Love your video content, and the Tamiya you built. You inspired me to purchase this model. Although to be honest I was a bit skeptical, but after the way you built it, painted it, and the wheels/tires you installed on the blue beauty, man! I want one now. btw your videos are always crisp and clear and every aspect my friend. Kudos to you.
Wow, thanks for the fantastic comment, man! I really appreciate it! I'm glad you're enjoying the show, thanks for being here. As for the CC02, you're gonna love it! Have fun! 👊🏼🤗
Talk about a rabbit hole, I've been upgrading my CC-02 and haven't even taken it outside yet. It's no shelf queen, but I'm just saying to myself "just one more thing I need to get it ready!"
Nice Video. The CC02 is a great and unique little kit, I only wished Tamiya would bring out a portal axle hop-up option, that would be the cherry on the cake, especially for the CC02 Unimog.😅
Great and interesting building video Fil. The car looks great. And yeah, Tamiya and LEDs're not the best friends. I had to order whites for the reverse lights. In the MFU-kit they're red. Colouts of thevwores didn't match wich the ones in the manual and so on.
I did the cc02 unimog and just have to say, I really enjoyed the build. It was the same colour shell as its box art for the uni and it is a nice colour. Mine low ratio both diffs locked and yes it's slow, but not much stops it. I also made my own shell mounts so it's magnetic with a quick release power coupling for the LEDs. Nothing fancy but it works.
Roll bar lights?..... Come on Fil, Tamiya rarely even supply bearings with their kits!! 😂 They would certainly be a nice touch though. That body looks awesome, great effort on the paint job mate. An interesting looking chassis, and build for sure.... and the suspension looks like a really cool and effective design. Bet you can't wait to get her out on the rocks! 👍 👍 👍
Hi there Fil, another most excellent build video right there my man! I really do like the look of that chassis (or "shassy as it's pronounced!!! 🤣😅👍Only kidding mate, I just remembered one of our earlier conversations!) This is definitely on my radar when funds allow. The colour choice is spot-on too, this is going to look killer out on the trails. Bummer about the missing LEDs, come on Tamiya! Have a great day, dude! 😎👌👍
I'm gonna do a full, proper British episode one day for you lads on the other side of the pond. We'll assemble shassis', drink tea, and drive on the left side of the road, lol! 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the great banter, as always Mark. Hopefully the CC02 performs well on the rocks. If it does, I can see you adding one to your collection. 👍🏻👊🏼
It is a great little kit. Will be building my 2nd one shortly. Definitely need both diffs locked, made the mistake of leaving the front open on my first one.. won't do that again! 😂😂😂
@@poorboysrc most definitely. As I have one with the front open and an unbuilt one I think it'll be a great comparison to get them both together once the new one is built to show the difference...
great vid! glad to see that you took the time out to show others the different builds that you can do with this particular model to personal touches that others might enjoy more. body is spot on! can't wait to see it running along with your other builds since hopefully your weather in BC is getting dryer and warmer. the other mic you used at the beginning seemed great and at the end with the older one, it worked good to, but seemed to cut out or just not pic up the sound as good. cheers Phil! see you in the next one!
Thanks for all the great feedback, my man! I'll get some CC02 action filmed for you guys this weekend, I'm stoked to see how she performs on the mossy rocks.
Yeah, man, it's a cool rig! Yes, Tamiya are weird, can't count LED's, want open diffs on a crawler, captive nuts aren't neat, that kind of stuff... Makes me want to get started on mine, hopefully sometime soon, ha ha!
Yeah the Tamiya way is an interesting way, Mads. I love 'em, but they drive me absolutely nuts sometimes. Hopefully you can make it through your buggy pile and get some CC02 action in soon, buddy! 🍻
Body looks awesome 👌 I run my cc02 bronco on low range, locked diffs and 3s with the hobbywing 1080 esc. It's lovely. TLU-01 light unit seems to be able to take 3s as well, I only did a little bench test yrmv! Cheers to you most excellent Fil 🍻
@@poorboysrc those 1.55's look nice! I was happy to see those fit. Did you need any extra offset or deepdish style rims to clear the knuckles? Old school Toyota and steel wheels is so nice! 🔥🥳🤘
Wow, this came out great.... love the color. Appreciate the video and the pointers/reminders throughout. I'm on the fence with the CC-02 but you definitely make it appealing. I"m sure after you do a running video with this I"m going to want one. Thanks for the great content.
That is a nice build Hop ups incoming will be cool to see What about Tamiya CA glue ? I just use some plastic glue if needed. I think TamiyaUSA said on SBG's livestream build of the CC-02 that you don't need glue, it's just so it don't fall out. About your complaint, Tamiya gives us a bit but if you want more you need to buy it. Like a drug dealer you know 😂
I wasn't sure about the Tamiya CA glue. I have some on the table, but I chose not to use it, just to be safe. I'd hate to find out the hard way, lol! 😉
Aaaaarrrrrrhhhhhh! 😮 There are screws everywhere Fil! What if the cat jumps up? What if you sneeze and grab the towel?? Too much RC build risk for me pal 😂🤣 Super Crisp audio… I am going back in 🙌🏻
It looks great and I agree it is a bit more fiddly than a lot are but it is not difficult, just a little more time consuming which isn't terrible. I hope you picked up some driveshafts, the kit ones are too soft and will twist if it get bound up. Have fun with it!
Bro. No joke. It’s is fiddly. I messed up few times. Really the entire build is easy. But hard. Especially for my first model and rc car I assembled. It was a learning curve. I have few things I need to redo. Like the mount hole for front shocks. The instructions says one hole but the shocks aren’t perpendicular to the ground. And I have the 4 link bars backwards. And it takes time to drive the screws in and out by hand. There is no great Philips screw driver that’s fits perfectly to use a small power tool. But I found one close enough. The chassis took me about two days 6 hours a day. The body. … bro….., I’m scared. I don’t want to messed it up. But I know painting it would be very meticulous. I’m still studying the best way to tape it up and trim and all that good stuff. But man it sure is super fun. Especially at my 39 year old ass. Welder and car nut. I had RTR nitros before. But assembling these model RC is way to F-ing cool man
Tamiya makes an awesome screwdriver kit, it's got the proper JIS screwdrivers, and all the hex drivers you need. 👍🏻 As for painting, it's easy to screw it up, and hard to make it perfect! Haha! I've got a full video series dedicated to painting bodies. I strongly recommend you watch them all and familiarize yourself with the concepts discussed. If you get stuck or have questions, just email me. 👊🏼🍻
This looks like a good build and I have some great jungle trails here in Malaysia that be perfect for a crawler. There some greats tips I'm going tk pick up a BBX I Japan in April but I may pock those up also or the new NSX it's going to be a tuff pick.
They never have given the required amount of lights with the unit, does it still make the whining noise. Nice they include a roof rack with the body. Good the lower gear ratio, but why not a slower motor. I like the bigger tyres looks so much better and will grip over stock.
I built the CC02 Mercedes SUV. I enjoyed the build. I was very disappointed that Tamiya only had metal parts for the chassis in the front and in the rear. Why not a full metal chassis? I still have not seen an after market metal chassis. Not sure why? I also got lots of metal parts from GPM and Tamiya for my truck. The original tires for this kit are rock hard. I got Tamiya tires that were much softer and way better. I also installed a Holmes Hobbies 550 brushed motor to try to get some more torque. That motor is a tight fit, but it does fit. Thoughts?
The plastic/steel chassis is an interesting one. Tamiya certainly marches to the beat of their own drum. At the end of the day, the CC02 chassis works, it's just unusual. The stock tires are good for drifting, lol! So upgraded rubber is a must. Overall, it's a really fun little chassis, just not quite up to SCX10 stature yet.
@@alfredyost7972 no, I'd say it's a good thing. They piss me off to no end with their friction shocks, plastic bushings and non die-cut decals. But who else is still making character cars? Nobody! There's something special about Tamiya still producing cars like the Squash Van, and re-releasing Manta Ray's and Boomerangs. Tie that in to a little nostalgia, and you've got a recipe for good sales. As kids, many of us couldn't afford these kits, or hopping them up. It's part of the build experience, in my opinion. Going from friction shocks to CVA's, upgrading a motor, etc... Hey, I'm a Tamiya guy for life, but it doesn't mean I won't bark a little when they tick me off. Haha. 😆👊🏼
@@poorboysrc You know what? I have to agree. I like Tamiya kits but sometimes they piss me off too. I will tell you Tamiya did release a kit that was much better. That was the BBX. Thoughts?
Very nice !!👍. I just bought this one. It’s my first, never forget your first, I assemble it. But it’s just an empty roller. I have no idea what remote to get. Steering servo, the kit came with two electrical components. Guessing it the computer and idk. I just got it yesterday and I think im about done. Just need to build and paint body parts and what have you. Hit to get it ready. What do I need to get this ready to go?? Now I guess I could go into a hobby shot but I don’t feel like leaving and driving all the way the to Houston. But damn outstanding body. I was gonna go for silver and black cuz that is my truck scheme. No chrome my rims are black dish and silver spoke. So I’m gonna try to paint my yoda match scheme. Even tho I ordered some steelies with some BFG all terrains !!
Nice, dude! You're right, you'll never forget your first build. Mine was in '88 or '89, and it still feels like yesterday. You're gonna love the CC02! 👌 As for getting her up and running, there's quite a bit to know. Feel free to email me at poorboysrc78@gmail.com - There we can go over all the steps to get you going. 😎👊🏼
Love your video content, and the Tamiya you built. You inspired me to purchase this model. Although to be honest I was a bit skeptical, but after the way you built it, painted it, and the wheels/tires you installed on the blue beauty, man! I want one now. btw your videos are always crisp and clear and every aspect my friend. Kudos to you.
Wow, thanks for the fantastic comment, man! I really appreciate it! I'm glad you're enjoying the show, thanks for being here. As for the CC02, you're gonna love it! Have fun! 👊🏼🤗
Talk about a rabbit hole, I've been upgrading my CC-02 and haven't even taken it outside yet. It's no shelf queen, but I'm just saying to myself "just one more thing I need to get it ready!"
Hahaha isn't that how it goes? I hadn't even opened my box yet, and I put an upgrade order in. 🙃
O yeah, the body turned out great.
Thanks man! 😄
Nice Video. The CC02 is a great and unique little kit, I only wished Tamiya would bring out a portal axle hop-up option, that would be the cherry on the cake, especially for the CC02 Unimog.😅
Oh man, portals on the Unimog would be deadly!!! I'm sure a guy could squeeze in some aftermarket ones down there??? 🤔😳
@@poorboysrc Oh yes definetly, everything is possible in rc modelling 🫡
Great and interesting building video Fil. The car looks great. And yeah, Tamiya and LEDs're not the best friends. I had to order whites for the reverse lights. In the MFU-kit they're red. Colouts of thevwores didn't match wich the ones in the manual and so on.
The good folks at Tamiya sure do keep us on our toes, don't they Dirk?! Have a great weekend, my friend. 👊🏼
I did the cc02 unimog and just have to say, I really enjoyed the build. It was the same colour shell as its box art for the uni and it is a nice colour. Mine low ratio both diffs locked and yes it's slow, but not much stops it. I also made my own shell mounts so it's magnetic with a quick release power coupling for the LEDs. Nothing fancy but it works.
The Unimog is such a cool body, I love it! Glad you're enjoying it pal! 😊
Roll bar lights?..... Come on Fil, Tamiya rarely even supply bearings with their kits!! 😂
They would certainly be a nice touch though.
That body looks awesome, great effort on the paint job mate.
An interesting looking chassis, and build for sure.... and the suspension looks like a really cool and effective design.
Bet you can't wait to get her out on the rocks!
👍 👍 👍
Imagine a Tamiya kit where you got it all? Lights, bearings, CVA's, a nice esc??? Ah, maybe one day... 🤔🤔🤔😆😆😆
@@poorboysrc
You never know mate..... maybe one day!
But hey, I would just be happy at bearings as standard in all kits! 😂
👍 👍 👍
@@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC wouldn't that be something? 😆🍻
Hi there Fil, another most excellent build video right there my man! I really do like the look of that chassis (or "shassy as it's pronounced!!! 🤣😅👍Only kidding mate, I just remembered one of our earlier conversations!) This is definitely on my radar when funds allow. The colour choice is spot-on too, this is going to look killer out on the trails. Bummer about the missing LEDs, come on Tamiya! Have a great day, dude! 😎👌👍
I'm gonna do a full, proper British episode one day for you lads on the other side of the pond. We'll assemble shassis', drink tea, and drive on the left side of the road, lol! 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the great banter, as always Mark. Hopefully the CC02 performs well on the rocks. If it does, I can see you adding one to your collection. 👍🏻👊🏼
It is a great little kit. Will be building my 2nd one shortly. Definitely need both diffs locked, made the mistake of leaving the front open on my first one.. won't do that again! 😂😂😂
Yeah the locked diffs make a world of difference, don't they?
@@poorboysrc most definitely.
As I have one with the front open and an unbuilt one I think it'll be a great comparison to get them both together once the new one is built to show the difference...
great vid! glad to see that you took the time out to show others the different builds that you can do with this particular model to personal touches that others might enjoy more. body is spot on! can't wait to see it running along with your other builds since hopefully your weather in BC is getting dryer and warmer. the other mic you used at the beginning seemed great and at the end with the older one, it worked good to, but seemed to cut out or just not pic up the sound as good. cheers Phil! see you in the next one!
Thanks for all the great feedback, my man! I'll get some CC02 action filmed for you guys this weekend, I'm stoked to see how she performs on the mossy rocks.
Great looking Truck. You did a wonderful job on. I should have your stickers out this weekend.
Thanks Joe. Oh, and your stickers already arrived, they came in this week I think. 😀
Yeah, man, it's a cool rig! Yes, Tamiya are weird, can't count LED's, want open diffs on a crawler, captive nuts aren't neat, that kind of stuff...
Makes me want to get started on mine, hopefully sometime soon, ha ha!
Yeah the Tamiya way is an interesting way, Mads. I love 'em, but they drive me absolutely nuts sometimes. Hopefully you can make it through your buggy pile and get some CC02 action in soon, buddy! 🍻
Body looks awesome 👌 I run my cc02 bronco on low range, locked diffs and 3s with the hobbywing 1080 esc. It's lovely. TLU-01 light unit seems to be able to take 3s as well, I only did a little bench test yrmv! Cheers to you most excellent Fil 🍻
Ah yes, very similar setup on your CC02 then. I hope it's treating you well, my man! They're such a fun platform. 😉👌
@@poorboysrc those 1.55's look nice! I was happy to see those fit. Did you need any extra offset or deepdish style rims to clear the knuckles? Old school Toyota and steel wheels is so nice! 🔥🥳🤘
Great build and tips. I agree a little bit of panel tape will improve the looks as you bring some definition to the panel joints. Great build.
Thanks brother! 👊🏼
Great build Fil
Thanks Bruce! 👊🏼
Wow, this came out great.... love the color. Appreciate the video and the pointers/reminders throughout. I'm on the fence with the CC-02 but you definitely make it appealing. I"m sure after you do a running video with this I"m going to want one. Thanks for the great content.
Thanks for commenting, my man! I'm working on a running video this weekend, so get your wallet ready for losing a little weight. 😆👊🏼
I need to get back to my CC01 and get into this a little more. Great build video Fil!
Thanks Craig! These little CC trucks are a blast. Great during the lousy weather season. 👌😉
The colour choice is great! Nice build. Slap a HH Crawlmaster in there! 🤘😎🤘
That would be a great motor to drop in... Now you got me thinking... 🤔
Paint job is awesome Fil!
Thanks dude! 👍🏻🍻
She looks great fill, and just like the clod, it's a big rabbit hole to get in to 🤣
Ooooh yeah, I believe it! I've already spent money on hop ups. 😆
Looks Great!!
Thanks dude! 👊🏼
The blue paint looks great! Also, love the Atari shirt. :)
Haha thanks pal! It's one of my fav's, for sure! 😂
That is a nice build
Hop ups incoming will be cool to see
What about Tamiya CA glue ? I just use some plastic glue if needed.
I think TamiyaUSA said on SBG's livestream build of the CC-02 that you don't need glue, it's just so it don't fall out.
About your complaint, Tamiya gives us a bit but if you want more you need to buy it. Like a drug dealer you know 😂
I wasn't sure about the Tamiya CA glue. I have some on the table, but I chose not to use it, just to be safe. I'd hate to find out the hard way, lol! 😉
Aaaaarrrrrrhhhhhh! 😮 There are screws everywhere Fil! What if the cat jumps up? What if you sneeze and grab the towel?? Too much RC build risk for me pal 😂🤣
Super Crisp audio… I am going back in 🙌🏻
Hahahaha, I've gotta keep things exciting, Craig! 🍻😉
It looks great and I agree it is a bit more fiddly than a lot are but it is not difficult, just a little more time consuming which isn't terrible. I hope you picked up some driveshafts, the kit ones are too soft and will twist if it get bound up. Have fun with it!
Thanks for the tip on the driveshafts bud, I didn't get any upgraded ones, but I'll start looking now. I'm not gentle with my crawlers. 😉😆
@@poorboysrc I got about a full twist out of mine before they popped apart!
@@AddamsPlayground no way! Yeah that's bad news, which brand did you upgrade with?
@@poorboysrc I am pretty sure it was the Yeah Racing ones I ended up getting.
can't wait to see how it drives!!
I'm getting footage this weekend, the weather should be good! 😎
@@poorboysrc Would you consider doing a bugyra fat fox? Not to box art per se....really dig that style cab truck
That is sick 👌🏻
Thanks man! 👊🏼
With a driver light bar working and engine sound box that would be awesome for a bit of crawling for realism 😀👏🏻
Bro. No joke. It’s is fiddly. I messed up few times. Really the entire build is easy. But hard. Especially for my first model and rc car I assembled. It was a learning curve. I have few things I need to redo. Like the mount hole for front shocks. The instructions says one hole but the shocks aren’t perpendicular to the ground. And I have the 4 link bars backwards. And it takes time to drive the screws in and out by hand. There is no great Philips screw driver that’s fits perfectly to use a small power tool. But I found one close enough. The chassis took me about two days 6 hours a day. The body. … bro….., I’m scared. I don’t want to messed it up. But I know painting it would be very meticulous. I’m still studying the best way to tape it up and trim and all that good stuff. But man it sure is super fun. Especially at my 39 year old ass. Welder and car nut. I had RTR nitros before. But assembling these model RC is way to F-ing cool man
Tamiya makes an awesome screwdriver kit, it's got the proper JIS screwdrivers, and all the hex drivers you need. 👍🏻
As for painting, it's easy to screw it up, and hard to make it perfect! Haha! I've got a full video series dedicated to painting bodies. I strongly recommend you watch them all and familiarize yourself with the concepts discussed. If you get stuck or have questions, just email me. 👊🏼🍻
@@poorboysrc hell ya!!
Looks great!! 👍
Thanks pal! 😄
This looks like a good build and I have some great jungle trails here in Malaysia that be perfect for a crawler. There some greats tips I'm going tk pick up a BBX I Japan in April but I may pock those up also or the new NSX it's going to be a tuff pick.
Ah you can't go wrong with the BBX, it's an incredible buggy! Crawling in Malaysia sounds epic! 👌
They never have given the required amount of lights with the unit, does it still make the whining noise. Nice they include a roof rack with the body. Good the lower gear ratio, but why not a slower motor. I like the bigger tyres looks so much better and will grip over stock.
I didn't notice a whining noise when I drove it. I might drop a higher turn motor in at some point, too. But I figured I'd give the 27t a try first.
@@poorboysrc I built mine years ago the same shell but on the CR-01 when it first came out. It might have been improved since.
I built the CC02 Mercedes SUV. I enjoyed the build. I was very disappointed that Tamiya only had metal parts for the chassis in the front and in the rear. Why not a full metal chassis? I still have not seen an after market metal chassis. Not sure why? I also got lots of metal parts from GPM and Tamiya for my truck. The original tires for this kit are rock hard. I got Tamiya tires that were much softer and way better. I also installed a Holmes Hobbies 550 brushed motor to try to get some more torque. That motor is a tight fit, but it does fit. Thoughts?
The plastic/steel chassis is an interesting one. Tamiya certainly marches to the beat of their own drum. At the end of the day, the CC02 chassis works, it's just unusual. The stock tires are good for drifting, lol! So upgraded rubber is a must. Overall, it's a really fun little chassis, just not quite up to SCX10 stature yet.
@@poorboysrc I do like the truck. You are right that Tamiya does what they want. That is not always a bad thing. Thoughts?
@@alfredyost7972 no, I'd say it's a good thing. They piss me off to no end with their friction shocks, plastic bushings and non die-cut decals. But who else is still making character cars? Nobody! There's something special about Tamiya still producing cars like the Squash Van, and re-releasing Manta Ray's and Boomerangs. Tie that in to a little nostalgia, and you've got a recipe for good sales. As kids, many of us couldn't afford these kits, or hopping them up. It's part of the build experience, in my opinion. Going from friction shocks to CVA's, upgrading a motor, etc... Hey, I'm a Tamiya guy for life, but it doesn't mean I won't bark a little when they tick me off. Haha. 😆👊🏼
@@poorboysrc You know what? I have to agree. I like Tamiya kits but sometimes they piss me off too. I will tell you Tamiya did release a kit that was much better. That was the BBX. Thoughts?
It does look sweet Fil. Does it come with bearings? Does it use hex hardware? Good choice on the 1080.
Hey buddy! Unfortunately no bearings or hex hardware, still stubborn Tamiya and their bushings and JIS screws. 🤷♂️
Hi, is that a Tamiya Ford F350 highlift in the background, did you do any videos on that.
That's a Hi-Lift, but I'm running the Toyota body on it. I do have some videos on it, waaaay back in my library.
Very nice !!👍. I just bought this one. It’s my first, never forget your first, I assemble it. But it’s just an empty roller. I have no idea what remote to get. Steering servo, the kit came with two electrical components. Guessing it the computer and idk. I just got it yesterday and I think im about done. Just need to build and paint body parts and what have you. Hit to get it ready. What do I need to get this ready to go?? Now I guess I could go into a hobby shot but I don’t feel like leaving and driving all the way the to Houston. But damn outstanding body. I was gonna go for silver and black cuz that is my truck scheme. No chrome my rims are black dish and silver spoke. So I’m gonna try to paint my yoda match scheme. Even tho I ordered some steelies with some BFG all terrains !!
Nice, dude! You're right, you'll never forget your first build. Mine was in '88 or '89, and it still feels like yesterday. You're gonna love the CC02! 👌
As for getting her up and running, there's quite a bit to know. Feel free to email me at poorboysrc78@gmail.com - There we can go over all the steps to get you going. 😎👊🏼
@@poorboysrc thanks
And bro. No. I also want more aux options and lights. Like strobes or some kind of off road recovery amber lights
There's lots available out there these days! Let your imagination go wild! 👍🏻
Wish they made a 3rd gen Tacoma!
Does anyone make one? Kyosho maybe?
@poorboysrc coincidentally, I found one made by kyosho just after making this comment. Looks pretty high end running gear.
Locked...or unlocked?
Diff-icult decision.🤔
Bwaaahahaha! Diff-icult indeed. You're not egg-axerating, are you?!?! 😂
(Yeah, that was a swing and a miss, I get it!) 😉🤣🤣🤣
The yokes on you! 🤣
Very nice guy. love that Atari tee too.
Haha thanks! I found it at the only record store left in the mall. Lol! 😂
@tamiyaUSA
Yeah Tamiya, notice us!!! 😆😆😆
Great build Fil
Thanks, Thad! 👊🏼