I have just completed my first built Tamiya kit monster beetle …All thanks to your channel and step by step guide. And it looks amazing, although when installing the pinion I over tightened the grub and it spread the hole in the pinion as it was weak metal so I had to put a screw in and cut off the head so it could spin in the gearbox. All was working well until my ingenious idea failed leaving the car broke. I have ordered a new one and will be careful next time. Thanks again from Jon in London. Keep these videos up they are very inspiring and helpful.
Thank you so much Jon! I really appreciate the kind words and happy these videos have been a real help. Too bad about the pinion...I've not had that happen before but I guess in the end it's a fine line between the right amount of tightening and too much pressure. I'll have to watch out for that myself. I might mention what's happened to you in a future build so people know it can happen.
It looks great! I used to just slap the sticker right on the plastic bodies and will occasionally do it still if it is going to be one I run hard. The rest of them get sanded and painted. It is nice to get rid of those mold lines and imperfections and the glassy smooth paint always looks nice.
Good point…I won’t be running this too hard so this one needed the royal treatment. If I get another one that would be used as a basher. We’ll see!! Thanks Addam!
I didn't attach the big black box at the front that covers the servo and ESC, you only have to remove it again later to dial in the front wheel tacking. Wish I'd have thought of putting the battery pin in tho, that thing flapping around is so annoying. I don't think I'll do paint and mirrors as it will just stop me going crazy with the driving, would be cool to get a second, make it look all nice like this build, just for show.
Hi Karl. It’s true about the black box having to be removed when you need to adjust things BUT there is a real reason to use it. It helps to give the front shock tower more rigidity. Yes it’s a solid fit without the box, but when the box is attached, the top part of the shock tower becomes a bit more solid because the box gives it strength. Just something to think about.
Nice ending video. One last question for you. I got a Tamiya super stock TZ motor. Would I need to get a different ESC than the Hobbywing 1060 my kit came with? Thanks again!
Thank you! Very good question Alex. As it's a super stock motor you should be fine running it with the 1060. I just got my first Hobbywing 1060 for my Blockhead Motors Wild One so that's a project that's still in the works so I haven't had a chance to play around with the 1060 yet. Did you replace the plastic bushings in the Monster Beetle with ball bearings? I do know that once you upgrade to a super stock the instructions even say that the plastic bushings can't handle the extra power and should be replaced with bearings. The 1060 says that it can handle RPM's of less than 30,000 and I believe the Super Stock TZ is 26,500. So you should be fine!
Cool build Freddy looks great. Enjoyed watching the build videos and seeing the final result 👍
Thanks Shaun!
What a cool build looks so good. Love to have that on the shelf, great piece
Love the look of this!
I can't wait! Thanks for sharing the build process, I love it. 💯💯💯💯💯
I have just completed my first built Tamiya kit monster beetle …All thanks to your channel and step by step guide. And it looks amazing, although when installing the pinion I over tightened the grub and it spread the hole in the pinion as it was weak metal so I had to put a screw in and cut off the head so it could spin in the gearbox. All was working well until my ingenious idea failed leaving the car broke. I have ordered a new one and will be careful next time. Thanks again from Jon in London. Keep these videos up they are very inspiring and helpful.
Thank you so much Jon! I really appreciate the kind words and happy these videos have been a real help. Too bad about the pinion...I've not had that happen before but I guess in the end it's a fine line between the right amount of tightening and too much pressure. I'll have to watch out for that myself. I might mention what's happened to you in a future build so people know it can happen.
Turned out really awesome Freddy! Looking forward to your next build!🙂👍
Very happy with it…thank you!!
It looks great! I used to just slap the sticker right on the plastic bodies and will occasionally do it still if it is going to be one I run hard. The rest of them get sanded and painted. It is nice to get rid of those mold lines and imperfections and the glassy smooth paint always looks nice.
Good point…I won’t be running this too hard so this one needed the royal treatment. If I get another one that would be used as a basher. We’ll see!! Thanks Addam!
I didn't attach the big black box at the front that covers the servo and ESC, you only have to remove it again later to dial in the front wheel tacking. Wish I'd have thought of putting the battery pin in tho, that thing flapping around is so annoying. I don't think I'll do paint and mirrors as it will just stop me going crazy with the driving, would be cool to get a second, make it look all nice like this build, just for show.
Hi Karl. It’s true about the black box having to be removed when you need to adjust things BUT there is a real reason to use it. It helps to give the front shock tower more rigidity. Yes it’s a solid fit without the box, but when the box is attached, the top part of the shock tower becomes a bit more solid because the box gives it strength. Just something to think about.
But I would agree with you that if you’re going to drive this hard the side mirrors won’t be on the car long :)
Nice ending video. One last question for you. I got a Tamiya super stock TZ motor. Would I need to get a different ESC than the Hobbywing 1060 my kit came with? Thanks again!
Thank you! Very good question Alex. As it's a super stock motor you should be fine running it with the 1060. I just got my first Hobbywing 1060 for my Blockhead Motors Wild One so that's a project that's still in the works so I haven't had a chance to play around with the 1060 yet. Did you replace the plastic bushings in the Monster Beetle with ball bearings? I do know that once you upgrade to a super stock the instructions even say that the plastic bushings can't handle the extra power and should be replaced with bearings. The 1060 says that it can handle RPM's of less than 30,000 and I believe the Super Stock TZ is 26,500. So you should be fine!
@@FastFreddyRC thanks for the info. I will look for the ball bearing kit.
great video, I have sent you a document, please check your email. thanks