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Building an RC: Tamiya Super Storm Dragon - Lancia Stratos Dragon - Hornet (Time Lapse)

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Mechanic After Hours

Mechanic After Hours

Күн бұрын

This is a time lapse build of a custom Tamiya Super Storm Dragon adapted into a Lancia Stratos Rally buggy concept. At the end of the video I show the complete results. Of the Tamiya Grasshopper chassis, the Super Storm Dragon (SSD) body in it’s box art form is my least favorite-but I’m sure it’s relevant and admirable to fans of the ‘80s Japanese manga/anime RC series where the Storm Dragon originated from. I also feel the body is too long for the chassis but perhaps that was the intent. It’s probably supposed to represent a slender mythological Eastern Asian dragon but all I can see is Falkor from the Neverending Story. However, I do like the greenhouse (windshield). Whenever I see it one thing comes to mind-the Lancia Stratos HF from the 1970s.
I wonder if the illustrators of the SSD got inspiration from the Stratos, if they did I wouldn’t be surprised. The Italian Stratos came out in the ‘70s and was purely developed and designed for the World Rally Championship. Designed at Bertone by Marcello Gandini (he also did the Lamborghini Miura and Countach, Ferrari Dino 308 GT4, and De Tomaso Pantera to name a few). Timeline wise, the SSD came out in the early ‘80s and that Stratos’ greenhouse was already an iconic thing. I always thought if an SSD fell on my lap I would frankenstein it into a buggy version of the Stratos. And so over a year ago I came across an SSD on sale for about $86 USD and I couldn’t pass it up.
I didn’t want to slap stickers and call it a day. I wanted to at least have a little effort in translating it. The SSD body was trimmed and shortened (the Stratos has a relatively short body/wheelbase). I wanted to stay within the rally Stratos color palette and that also meant a careful selection of the parts and electronics color.
Since I don’t have any off-road track in my area I knew this would run on tarmac or very abrasive surfaces. I installed a Tamiya Super Stock RZ (on-road 23T, 27k RPM) and at least had to upgrade the stock rear dampers with big bore ones (plus 500 damper oil and hard springs) and compress the front springs for a stiffer ride. The rear suspension axle mount was replaced with an aluminum one that can accommodate the beefier dampers. In addition, a longer 8mm T4 Works rear billet aluminum hanger was added with a makeshift mount/brace to lock the rear suspension in place-just like the Grasshopper’s. I feel the Grasshopper performs better on flat surfaces vs the Hornet due to the rear suspension design-the SSD has the Hornet’s. The front arms and suspension brace were upgraded to aluminum, the servo saver/steering rod was replaced with T4works aluminum servo saver and steel turnbuckles. Of course the plastic bushings were all replaced with metal ball bearings. The result is very apparent when running it. It’s quite stable, runs straight and fast, and the suspension just right (not as bouncy). A few caveats: because the front suspension is set very low and the aluminum arms/knuckles are not adjustable, it has more negative camber than I would like. That would probably be an area I would fine tune in the future. The aluminum arms creates some rattling noise as it doesn’t have a snug fit. I think adding rubber sleeves on the connection points to the chassis might solve it. To further improve handling, I need to replace the tires (didn’t have the right ones when I did a test run). And for the first time I tried a Dynamite ESC and I think it’s a tad glitchy. With some more fine tuning work, this setup can be quite a serious basher.
All this work and parts are not to just add bling. I genuinely wanted to find out what the potential of this iconic beginner chassis is. Ironically, I think it’s not worth it if you just want a simple basher (at least on tarmac/flat surfaces). If you’re going to “casually” run this on flat hard surfaces, I wouldn’t bother with this Hornet/Storm Dragon chassis. I highly recommend going a step down and getting a Grasshopper instead. I’ve built a Grasshopper for someone and tried a variety of motors in it (380, Sport Tuned 380, 540 silver can, and Torque Tuned 540) and once we got to the Torque Tuned motor, it was lively, fun, just right, and relatively precise. In fact, I love how the Torque Tuned Grasshopper drives that I can’t wait to drive it again. However, this Stratos Dragon evolution definitely has more potential.
Parts:
Tamiya Super Stock RZ Motor
KO Propo KR-212FHG receiver
Dynamite DYNS2210 ESC
AGFRC B44LS low profile servo
Metal ball bearings
Robinson Racing steel pinion gear
T4 Works: aluminum servo saver, steel turnbuckles, aluminum motor mount, 8mm billet aluminum hanger, aluminum wheel star disk
YR Big Bore rear dampers
Generic rear aluminum suspension mount
Avante front bumper
M&M rear bumper
Associated rear wheels
Schumacher rear tires
You-G Japan front tires
Tamiya Black DT02 front and rear wheels
Tamiya DT02 front tires
Tamiya Dual Block rear tires
Tamiya rear hex adapter
GPM alloy parts (front arms and brace)
Custom decals

Пікірлер: 372
@user-rf6lu1xl1r
@user-rf6lu1xl1r 2 ай бұрын
Fabulous looking model. I also love the Lancia Stratos. 👏🏻👏🏻
@johnband3
@johnband3 3 жыл бұрын
Now that's what TAMIYA should have released. Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, John! I appreciate it and thanks for watching.
@camdflage
@camdflage 2 жыл бұрын
Let’s hope Tamiya and Kyosho release some new designs sometime soon. Personally I’d like to see some APCs, and other military models released.
@beesod6412
@beesod6412 2 жыл бұрын
Your builds are on an entirely different level than the majority of builds, Just breath taking, I could watch you build these rigs all day long, Thank you!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again, Bee Sod! And thank you for watching/supporting the channel ;)!
@burman982
@burman982 3 жыл бұрын
People really don't like this body. But man it as you have shown has great potential. Awesome build.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ryan! I appreciate it and thanks for watching.
@leeit2me
@leeit2me 3 жыл бұрын
The tried and true Grasshopper/Hornet chassis.. never seems to get old.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, leeit2me!
@LawyerPapa
@LawyerPapa 3 жыл бұрын
It is rare that you can do a better color scheme than Tamiya, except you did it. Very well done.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, M Parker! Thank for the comment and watching!
@Askonti
@Askonti 2 жыл бұрын
Wait, what?! That vinyl job is awesome! Well done with that classic livery. Really suits the shell. 😶
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Askonti! I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching.
@irritablearchitect
@irritablearchitect 3 жыл бұрын
Well, after only about 25 seconds, I can already tell you that you've improved on the factory livery by several orders of magnitude, sir.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again! I appreciate it and thanks for watching.
@wimdepril6920
@wimdepril6920 3 жыл бұрын
The Lancia Stratos is in my top 5 best car designs of all time as well next to the Lamborghini Countach, the Ferrari 288 GTO, the Lotus Esprit and the Ferrari F355. I wouldn’t have seen the potential of creating a Stratos hommage in that Tamiya kit but you did. Bravo!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Wim De Pril! Definitely the Countach is in my top 5 and Esprit is in my top. 288 GTO is up there too. Sadly, I'll only be able day dream about them.
@mrpotatochips8741
@mrpotatochips8741 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely impressive. I’m about to start restoring my hornet & watching this has has raised the bar. 👍🏼 Loving the alloy lower front arms.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mr Potato chips! Good luck with the Hornet restoration and thanks for watching!
@jabwai
@jabwai 3 жыл бұрын
my first RC car was a grasshopper that i eventually upgraded to a hornet then bigger motor bigger battery and all kinds of custom mods like steel studded tires etc.. it would shred grass!
@hortn123
@hortn123 3 жыл бұрын
Impeccable build and artistry. Simply a pleasure to watch and witness the development. A true Tamiya custom build from top to bottom
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, hortn123! I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching!
@JeffersonHumber
@JeffersonHumber 3 жыл бұрын
When the Hyflex gloves come out you know shits about to get serious 🔥
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Yes, that's true hehe. Thanks for watching!
@Zed32_Customs
@Zed32_Customs 3 ай бұрын
I appreciate the commitment to a color scheme. Ive always wanted to build a hornet with 100% orange/black aluminium upgrades, but god dam, i could probably buy an avante for that price.
@MrAldo20
@MrAldo20 3 жыл бұрын
A tamiya buggy I hate the look of to one on the best I have seen! Unbelievable transformation, would never of thought of making a stratos buggy. Maybe your best work yet 👍
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, MrAldo20! I really appreciate the comment. Glad it worked out. And thanks for watching.
@scalebuildersguild
@scalebuildersguild 3 жыл бұрын
Stance is spectacular! Great job sir!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Scale Builder's Guild! And thank you for watching. Love your videos, by the way.
@JustforFun-xh6ld
@JustforFun-xh6ld 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely sensational 👍🏻 Somebody once told me “You can’t make a Silk Purse from a Sows ear” ,well, obviously nothing could be further from the truth here. Your tool kit is as equally impressive to by the way. Tamiya really need to lift their game with what they turn out with all their resources compared to what’s being done here at home. Excellent stuff.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the comment :). I do wish Tamiya made more proper TRF level tools available and accessible. It's so hard to get them (like the TRF drivers) and then they're expensive or discontinued. One day...
@7eugenio7
@7eugenio7 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, meravigliosa Buggy Lancia !! Wonderful !!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, 7eugenio7! And thank you for watching.
@MrCaprinut
@MrCaprinut 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, just amazing! Those is one of the bodies I do not like, but after you work this is how it should have looked from factory. And the Stratos livery was just perfect!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment and thanks again for watching!
@TachyonDriver
@TachyonDriver 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding artistic interpretation & homage to Lancia's amazing looking Stratos! Thanks for sharing.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, TachyonDriver! I appreciate the words and thanks for watching!
@camdflage
@camdflage 2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing build! Thanks for the inspiration, and sharing some of your techniques and styles.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching!
@tuscanland
@tuscanland 3 жыл бұрын
Un lavoro magico. Molto azzeccato lo stile degli adesivi, dato che la linea del parabrezza ricorda molto il parabrezza della Lancia Stratos.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Grazie! Apprezzo il commento e sono contento che abbia funzionato. Grazie per la visione!
@KOL630
@KOL630 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful workmanship. A true professional 👌🏼
@handmade76
@handmade76 3 жыл бұрын
What a result, this is such a fantastic build, attention to detail is amazing
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brass Castle RC! I appreciate it and thanks for watching.
@esmuz
@esmuz 3 жыл бұрын
Mind-blowing... One of my top 3 of yours. There are few things a like more than sleepers.. The cheaper the car the better to turn it into something amazing and you did it again.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Edu, thanks again and thanks for watching! I hope all is well.
@Richie_r5501
@Richie_r5501 2 жыл бұрын
Love the way you build your RC vehicles!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Race Runner-R! I appreciate the nice words and thank you for watching!
@mikeyfourbarrel8473
@mikeyfourbarrel8473 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous! The stock decal scheme on this car made me totally overlook the design. You completely transformed this machine!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mikey Fourbarrel! And thank you for watching.
@zkipa
@zkipa 2 жыл бұрын
putting a cm or two length of low gauge heat shrink wrap around the ends of the cable braiding is what i do to cover up and prevent the ends from fraying more once i get stuff installed. nice work. also putting bearings instead of the stock bushings and a lower wind rotor in those tamiya RZ motors can really make them shine if you have a high enough amp ESC. i threw an old orion 13x2 in my RZ with a few shims to get it to fit right and a fresh set of trinity bearings instead of the stock bushings (yuck) and it really woke up with a hobbywing 80amp brushed esc. i have also tried the reedy radon that they still make, the rotor from the radon 15T 4100kv is a good upgrade matched with the beautiful RZ can. also definitely ditch those old style bullet plugs on the motor wires for new ones or some deans. cheers love the videos
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, k k. Thanks for the recommendation. I keep forgetting to buy large heat shrink tubes. Yes, there are times when I use bearings and switch rotors too since I have other (including older) brushed motors. As for bullet plugs, I actually don't use them as much if you watch my other builds. I just did for this as I just wanted to test the RZ motor. I think the Torque Tuned although slower is much more fun on the Grasshopper chassis.
@zkipa
@zkipa 2 жыл бұрын
@@MechanicAfterHours Haha, yeah I guess that motor is probably already overkill for this chassis anyways. But it's a Stratos! It's gotta be ridiculously overpowered! Looking forward to more of your immaculate builds! Would love to see any vintage motors you have or anything like that featured in future build shoots. I love collecting old race motors
@SANDSCORCHER
@SANDSCORCHER 3 жыл бұрын
Never has a more appropriate home for a set of weathered yellow star dishes existed 😎😁👍🏻
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thank you for watching.
@glideclub9083
@glideclub9083 3 жыл бұрын
Stunning build, you deserve way more attention for this level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Keep it up man 💪
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rex Morgan! I appreciate it comment and support. Thanks for watching.
@happybeatnik9916
@happybeatnik9916 3 жыл бұрын
What a great interpretation of the Lancia Stratos, the Statos is such a beautiful car. Your workbench is so clean, you have inspired me to keep mine much more organized. Would you consider making a video showing the tools that you use, such as the soldering iron, files, screwdrivers, etc? I have purchased the Tamiya 8 piece tool set which is really nice to use, but I would like to add a few more pieces. Look forward to your next video.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, happy beatnik! That Tamiya 8 piece tool set is one of the best deals that's hard to top. I take it with me when I run RC cars because it almost has every basics needed and comes in that compact case. I will one day feature tools as that is one of the most requested video. However, I might just do entries on my website-still building it. Stay tuned! And thanks for watching.
@Sam-fq5zi
@Sam-fq5zi Жыл бұрын
@@MechanicAfterHours tool video please!!!
@gundamboy195
@gundamboy195 2 жыл бұрын
God damn man. We got 1 of these on the shelff at work....... gonna have to rewatch for a parts list absolute beauty
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Trowa Jakuard! And thank you for watching.
@stephenpascua9792
@stephenpascua9792 3 жыл бұрын
Very pleasing to the eyes! It got me wanting to build my own RC, but then, I know that I don't have that kind of attention to details, so I'd just subscribe and watch your vids first. 😁 Very nice video!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Stephen! I have a good feeling that you can do an excellent job building one-as long as you can enjoy the process of building and then running the car. Good luck and thanks for the sub!
@bwjones8903
@bwjones8903 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! And, finally a good reason to own a Grasshopper. Very nicely done.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, B W Jones! And thank you for watching.
@helixworld
@helixworld 3 жыл бұрын
I love this time lapse where the dragon turns into a Lancia Stratos. Gold wheels complete the look. You are genius!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, helixworld! I appreciate the comment and thank you for watching.
@iancadwallender9779
@iancadwallender9779 3 жыл бұрын
Yep..that looks great.Lancia stratos was a favorite car of mine when younger.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ian! One of my favorite cars too. And thanks for watching.
@EricFalkDesign
@EricFalkDesign 3 жыл бұрын
I was not interested in this kit at all, ..that was until I saw what you made it into! WOW!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Eric! I appreciate it and thank you for watching.
@rcplaytime
@rcplaytime 3 жыл бұрын
blooming beautiful 😀love it👌👍👍
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, rc play time! And thank you for watching.
@RCnerd74
@RCnerd74 3 жыл бұрын
That build makes a cheap looking buggy simply awesome😍 Love your work and your creativity👍🏻
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, RCnerd74! Thank you for the nice comment and for watching!
@Bandit-Darville
@Bandit-Darville 3 жыл бұрын
You made a car i don't like the look of, make me like the look of. Hat off to you sir!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Bandit Darville! Thanks for the comment and watching.
@snapshot_rccars
@snapshot_rccars 3 жыл бұрын
Your work is fantastic and your skills are excellent. Really enjoy your videos and amazed by the endresult. And thanks again for your help! 😊
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sergio! Thanks, I appreciate it. Hope the parts get to you soon! Can't wait to see the build.
@GAMEOVER-RACING
@GAMEOVER-RACING 2 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable I’d love to see you do a upgrade of the hornet 🐝 One of them in a carbon and full billet would be amazing to see. Keep up the amazing work. Love from 🇦🇺✊💯👌👍
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That could be fun. Maybe one day ;)
@plixplop
@plixplop 3 жыл бұрын
That stand for the instructions is a good idea!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thank you for watching.
@CraigOverend
@CraigOverend 3 жыл бұрын
Really interesting seeing your technique drawing the design then cutting with the vinyl plotter. The solid rear axle platform and green and red colours brings back memories of my friend's Tamiya Grasshopper, at a time when I had a Marui Hunter with positive rear camber on droop! The Hunter was actually run over by a car and survived, the tub chassis was so strong on those.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Craig! I remember the Marui Hunter! That's a tough and awesome one. I remember the rear inboard suspension. I wish Marui still made RC cars.
@onkouth
@onkouth 3 жыл бұрын
Another amazing build, your vision and attention to detail is stunning, great job on this one 😎
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, onkouth! I appreciate it and thanks again for watching.
@onkouth
@onkouth 3 жыл бұрын
@@MechanicAfterHours no problem, you’re absolutely brilliant, I love what you do , let’s get you recognised for your talent, come on people like and subscribe, this guy he is cool and it costs nothing to reorganise such talent 😎
@bsimpson2288
@bsimpson2288 3 жыл бұрын
That’s sick. Nice attention to detail with the lights.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, B Simpson! Glad you noticed the lights! Thanks for watching.
@mitsuman5555
@mitsuman5555 3 жыл бұрын
The car and the video are both great 👍🏻
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, mitsuman5555! I appreciate the comment and thank you for watching.
@Plan3tBob
@Plan3tBob 3 жыл бұрын
That looks awesome! Gerat work.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Plan3tBob! And thank you for watching.
@DewaPoyo
@DewaPoyo 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work. God bless you!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, USH Hobby! And thank you for watching.
@sustorres765
@sustorres765 3 жыл бұрын
Wow such amazing work, quality!!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, HyperKnight! And thank you for watching!
@sustorres765
@sustorres765 3 жыл бұрын
@@MechanicAfterHours thank you for the reply and great episodes, new sub 🤩
@simong7310
@simong7310 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome interpretation of a model kit I totally don't fancy. You again managed to source some very interesting stylish and rare special parts. The livery is of course fantastic, alitalia is one of the best of all times... also nice to see your workflow, going from analog with tracing paper to digital to physical. Nice. You really made something nice out of this... excuse me.... Crappy cartoon toy.... I understand the stratos analogy though, and gandini is also a very good taste... What I still don't like so much is the extreme camber and toe in in the front, and I think the a pillar window sticker should be thinner or gone. But the vid is again a highlight... I am always surprised by your new videos. They come earlier than I think, regarding the amount of work, and it's always a different car than I think. I am kind of waiting for 2 other cars. ;)... Thank you!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Simon, thanks for watching! I agree on the camber. Unfortunately, I wanted a very lowered look with equal height from the back and front and there's no adjustment point on the front lower or upper arms (for now). Probably the limit of a beginner chassis. However, I might do some custom work on it in the future to have a more neutral camber. Thanks for watching the videos.
@LucasGeniar
@LucasGeniar 3 жыл бұрын
Another great build, love the body work modifications
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again, Lucas! And thank you for watching.
@denny75t
@denny75t 3 жыл бұрын
Really good work! Excellent components and fantastic resemblance to the Stratos!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, denny75t! And thank you for watching!
@jamietopic1585
@jamietopic1585 3 жыл бұрын
That is so cool very nice work
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jamie! And thanks for watching.
@grahamaker1648
@grahamaker1648 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely build! The Lancia livery suite it well.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again, Graham! Glad it did and thank you for watching.
@dbsduckd02
@dbsduckd02 3 жыл бұрын
That's a nice assembly video. And this video will be good information for people. Good job. 👍😍😍💯
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Yeo-chang yoon! Love your crawler videos. Thank you for watching.
@Superutubeking
@Superutubeking 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent build amazing quality I like that use the best KO Propo servos in your build
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! KOs brings me memories from back in the day
@waynegilchrist3535
@waynegilchrist3535 3 жыл бұрын
That sucker looks SWEET!!!!!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Wayne! And thank you for watching.
@ktake8247
@ktake8247 3 жыл бұрын
Lancia Stratos is one of my favorites. But I can't come up with this cool idea like you.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, K Take! And thank you for watching.
@HensenKevin
@HensenKevin 3 жыл бұрын
Your video's are super zen to watch!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kevin! Glad it has zen to it. Thanks for watching.
@butchmeister80
@butchmeister80 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my them wheels 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@trippyyfpv9611
@trippyyfpv9611 2 жыл бұрын
Work of art!!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Trippy FPV! And thank you for watching.
@3875jd
@3875jd 3 жыл бұрын
You sir, are an artist.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jason! And thank you for watching.
@Superf103
@Superf103 3 жыл бұрын
Very impresive.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Superf103! And thanks for watching.
@Floris_VI
@Floris_VI Жыл бұрын
Man i juat foubd your channel and i tell you if you keep making videos of this insane quality you'll one day be able to buy a stratos🙏🙏
@RCHobbyShed
@RCHobbyShed 3 жыл бұрын
Lookin good! Thinking outside the box, great stuff! 👌👍
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Love your videos by the way. And thank you for watching.
@Evaldeciever
@Evaldeciever 3 жыл бұрын
I hate that buggy normally but you made it look sick 👌🏻
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ben Walker! I appreciate the comment and thank you for watching!
@Chunky246
@Chunky246 3 жыл бұрын
I think Tamiya need to give you a job.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thanks, Matt Taylor. Never thought of that but probably would be fun and interesting.
@puertomusumeci1855
@puertomusumeci1855 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!!! I was always a Fan of the stratos. And this result is incredible!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Puerto Musumeci! Same here a fan of the Stratos. Thanks for watching.
@tm5123
@tm5123 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta admit, I didnt see the stratos hiding in the Super storm dragon. That bodykit always looked like a turd that melted in the oven at the tamiya design studio. Your version actually looks really cool. You dont often get this pleasantly surprised by re-design.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the comment and thank you for watching!
@blastarrow5938
@blastarrow5938 3 жыл бұрын
It's based on the manga Radicon Boy and in the story a wooden dragon statue's skull is used as the form for the body. So once you know it's supposed to look like a dragon skull it's like "Ok, I kinda see it now" but it is still pretty ugly.
@antbeckley5577
@antbeckley5577 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome work - love the finished build. Well done!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ant Beckley! And thanks for watching.
@oscarcolliedog5060
@oscarcolliedog5060 3 жыл бұрын
fantastic video love the Lancia Stratos one of my all time favorite cars
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Oscar collie dog! And thank you for watching.
@joski9030
@joski9030 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve built a lot of two stroke engines and I’ve just got back into RC I’m really feeling a build.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Jo Ski. Two stroke sounds like a cool thing build and do. At least RC's are probably less work.
@mattiasrc
@mattiasrc 3 жыл бұрын
That´s a high quality build, turned out really nice. Well done.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mattias RC! And thank you for watching.
@Mona8519
@Mona8519 Жыл бұрын
Truly Artwork! Thx for sharing :)
@spoiler42ify
@spoiler42ify 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Your builds are getting better and better.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the comment and definitely that's the goal--to get better.
@ChrisLee-UK
@ChrisLee-UK 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding build as always my friend, always a pleasure to watch. Thank you :)
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris! I appreciate the words and support-thanks for watching!
@alexalexandre1574
@alexalexandre1574 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Love it!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Alex! And thank you for watching.
@MikeLouie_TKD
@MikeLouie_TKD 3 жыл бұрын
Always amazing work! Sincerely mind-boggling the ideas that you can produce. Works of art.
@MikeLouie_TKD
@MikeLouie_TKD 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link of the M&M rear bumper? Searched Google and I am coming up empty.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike! I appreciate it and thanks again for watching!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Mike, the bumper is vintage and the company doesn’t exists anymore but I looked in ebay and just search for “Vintage Tamiya RC 1980's Grasshopper Hornet Nerf Bar Rear Bumper Hop-Up”
@user-rk3vl5mb9s
@user-rk3vl5mb9s 3 жыл бұрын
campagnolo logo on rear wheels are good!!!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, はぎーさん。And thank you for watching.
@isoroku8554
@isoroku8554 2 ай бұрын
外国人って、こういうのセンス良いんだよな。
@edsonmaiacarlosfilho6131
@edsonmaiacarlosfilho6131 3 жыл бұрын
There is no doubt...!! It's a legend...!!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Edson Maia Carlos Filho! I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching.
@MACsPipe
@MACsPipe 3 жыл бұрын
Great build and idea, I like it! Cheers from Switzerland🇨🇭
@MACsPipe
@MACsPipe 3 жыл бұрын
Nice parts selection(including color choices), top job with the custom stickers, some good customizations, loveit, respect.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, MAC #13! Hope all is well in Switzerland. I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching.
@daanrutten1176
@daanrutten1176 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing, again. Thank you for this beautiful video.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again :)! And thank you for watching.
@stefanoakes3572
@stefanoakes3572 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Loving your work! Great videos. You are super skilled. Your designs are first class.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Stefan Oakes! I appreciate the comment and thank you for watching.
@wadeskelton7585
@wadeskelton7585 3 жыл бұрын
Man I just hope you make a good living doing this because you’re awesome at it - bravo!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Wade! I appreciate it and thank you for watching.
@fatihgercek4623
@fatihgercek4623 3 жыл бұрын
Only one suggestion for your stunning remodeling. Using headlights as for your Ford Escort MK2 built. Thank you for sharing.as always really appreciate your work.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, fatih gercek! That's a great suggestion. Perhaps one day if I revisit it :). And thank you for watching.
@ericwood2790
@ericwood2790 3 жыл бұрын
You took what I thought was one of tamiya’s ugliest buggies and turned into something I would like to have . Great job .
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Eric! I wasn't too confident when I started working on the body. It definitely is one strange design but glad I did a little something.
@dsoupashis
@dsoupashis 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing, your work is always a pleasure to watch!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, dsoupashis! And thank you again for watching.
@blastarrow5938
@blastarrow5938 3 жыл бұрын
I have the Mini4wd version of this I might just have to paint mine up this way. Looks great!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Blast Arrow! I saw a Mini4wd version of the Storm Dragon. I think you should try it ;)!
@wildcat650power
@wildcat650power 2 жыл бұрын
Ummmmmm.......OH HECK YES! Outstanding work 👍 subscribed 👌
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thank you for the sub!
@davidf2281
@davidf2281 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely work.
@stelios-petroshalas2482
@stelios-petroshalas2482 3 жыл бұрын
Among all others, great music taste!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like it. And thank you for watching.
@heruanugrah
@heruanugrah 3 жыл бұрын
@@MechanicAfterHours whats the name of that opening music?
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Heru Saleh. It's called Gliteratti by Fox Morrow
@grasshopperkane7749
@grasshopperkane7749 2 жыл бұрын
Man, You're an awesome builder!!! ;)]
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
@markcalhoun8219
@markcalhoun8219 2 жыл бұрын
Ok definitely inspired me to try my hand at something similar. I've been debating a 2wd buggy for a bit now. Going to get some thermoformable black plastic and try to replicate that old M&M bumper since they don't seem to be available. Will probably try to mod the front shock towers to fit on some oil shocks.
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thank you for watching. Good luck with the build! The plan sounds amazing ;)!
@carlkeig5640
@carlkeig5640 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, you've took a buggy that doesn't really do it for me personally, and made it absolutely stunning 😍 .I've never seen anything like this💯👍
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Carl! Glad it worked and thank you for the comment and watching.
@suzuki-rc
@suzuki-rc 3 жыл бұрын
So cool, I love the Alitalia color!!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Suzuki-RC! And thank you for watching.
@ptaylor5014
@ptaylor5014 3 жыл бұрын
That looks sensational, well done 👍🏼
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Paul! I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching.
@Amir14Ameero
@Amir14Ameero 2 жыл бұрын
love the music
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and thank you for watching!
@orizwan
@orizwan 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and build as usual. You should do a video of your workbench/tools. Would love to see all that stuff!
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Omar! I appreciate it and thank you again for watching. I think I need to do tools, etc. at some point since I do get requests/comments about it.
@theoagrc
@theoagrc 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely mind blowing what you can do! Incredible as always. Could we see you take a Lunchbox to the next level in a future video??? I would love to see that! Hats off my friend. Keep up the most excellent content! 🎩 👏🏻🙌🏻
@MechanicAfterHours
@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, The OAG! I appreciate the words. I have to think about the Lunchbox, a friend just built one and I was just test driving it. Wasn't as excited about it, unfortunately. But I think it's because I still have an unbuilt GF01 which closely resembles it. Probably will build the GF01 first.
@theoagrc
@theoagrc 3 жыл бұрын
@@MechanicAfterHours can’t wait to see! Keep up the great work pal. It inspires us all to get better at this hobby.
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