Unboxing The New 2021 Top Force Evo Racing Buggy Rerelease By Tamiya. Kit Number 47470

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3 жыл бұрын

The First detailed look at what you get in the box from this epic vintage rerelease by Tamiya. Now at almost £400 / $564USD, you would expect quality and I'm happy to report that's just what you get.
With that said, this kit has divided vintage Tamiya fans as it's not a direct copy of the original. With kit presentation being lowered and missing features like titanium screws, will it still be a big success for Tamiya or will that big price tag and missing features come back to bite them? Let us dive into the kit so you can make up your own mind.
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@terribleclaw2746 3 жыл бұрын

For me the thunder dragon will be the star of 2021. I Finally got into RC in early 2020 after 34 years of wanting to get a tamiya car! I don't remember the thunder dragon from my childhood but when I saw it online it was the car I wanted. The re re announcement made my 2021. Just hope it does arrive this friday

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

It should be soon

@pugs1377 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy 3d in the start of the vid!

@GTMQ8 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to get mine. The body being already painted is definitely a plus for me. Thanks for the quick unboxing Gavin.

@paulrobinson9355 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Beautiful kit, received mine today, just perfect! Will keep it nice and nib until the winter build season. Just going to appreciate the technical beauty that is the Top Force Evo! ❤️❤️

@martinstaudigl1080 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Gavin - one of the best looking buggy

@philmoffett366 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely the star of 2020 and 2021 picked up my one today boxart is absolutely stunning👍

@JeepsCafe 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, what a beautiful 4x4 kit!

@helihoefling 3 жыл бұрын

Sexy ReRelease!!! I got my Kit today.... It´s breathtaking to own a model that you've wanted since your childhood.

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Building it is just as much fun and experience. I didn't think I would ever be able to build a NIB TF Evo. I'm so chuffed I got the experience it.

@scottperry1239 3 жыл бұрын

I did have lots of tamiya kits sold them all, due to splitting up from my ex. Gutted , back in the hobby again after 8 years.

@petertothRC-FPV 3 жыл бұрын

Nice buggy👍 for your collection

@wooftone 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you Gavin, Tamiya should have replaced the Esc & motor with titanium screws and aluminum motor mount. Its an expensive kit so it deserves full options.

@AB-80X 2 жыл бұрын

It's not priced like an Avante or TRF503, so not sure I get why they should do that? It's a cool kit and I like mine, but I don't think it's deserving of titanium screws. Alloy motor mount? Sure, but not a must.

@davidturner2365 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍👍

@steveparker9361 3 жыл бұрын

Mine arrived on Saturday! Looking forward to the bank holiday weekend now 😀🔧

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

Build day tomorrow! Super excited

@madtopp 3 жыл бұрын

picked up my evo today and as i could not get one back in 92 i was not gonna miss out again i did notice that in the manual it don't give any hop-up options in the build pages so will their be any on the horizon. the box art is fabulous and the lay out inside is fine by me just like the recent re re top-force tbh. the revive top force shell is a beaut i brought one recently and painted it over the weekend and sent pics as requested by owen . he has said he will be putting some under trays up for sale soon as he has made some and they look great also. all in all i am over the moon with it

@craigbailey7096 3 жыл бұрын

Picked up mine today very happy paid 390 and think it's worth it plus my local hobbyshop swapped me a 04 esc for the 02 in the box

@msagoo29 3 жыл бұрын

I don't understand why Tamiya went to all the effort of beefing up the chassis, but not providing an aluminium motor mount or a slipper to bring it more up to date, like what Schumacher did with the Cat XLS Masami release

@fredriktingelof687 3 жыл бұрын

First I want to say that I love that Tamiya is back with TF evo. Did not see the diff (metal hardware) in your clip. original TF evolution had other diffusers in lightened aluminum. The big difference was that they had larger thrust bearings that made diff smoother. The downside was that the metal was softer than butter 🤣 and the drive cups cleared the spins in them. Didn't see the splitter with the one-way bearing either? Feels like Tamiya has taken a real shortcut

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

I think you’re going to pleased when the build video comes out

@alexr129 3 жыл бұрын

ive got to get one !

@andyrobinsonrc2480 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Gavin :) wish I could of kept the length of the video down a bit on mine , so didn’t feel like 30 mins ha ha

@darkstorm303 3 жыл бұрын

You did a good unboxing Andy and good run time 👌 resent sub and enjoying your content .

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

Lol that’s nothing, did you see my 1:39:00 min video the other day lol. FYI not worth it.

@gfdtjkitsxn7775 3 жыл бұрын

In future videos can you weigh the cars with some kitchen scale to put the car weights in context?

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

Yep sure I can do that

@robertlongley9153 3 жыл бұрын

Good looking buggy but want to see the bodies the aftermarket and Tamiya side by side curious about intake not being there.

@barrycheesemore2928 3 жыл бұрын

It is a nice looking kit, nice box art, quite nice layout inside the box. I agree with Gav, should have left the motor and ESC out and put some other better parts in. The big issue for me is the price, it's far too expensive for my liking, I could get a more capable competition buggy for the same price, or a more 'club racer' buggy for way less. And as for the Tamiya highlight release of the year, for me it would be the TA-08 Pro, more my kind of thing.

@jeffbrundt7740 3 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for my Landfreeder tracked! C'mon Tamiya/Tower!

@The_Absurdistt 3 жыл бұрын

After hearing about the short comings of the kit, not Ti screws, no blister packs, decal name change, steep price, and a few other things, Icancelled my pre-order for two kits.... just not worth it in my opinion. Still, it is a sexy car....

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you don't regret it down the line. After unboxing it I'm super happy with mine. Build video out soon.

@brucelevall2925 3 жыл бұрын

Got a question Gavin did you pre order the thunder dragon and the top force evo but there’s no release date and on the website for tamiya the thunder dragon is sold out and I never got the one that I had pre ordered so going on with tamiya?

@LowestDifficulty Жыл бұрын

If you could only have one tamiya, what would it be also that would make a good video if you havent done it already

@vigilante351 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy how my Yokomo CAL3 was $430US delivered to Australia ($550AUD) and thats a PRO racing buggy! I cant justify spending $619AUD+delivery on a car that will only ever be on the shelf, or barely driven. Think id like to put that money towards a Javelin - much better build quality as you know, and it can take a bit of a beating!

@sullybiker6520 3 жыл бұрын

This is a Tamiya thing mate. You have to want them, it's the same with all the re-re's. Their value is to the person owning, because they don't stack up particularly well to the competition.

@rcaficionado 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Can’t wait for your build videos on this! Does this kit come with idler and spur gear that are entirely plastic? Or does it have the soft metal alloy idler and alloy gear that connects with the spur? Will you be doing the mod for the diff covers that I have read about where you drill through the case and then use a long screw and nut to secure the diff cover? If so, I hope you are able to capture that part of the build on video.

@darkstorm303 3 жыл бұрын

It comes with the soft metal gear that destroys the plastic gearing as just watched Andy Robinson RC unboxing .

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure but I’ll be finding out tomorrow. Mine won’t be doing much running as I have a fake evo for that so it will stay almost stock.

@andyrobinsonrc2480 3 жыл бұрын

Sadly as Dark Storm said it comes with the soft alloy idler which is a must to replace especially if your doing any serious running or ta I g with it

@vwcampervanmarkuk 3 жыл бұрын

@@andyrobinsonrc2480 where would you get a plastic one from please?

@darkstorm303 3 жыл бұрын

For the price the kit seems underwhelming and what no blister packaging ..Tamiya getting lazy .. and a standard can 😖

@sullybiker6520 3 жыл бұрын

The basic can does surprise me, but they know people will fit hotter motors to runners.

@AB-80X 2 жыл бұрын

The TFE never had blister packs, and frankly, they are annoying as hell to deal with during the build. You can't fault Tamiya for not using blister packs as they have been gone long before the TFE was originally released. Glad they are using a silver can. Many choose their own electronics, so the less you pay for a motor or ESC you don't want, the better.

@leebentley6257 3 жыл бұрын

Sand viper came today with TBLE-04

@andrewmagro7703 3 жыл бұрын

2 on paid pre-order one for running going to put this through its just deserves and give it what for 4300kv 2S see if it can handle that

@msagoo29 3 жыл бұрын

What brushless motor would you recommend? I'm looking to fit a mild 13.5T and not go too crazy due to lack of slipper

@robsteel8318 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if it’s a full bearing set or are there additional ones that need adding ? (Like the vqs)

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

Yes full as far as I know. I’ll definitely know by tomorrow lol

@alangt4769 3 жыл бұрын

Even though I wanted the Ti screws- really they aren’t great in reality. The are really soft and that’s why I’m missing a few in my original evolution. I didn’t know about JIS screws so damaged quite a few of them. Can see why Tamiya doesn’t do them anymore.

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

Titanium hex bolts are a better way to go

@ptaylor5014 3 жыл бұрын

Gavin as you have two of these new kits, could you do a prize giveaway to your subscribers, give some of us who can't afford to buy one a chance at possibly winning and finally owning one.

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

That would be epic but currently the channel finances are extremely limited due to this being my only income. One day Paul I will be able to give away cars again as I really enjoy it.

@brucebenner7606 3 жыл бұрын

TAMIYA TOP-FORCE EVO rerelease vs vintage Top-Force Evolution would u do a video

@simpleisthebest73 3 жыл бұрын

I hope Tamiya still do blister packaging like before..

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

This kit should have had that level of presentation really.

@Houleigan 3 жыл бұрын

To tell the truth the EVo is cool but I would rather have the Green Top Force, just like that paintjob better!

@nickward4963 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gav, do you have a link to the revive rc body? Thanks

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Tamiya-Top-Force-Evolution-Body-Shell-and-Rear-Wing-by-Revive-RC-/353359214112?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

@biddlelove2135 3 жыл бұрын

Each to their own but I don't like this buggy at all, it looks like it's been stood on! Love my vintage rc like the sand scorcher and rough rider, they were heavy and slow, but great to build! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176 3 жыл бұрын

It reminds me of dark wing ducks plane

@AntsPlants 3 жыл бұрын

Is the body the same as the standard TF?

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

No it’s missing the air intake

@alanpassmore2275 3 жыл бұрын

Where's the plastic bearings ?

@kennethmeyers5008 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. 400 usd. Whew

@Mark_5150 3 жыл бұрын

They are available for $399 U.S. Seems pricey, especially when comparing it to a Kyosho kit, like the Javelin, Ultima or Optima.

@llkooldave6492 3 жыл бұрын

still looks like a hedgehog thats been run over! its still the price that gets me, if it was a £100 cheaper id probably be getting one buuuuuut it just seems that step to far without Ti screws and an upgraded motor. Still, nice kit

@leehurst6922 3 жыл бұрын

Gav the arms are 2 piece so they could make them hollow. They wouldn't have been able to do them in one piece

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

That why. 👍🏻

@zosozoso2 3 жыл бұрын

Which one would you choose, this one or the VQS? ;-)

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

Evo over the VQS

@zosozoso2 3 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel Yeah! Dreamed about Evo back in the days, and probably its a good idea to get one now when they still are around ;-)

@shaunbitz3569 3 жыл бұрын

Not a big fan of this body style but it was still a great vid nonetheless 👍

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thats the great thing, we're lucky enough to be able to pick cars we like from all kinds of genres, be that Monster Trucks, Bashers, scale crawlers to drag cars. It's an epic time to be in RC. Thanks for commenting Shaun :)

@michaelqendro9825 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it came with ball bearings. And it's not a SRB.

@sullybiker6520 3 жыл бұрын

"I am not a box collecting person" Says Gavin, as his Wife smiles behind the camera, armed with several items of crockery.

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

Hehehhe no we both hate the boxes. I do Love the artwork.

@supocarta74 3 жыл бұрын

Avante wins every time!!!

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

The Evo is £399 and the Avante is £449 so yes, the Avante does feels more value for money to me personally. That said the Evo is substantial rarer than the Avante.

@MrMelton77 3 жыл бұрын

Drives far better than the Avante. Avante looks fab though.

@supocarta74 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrMelton77 yeah and your really going to run it.....it's pig ugly compared the avante

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

Yep 100% the Evo is much better around the track.

@supocarta74 3 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel except it looks like a squashed frog🤮🤮🤮

@jeffhill3352 3 жыл бұрын

Have these hit the US yet?

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

Nope not yet.

@jeffbrundt7740 3 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel none of the new ones have hit the US yet....I'm waiting for the Landfreeder and GT40

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

No Landfreeder in the UK yet. GT40 is now available

@jasonkohlmeier6707 3 жыл бұрын

Hobby town in Boise has one in their ware house that I ordered in. Not sure about others but on other sites some say yes and others say June 15th

@alfredyost7972 3 жыл бұрын

I am still waiting to get mine. Maybe I will not get it?

@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын

Did you contact your reseller for confirmation? I hope you get the kit.

@alfredyost7972 3 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel No, I did not. I did order two kits from two different sellers. Hoping that maybe I might get at least one. Both sellers have a very good reputation. I ordered from "Tower Hobbies" and one from RCmart. I have had no problems with either one of theses sellers. Thoughts?