While the details like the turning signals and silver around the windshield/side windows is not painted, that is the single nicest Lunchbox paint job that I have ever seen.
Great tribute Great video Great music 🙂 I lost my mother in 1979 from bowel cancer when I was 16. Regular checks can make the difference. Hope the festive season has cheered you up 🙂 Mic 👍🙂
Thanks ks so much for the great comment. And I'm sorry to hear about your mom. ❤️ The holidays have definitely cheered us all up, and Duncan's spirit will live on forever in our hearts. 🙏❤️🍻
Really sorry for your loss. It's never easy, but I hope you're doing okay. I bought my first Tamiya kit in over 25 years, a couple of days ago and it was such an awesome experience assembling the kit. I chose a Midnight Pumpkin which I always loved as a kid. Now I really want to assemble more. Thank you so much for the videos!
Very cool tire sound. I want to have an hornet evo too. Thanks for the vid. Best wishes to you and Duncan‘s Family. I have lost my mother when I was 14 on cancer and a long fight against it.
Our condolences, Boss. You're right, if people could just swallow their ego and take a crap in a bag, there would be a lot less heart ache. I mean, let's face it, a lot of us have done worse... Good work on the Evo, mate. Thanks for sharing ❤
Damm mate she a nice one to have in the collection. And my condolences with your loss mate . Keep strong one day you will see him again and you can have a beer together 👊🏻💪🏻
So sorry for your loss dude. Cancer affects a lot of us, I've had 3 family members diagnosed over the years, thankfully they received the treatment they needed and all is good. I like the look of the Hornet Evo, as you said the rear suspension is too soft in kit form, and to be honest maybe the front is a little stiff too. Awesome video!!
12:59 take it "Easy" he says, let's see how this goes!! Look at all that restraint! Man, I could feel my trigger finger twitching the whole time. The devil on my shoulder going ," Punch it , punch it"
Sorry about your loss 😢. Even if grieving I would say this is your best video ever. It was a joy to watch from start to finish. Great work my friend 💪🙏👍
i get the old camera up the butt in February of next year. being 51, it's my first one so hopefully everything will be good. sorry about the loss of your friend. i bet he was most excellent to you and yours. maybe in the spring, i'll look into buying some of those Tamiya "trees" (aka the complete set of plastic part trays) and upgrade my grasshopper to that suspension. cheers! have a pint, relax and reflect on your buddy.
Thanks for the great comment, Gary. Hope all goes well with the camera. Not the kind of thing we talk about enough. Have an excellent weekend, my dude! 🍻
@@poorboysrc no man likes to talk about something being stuck up their ass even though it's a medial procedure..it's not right! LOL! enjoy your weekend as well my friend.
Sorry to hear of your loss buddy.. I also lost a friend recently to bowel cancer 😢 I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas though dude.. love the Hornet, it was my first RC when it first came out had it for Christmas and built it with my dad great memories 😊 I’d like to buy and EVO 😊 Pete 👍👍🎄🎅
Thanks for the kind message, brother! So sorry to hear about you losing your pal. Cancer sucks, dude! 😡 Great memories building kits with dad. Grab an EVO and take a trip down memory lane. 🤗🍻🎄
54 man that sucks! Sorry dude it's tough as we get older for sure more die around us and it sure make you feel vulnerable! But life goes on and keeps rolling! Great vid Fil and got to love the Hornet and the Evo is a master move from tamiya! Fil my advice never turn down a tyre sniff it's a hit that can help my friend even in bad times😘 That Hornet looked fantastic in action! Long live the Hornet!!!!!!!!! Take it easy buddy. Cheers James 👍
Sorry to hear about your good friend passing. Im loving this hornet and praying santa got me one 🤞 ive seen a few vids comment on the rear being soft, i was thinking the same as you. A lunchbox with this rear end, front end aswell, the all new Lunchbox EVO 👌😁
I'm so sorry for your loss bro. 🙏🏻 May he rest in peace. Thank you for amazing video and work you do and also for talking about something that isn't easy to talk about. Hope your day gets better and may you and your family have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. ❤️
Sorry for the loss of your friend, cancer sucks! My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family! I really enjoyed the build of the kit, it was cool to see how the shoe-horned all in there to make it work. I agree the rear is way to mushy and it needs stiff springs. A viewer suggested the Traxxas bandit front springs (#2458) for the rear of this, they are black to match the front and are stiffer to hold the weight better. The DT03 had the same issue with soft springs but the battery is a little more forward in those. It looked good out there and the tires on the concrete sounded cool! Take care Fil and I hope you have the best weekend you can, try not to dwell on it all.
The tires sounded so good on the concrete! Like a real car almost. Haha. Great tip on the Bandit springs, I'll have to try them out. Cheers, Addam! 🍻👊🏼
The wheel of time certainly does keep going around, my friend. I have a rere used frog, doesn't steer well, I will add lead weights! Never thought of that!! I need some rere rear tyres too!
@poorboysrc I put a hw brushed esc and run Li-*ion* packs. She sure does push wide under power. The lipos are too punchy, don't want to chew up gears etc.
Hi Fil, so sorry to hear about your friend Duncan, may he RIP. Us older guys really do need to get checked out to be safe. Anyway, great video all the same, loved the close up GoPro shots at the skatepark, you brave man! Glad you didn't send it though, that rear suspension is the same as all DT03's and definitely needs stiffening up. Good advice there brother! Take care my friend and wishing you a peaceful weekend. Cheers. 😎👊👍
Thanks, Mark! Dunks was the best, he'll be missed. We all got together last and raised a glass in his honor. 🍻 As for the Hornet EVO, it's a beauty, but a fragile beauty with a saggy booty! Haha. Still fun to zip around the skate park, though! Have an excellent weekend, my man! 😎👊🏼
I was driving mine around thinking, "puh. The battery doesn't even fall out! How can they even call this a Hornet?"😅 Straight to the skate park. 40 years coming, and my man takes her straight to the skate park. After all, we only live once. Oh, and uhh, fuck yeah, Bad Religion 🎉🎉🎉
Hahaha, it's not a Hornet without the dreaded falling out battery! 😂 And yeah, I think after all the BR, NOFX, Pennywise, Offspring (basically the entire 1990's Epitaph Records lineup), I had to take it to the skate park. 😂😂😂
@@poorboysrcin the 6th grade, my buddy gave me "Punk-o-Rama vol. 1" After that, I went out and got tape and CD's from all of those Epitaph bands, shaved my head into a Mohawk, and the next 20 years were a blur. 😅
Sorry for your loss Fil.. Hope the holidays and spending time with family helps to lift your spirits! Also great to see Tamiya back.. Have one of these on order as well and will def take your build tips into account!
Sorry for ypur loss. Nice presentation Fil. The screw might ruin the look of the sticker... until you've to change the wing. The you might recomment the wrong assembling😎
I swapped out the stock rear springs for Traxas Bandit front spring setup-stiffer and black, matching the factory front springs perfectly. Traxxas part number: 2458.
I'm sorry for your loss. It's not easy to lose a good friend. This was a really great build video to dedicate to him. 🍻 to you brother and those that we have lost
My condolences. When I hear people talking about the price being high it makes me wonder if it's priced differently outside of the US. Here in the US it's $10 more than the original, and when you factor in the bearings, oil shocks, and the new suspension it actually seems like a great value to me.
Hey Fil really sorry to hear about your friend. Sending best wishes ❤ The Hornet Evo does look like a really nice kit and you were brave taking it to the skate park. I was looking at my Hornet and the screw on the wing just clips the bottom of the b which I can live with. Don't like the idea of a sticker going over the top of that hole so you can't get to the screw. Anyway top job all round mate. Again, best wishes to you all 👍👍👍
Sorry to hear about your bud 😢 Sending hugs pal. Hornet Evo looks amazing fella! Not sure how it was priced in Canada but over here it was £180ish which just felt a little too much given the other buggies in that price point. Great to see something fresh from the stars though
Thanks, brother! Yeah, $265 here, which is a little rich when you consider what's available around that same price point. But hey, it's a new Hornet, I had to try it. 😉
Very sorry for your loss 🙏🏾 I'd like to inform any men out there that nowadays there is another test variant for prostate cancer testing. it's called PSA testing which is a test through blood samples. one important thing is to do your own research and choose your doctor carefully as this testing should be supervised by a specialzed doctor since this test should include a wide range of family background checks for optimal results.
Hey man, sorry for your loss. May your friend rest in peace and hope you're doing okay. 🙏🏿 Anyway cool music man, did you make it? Also would like to know, performance wise how does it compare to DT-02? Thinking about picking it up later if they make Grasshopper EVO 😁
Thanks for the kind words, brother! It means a ton! 🙏❤️ Yeah, all these goofy songs I make myself with AI. They're fun, and add a cheesey element to the channel. 😂 DT02 is a beast! It's surprisingly tough, and the price point is wicked! For overall toughness and performance, my money would lean toward the DT02. 👍🏻
@poorboysrc awesome. Already have DT-02 as one of my main cars, and one of the best kit they ever made. But yeah i was wondering ever since i learn about how they use DT-02 gearbox on it. I feel like EVO has potential to be a racetrack-ready car like DT-02 but its just not there yet. Which is fine because i understand the point is homage and improvement to the old one. Nonetheless, i think its still fun little car to add to the collection, happy holidays to you!
@@bijikedelai The EVO would do well in a spec class, but put it against an AE track car and it'll be eaten alive. But just like in the 80's, it would be a blast racing a bunch of them together!
Great video, looking forward to building mine, I will probably go with thicker oil in the rear for the suspension on it. 👍 Sorry to hear about your friend. My girls have lost both thier grandmothers to cancer (2019 & 2022), gone way to soon. Christmas's havent been the same since. 😞
Thicker oil in the rear will be a big help. The kit also comes with a variety of holed pistons for tuning, too. 😁 Sorry to hear about the loss of the grandmother's. Man, Cancer sucks. 😢
Fil- sorry for your loss 😢 Who does the music to your videos? I always love the tunes! If it’s you- you should do a video on how you do it!! I’d love that!
Thanks, brother! ❤️ The songs with RC and RC related themes I make myself with AI. It's a lot of fun and adds a dimension to the videos that's funky and different. The lyrics can be basic, but it's always good for a laugh. 😂
My condolences, sucks to lose any friends. As far as the hornet goes, send it was to be beat on. Next on my list is the hornet and fast attack vehicle. The hornet is tougher than you think.
Cannot believe it's 40yrs old and I still have my 84 with no resistor cover and like a box of frogs when running it, I am aiming to get one once my K9 chip squash van is done and sorry to hear your sad news and working in the UK NHS and on hearts and Cancer patients coming through my Dept and yes to all keep those apts and get checked out
Sorry for your loss. I am planning on building mine February of next year with a few friends. We are really looking forward to this build. We got 23 turn brushed motors for just a little more power. The included ESC should be able to handle the faster motor. It looks like you really need a LIPO that is shipped like a Tamiya battery. I have an older Venom LIPO that would fit perfectly. You did recommend another LIPO battery to me, but it slightly longer. Not sure if you remember? Do you think that one might fit? Thoughts?
First off.. Condolences on the lose of your freind. I've got one to build as the Hornet was as for most was my childhood car. I'm treating mine to a superstock bz motor as its the DT02 gearbox it will handle it just fine. Got a alloy bumper for it also. Colour I'm still mulling it over. Don't want box art on this one. I've got silver.. Metalic green and just got a tin of light blue that I'm really leaning towards. Got some wheel weights that you use on a real car as I've don't this on my original and it helps the front end. Also got some alloy wheels for it. Just need to make up my mind on the colour now. Last thing... Merry Christmas to you and your family.... Be excellent to each other always🎄👌
I just did a thing… Maybe two things. I just bought an Evo because of your review, and I subbed for the same reason! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! BTW Cancer SUCKS!!
I'm sorry to hear your loss it's always hard. I like the new Hornet Evo, but atm I'm in Vietnam, and things here that are imported are way overpriced. Though I will get one, I think I will wait to my next Japan trip for 164,000 yen it's a bargain, thanks for the video.
@poorboysrc yep and my new company I have 35kg baggage so my next trip I'm taking a spare suitcase cab bring 2 new builds and a bunch of hop ups and spares, can't wait
I've had friends in their late 20s get bowel cancer. In my country it's skyrocketing amongst younger people. Stay away from processed food especially meat. Pork being the worsed according colon cancer specialists. Due to the link between nitrates used to preserve the meat for longer. Netherlands cancer researchers have done some amazing research into nitrates preservatives. I'd suspect it's not just nitrates but other things we've changed in our diets. It's hardly heard of in Japan so there's been alot research there aswel.
Sincerest condolences my man, to many good people to soon, you just never know what tomorrow has in store. Good you held off on the 3s battery, I think that was a wise choice 👍🏻 Also nice to see Tamiya re-inventing a classic to at least some kind of drivable state 😂 Looking forward to the Honda City Turbo ‘Willy’s Wheeler’ that’s due next year.
I wonder if the aluminum chassis that is available for the OG Hornet will work? That would solve the battery issue. I wanted this car, but the lack of battery options kind of dulls the shine.
Sorry for your loss, brother. My good friend was diagnosed with colon cancer, but he caught it early and it was a rough few years for him but just celebrated his anniversary of being cancer free. Get checked. F*ck Cancer.
Do you think it could compete with the handling and durability of modern cars like the GROM series on my backyard track? I don't need another Hornet shelf queen! For reference, my "vintage" Manta Ray build definitely competes...
Cool build, and run. I have a mixed feeling on this car, with the improvements, it kinda lost a bit of what makes them (original Grasshopper and Hornet) "special". We are never happy but would have preferred a Super Hornet 😊 Take care 🤝
Just had the procedure early this year….not as fun as putting together a Tamiya kit, but its do able! RIP Duncan❤ Btw, whats the story behind the Hornet tribute song?
Good for you, brother! Many of us dread the procedure, but everyone I know that's had it says the same thing. It's not too bad. I just made the song with AI. The lyrics can get a little wacky, so its really just supposed to be a fun AI song. 😂
Jurat a thought... Can you please send me dimensions of the lunchbox body shell... I am about to buy a lunchbox and want to throw on a lexan body... Need your help to work out what body will fit... Also do think a mini cva will work and fit well??? It's going to be a good runner for my friends to use....
Yeah man, what specs do you need? Just length/width? Mini CVA's will be too short. 65-70mm is good for the front and 75-80 for the rear is pretty standard. 👍🏻
I'm going to offer a rather controversial opinion I'm afraid...I never really liked the Hornet so much and I can't see what all the fuss is about with regard to the new Hornet EVO. I like the idea of upgrading classic kits but there are many more models in the back catalogue that are more iconic and interesting. In the UK, it costs 195 GBP for the kit and around 280 GBP with a typical starter bundle. That's quite a price for a product that is still essentially an entry-level 2WD buggy with mediocre performance. If a Chinese brand launched a new product with this specification and performance, it would surely be ridiculed. With regards to life in general, you never know what is around the corner so exploit your time and enjoyment to the max! Keep strong!
Ypure not wrong, my friend! The Hornet and EVO are not the best performers, that's for sure. I think the nostalgia factor has a lot to do with it. Plus, so many of us were born with Tamiya in our blood, they could probably take a poop, put some wheels on it, call it the TurdMaster and we'd buy it. Hahaha! 😂 Merry Christmas, my friend. 🎄🤗
lost my father at 55 to colon cancer . very fixable if caught early my dad made me promise to go when it was my time to get checked ...i did it at 46.5 yrs old and had 5 pollups removed The process today including prep was very simple and procedure was over in blink of an eye and im a little bitch when it comes to medicle stuff .. Do it because its a life saver and its easy .. now at 50yrs old I had a real fun one too on christmas eve /prostate exam my friends and family had lots of fun and jokes with that one too but it was simple and worth piece of mind .. if you enjoy life /hobbies and love friends and family take care of your health especially what you can control because without your health money or toys means nothing !!!! P.S very sorry for your Loss
Amen, brother! I'm so sorry for your loss, but the life lesson your father taught you (and hopefully everyone reading this!) is the best lesson! Catch it early, people! 🙏
😎 WIN MY RC's!!! - raffall.com/poor_boys_rc 😁😁😁
While the details like the turning signals and silver around the windshield/side windows is not painted, that is the single nicest Lunchbox paint job that I have ever seen.
Thank you! There's still time left to win it! 🏆
Great tribute
Great video
Great music 🙂
I lost my mother in 1979 from bowel cancer when I was 16. Regular checks can make the difference.
Hope the festive season has cheered you up 🙂
Mic 👍🙂
Thanks ks so much for the great comment. And I'm sorry to hear about your mom. ❤️
The holidays have definitely cheered us all up, and Duncan's spirit will live on forever in our hearts. 🙏❤️🍻
Sorry for your loss. Nothing like a Tamiya build and a community of friends to help make days brighter again.
Absolutely!!! 🙏🍻
Sorry about your friend Fil. Cancer sucks. Thank you for sharing. I know it's not always easy. Be well friend.
Thanks, brother. Have an Excellent Christmas! 🎄
@poorboysrc thank you. We did. I hope you had an excellent Christmas as well.
Sorry for your loss . Another great video and I can’t wait to get my EVO built . I’ll definitely run a thicker shock oil . Thanks for the tips !
Thanks, brother! Enjoy your EVO! 🤗
So sorry for your loss. The Hornet is a good looking buggy I can't wait until I get mine.
Thanks, pal. ❤️
Enjoy the EVO, it's a great buggy. Just thicken up that rear shock oil! 😁
Really sorry for your loss. It's never easy, but I hope you're doing okay.
I bought my first Tamiya kit in over 25 years, a couple of days ago and it was such an awesome experience assembling the kit. I chose a Midnight Pumpkin which I always loved as a kid. Now I really want to assemble more. Thank you so much for the videos!
Good call on the Midnight Pumpkin! It was my first Tamiya and will always be my favorite. 🤩
So very sorry for your loss, prayers going out to you and yours! Keep doing what you do, you bring so much joy to us all, thank you!! 😃😃
Thanks, brother! Appreciate you! ❤️
Very cool tire sound. I want to have an hornet evo too. Thanks for the vid. Best wishes to you and Duncan‘s Family. I have lost my mother when I was 14 on cancer and a long fight against it.
The sound of the tires was so good! 😁
Our condolences, Boss.
You're right, if people could just swallow their ego and take a crap in a bag, there would be a lot less heart ache.
I mean, let's face it, a lot of us have done worse...
Good work on the Evo, mate. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks for watching, brother! 👊🏼
Damm mate she a nice one to have in the collection. And my condolences with your loss mate . Keep strong one day you will see him again and you can have a beer together 👊🏻💪🏻
Thanks, brother! ❤️
My condolences, Fil. Cancer is a nasty thing to go through. My mother died of it in 2004, and my wife fought it in 2010.
Wow, so sorry to hear that, pal. 😢
So sorry for your loss dude. Cancer affects a lot of us, I've had 3 family members diagnosed over the years, thankfully they received the treatment they needed and all is good. I like the look of the Hornet Evo, as you said the rear suspension is too soft in kit form, and to be honest maybe the front is a little stiff too. Awesome video!!
@barrycheesemore2928 thanks for the great comment, my man! Have an awesome weekend! 🍻👊🏼
12:59 take it "Easy" he says, let's see how this goes!!
Look at all that restraint!
Man, I could feel my trigger finger twitching the whole time.
The devil on my shoulder going ," Punch it , punch it"
Hahaha, yeah man, it was hard to not just punch it! 😂
Sorry about your loss 😢. Even if grieving I would say this is your best video ever. It was a joy to watch from start to finish. Great work my friend 💪🙏👍
Wow, thanks for the great comment. I really appreciate it. 👊🏼
So sorry for you loss brother, I lost my nan to bowl cancer ants it horrible, sending hugs bro 👊
Thanks, brother. ❤️
Love the hornet music 👍
Haha, thanks! 😁
Sorry to hear about your loss.
By the way great video.
Thanks, brother! I appreciate the comment! 🙏🍻👍🏻
i get the old camera up the butt in February of next year. being 51, it's my first one so hopefully everything will be good. sorry about the loss of your friend. i bet he was most excellent to you and yours. maybe in the spring, i'll look into buying some of those Tamiya "trees" (aka the complete set of plastic part trays) and upgrade my grasshopper to that suspension. cheers! have a pint, relax and reflect on your buddy.
Thanks for the great comment, Gary. Hope all goes well with the camera. Not the kind of thing we talk about enough. Have an excellent weekend, my dude! 🍻
@@poorboysrc no man likes to talk about something being stuck up their ass even though it's a medial procedure..it's not right! LOL! enjoy your weekend as well my friend.
Sorry to hear of your loss buddy.. I also lost a friend recently to bowel cancer 😢 I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas though dude.. love the Hornet, it was my first RC when it first came out had it for Christmas and built it with my dad great memories 😊 I’d like to buy and EVO 😊 Pete 👍👍🎄🎅
Thanks for the kind message, brother! So sorry to hear about you losing your pal. Cancer sucks, dude! 😡
Great memories building kits with dad. Grab an EVO and take a trip down memory lane. 🤗🍻🎄
So sorry for your loss. Prayers. Nice run. Can't wait to run mine.
Thanks, brother. ❤️🍻
Sorry to hear about your loss. Good friends are hard to find and even tougher to lose. Awesome Hornet and good video.
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words. 🙏
Sorry for your loss Fil. Take it easy 👍
Thanks, Paul. 🙏
54 man that sucks! Sorry dude it's tough as we get older for sure more die around us and it sure make you feel vulnerable!
But life goes on and keeps rolling!
Great vid Fil and got to love the Hornet and the Evo is a master move from tamiya! Fil my advice never turn down a tyre sniff it's a hit that can help my friend even in bad times😘
That Hornet looked fantastic in action! Long live the Hornet!!!!!!!!!
Take it easy buddy.
Cheers James 👍
Great advice, pal. I'm gonna head upstairs and sniff those tires! Haha! 😂👊🏼🍻
@poorboysrc lol right on buddy😁
Sorry to hear about your good friend passing.
Im loving this hornet and praying santa got me one 🤞 ive seen a few vids comment on the rear being soft, i was thinking the same as you. A lunchbox with this rear end, front end aswell, the all new Lunchbox EVO 👌😁
Lunchbox EVO would be amazing! I hope someone out there with a creative imagination and a 3D printer is on the case! 😂
@ gaffa tape and zip ties 👍😂
I'm so sorry for your loss bro. 🙏🏻 May he rest in peace. Thank you for amazing video and work you do and also for talking about something that isn't easy to talk about. Hope your day gets better and may you and your family have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. ❤️
Thanks so much, brother. Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🎄❤️
Sorry for the loss of your friend, cancer sucks! My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family!
I really enjoyed the build of the kit, it was cool to see how the shoe-horned all in there to make it work. I agree the rear is way to mushy and it needs stiff springs. A viewer suggested the Traxxas bandit front springs (#2458) for the rear of this, they are black to match the front and are stiffer to hold the weight better. The DT03 had the same issue with soft springs but the battery is a little more forward in those. It looked good out there and the tires on the concrete sounded cool! Take care Fil and I hope you have the best weekend you can, try not to dwell on it all.
The tires sounded so good on the concrete! Like a real car almost. Haha. Great tip on the Bandit springs, I'll have to try them out. Cheers, Addam! 🍻👊🏼
@@poorboysrc someone else told me the red springs from the DT02 hop-up spring set worked great for them as well.
Thoughts and prayers for you all, cheers for the vid from this Aussie in China.
Thanks, brother! ❤️
Fly high Duncan 😢 I know too well how that feels. Another great video keep it up, love your channel you tend to cost me alot of money 😅
Tell your wallet I'm very, very sorry! 😉😂👊🏼
The wheel of time certainly does keep going around, my friend. I have a rere used frog, doesn't steer well, I will add lead weights! Never thought of that!! I need some rere rear tyres too!
Yeah the sticky weights can really help! Good luck with the Frog! 👊🏼
@poorboysrc I put a hw brushed esc and run Li-*ion* packs. She sure does push wide under power. The lipos are too punchy, don't want to chew up gears etc.
@christianrambissoon1141 yeah, the Frog is known to suffer with steering. I run mine on 2S, the gearbox can hold up to it, just keep away from 3S. 😉
Hi Fil, so sorry to hear about your friend Duncan, may he RIP. Us older guys really do need to get checked out to be safe. Anyway, great video all the same, loved the close up GoPro shots at the skatepark, you brave man! Glad you didn't send it though, that rear suspension is the same as all DT03's and definitely needs stiffening up. Good advice there brother! Take care my friend and wishing you a peaceful weekend. Cheers. 😎👊👍
Thanks, Mark! Dunks was the best, he'll be missed. We all got together last and raised a glass in his honor. 🍻
As for the Hornet EVO, it's a beauty, but a fragile beauty with a saggy booty! Haha. Still fun to zip around the skate park, though! Have an excellent weekend, my man! 😎👊🏼
I was driving mine around thinking, "puh. The battery doesn't even fall out! How can they even call this a Hornet?"😅
Straight to the skate park. 40 years coming, and my man takes her straight to the skate park.
After all, we only live once.
Oh, and uhh, fuck yeah, Bad Religion 🎉🎉🎉
Hahaha, it's not a Hornet without the dreaded falling out battery! 😂
And yeah, I think after all the BR, NOFX, Pennywise, Offspring (basically the entire 1990's Epitaph Records lineup), I had to take it to the skate park. 😂😂😂
@@poorboysrcin the 6th grade, my buddy gave me "Punk-o-Rama vol. 1"
After that, I went out and got tape and CD's from all of those Epitaph bands, shaved my head into a Mohawk, and the next 20 years were a blur. 😅
@@Hillbillypunk Hahaha, that's so awesome! I remember getting that same Punk-O-Rama CD, too. Face to Face, Ten Foot Pole, man, so many great bands!
@@poorboysrcdon't forget Rancid! Still my favorite band to this day. I have a Rancid hoodie on right now.
Sorry for your loss and thanks for your awesome content.
Thank you. 🙏
Sorry for your loss Fil. Excellent build and run of the cool new Hornet. The tire noise sounds just like an angry Hornet!👍😊
That tire noise was so good! Haha! Cheers, brother! 🍻
Sorry for your loss Fil.. Hope the holidays and spending time with family helps to lift your spirits! Also great to see Tamiya back.. Have one of these on order as well and will def take your build tips into account!
Thanks so much, brother! Hope you enjoy the build! 🍻
Sorry for ypur loss.
Nice presentation Fil. The screw might ruin the look of the sticker... until you've to change the wing. The you might recomment the wrong assembling😎
I screw up every body, I swear! 😂
@poorboysrc we talk, as soon as the wing broke off😉
I swapped out the stock rear springs for Traxas Bandit front spring setup-stiffer and black, matching the factory front springs perfectly. Traxxas part number: 2458.
Nice! Thanks for the info. How does it perform with the new springs?
I'm sorry for your loss. It's not easy to lose a good friend. This was a really great build video to dedicate to him. 🍻 to you brother and those that we have lost
Cheers, brother. 🙏
Nice build and run. Save the 3s for a baseball field run
Yeah, 3S in that park would have = 💥 💥
sorry for your loss mate .
i did. the same thing with my hornet spoiler 😂
the hornet is one of the best looking rc i think .
take care mate 👍
Thanks, Dom! I hope you have an excellent holiday season. 👊🏼🎄🍻
My condolences.
When I hear people talking about the price being high it makes me wonder if it's priced differently outside of the US. Here in the US it's $10 more than the original, and when you factor in the bearings, oil shocks, and the new suspension it actually seems like a great value to me.
It's $265 here in Canada, which is kinda crazy if you ask me. The O.G. is closer to $180 here.
Wow ok that is a big difference
Sorry to hear brother, it is rough stuff losing the folks we love.
Thanks for the kind message, my man! ❤️
Top video sorry to here about your friend, but glad to see good old tamiya putting smile on your face..
Thanks, dude. Yeah, a little Tamiya therapy goes a long way. 😂👊🏼
Hey Fil really sorry to hear about your friend. Sending best wishes ❤ The Hornet Evo does look like a really nice kit and you were brave taking it to the skate park. I was looking at my Hornet and the screw on the wing just clips the bottom of the b which I can live with. Don't like the idea of a sticker going over the top of that hole so you can't get to the screw. Anyway top job all round mate. Again, best wishes to you all 👍👍👍
Thanks, Pete! Have an excellent weekend, my man! 🍻👍🏻
Sorry to hear about your bud 😢 Sending hugs pal. Hornet Evo looks amazing fella! Not sure how it was priced in Canada but over here it was £180ish which just felt a little too much given the other buggies in that price point. Great to see something fresh from the stars though
Thanks, brother! Yeah, $265 here, which is a little rich when you consider what's available around that same price point. But hey, it's a new Hornet, I had to try it. 😉
Very sorry for your loss 🙏🏾 I'd like to inform any men out there that nowadays there is another test variant for prostate cancer testing. it's called PSA testing which is a test through blood samples. one important thing is to do your own research and choose your doctor carefully as this testing should be supervised by a specialzed doctor since this test should include a wide range of family background checks for optimal results.
Thanks for the great info! Every life saved is so important. Thank you. 🙏
Hey man, sorry for your loss. May your friend rest in peace and hope you're doing okay. 🙏🏿 Anyway cool music man, did you make it? Also would like to know, performance wise how does it compare to DT-02? Thinking about picking it up later if they make Grasshopper EVO 😁
Thanks for the kind words, brother! It means a ton! 🙏❤️
Yeah, all these goofy songs I make myself with AI. They're fun, and add a cheesey element to the channel. 😂
DT02 is a beast! It's surprisingly tough, and the price point is wicked! For overall toughness and performance, my money would lean toward the DT02. 👍🏻
@poorboysrc awesome. Already have DT-02 as one of my main cars, and one of the best kit they ever made. But yeah i was wondering ever since i learn about how they use DT-02 gearbox on it.
I feel like EVO has potential to be a racetrack-ready car like DT-02 but its just not there yet. Which is fine because i understand the point is homage and improvement to the old one.
Nonetheless, i think its still fun little car to add to the collection, happy holidays to you!
@@bijikedelai The EVO would do well in a spec class, but put it against an AE track car and it'll be eaten alive. But just like in the 80's, it would be a blast racing a bunch of them together!
I want that rear suspension for my Lunch Box
Yes! I know someone out there is working on a 3D printed adapter. 🤩
Great video, looking forward to building mine, I will probably go with thicker oil in the rear for the suspension on it. 👍
Sorry to hear about your friend. My girls have lost both thier grandmothers to cancer (2019 & 2022), gone way to soon. Christmas's havent been the same since. 😞
Thicker oil in the rear will be a big help. The kit also comes with a variety of holed pistons for tuning, too. 😁
Sorry to hear about the loss of the grandmother's. Man, Cancer sucks. 😢
Fil- sorry for your loss 😢 Who does the music to your videos? I always love the tunes! If it’s you- you should do a video on how you do it!! I’d love that!
Thanks, brother! ❤️
The songs with RC and RC related themes I make myself with AI. It's a lot of fun and adds a dimension to the videos that's funky and different. The lyrics can be basic, but it's always good for a laugh. 😂
@ can you do a video on this pleeeeeeeaasse!!!
Love it.. sorry for your loss buddy. A friend of mine just found out he’s got brain cancer.
Dang, I'm so sorry to hear that, pal. 🙏
My condolences, sucks to lose any friends. As far as the hornet goes, send it was to be beat on. Next on my list is the hornet and fast attack vehicle.
The hornet is tougher than you think.
Thanks, Russ. :)
Cannot believe it's 40yrs old and I still have my 84 with no resistor cover and like a box of frogs when running it, I am aiming to get one once my K9 chip squash van is done and sorry to hear your sad news and working in the UK NHS and on hearts and Cancer patients coming through my Dept and yes to all keep those apts and get checked out
40 years! Isn't that wild? Watch your fingers on that resistor! Haha! 🔥 🥵
@@poorboysrc I learnt that 40 yrs back when I 1st ran it and servo wired the wrong way and killed my ma favorite gnome🤣but the hornet was fine
I use core rc293, rc-4000 mahr 7.4v 30/60 2s lipo, fits all 1.10th tamiya. Good batterys 😊
Thanks for letting us know! 👍🏻
Sorry for your loss. I am planning on building mine February of next year with a few friends. We are really looking forward to this build. We got 23 turn brushed motors for just a little more power. The included ESC should be able to handle the faster motor. It looks like you really need a LIPO that is shipped like a Tamiya battery. I have an older Venom LIPO that would fit perfectly. You did recommend another LIPO battery to me, but it slightly longer. Not sure if you remember? Do you think that one might fit? Thoughts?
I remember an old Venom battery, but it's been a while and my memory isn't what it used to be. I blame RUclips. 😂
@@poorboysrc Yes, my old Venom LIPO is my go to battery for the old Tamiya cars because it fits perfectly. Thoughts?
First off.. Condolences on the lose of your freind. I've got one to build as the Hornet was as for most was my childhood car. I'm treating mine to a superstock bz motor as its the DT02 gearbox it will handle it just fine. Got a alloy bumper for it also. Colour I'm still mulling it over. Don't want box art on this one. I've got silver.. Metalic green and just got a tin of light blue that I'm really leaning towards. Got some wheel weights that you use on a real car as I've don't this on my original and it helps the front end. Also got some alloy wheels for it. Just need to make up my mind on the colour now. Last thing... Merry Christmas to you and your family.... Be excellent to each other always🎄👌
Thanks for the kind words, brother! Have you considered Tamiya Gun Metal Gray? It looks really good on this body! 🤩
@poorboysrc no it to close to box art... Want to to this justice without losing what it is... Got to think about this carefully to get it right 👌
Sorry for your lose brother. Everyone take care of yourselves. Waiting on Tower to send my Hornet Evo...... Merry Christmas!
Thanks, man. I hope you get your kit soon! 🎄
Sorry for your loss.
Would you consider looking at what is being reported horse paste?
Are you going to adjust the rear suspension and test again?
Thanks, brother. Not too sure about the horse paste, but I'll definitely keep working on the Hornet EVO. 👍🏻
I just did a thing… Maybe two things. I just bought an Evo because of your review, and I subbed for the same reason! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! BTW Cancer SUCKS!!
You’re gonna love it! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, too! And yes, Cancer does suck. 😢
Praying for you and Duncan
Thanks, brother! ❤️
I'm sorry to hear your loss it's always hard. I like the new Hornet Evo, but atm I'm in Vietnam, and things here that are imported are way overpriced. Though I will get one, I think I will wait to my next Japan trip for 164,000 yen it's a bargain, thanks for the video.
Cheap, cheap in Japan. Man, their prices are so good!
@poorboysrc yep and my new company I have 35kg baggage so my next trip I'm taking a spare suitcase cab bring 2 new builds and a bunch of hop ups and spares, can't wait
Ooshka! evo , yeah yeah yeah!
Yeah, baby! 😂🎄
@@poorboysrclove U man , let's go !
You can buy 2s round packs that fit perfectly
Got a link?
I've had friends in their late 20s get bowel cancer. In my country it's skyrocketing amongst younger people. Stay away from processed food especially meat. Pork being the worsed according colon cancer specialists. Due to the link between nitrates used to preserve the meat for longer. Netherlands cancer researchers have done some amazing research into nitrates preservatives.
I'd suspect it's not just nitrates but other things we've changed in our diets.
It's hardly heard of in Japan so there's been alot research there aswel.
Diet definitely has a lot to do with all the illness we see in modern society. It's sad. 😢
Sweet video mate.!! 👍 👍 👍
Thanks, Alan! 👍🏻🍻
Sincerest condolences my man, to many good people to soon, you just never know what tomorrow has in store.
Good you held off on the 3s battery, I think that was a wise choice 👍🏻 Also nice to see Tamiya re-inventing a classic to at least some kind of drivable state 😂 Looking forward to the Honda City Turbo ‘Willy’s Wheeler’ that’s due next year.
Appreciate the condolences and the thumbs up on the 3s battery call!
I wonder if the aluminum chassis that is available for the OG Hornet will work? That would solve the battery issue. I wanted this car, but the lack of battery options kind of dulls the shine.
I'd have to take a closer look at it to see if it could work. 🤔
Sorry for your loss, brother. My good friend was diagnosed with colon cancer, but he caught it early and it was a rough few years for him but just celebrated his anniversary of being cancer free.
Get checked.
F*ck Cancer.
I'm happy to hear he pulled through. That's the thing, catch it early, and survival rates are so much higher. ❤️
Do you think it could compete with the handling and durability of modern cars like the GROM series on my backyard track? I don't need another Hornet shelf queen! For reference, my "vintage" Manta Ray build definitely competes...
I think being 2WD, it's going to have a hard time keeping up with anything 4WD. It'll be super fun, but have a tough time keeping up.
@poorboysrc Yeah, great point. Of course...
Thanks!
condoiences bro, and lovely video.
Thanks so much, brother. 🙏
Cool build, and run. I have a mixed feeling on this car, with the improvements, it kinda lost a bit of what makes them (original Grasshopper and Hornet) "special". We are never happy but would have preferred a Super Hornet 😊 Take care 🤝
Yeah, I hear you. I'd love a Super Hornet too! 🏆
Just had the procedure early this year….not as fun as putting together a Tamiya kit, but its do able! RIP Duncan❤
Btw, whats the story behind the Hornet tribute song?
Good for you, brother! Many of us dread the procedure, but everyone I know that's had it says the same thing. It's not too bad.
I just made the song with AI. The lyrics can get a little wacky, so its really just supposed to be a fun AI song. 😂
Sorry for your loss
Thanks, brother! ❤️
Jurat a thought...
Can you please send me dimensions of the lunchbox body shell...
I am about to buy a lunchbox and want to throw on a lexan body... Need your help to work out what body will fit...
Also do think a mini cva will work and fit well???
It's going to be a good runner for my friends to use....
Yeah man, what specs do you need? Just length/width?
Mini CVA's will be too short. 65-70mm is good for the front and 75-80 for the rear is pretty standard. 👍🏻
sorry to hear that.
Thanks, brother! 🙏
Funny I said to someone I wonder how long before they do a Lunchbox conversion. Looks cool but not for me, but if they did that Lunchbox 🙂
Someone has to find a way to adapt that rear end to the Lunchie. It'll happen! 👍🏻
@@poorboysrc Tamiya will be dumb not to produce this.
I'm going to offer a rather controversial opinion I'm afraid...I never really liked the Hornet so much and I can't see what all the fuss is about with regard to the new Hornet EVO. I like the idea of upgrading classic kits but there are many more models in the back catalogue that are more iconic and interesting. In the UK, it costs 195 GBP for the kit and around 280 GBP with a typical starter bundle. That's quite a price for a product that is still essentially an entry-level 2WD buggy with mediocre performance. If a Chinese brand launched a new product with this specification and performance, it would surely be ridiculed.
With regards to life in general, you never know what is around the corner so exploit your time and enjoyment to the max! Keep strong!
Ypure not wrong, my friend! The Hornet and EVO are not the best performers, that's for sure. I think the nostalgia factor has a lot to do with it. Plus, so many of us were born with Tamiya in our blood, they could probably take a poop, put some wheels on it, call it the TurdMaster and we'd buy it. Hahaha! 😂
Merry Christmas, my friend. 🎄🤗
118th!! Sorry about your friend. Terrible thing.
Lol! I hope the snow shoveling wasn't too bad. 😂
Love the videos but the cheesy AI songs are killing me😂😂😂😂
Hahaha, they're a lot. Like, a lot, A LOT! Hope they get a good laugh outta ya. 😂
Butt check! Condolences my dude!
Butt check! Haha! Thanks, pal! 👊🏼
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Yeah, baby! 🤗
My Condolences
Thank you. ❤️
Lost my dad 5 years ago to pancreatic. I'm sorry man.
Sorry to hear it, brother. It never gets any easier. 😢
Also check out Gartpot and Venom lipo batteries. They both have the 2S batteries with the cables in the center like the old NiMH batteries.
Excellent! Thanks, dude! 👍🏻
lost my father at 55 to colon cancer . very fixable if caught early my dad made me promise to go when it was my time to get checked ...i did it at 46.5 yrs old and had 5 pollups removed The process today including prep was very simple and procedure was over in blink of an eye and im a little bitch when it comes to medicle stuff .. Do it because its a life saver and its easy .. now at 50yrs old I had a real fun one too on christmas eve /prostate exam my friends and family had lots of fun and jokes with that one too but it was simple and worth piece of mind .. if you enjoy life /hobbies and love friends and family take care of your health especially what you can control because without your health money or toys means nothing !!!! P.S very sorry for your Loss
Amen, brother! I'm so sorry for your loss, but the life lesson your father taught you (and hopefully everyone reading this!) is the best lesson! Catch it early, people! 🙏
ohh boy I put a 3s 3300kv in mine its gonna be stupid !!! I finished it but its 18 degrees out in NY lol so I have not run it !!
I wanted to do 3S, but I know it would go KABOOM! 💥💥💥 Hahaha!
@@poorboysrc it wont grenade >>>the gears are pretty solid I think the same as tt-01 ..I got to test mine on grippy carpet its a missle !!!!
@NAZTYPONY007 i trust the gears, it's the chassis and overall construction that scares me. 😂
@poorboysrc yes I agree with that just can run into anything or no huge air lol
Hopefully we get a Falcon re-re soon. We've had all the other entry 2WD buggies re-released (Hornet, Fox, Grasshopper, and Frog).
That would be awesome! Great name, BTW! 😂👊🏼
@@poorboysrc 🙏