Did this build the other week with my new manta ray! The manta ray was my first rc car back in 1990 and it's my first rc car again after all these years!! 👍 Enjoying you content, and will look forward to more manta ray!
Very cool! Such a great kit to start the hobby and to build all over again years later! Glad you enjoyed the video, there will definitely be more to come about this buggy! Cheers! 🍻😎👍
Many thanks my mate Cat! 😺 Yeah this really is a dream to put together! Can't wait to give it a blast on the dirt. Have a great weekend my friend! 😁🍻👊😺👍
First, second, last - the only thing that matters is you are here at all, Tony! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it with a nice coffee and biccies! Cheers pal! 😁🍻👊👍
I know Kim, it took so long to film and edit this one that I was losing the will! But it's worth it when folks like you take the time to watch these videos! Thanks my good friend! 🙏💙😁👍
Had to drop a "first." It's my first time. That sounds kinda weird... Lol. Great build up, Mark. The Manta Ray is such an underrated kit, it's good to see it getting some love. Hopefully we'll get a Mark and Rob bash session and we can see that Manta Ray soar! :)
Well you sure beat Paul! 😂Your first time coming first!!! Get in there! Cheers brother, oh yeah I'm really enjoying the build of this one, all going smoothly! Definitely underrated. You will definitely see a Manta Ray / Top Force session! Cheers Fil! 🍻😁👍
Perfect timing Mark!! Just placed an order for mine today and there is nothing better than building along with the master 🙌🏻 I am so excited for this build buddy and I can’t wait to see yours running about
Great to hear you have one on the way, Craig! I know you will love this one! Thanks for the kind words, brother. Same here, I'm so looking forward to running this beauty, we should get a "twin run" in when yours is finished! 😁👊👍
What better way to unwind after a manic Monday than with the therapeutic ambience of a Mark Bryan build video!👌 Very good timing dude,everyone seems to have bought one of these recently,hardly surprising as its such a superb chassis at such a low price point! These things drive superbly,.my childhood rc mate porker had one of the originals back in the day! Funnily enough,I've just been passed over that very car,and will be rebuilding it over the dark winter nights.....i now have a reference guide from the master himself!😂 That vintage brushed motor looks sweet,and should definitely give it some much needed nippy nipster! These old rebuildable brushed motors are superb,all these years down the line and they are still going strong! Clean the com with an eraser,oil the bearings,dust down the magnets and can,check the brushes and brush spring tension and your good to go!! How many modern brushless motors will still be running 25+ years down the road?! 😉 Looking forward to the next installment buddy.😊 👍 👍
Hi mate and apologies for the late reply, I'm struggling here at the minute! But great to hear that you enjoyed the video all the same! I'm surprised at how popular they have been as I though the looks were a marmite thing! Luckily more folk have got good taste for classic Tamiyas! Yeah I know how good they handle and can't wait to get it running, but as I said a lot going on... That old Fireball motor was smooth and fast back a few years and I hope it gets a new lease of life in the DF01! Definitely a pleasure to strip one down and fettle it back to good condition, I'm getting quite good at it now. I find a good rub with 800 grit wet and dry does a great job on the com! You are right mate, modern brushed silver can and brushless motors will end up in the bin! All the best James! 😎🙏👊👍
@@MarkBryanRC No worries buddy..... Sorry to hear that you're struggling mate, hope all is OK with your health issue etc. It must be very hard keeping up with the amount of comments that you receive, but great to see such decent view figures. It's nice that you reply to everyone.... I feel a lot of the big channels don't even bother reading them, let alone reply to them! Yes, this is definitely a marmite body design..... I'm not the biggest fan of this body, or the Top force to be honest, but they have grown on me in time. But the chassis is superb!! Look forward to seeing it up and running with that cool vintage motor! 😊 👍 👍
@@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC Thanks for understanding James, that means a lot to me. Yeah it's hard keeping up but it's a good problem to have, sharing the hobby with good friends! If you good chaps leave me a message you deseve a reply! Anyway mate, hope you are enjoying a good evening with a nice tipple or two - I know I am! Cheers buddy! 🍻🍻👍👍
Great guide to help folks out with their build! The Manta Ray is my new favorite track buggy but it did have some electrical gremlins in it today, once those are sorted then it will be back as a little track ripper!
Thank you Addam, oh yes I can tell you like the Manta Ray by the way you were screaming it around your track with those awesome power slides! Can't wait to try to copy you! Hope the gremlins are gone my friend and that your weekend is going well! 🤞😎👍
Oh, yes, I enjoyed this, Mark! I enjoyed every time you said nip up the screws, grease the mating surfaces, and the best was that motor, smooth as a nut! Good to see you got started on this nice kit, I love seeing these parts come together. And of course a good choice to upgrade the motor mount! As always, I am already looking forward to next part!
Hiya Mads, good job you enjoyed the "nip ups" and "grease application" soundbytes, there were a lot of them in this one! 😂 Ooh that old motor should go well in this buggy, fingers crossed! Thanks for catching this one my friend, hope your week is going well! 🤞😎👍
Ahh, reminds me of buiding my TopForce a couple years ago😊, I tell u what mark, that old modified motor looks lovely, can't wait to see it finished and running 😍, I bet it sounds great. Have a great weekend lad 👍👊
Hi there Carl! Yeah this one has the Top Force DNA. That old Fireball motor has some go in it, hopefully it'll suit the Manta Ray 🤞and yes it does sound good at full revs! Cheers pal and hope your weekend was a great one as well! 🙏😎👍
Another excellent Mark Bryan build video! I did notice that it looks like you've put the D10 parts on the wrong way round, they are the plastic cups on the diff outdrives that the centre driveshaft will sit in. At least they looked the wrong way round from the shots of the manual that I could see. Can't wait for part 2 mate!!
Oh Barry, thanks so much for spotting that! Yes I think you are right and luckily I can just swap them around without dismantling anything! You are a star mate! Others might not have been so kind after spotting that little mistake! Cheers! 🍻🙏😎👍
I watched your super clod buster build guide before I built mine. Good stuff. Not sure how I feel on the looks on the manta ray, but interesting kit none the less.
Glad you enjoyed the Super Clodbuster videos! Yes this is a very interesting kit and I know the finished buggy is an excellent performer. It is a little odd looking but it sure grows on you! All the best! 😎👍
Awesome build so far my brother.... I do really like this kit, and I do prefer kits with quad shocks over mono anything... Next year, I will have the most awesome kit, to me anyway, we will just have to wait for that, it might not even be around when I go to get it.... ATB to One & All over your way...
Many thanks brother Bob! This kit is so nice to put together and yes the 4 shocks will be shocking too! 😅 Now you got me guessing about this mystery kit?!?!?!! Can't wait for that! Hope you are doing OK mate, all the best to you and Jen. 😎💙🤝👍
What a nice way to finish the Friday. Great build, Mark, very nice looking motor 😮 Maybe there's room for 1-2 upgrades : whole plastic spur gear as alu + alu is not ideal and the main propeller shaft from Top Force Evo. But it's not as mandatory as the motor mount and, obviously, the metal bearings 😁👍🤝
Hi Gabriel and thanks for tuning in, glad you enjoyed it. Yeah had that motor for years and have had a bit of practice rebuilding brushed motors lately (just like you have!) Should run well. Yeah I thought about the alloy spur gear but too late - I can upgrade later. Same with the prop shaft. Thanks for the tips my friend! 😁👊👍
Hey top work as ever on the build guide mate. You are defo the master of these 😁 Does look like a really nice kit and it's a good price at the mo. Having said that I'm not planning to pick one up as it looks a bit similar to my Terra Scorcher and I'm generally only getting new cars if they are quite a bit different to what I've got already (which is tricky as I have a few!) Anyway, hope you are having a great weekend mate. Best wishes 😁👍👍
Ah thanks Pete, you are too kind mate. It took longer to edit this down than it did to do the actual build! I must be a sucker for punishment! 😂 I know what you mean about too many similar kits and yes it's good to have something different. I've always wanted the Manta Ray though so all good here. Hope your weekend went well mate, all the best for the week ahead! 🍻😎🤝👍
@@MarkBryanRC Oh yeah I don't really do build videos unless I got the kit as a gift and I feel obliged. Too much time editing and really not usually huge views. The bash videos don't get huge views either but I much prefer doing them 😁
Nice the Manta Ray, I brought a Tamiya buggy kit today in a sale 🙂A vintage motor cool, nice alloy motor mount. Those alloy gears why do they not used the brass material would be much better no grey mush.
Thanks Mal - I hope we see your new buggy soon! Ah yes I did worry about those alloy gears as I know they wear out fast. But I don't think my car will get that much use! Cheers! 😎👍
i was literally waiting for this video, 'cause my manta ray is alao waiting to get build (i've also will use bearings instead of the bushings, a aluminium propshaft, 'cause i don't trust that "steel wire", a aluminium motor mount, a aluminium differential case door for the front differential and a complete set of gears (tamiya 50529) 'cause that spur-gear out of one piece is a bit better than the 2-piece variant out of aluminium and plastic). the only thing i wanted to know - and i see it really good - were "which screws" you use... especially the M3x10, 'cause i also wanted not to use the self-tapping screws. funfact - as the first one was out, i had the chance to buy it... but i bued either a road-car, and now i'm regretting it (that was several years ago). i saw a few of your videos - and they're really good made and understandable (even if i would wished, there were a bit more on the details, like - the c hubs, "what" the difference is between them, 'cause it isn't that obvious)... and now, i'm trying to make my manta ray in the next time "running" - when i got some screws (they don't had half-round with the inner 6-edge shape, only cross - and i don't want cross-head screws).
Hi and good to know you like the video! I agree with your choices of upgrades for this kit. As for the stainless hex head M3x10 screws, here is a link to the ones I use: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254546123386?_skw=m3+hex+head I hope you can find some similar to this where you live. As for the level of detail in my videos, it really is difficult to balance the length of a video and the amount of information it contains. Many people find that too much info makes a video too long and it is not watched. But thank you for telling me your preference, I will bear that in mind. Enjoy your Manta Ray build! 😎👍
@@MarkBryanRC well, actually i've using ('cause these were the only ones i've found asap in the hardware store - 100 pcs. for a cheap price) M3x10 with a "cylindric head", 'cause i found these in alloy steel with in-hex heads. they also seem to fit in the most holes, and i've also trying to cut m3-threads in the plastic before just plugging in these screws. they work, so it might be not a problem at the moment - and if needed, i can also switch them later.
@@crashoverride6413 Great to hear you have found some suitable M3x10's! If you put a little grease on the threads before screwing them in you might find they cut their own threads easier and no need for tapping a thread! It works for me! Happy building!
Looks awesome as always ! But that aluminium gear part MA17 and MA18 should be replaced with part 50529 Had planned to watch this earlier but i had to watch England - Australia from Twickenham. btw that went well for England 😬😆
Thanks Are! Yes I know I shoukd remove those alloy gears but that will have to wait, I won't run it much this winter anyways! 😅 Hope you enjoyed the match, sounds like a good result! Cheers mate! 🍻😎👍
Uncle Bob sent me to your channel for tips on building a Manta Ray as I'm having trouble,I haven't built a kit for over 20 years and that was a Super Grasshopper 2, probably the easiest kit to make. ESC and brushless motors are like voodoo to me and all the different batteries and radio gear give me a headache just thinking about them.😂 To the point, I've been told I need to upgrade the diff to a ball one and a metal motor mount and drive shaft is a must. I've also been told to buy top force Evo shock towers and top deck.is all that overkill? The only thing I've brought extra is metal ball bearings only because I used to back when I was a child. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Hi and sorry for the late reply - this comment was in my "spam" for some unknown reason!?!?!?! Anyway thanks for the message and to Uncle Bob! Great to hear you are back in the hobby. I know it can seem like a minefield sometimes but you will get there! All I can do is speak from my own experience - I don't agree that you need a ball diff or the Evo shock towers and top decks, the DF01 chassis is good as it is in stock form. The only think I would say is essential is the ball bearings (that you wisely got) and the metal motor mount. An alloy prop shaft is a "nice to have" but not essential, especially if you are not going for a crazy powerful motor! All the best with your build, please drop me a message if you need any more help. Cheers!
Get rid of that alloy gear part from the spur gear.. Trust me it makes a right mess. Either go for the TA02 high speed gear set or modelsport do an upgraded plastic part for it if it's still in stock.
Thanks for the advice, Mark! Yeah I should know better as I had that experience with my old TA02 Cossie. I'll be looking for that gear set again as I did eventually fit it to the TA02. Cheers! 🙏😎👍
Stupendous video and channel 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Keep it up 😊
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Thanks very much, appreciated! 🙏 and welcome! 😎👊👍
Did this build the other week with my new manta ray!
The manta ray was my first rc car back in 1990 and it's my first rc car again after all these years!! 👍
Enjoying you content, and will look forward to more manta ray!
Very cool! Such a great kit to start the hobby and to build all over again years later! Glad you enjoyed the video, there will definitely be more to come about this buggy! Cheers! 🍻😎👍
haha, been to the sea life center in Birmingham today with my wife and little boy... and tonight's viewing more MANTA RAYS love it!
Haha! 😂 That's awesome, the Sea Life Centre is such a good visit! Gotta love a Manta Ray! 😍👊👍
Another great build on the way, Tamiya Manta Ray is a great looking RC for sure Mark! Thanks for your upload 👍🙏🐱
Many thanks my mate Cat! 😺 Yeah this really is a dream to put together! Can't wait to give it a blast on the dirt. Have a great weekend my friend! 😁🍻👊😺👍
Not first...! Some nice afternoon viewing there Mark, perfect for an early Friday finish, now sat at home, strong coffee and choccy biccies to hand!
First, second, last - the only thing that matters is you are here at all, Tony! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it with a nice coffee and biccies! Cheers pal! 😁🍻👊👍
I say it every time Mark I wouldn't have the patience to do this. Great video. Take care 😊
I know Kim, it took so long to film and edit this one that I was losing the will! But it's worth it when folks like you take the time to watch these videos! Thanks my good friend! 🙏💙😁👍
Had to drop a "first." It's my first time. That sounds kinda weird... Lol.
Great build up, Mark. The Manta Ray is such an underrated kit, it's good to see it getting some love. Hopefully we'll get a Mark and Rob bash session and we can see that Manta Ray soar! :)
I'll allow it. 😂
Get in the frick pit
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Well you sure beat Paul! 😂Your first time coming first!!! Get in there!
Cheers brother, oh yeah I'm really enjoying the build of this one, all going smoothly! Definitely underrated.
You will definitely see a Manta Ray / Top Force session! Cheers Fil! 🍻😁👍
Perfect timing Mark!! Just placed an order for mine today and there is nothing better than building along with the master 🙌🏻 I am so excited for this build buddy and I can’t wait to see yours running about
Great to hear you have one on the way, Craig! I know you will love this one! Thanks for the kind words, brother. Same here, I'm so looking forward to running this beauty, we should get a "twin run" in when yours is finished! 😁👊👍
What better way to unwind after a manic Monday than with the therapeutic ambience of a Mark Bryan build video!👌
Very good timing dude,everyone seems to have bought one of these recently,hardly surprising as its such a superb chassis at such a low price point!
These things drive superbly,.my childhood rc mate porker had one of the originals back in the day!
Funnily enough,I've just been passed over that very car,and will be rebuilding it over the dark winter nights.....i now have a reference guide from the master himself!😂
That vintage brushed motor looks sweet,and should definitely give it some much needed nippy nipster!
These old rebuildable brushed motors are superb,all these years down the line and they are still going strong!
Clean the com with an eraser,oil the bearings,dust down the magnets and can,check the brushes and brush spring tension and your good to go!!
How many modern brushless motors will still be running 25+ years down the road?! 😉
Looking forward to the next installment buddy.😊
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Hi mate and apologies for the late reply, I'm struggling here at the minute!
But great to hear that you enjoyed the video all the same!
I'm surprised at how popular they have been as I though the looks were a marmite thing! Luckily more folk have got good taste for classic Tamiyas!
Yeah I know how good they handle and can't wait to get it running, but as I said a lot going on...
That old Fireball motor was smooth and fast back a few years and I hope it gets a new lease of life in the DF01! Definitely a pleasure to strip one down and fettle it back to good condition, I'm getting quite good at it now. I find a good rub with 800 grit wet and dry does a great job on the com! You are right mate, modern brushed silver can and brushless motors will end up in the bin! All the best James! 😎🙏👊👍
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No worries buddy.....
Sorry to hear that you're struggling mate, hope all is OK with your health issue etc.
It must be very hard keeping up with the amount of comments that you receive, but great to see such decent view figures.
It's nice that you reply to everyone.... I feel a lot of the big channels don't even bother reading them, let alone reply to them!
Yes, this is definitely a marmite body design..... I'm not the biggest fan of this body, or the Top force to be honest, but they have grown on me in time.
But the chassis is superb!!
Look forward to seeing it up and running with that cool vintage motor!
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@@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC Thanks for understanding James, that means a lot to me. Yeah it's hard keeping up but it's a good problem to have, sharing the hobby with good friends! If you good chaps leave me a message you deseve a reply! Anyway mate, hope you are enjoying a good evening with a nice tipple or two - I know I am! Cheers buddy! 🍻🍻👍👍
I do like a good Mark Bryan build video!
Ahh, that's very kind of you to say, Sir! Thank you and have a great weekend! 😁👊👍
Agreed. They are always top notch. He has it down to an art.
Great guide to help folks out with their build! The Manta Ray is my new favorite track buggy but it did have some electrical gremlins in it today, once those are sorted then it will be back as a little track ripper!
Thank you Addam, oh yes I can tell you like the Manta Ray by the way you were screaming it around your track with those awesome power slides! Can't wait to try to copy you! Hope the gremlins are gone my friend and that your weekend is going well! 🤞😎👍
Nice building video Mark. I like that you add all the explaining words. Have a great weekend my friend.
Thank you Dirk my friend. I hope it all made sense to you! Same to you, hoping your weekend was a good one! 🤞😎👍
This ones nostalgic. First rc I ever got
And what a fantastic first RC to have, Jess! Do you still have it?
@@MarkBryanRC Maybe in a box in the attic. House got sold long time age, dont know where all that went.
Oh, yes, I enjoyed this, Mark! I enjoyed every time you said nip up the screws, grease the mating surfaces, and the best was that motor, smooth as a nut! Good to see you got started on this nice kit, I love seeing these parts come together. And of course a good choice to upgrade the motor mount!
As always, I am already looking forward to next part!
Hiya Mads, good job you enjoyed the "nip ups" and "grease application" soundbytes, there were a lot of them in this one! 😂 Ooh that old motor should go well in this buggy, fingers crossed! Thanks for catching this one my friend, hope your week is going well! 🤞😎👍
Always a pleasure when another build series video drops. You're like the Sir David Attenborough of the RC world! 😄Cheers to you and McRob
Wow, thanks dude, that's very nice of you to say! I think my head just swelled a bit bigger! 😅 Cheers to you too! 🍻🙏😎👍
Ahh, reminds me of buiding my TopForce a couple years ago😊, I tell u what mark, that old modified motor looks lovely, can't wait to see it finished and running 😍, I bet it sounds great. Have a great weekend lad 👍👊
Hi there Carl! Yeah this one has the Top Force DNA. That old Fireball motor has some go in it, hopefully it'll suit the Manta Ray 🤞and yes it does sound good at full revs! Cheers pal and hope your weekend was a great one as well! 🙏😎👍
Another excellent Mark Bryan build video! I did notice that it looks like you've put the D10 parts on the wrong way round, they are the plastic cups on the diff outdrives that the centre driveshaft will sit in. At least they looked the wrong way round from the shots of the manual that I could see. Can't wait for part 2 mate!!
Oh Barry, thanks so much for spotting that! Yes I think you are right and luckily I can just swap them around without dismantling anything! You are a star mate! Others might not have been so kind after spotting that little mistake! Cheers! 🍻🙏😎👍
@@MarkBryanRC NO problem mate. I love watching your build videos, I've picked up a few hints and tips from them over the last year or so!!
@@barrycheesemore2928 Good on ya mate! 😎😎👍👍
That's properly NICE, Mark!
Thanks a ton, Carm! 😎👍
Well done! Great buggy .Ciao!
Many thanks, Nanni!! Certainly is a lovely kit to build! Ciao! 🍻😎👊👍
Great job very professional work my friend.
Thank you very much Kevin, appreciated! 🙏 Cheers! 🍻😎👍
Great video mate 👍 absolutely love the manta ray it's really excellent car for the money 👏
Thanks a ton, Mark! Yeah this has got to be one of the best VFM Tamiyas you can currently get, everyone should have one! Cheers mate! 🍻😎🙏👊👍
I watched your super clod buster build guide before I built mine. Good stuff. Not sure how I feel on the looks on the manta ray, but interesting kit none the less.
Glad you enjoyed the Super Clodbuster videos! Yes this is a very interesting kit and I know the finished buggy is an excellent performer. It is a little odd looking but it sure grows on you! All the best! 😎👍
Awesome build so far my brother.... I do really like this kit, and I do prefer kits with quad shocks over mono anything... Next year, I will have the most awesome kit, to me anyway, we will just have to wait for that, it might not even be around when I go to get it.... ATB to One & All over your way...
Many thanks brother Bob! This kit is so nice to put together and yes the 4 shocks will be shocking too! 😅 Now you got me guessing about this mystery kit?!?!?!! Can't wait for that! Hope you are doing OK mate, all the best to you and Jen. 😎💙🤝👍
What a nice way to finish the Friday. Great build, Mark, very nice looking motor 😮 Maybe there's room for 1-2 upgrades : whole plastic spur gear as alu + alu is not ideal and the main propeller shaft from Top Force Evo. But it's not as mandatory as the motor mount and, obviously, the metal bearings 😁👍🤝
Hi Gabriel and thanks for tuning in, glad you enjoyed it. Yeah had that motor for years and have had a bit of practice rebuilding brushed motors lately (just like you have!) Should run well. Yeah I thought about the alloy spur gear but too late - I can upgrade later. Same with the prop shaft. Thanks for the tips my friend! 😁👊👍
Hey top work as ever on the build guide mate. You are defo the master of these 😁 Does look like a really nice kit and it's a good price at the mo. Having said that I'm not planning to pick one up as it looks a bit similar to my Terra Scorcher and I'm generally only getting new cars if they are quite a bit different to what I've got already (which is tricky as I have a few!) Anyway, hope you are having a great weekend mate. Best wishes 😁👍👍
Ah thanks Pete, you are too kind mate. It took longer to edit this down than it did to do the actual build! I must be a sucker for punishment! 😂 I know what you mean about too many similar kits and yes it's good to have something different. I've always wanted the Manta Ray though so all good here. Hope your weekend went well mate, all the best for the week ahead! 🍻😎🤝👍
@@MarkBryanRC Oh yeah I don't really do build videos unless I got the kit as a gift and I feel obliged. Too much time editing and really not usually huge views. The bash videos don't get huge views either but I much prefer doing them 😁
@@PeteWylieRC You know how it is just like me, mate! My build vids seem to do OK over time and as I'm retired I got nothing better to do! 😂😂👍👍
Beauty as usual dude!
Appreciate that! Thanks dude! 🙏😎🤝👍
Nice the Manta Ray, I brought a Tamiya buggy kit today in a sale 🙂A vintage motor cool, nice alloy motor mount. Those alloy gears why do they not used the brass material would be much better no grey mush.
Thanks Mal - I hope we see your new buggy soon! Ah yes I did worry about those alloy gears as I know they wear out fast. But I don't think my car will get that much use! Cheers! 😎👍
Yeah baby , DF01 rip!!!
Hi Paul - yeah, need to get this beauty finished and ripping up the dirt! Take care, buddy! 😎👊👍
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Thanks Chris, always great to see you here! Cheers! 🍻😎👍
looking forward to getting mine built but think i’m gonna replace the motor mount and coat hanger 👍
You'll love it mate! Such a great kit and I know it'll run well too! Motor mount and coat hangers for the bin! 😅🤝👍
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Wow Fil - you are da man! 🤩👊👍
i was literally waiting for this video, 'cause my manta ray is alao waiting to get build (i've also will use bearings instead of the bushings, a aluminium propshaft, 'cause i don't trust that "steel wire", a aluminium motor mount, a aluminium differential case door for the front differential and a complete set of gears (tamiya 50529) 'cause that spur-gear out of one piece is a bit better than the 2-piece variant out of aluminium and plastic). the only thing i wanted to know - and i see it really good - were "which screws" you use... especially the M3x10, 'cause i also wanted not to use the self-tapping screws.
funfact - as the first one was out, i had the chance to buy it... but i bued either a road-car, and now i'm regretting it (that was several years ago). i saw a few of your videos - and they're really good made and understandable (even if i would wished, there were a bit more on the details, like - the c hubs, "what" the difference is between them, 'cause it isn't that obvious)... and now, i'm trying to make my manta ray in the next time "running" - when i got some screws (they don't had half-round with the inner 6-edge shape, only cross - and i don't want cross-head screws).
Hi and good to know you like the video! I agree with your choices of upgrades for this kit. As for the stainless hex head M3x10 screws, here is a link to the ones I use:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254546123386?_skw=m3+hex+head
I hope you can find some similar to this where you live.
As for the level of detail in my videos, it really is difficult to balance the length of a video and the amount of information it contains. Many people find that too much info makes a video too long and it is not watched. But thank you for telling me your preference, I will bear that in mind. Enjoy your Manta Ray build! 😎👍
@@MarkBryanRC well, actually i've using ('cause these were the only ones i've found asap in the hardware store - 100 pcs. for a cheap price) M3x10 with a "cylindric head", 'cause i found these in alloy steel with in-hex heads. they also seem to fit in the most holes, and i've also trying to cut m3-threads in the plastic before just plugging in these screws. they work, so it might be not a problem at the moment - and if needed, i can also switch them later.
@@crashoverride6413 Great to hear you have found some suitable M3x10's! If you put a little grease on the threads before screwing them in you might find they cut their own threads easier and no need for tapping a thread! It works for me! Happy building!
Looks awesome as always !
But that aluminium gear part MA17 and MA18 should be replaced with part 50529
Had planned to watch this earlier but i had to watch England - Australia from Twickenham. btw that went well for England 😬😆
Thanks Are! Yes I know I shoukd remove those alloy gears but that will have to wait, I won't run it much this winter anyways! 😅 Hope you enjoyed the match, sounds like a good result! Cheers mate! 🍻😎👍
Uncle Bob sent me to your channel for tips on building a Manta Ray as I'm having trouble,I haven't built a kit for over 20 years and that was a Super Grasshopper 2, probably the easiest kit to make.
ESC and brushless motors are like voodoo to me and all the different batteries and radio gear give me a headache just thinking about them.😂
To the point, I've been told I need to upgrade the diff to a ball one and a metal motor mount and drive shaft is a must. I've also been told to buy top force Evo shock towers and top deck.is all that overkill?
The only thing I've brought extra is metal ball bearings only because I used to back when I was a child.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Hi and sorry for the late reply - this comment was in my "spam" for some unknown reason!?!?!?!
Anyway thanks for the message and to Uncle Bob! Great to hear you are back in the hobby. I know it can seem like a minefield sometimes but you will get there! All I can do is speak from my own experience - I don't agree that you need a ball diff or the Evo shock towers and top decks, the DF01 chassis is good as it is in stock form. The only think I would say is essential is the ball bearings (that you wisely got) and the metal motor mount. An alloy prop shaft is a "nice to have" but not essential, especially if you are not going for a crazy powerful motor! All the best with your build, please drop me a message if you need any more help. Cheers!
Get rid of that alloy gear part from the spur gear.. Trust me it makes a right mess. Either go for the TA02 high speed gear set or modelsport do an upgraded plastic part for it if it's still in stock.
Thanks for the advice, Mark! Yeah I should know better as I had that experience with my old TA02 Cossie. I'll be looking for that gear set again as I did eventually fit it to the TA02. Cheers! 🙏😎👍