Tamiya TC-01 Build Formula E GEN2 Time Lapse

Tamiya TC-01 Build Formula E GEN2 Time Lapse This is a time lapse build of Tamiya's new TC-01 chassis and their first Formula E body (Kit 58681). In this video, I record my build up to preparing the polycarbonate body prior to painting. In the next episode, I'll have the body painted and do a test run. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Subscribe to my channel    / @mechanicafterhours   Parts I used: Motor: Tamiya 10.5T Brushless TBLM-02S ESC: Tamiya TBLE-03S (w/ fan) Servo: MKS X5 HBL550LX (low profile) Receiver: KO Propo KR-241FH Battery: NiMH Custom LED tail light HPI Wheels (for testing only) Notes: It's a handsome low profile 4WD chassis and quite straightforward to build. I found the polycarbonate shell/body more tedious and complex to prepare. Aside from a thicker shell which makes it a little harder to do scoring and snapping, there are 8 body parts that connect to one another. And then, 4 other parts (driver helmet, 2 side mirrors, halo protection system). I wish Tamiya provided a pre-cut body instead, even if they had to raise the kit price. In addition to all the metal bearings (no plastic), there are 6 metal bushings used in the steering linkage: four Tamiya 850 (5 x 8 x 2.5) two Tamiya 630 (3 x 6 x 2.5) Rubber cement is recommended for some nuts and blue thread locking fluid. You'll also need super glue (CA glue/Cyanoacrylate) for the tires/wheels. These are all not included. The dampers use hard Tamiya #900 silicone oil and the grease is Tamiya Molybdenum Grease. Both included. Update: test run video is up. Thanks.    • Tamiya TC-01 Test Run Formula E GEN2