Tamiya Fire Dragon Build - tips, discussion and glamor shots!
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2 жыл бұрынTamiya Fire Dragon Build - tips, discussion and glamor shots!
Today we are building and unveiling the Thunder Dragon! Apologies for the kind of blah and bland tone I had there at the end, wasn’t feel really great but the show must go on. You guys are always going to get the real me in these videos so….
Huge shout out to the RC Elf for giving me this amazing kit to add to the collection and I am just so humbled by the amazing support he has given me and also to so many other channels. Through him I have meet some really great folks here in KZfaq land and seeing everyone’s videos and getting all the great comments from everyone has really helped me out more than I can express. Thank you all!
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@zy171941 9 ай бұрын
I looked it up just in case.. It really came out.. My childhood memories... It's still in my warehouse... I think it's been 30 years... I want to revive it...
@AddamsPlayground 9 ай бұрын
I would have loved one of these as a kid! I am really happy to have one now as a big kid! LOL! You should go find your old one and get it running! Be careful though, you get one running and then there may be more that start showing up! the multiply quickly if you are not careful! LOL!
@HaydadRC 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Addam! Another great gift by an amazing person! This car looks awesome! 👍😊
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I can't thank him enough for all the amazing support he has given me and for introducing me to so many other cool channels and the guys behind them. Such an amazing experience over all
@HaydadRC 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground well said my friend!
@RCBirds 2 жыл бұрын
Great presentation about this awesome rig👏👏👏
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for stopping by and checking it out! It is a really fun car to drive, it just goes wherever you point it. A wonderful gift from the Elf indeed!
@ShenRC 2 жыл бұрын
Wow it's funny not many like this model because of the body but this one I really like for some reason.. The glamor shots are pretty! I put 10WT oil in these shocks it makes the suspension work so much better on the rough stuff that tamiya soft is much to thick for these CVA shocks.. 15Wt may be good also. 😁👍She's a beauty! The Rc Elf knows a cool buggy when he sees one!
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
I used to not like them when they came out, they weren't the sleek cool buggies like so many other were releasing. I really like them now and really love the way they drive. I was super impressed once I got it built and sat back and looked at it and just smiled! The Elf really did me right by sending me this one and cannot thank him enough! > Thanks for the tip on the shock oil. I build them all with the Tamiya oil but often go softer after driving them as it is a touch too thick.
@outbackrcaustralia4895 2 жыл бұрын
Cool looking buggy👌, it looks like it should bite into the ground really well with the wide tyres all round. Thanks for sharing your tips n tricks👍. Looking forward to the run video. I hope you're feeling better now Adam, thanks for sharing your vid especially when you're under the weather! 👍🦘🇦🇺
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Feeling much better so all is well there. Trying to get out today to run it but have to get rid of all the leaves in the yard first or you won't be able to see it!!!
@theoagrc 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Addam, the Elf keeps on delivering some awesome RCs! Love these buggies as they are iconic in the Tamiya fleet. Looking forward to seeing this one running man. I have just started my hotshot and you can see the similarities in the gearbox design 👍🏻 Great video as always my friend
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
As long as the weather cooperates I will be out this weekend running a couple! So those should be out very soon! Thanks for stopping by bud!
@CarminesRCTipsandTricks 2 жыл бұрын
You've just made me want to build my Fire Dragon SOON!! 😊 I actually didn't like the Body at first. After seeing Steve's FD (Shen) I started warming up to it.... After seeing YOURS, I'm actually excited about building mine! I've always been a Modeler first, the pre-cut, pre-painted Body was leaving me cold. Now I see it as ONE Kit that won't piss off my Wife with paint fumes!!!! 😅😜😂😂
@CarminesRCTipsandTricks 2 жыл бұрын
..... I'm going to be running a 13 turn Motor in mine. Think the coat hanger will hold up?
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarminesRCTipsandTricks It may twist eventually but the brushed motors don't have that crazy punch of torque the brushless do so it should be a little easier on it.
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
I was a little unsure of the looks of them as well but once it is all together and in front of you it is something you will like! And since it is just a single color paint job I don't mind them being pre-painted, it just saved me the time and stink of spraying it!! I am sure once you drive it you will fall in love with it!!
@CarminesRCTipsandTricks 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground I still mind pre-painted a little, but it is something I can build at my In-Laws place, because it's painted!! I've got a pretty stout Brushless Motor in my Axial Wraith.... STRIPPED all the transmission gears!! 😲😭 I think my G6-01 can take it, but I wouldn't try any other Tamiya I have...
@CarminesRCTipsandTricks 2 жыл бұрын
I think I will fall for it!!!
@MauzyrockRC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great details. I've assembled 3 tamiya kits so far. What an awesome area of the hobby! 👍👍👍
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
They are addictive! I love the build process as much or more than driving at this point. Which kits have you gotten so far?
@MauzyrockRC 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Let's see, 2 of the M05, Deux Cheveaux and the intrepid Renault 5 turbo. So only FwD. And then The CC-01 d-90 LC. Love then. I know the chassis are entry level, but the decals are outrageous! I love it. I am aiming for a full 4x4 rally like a tt-01 or something (?) So many options... I just started into the hobby you could say, so playing the long game :)
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
@@MauzyrockRC they have a ton of kits for just getting into it. The Neo Fighter or the plasma edge 2 are great off road buggies to get if you are looking into off road at a reasonable price! Can't really go wrong with any of them, they are all fun!!
@nedb4419 2 жыл бұрын
Wow this dragon don't afraid me, I like this design of body "retro - futuristic" style typical from Tamiya. They are very good for it. I'm impressed to find oil in this shocks, I'm thinked before watching your built its just spring shocks. Good paint job, the driver is beautiful with belts. Nice pictures at end too.. The sun sublimate the lines of this angular body! Thanks for sharing Mister Addam, I hope you are great!
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ned, it is a cool looking car and I appreciate all the kind words! I will get it out this weekend and get a running video so stay tuned for that!
@nedb4419 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground thank you very much for! In few times my English language will be better . I hope. See you friend!
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
@@nedb4419 no problem, I appreciate all the kind words and appreciate your comments!
@nedb4419 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground and it's mutual! I will attack soon a great Tamiya build kit(today I ve starting the (very very long work) polishing the frame of this kit, but it's a secret) , I hope to see you in comments. It's sunny today in the USA? So cold in Belgium now..
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
@@nedb4419 it was a very sunny day and it is getting cold here too. Unfortunately spent the whole day working outside around the house and no time for RC fun today. I hope to get time tomorrow. I will be keeping an eye out for the upcoming videos from your new build!
@mainangrk394 2 жыл бұрын
Wooo mantap sekali videonya om👍👍👍👍
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!
@rexrcs 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you feel 100% soon man!
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rex, I'm feeling back to normal again. When I was editing it I realized how glum I came off but I was really excited to build it and super happy with how it came out just wanted you guys to know it was just me being under the weather a bit.
@YourNextCast 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like it would be so hard to make sure everything was centered and lined up right, but having it painted already is a big help. It's a cool looking car though. Good save with the packaging tape. 👍
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Getting the decals on there right can be a struggle but there are ways to make it a lot easier. You can spray the body with soapy water and they will slide around until it is just right and then you work the water out from under the sticker, kind of like window tint or car wrap guys do. It is the exciting part though. It really comes to life with the decals on and that also usually means it is time to go out and play!!! Thanks for stopping by!
@JF-RC 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Addam, great looking Fire Dragon. Looks really good. Sorry that you weren’t feeling so great. I have on the 30th my booster. I had the Astra Zeneca vaccine (x2), so think I’m going to be given the Pfizer booster. Felt terrible for the very first vaccine, but was ok for the second, hopefully this 3rd shot won’t knock me over eh? 😉😆😊 take care, keep well, all the best 😊😉
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
I think getting the booster and the flu shot at the same time got me slowed down... All and all it wasn't bad just slowed.mw down a bit on the weekend which is about the only time I really have right now for stuff. All good now though!
@JF-RC 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground cool, glad you feel better, 😊 bloody COVID 🤨😁 take care, keep them coming, loving it 😉
@canuckchuck8836 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground one of the COVID vaccines kicked the crap out of me too. I don't remember which one it was (Moderna or Pfizer) but I had a fever, body aches, runny nose...basically a bad man-cold so I was pretty near death. 😜
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
@@canuckchuck8836 yeah, my parents and I all had the same shots and did well, wife got the other and did fine. I had two friends both 10-15 years younger than me get the same ones and they got knocked down like that. It is odd how vaccines affect people so differently. I'll take some minor inconvenience over getting really sick any day though. Glad you made it through the man-cold, I have had some near misses with those in the past too!
@canuckchuck8836 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground I keep a headstone close by just in case I get the sniffles. My wife keeps threatening to start digging a grave every time I get a runny nose. Not sure if that is because she knows I am dying from a man-cold or because she plans on killing me as she cannot put up with the moaning.
@nomusicrc 3 ай бұрын
Even though you said it in the video I would like to see the difference between The fire dragon and the Thunder dragon
@AddamsPlayground 3 ай бұрын
I see you found out in the other video! LOL! Same thing except for the shocks and the body.
@reitplace4765 11 ай бұрын
😎💯👍
@AddamsPlayground 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul!
@reitplace4765 11 ай бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Lately a bunch of your olds stuff been in my feed but its all new to me so I dig it brother.. MadCap and all I dig it..
@AddamsPlayground 11 ай бұрын
@@reitplace4765 There are a few in the archives, I am somewhere over 300 videos now!
@reitplace4765 11 ай бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground You will probably see a few of them rando thumbs ups on the older ones.. haha Algorithm changed and at least for me its better see cool older stuff too.. Thats a cool buggy.. Thanks brother.
@Vahryk 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your vids! I'm about to begin a Fire Dragon build. What is the "green" grease you use, or something I could substitute? Cheers mate 👍😊
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
It is called green slime and is an Associated product. I think a few other companies have similar stuff for building shocks but I have not used them. It is basically a grease that won't interact with the shock oil. It helps seal the o-rings to prevent leaking. I assume you could use a regular grease in their but it may have adverse effects on the o-rings and oil so I have never tried. A tiny bit goes a long way, you can build anywhere 15-30 sets of shocks with a single container of it so it should last a long time for most. Have fun with the fire dragon, it is a fun one to drive!!!
@paullewis7480 Жыл бұрын
i got a tlbe4 with mine
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it depended on when it was manufactured and packaged is what ESC you got in it. The TBLE04 is a good ESC, you just can run too low of a motor on it.
@DeliriumElectric Жыл бұрын
Why does the fire dragon body look so far forward. The snout overhang is just terrible. I reckon if you could mount it further back somehow it would look a lot better. Do you think it's possible?
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
The body itself is in the same position overall as the other two are. They did push the cockpit forward a little more than the others and the driver figure is different. That probably makes it look more forward than the other two. I am not sure why they decided to design this one slightly different than the others. It seems like it would have been easier to keep them all with the same interior and general placement but for some reason they tweaked this one some. I am not sure you could shift it back as the body is pre-cut and painted so you would have extra holes in the stock body. I am pretty sure all the new body shells sold as replacements are pre-cut and holes drilled also. A reproduction body would be your best bet but I am not sure you could shift it back too much.
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