪
I had the same problem with my super hot shot bumper.
Yeah you really got to smash it together to get it to bite!
Thanks for the video! I’ve never heard of the oddball front suspension behavior on a Hotshot. Do the Boomerang and Thunder Shot behave the same way? Thank you!
I goofed up and put the ball stud on the steering knuckles on the wrong side! I put out a quick response video afterwards explaining. They do all have a bit of bump steer but nothing like it is in here!! This was really bad! I had looked back at the instructions a couple times too, just did not catch they were on the wrong side!! Some days the duhhh is hard to escape, I was having one of those days!! 😂
Thanks! I have those days too!
Nice build Addam, it looks great! It’s an easy enough mistake to make, I’m glad you got it sorted out!👍😊
Thanks bud! Some brain farts are louder than others!!! LOL
Yep ball studs supposed to be on the bottom, it still does it though just not as bad. Couldn't you have flipped that gearbox hex pipe upside down so the threads are at the bottom so you could then use the correct screw? the chassis is not bad I beat on mine pretty good it don't break only the front A arm did ware the shock connects on the section broke off and after that I reinforced mine and it never did it again... It's a fun one to run I know you will like it and it may be awesome on the track!
Yeah, I just flipped them over and it made a world of difference! I thought it was wonky and looked back at the manual and swear it showed them at the top but I was wrong both times!! I guess I could have flipped the hex part over, didn't think about it but this works and the screw head doesn't really stick down much further than it would otherwise. It is in the tight now so I'll leave it for now. If I have to tear it down later I'll flip it over then.
Least you painted my super hot shot so you know what to do with that but I wish I had the original hot shot and then the hot shot 2 if they ever come out with it in a re-release.
Yeah! Cutting the body is the only slow part, painting it tomorrow should be quick and easy... now I said that ill mess it up or run out of paint!
Looks like a fun build! The solo front shock is unique!
It was a very interesting one to build up and something very new I have not built yet. I can see some bits and pieces from later cars in there so this kit inspired others down the road! The shocks are very unique and I do like the quick change spring tension!!
You've put the ballstuds on the wrong way round hence the bump steer, put them on correctly and no bump steer 😁😁👍👍
Thanks! I screwed it up! I will get it fixed, my brain took a break on that part I think! I swear I looked back and it showed them on the top... I think my brain is due for an oil change!!
@@AddamsPlayground 🤣🤣 you're doing well sir, awesome content and a fine collection! You need some Schumacher Classic rereleases - you'll enjoy the build and when finished they are just Awesome! Starting my Couger Classic this evening I think with a beer or two and some Halloween movies in the background 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸
@@paulrobinson9355 I have the Cougar classic on backorder. Supposedly it is due to arrive in stock any day now so fingers crossed it shows up and gets sent out very soon!! I heard they are re-releasing the Pro Cat too, evidentially announced yesterday. I may have to pre-order that one too!
Awesome hope it arrives soon for you. Keep it old school with a brushed motor and totally box art, perfect! Darn I best pre-order my ProCat now to add to my excessive collection 🤣🤣
Did you use the uprights from the red D tree or did you use the two that were provided separately?
I used the other ones. I goofed up and put the ball studs on the wrong way so it gave it all the bump steer. I flipped them over and it works like it should now! I swear I looked at those instructions a dozen times before I figured out what I did wring. I was having a brain free day I guess! LOL!
That’s crazy bump steer. Maybe that’s why they redesigned with dual shocks 🤔
No, I did goof up and put the ball studs on the wrong side! I don't know why I didn't figure it out, I think the manual or or brain was upside down when I looked at it again! I will get a correction video out later today explaining.
@@AddamsPlayground haha well it happens to all of us
cool kit and great build
Thanks bud, it was a fun and interesting one to put together!
The original HotShot is still the most groundbreaking back in the day. A real game changer in 4WD off-road RC. I do like the look of the HotShot2 tho. Wonder if they will rerelease that. Enjoy your build and run. It drives great out of the box.👍😊
Thanks! I don't think we will see the HS2 come out as a re-release since the already have these in production. I am sure it would sell but the cost of reviving a kit in hopes it sells a lot long term may not be in their best interest. I would love to see it too but from the business side it is a risky plan. I am sure they would sell quickly in the first round but later one would it still have any appeal?
@@AddamsPlayground yes, I feel it’s unlikely to happen too.
As you know it’s one of my fave rc mate and I’ve give it some grief . Honestly wouldn’t worry about the steering . It all works running somehow 😂😂😂 it understeers but you can get some wicked 4 wheel drifts going . It’s quite a build . Took me ages 😂 I honestly thought it would be fragile but it’s a tank mate . I’ve bashed it quite a bit . And remember I somehow won one of marks summer slam events with it 😂👍
It is a super cool looking buggy. I love the low aggressive look of it!! I did mess up the steering, I put the ball studs on the wrong side. I swear when I double checked they went on the top but they go on the bottom. So I was probably too tired and should have come back with fresh eyes and less mushy brain!! LOL! I will get it fixed and it should be a lot better. Sometimes you just have a case of the duhhhh and it takes the community here to point out the obvious and then it works!! Just goes to show you can build a n=hundred of these things and still goof up! I am looking forward to driving it as I have seen a lot of great footage of yours and others and want to get it out slinging dirt around!!
@@AddamsPlayground just made a mistake now mate building the mad bull . It’s easy to do 🤷♂️😂👍
It might not handle the sharpest or the best but it’s what I love about old tamiyas. The handling quirks mean you have to learn to drive each one . Which is more involved. Much like I’d imagine how driving old cars feel .
Looks awesome Addam! The schocks was a bit of a pain to build though.. I am working on my FrogShot right now and its time to build schocks🤣
They are a very unique design for sure! I was kind of of shocked (LoL) of how thick of an oil went in them but it make sense being a single shock for both sides but it is way thicker than the Fox or the Fighting Buggy mono shocks were. In comparing the build the others have a better leverage point system on them and these are much more direct connection so the is why they are so stiff.
I really enjoy these nostalgic kit builds shows how far rc cars have come and tamiyas thinking was way ahead of there time execution wasn't perfect but they had the concept that front end change is crazy like an automatic brake bottom out the front end Awesome video bro 👊
This inspire a lot of other 4wd buggies for sure and I can see several thing in the build that later appeared in other buggies as well. They have always been ones to think and design outside of the box and this was one of them. I did sort out the front end and there will be a quick (actually quick this time) video explaining my goof! It happens, you build dozens of kits and still mess stuff up!
What is the opinion size that comes with it mine was a 13 but you can fit 15 16 and 17 I think in it?
I don't even remember, I just stuck it on and made sure it lined up well!!
I don't know if you talked about it in the video but is this four-wheel drive
Yes, it is 4wd. This actually Tamiya's first 4wd r, up until this one all of them had been 2wd kits.
@@AddamsPlayground wow So on a different note I sent you an email about the RC cars I wanted to trade you for the rift and I'm wondering if you got it
@@nomusicrc I did, was running around when I saw it and did not respond. I will respond in just a bit. Thanks for the reminder
I wish I could remember the company I contacted when I raced my hotshot in the 4wd class.
I kept breaking control arms so I wrote to a company to see if they could make aluminum arms for it.
One day ups drops off a box and when I opened it, there were a set of red anodized aluminum arms for the Hotshot.
I just wish I could remember who the company was that I wrote to. Lol
My hotshot actually did pretty good against the yokomo's that most of the guys raced.
I wish I could help but back then aluminum hop-ups were a thing of hopes and dreams! That stuff was pricy back then! I have heard they did really well on the track but most racers did not like the limited adjustments of the suspension tuning. I also heard a lot of track time and you usually started breaking the chassis is it got stressed from all the jumping and it is not the most supported attachment points for the front and rear. I don't have any prior experience with it as this one is my first one! I just love it looks fast and looks like it already won the race just by its stance!!!
I swear those ball studs are supposed to be on the underside of the steering area.
They are, I got them flipped now. It works much better now LOL!
Seems odd they put the motor mid chassis
NM...The first picture made it look mid chassis. Ignore me
It is all good! BTW the front steering is wrong and I need to flip the ball studs to get rid of the bump steer! I will get it fixed, brain took a break on that part I think! So, no worries on your comment, I made an entire video of the car and didn't realize I had goofed up the front end!!
Are you building a kit every 2 days? 😁
LOL! I wish! I did have a few kits come in recently either through back orders or things I found and scooped up and I had some time off so I did get a few build done back to back. It just aligned to where the build all came out right after another. It is going to dry up soon and there will be more running video and other content coming. I still have a a couple kits coming (backorders and a couple great eBay finds!) but they won't be ready for videos for a few more weeks.
I swear the oil is a 40 weight.
It seems thicker than that. I run thick stuff in my crawlers 60-80wt and feel more like those!
@@AddamsPlayground most of my kits come with the 40 weight.
@@AddamsPlayground it could be the springs.
@@bradkalman2353 the springs are super stiff but the fluid itself is think and the piston movement is very slow but hand. At least twice as much resistance as a normal shock.
@@bradkalman2353 this was a different color and label than the normal red or yellow