I haven't built a tamiya kit in years, it's going together well so far. A few observations:
I could imagine this would be a tough build for a young one, instructions are more confusing than I remember.
The shocks are pathetic, even worse than the old non oil damped
For Christ's sake how much more money would it cost to throw some metal bushings in the kit?
Fit and finish is supurb, very impressed by the finish on the screws- they gleam like a 50's S&W revolver.
Wheels and tires are not mini size rally. This chassis is crying for some m chassis wheels/tires and a 959 body
Despite the fact that bearings and oil filled shocks are almost a necessity, I still feel this is a good value for the price. You could be on the road for under $200 easily
Use caution when threading screws into the more flexible black plastic parts, the grey parts are much easier to judge proper torque. Remember: tighten the screw until it strips, then slowly back it off 1/4 turn "thumbsup"
