Tamiya Saint Dragon Build
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Күн бұрынTamiya Saint Dragon Build
I decided the other dragons were in need of a friend and since this was a “limited” edition of the kit I went ahead and picked it up. I love how these car drive and getting this one just seemed to make sense! This is just the build video and there will be a run coming up where it will get compared to the Fire Dragon due to the difference in shock oil I built them with.
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@KaiCityRC 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always 👍 I'm a big fan of that chassis - my first 4WD Tamiya back in the day was a Terra Scorcher and most of my friends ran Thunder Shots or Thunder Dragons. Great buggies and reasonably priced too.
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Me too, I think they drive great. My first 4wd buggy was the plasma edge 2 and it was cool but these are so much better handling and capable. The looks took a little to accept but that was just from seeing pictures, once I got it in front of me I fell in love! Thanks as always for stopping by and checking in!
@AdventureTimeRC 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't even know they made this model awesome
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think it was the most popular of the three but it is nice to have the trio of them in the collection. They all look much cooler in person. Thanks as always for stopping by and checking in!!
@HaydadRC 2 жыл бұрын
The buggy looks beautiful! You made some excellent points about the Hobbywing esc fitment versus the standard Tamiya one. I’m sure a lot of folks will appreciate that!👍😊
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I could have made it work by lengthening the wires and relocating it or making a mount for it. Afterwards I thought I could have just glued in a piece of styrene into the chassis next to the switch opening and double sided taped it to that. Since I had a Tamiya one to replace it I didn't put too much thought into it at the time. It is going to be a challenge in some kits like this to find a good spot without modifications to something. Thanks as always for stopping by and checking in!!
@BigDumbMeRC 7 ай бұрын
God i love the look of the dragons. Wacky retro futurism.
@AddamsPlayground 7 ай бұрын
They are a unique trio and I know a lot folks dislike them but I adore them. I think once you see it in person they are a lot more attractive and once you drive on you want the others!
@justinhaynes1085 2 жыл бұрын
Finally someone puts the Saint amongst the gang. Usually I've found they leave that one out and have the thunder shot or Terra scorcher instead
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
I want them all! These are like Pokemon, I need to collect them all. I have the Thunder shot coming whenever it makes it's way to the hobby shop. I still need to get the terra scorcher as well. I was not super keen on the dragon lineup until I got the thunder dragon and fell in love with it! I really enjoy these.cara and they drive great!!! Thanks for checking in!!!
@NANNIRC 2 жыл бұрын
Those nineteenth rc starting kit cars........Memories! Ciao Nanni
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't a big fan when they came out originally but I love them now. So quirky and cool looking! Thanks for checking it out!
@NANNIRC 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground I wanted to say this but....... not a great fan too too but now, we are older perhaps?
@franklinmint7394 Жыл бұрын
I'm so gelous of the wall behind you 😆 you have an amazingly beautiful collection 😍
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have had a lot of fun out there building them all and sharing them with everyone the best I can!
@franklinmint7394 Жыл бұрын
@Addam's Playground I've just started getting into rc kits and spent 3 grand on tamiya kits,I've quickly learnt that whatever the kit cost you'll be spending double that on electronics and bearings lol,I wish the.kits came with metal bearings not plastic, but I enjoy making them more so than buying a RTR, thanks for the tips and videos
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
@@franklinmint7394 Yeah it all adds up quickly!!! I enjoyed the build more than anything at this point. I just enjoy seeing them come to life and build all the different chassis and bodies!
@mattiasrc 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, Thunder Dragon is my favourite in that trio.
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
I think the thunder dragon and the fire are the two most popular. I agree they are the better looking of them but the saint dragon comes across a little plain. It is fun to have them all together! Thanks for stopping by and checking in!
@islandrc-duke1972 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome looking RC and great information
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother! Thanks for stopping by and checking in!!
@canuckchuck8836 2 жыл бұрын
Buddy, you are the sticker master! Everything lines up so perfectly. Great job as usual! I love how the dragon rider looks especially terrified. That is exactly how he should look! 👍
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this one was surprisingly challenging for the stickers. I saw them and thought it would be a super simple thing but some planning is needed to get them correct. And yes, all Tamiya drivers should look like they are about to go off a cliff with the look of "this isn't going to end well" in their eyes! Thanks as always for stopping by and checking in!!
@canuckchuck8836 2 жыл бұрын
@Addam's Playground which dragon is your favorite to drive? Which one handles the best between the monoshock and dual shock front end models? Personally, I think if the rear louvers from the Fire Dragon was put on the Thunder Dragon, that would look totally awesome.
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
@@canuckchuck8836 I think the fire dragon probably but I like the the big canopy of the thunder dragon... They are all cool but I'd have to say fire, thunder then saint are the order of preference
@jdpasltrains 2 жыл бұрын
Nice collection in the end of video!
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!
@stevenwallman2346 2 жыл бұрын
Now you’ve done it to me. I just built a Fire Dragon and after seeing all three of your “Dragons” together, now I want them. You are right that they are a nice chassis, my Fire Dragon just has the Tamiya silver can motor with a slightly larger pinion (the motor really gets hot!) I have ordered a Plasma Edge II, but have not received it yet. Just subscribed.
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to be a bad influence, not really! Try a sport tuned motor in the dragon with the stock pinion. They are cheap and run pretty well. If you want spicier than that go with the GT Tuned. The stock ESC can run either. The sport tuned are great cheap upgrades from the stock silver can. they will also pep up the Plasma Edge too! There I go costing you more money... I would recommend it if it would not be worth it! I really love the GT Tuned motors but I do have to say I have not run one in the $WD yet but in everything else they run great. I am glad you are getting some cool kits and are out there having fun! Feel free to blame me for any new purchases... I do it with other channels all the time!! I appreciate you stopping by and for subscribing! Once we hit the 1000 subscriber mark I am giving away a kit! Look for that video too!
@stevenwallman2346 2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, (for me) I have been at this for a while. My first kit was a Tamiya Rough Rider when they first came out, complete with mechanical speed control. I couldn’t get a big collection though because I was in the Navy at the time and moved around a lot. Your collection of RC is impressive and I look forward to seeing more.
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
@@stevenwallman2346 well first off, thank you for your service! It is fine to fulfill the wants from your younger years now. Be careful as it can escalate quickly!!! They multiply so quickly if you are not mindful!!!
@n22pdf 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Addam had a thunder dragon when I was growing up first time they were out as a Christmas present off my folks great car 😁😀😀
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
I had seen them when I was a kid but wasn't into them. The bodies seemed too cartoonish to me back then. Wasn't 100% sole on it when I first got it but once it was all together in front of me I fell in love with them!! They drive great, are fun to build and they have pre-printed and pre-cut boobies which makes them super easy to do over the winter months when painting can be a challenge! Thanks for stopping by and checking in!
@n22pdf 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Yeah remember the Thunder dragon drove great.. back then I swapped after a while with a friend for a Fox.. may pick up another Thunder Dragon :) awesome cars :) great Channel Addam thanks for the replies
@keithsmodelsandrcs6593 2 жыл бұрын
There both cool looking in diffrent body colors awsome ur collection is impressive 👍Keith
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith, I kind of fell in love with the quirky, cartoonish looks of them. The collection is growling really fast and has many, many cars I really wanted when I was a kid and now I am able to get. I am very blessed to have them but I am going to have to clear a couple out eventually to make room for others. I have a few in mind to move on soon I just hate the hassle of having to sell them and deal with all that. One of the reasons I still have a few of them for sure! Thanks for watching!
@RC4X4 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I love this chassis. I back ordered a Thunder Shot. I may just get one of these. My favorite one is the Thunder Dragon. I had to get two of those.
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I too am waiting for the Thunder Shot to arrive, I hate preorders... The wait is killing me!!! I think the thunder dragon is most people's favorite of this trio, I like them all but the thunder, then the fire and then the saint is probably my ranking. Hope the wait isn't too long for the thunder shot to arrive. Thanks for stopping by and checking in!!!
@RC4X4 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Yeah, pre order is a drag. I am still waiting on 5 Tamiya kits. Still haven't got the BlockHead Motor WildOne yet. I did get a rerelease one from Amain last week. Amazing. Tower says June for the Thunder Shot!
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
@@RC4X4 yeah, same for the Bronco and the Tyrell I ordered....the wait is long and I am constantly checking to see if they update it...I have stuff to keep me busy until then.
@BangForYourBuckRc 2 жыл бұрын
I really like these Addam! Looks like they could be the next Mars and Lunar rovers of the future. Definitely may need a long range controller/ receiver !🌖 you might be a weirdo but your freakin cool weirdo!❤️👊🏼💯🍻😂😁
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah think you'd need a better radio than my spectrum one, just a touch more range needed! I see you made it to the thumbnail dance at the end, I couldn't help but leave that little gem there for you all! Thanks for making it to the end. As always thanks for stopping by and checking in!
@BangForYourBuckRc 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground your welcome bud! I always watch til the end!😁 if not I’ll come back to it to finish it when I have time. Yo got great stuff brother!💯👍🏻🍻
@CarminesRCTipsandTricks 2 жыл бұрын
Love what you did with the Cockpit! I have the Fire Dragon, waiting on my list to build, and I don't want to screw his head to the Body!! 😵 I'm hoping that somebody has that Lexan Cockpit piece, so I can make mine differently, more like the other Dragons. It's my first... I may want other Dragons too!!
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it really needed some extra details. You kind of have to look for them once the body is one but I know they are there and they make me happy! I am not sure if you can get the cockpit and driver figure separately but the driver figure in the firedragon looks ok once mounted. Once the is all done and decaled you really don't notice it too much! They are really great running cars and some of my favorites to drive! Thanks for stopping by and checking in!
@PeteWylieRC 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great Addam. Interesting for me as I have a Terra Scorcher re-re to build which will be the first time I've had this chassis. That thing with the ESC switches is annoying isn't it because sticking it on with double sided tape never lasts. I usually try to cable tie it if possible. Using the Tamiya one like you have does solve the problem but I don't think that they have a lipo setting unless they have changed. Also brushless sets have the tiny switch with no attachment holes. Good tips mate. Best wishes 🙂
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Very true, I only run NIMH packs in my Tamiyas so I don't generally think about the lipo aspect for these. Also generally run them on brushed motors so don't utilize that part either. I don't like the stick down switch mounting as they do often fail after some use. At least the 1060 has a broad flat side that helps a little but it is still rather small to stay stuck forever. Thanks as always for the tips/info and thanks for stopping by and checking in!
@rogerchevelle8543 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job on that kit. I have a hobbywing 1060 in my Lunchbox. I feel it has a little better throttle response then the Tamiya esc. I put a 17t Reedy Radon in it. But,I agree I just used the clip on the side of the esc case and wish it had longer leads.
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, I think the 1060 is technically a better esc. I have them in a couple cars and they work great. Just with this covered interior and deep switch pocket on the bottom of the chassis really limits your mounting options. Swapping it out was the easy road. I would have lengthened the wires if needed but since I had the TBLE02 on hand I figured why not! Thanks for stopping by and checking in!
@kennethbossio2489 2 жыл бұрын
Throw a TZ in it !! I have one in my Blackfoot and it's a beast of a motor !
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
My driving is too bad to go much faster!! 😂😂 I do need to get one to try one though, I get stuck on something I know works and doesn't break the bank. Thanks for stopping by and checking in!!
@michaeldorich4485 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. It is always interesting to see the Tamiya body designs, which are like no other. I enjoyed your explanation on the decals.I often struggle with the Tamiya decals. I have seen cars that I have built bounce like that when I've too much rebound in the shocks. You could try taking out a little oil.
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The rebound is fine, with the springs off you can compress them and they will stay compressed. The oil I used is more than half the weight of the stock oil and this it is just too thin to slow the travel causing it to bounce. The fire dragon was built with the stock oil and works fine so think my decision to use the thin oil was a bad one. We'll see how it runs and probably swap it out for a thicker oil and see what happens. Thank you for the suggestion as I have done that in the past by building them with too much oil and being pressurized. Thanks for stopping by and checking in!
@michaeldorich4485 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Sounds right. I don't like working on shocks.
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
@@michaeldorich4485 it is often a whole lot of trial.and error getting them right. I shoot for good enough! I'm not taking them on track so as long as it doesn't bottom out excessively or hop all over the place I consider it "dialed in" 😂
@RCBirds 2 жыл бұрын
Great presentation Addam👏. Why made Tamiya this dot right in the middele of the window? Great tips, especially for attaching the stickers. Tamiya seems not to be sure where their ESC tain is heading. Some kits have their new own, some get the Hobbywing. Last one's better for motors under 25T. And as long many of us change the silver cans, the 1060 is the better choise. I turned to glue the switches with E 6000 outside on the chassis, if the length of the wires allow this. From these three models I personally like the Thunder most, but that's taste😉
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! E6000 is a great solution to mounting those switches in a more secure manner, that foam tape just isn't enough and over time it will fail. I am sure once they are able to they will go back to their old ones once the chip shortage is sorted out. the 1060 is a better esc and I would love for them to switch to it but use a switch that works in the stock locations as the old ones did. It is all a waiting game now to see what happens. They have their own part number on them so it may go that route. I think the common view on the looks of these is most people prefer either the thunder or fire dragons over the saint dragon but like you said it is all personal taste. I like them all just because they are all kind of quirky an odd looking anyways compared to the traditional buggy designs. Thanks as always for stopping by and checking in!
@ShenRC 2 жыл бұрын
cool! they are neat buggies. The saint looks lifted up higher than the dragon to me? I think the shocks springs are overloaded and you need to take out some of the spacers and it will work better. Can't wait to see it go... The other two look cool I am not sure about the looks of the siant dragon though it is crazy looking that's for sure!!
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
I'll have to double check but I think the spacers were about the same. The body does set up a little higher but I may have crammed an extra spacer in there as well playing with it on the bench. I will even them out for sure if I did before running them. It is definitely the most out-there design of the three of them but I kind of enjoy the quirky, odd look of them now. I didn't used to but once I built the first one I kind of fell in love with them! Thanks as always for stopping by and checking in!!
@DustyFingersRC 2 жыл бұрын
Good video Adam, great tips. 👍🏼
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I try to help out with anything I learn from them. Thanks for stopping by and checking in!
@DustyFingersRC 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Yeah, that is always evident. I was surprised that you found the torque tuned faster than the sport tuned.
@DustyFingersRC 2 жыл бұрын
Sport tuned has 18300 rpm Vs Torque Tuned being 16000 rpm The sport tuned has more torque also, 350g/cm Vs 305g/cm
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
@@DustyFingersRC maybe I need to run them head to head again... I could be wrong and just remember things backwards, completely possible with my memory at this point!! Could have been the cars I was comparing them with as well.
@DustyFingersRC 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground yeah maybe, could be one was run in well...who knows. Can only go by experience. Always threw me off with the sport tuned haved my torque the torque tuned 😆 I have an old Dirt Tuned somewhere, I think that is slower than both of those but need to look it up as been a while. 👍🏼
@JF-RC 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Addam, looks like a great looking addition to your collection. Some great hints and tips about the HobbyWing ESC on and off switch. I like the look of this one, perhaps a little more that the Thunder & Fire Dragons, perhaps it’s the slightly more curvaceous body that does it for me. Anyway, thanks for sharing, take care and best wishes to you and the family 😊😉😊
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I think if I were forced to use the 1060 in it I would have extended the wires and relocated it to somewhere else on the chassis to use it easier. Took the easy way out since I had the TBLE02 on hand! It is a cool looking buggy and certainly has a lot of character and a vast change from the hard, square edges of the other two. Thanks as always for stopping by and checking in!!!
@NANNIRC 2 жыл бұрын
NINETY!!!!!!
@ponleurc5118 2 жыл бұрын
Good video
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it!! Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!!
@davekim7573 2 жыл бұрын
do the fire/saint dragons perform differently than the thunder dragon?? basically front mono shock versus traditional two dampers.
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
That is the only difference except for the bodies. All are the same chassis. They all run very well and the single front shock vs the dual front shocks is not really noticeable really, maybe if you ran then back to back you might but normal driving from one day to the next they drive just about the same.
@davekim7573 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground i see. thank you for that.
@theoagrc 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Addam. Interesting to see how the two differ when running. Out of interest how do you feel the Thunder Dragon compares to the Fire Dragon??
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think the 15w oil in the saint is going to be too thin but we will see soon! The difference between the thunder and fire dragon is minimal at best. I thought the dual front shocks were going to be a real game changer vs the single but they both drive about the same. There may be a tiny advantage of the dual shock on the fire dragon but it wasn't noticeable to me driving them. Now on a track it may be different but just running them around the yard I'd say they are equal. Thanks as always for stopping by and checking in!
@theoagrc 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Thanks for your pearls of wisdom buddy. I prefer the look of the Thunder Dragon but can’t help but feel the Fire might be ever so slightly better performance wise.
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
@@theoagrc get the fire dragon and buy the thunder dragon body set. Best of both worlds... And it'll have a cool name, Thunder Fire!!!
@theoagrc 2 жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Oh man! Why did I not think of that!! I actually have a Terra Scorcher to build later this year which I believe is a fully hopped up version of this chassis. Perhaps I get a Thunder Dragon body for that and have a Thunder Scorcher 🤘🏻⛈🔥
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
@@theoagrc even better. I have seen the body sets here in the states so I am sure they are available pretty much everywhere... For now...
@nomusicrc 2 ай бұрын
Did you ever run it with the 15 weight and two hole shocks
@AddamsPlayground 2 ай бұрын
I have done the most changes and work on the lightning dragon. Honestly I cannot remember if I swapped the oil in this one, I may have too many to keep track!
@WoodsUnknown 2 жыл бұрын
Were all weirdos my friend following Rc's around like zombies, I love it. Should have a Dragon racing series short course style with small jumps. I think i watched something like that when i was a kid.
@AddamsPlayground 2 жыл бұрын
I do have plans to build a track soon. The winter and the storm clean up has hampered it so far. I want to get it built before spring. I cleared out the majority of the branches and trees that came down finally so I hope to start working on it very soon. Thanks for watching and being a weirdo along with me!!!
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