Category: 2022/23/24 New Books

Welcome to the world of vintage four-wheel-drive RC performance. You are holding this book for a reason. Perhaps you have just unboxed a re-released Kyosho Optima and felt the excitement mixed with a little uncertainty. Maybe you have rediscovered an original Optima from your childhood, now dusty and in need of care. Or perhaps you […]

Upgrading a Tamiya Wild One—a vintage-style 2WD off-road buggy—typically revolves around preserving its classic charm while improving durability, handling, and performance. The Wild One is beloved for its scale realism and nostalgic design, but its stock components are dated compared to modern RC tech. A sensible upgrade path keeps the spirit of the car intact […]

Upgrading the Tamiya TD2/TD4 chassis is about refining its already modern design into a sharper, more durable, and more capable buggy, whether for backyard bashing or club-level racing. The TD4 in particular is a mid-motor, shaft-driven, double-wishbone suspension buggy with a monocoque-style chassis and enclosed drivetrain. Out of the box, it’s highly tunable and well-engineered, […]

Upgrading the Tamiya TT-02B buggy—a 1/10 4WD entry-level platform—is all about turning a budget-friendly basher into a more capable and durable buggy for off-road fun or even mild racing. Your upgrade goal and strategy should be based on how you use it (bashing, casual off-road, or club racing), but the foundation is the same: fix […]

Welcome to the world of one of Tamiya’s most iconic and beloved off-road machines. If you are holding this book, chances are you have either just unboxed a shiny new re-release of the Hotshot, discovered a dusty vintage chassis in your attic, or found yourself captivated by the sight of this legendary buggy tearing across […]

Major book update: April 2025 Tamiya TT01, TT02 and TB02 RC Cars Practical Upgrade & Maintenance for Beginners has been developed from the ground up for beginners who are new to these Tamiya onroad chassises. The primary goal is to explain various RC technical concepts and essential DIY upgrade & maintenance techniques in very simple […]

Welcome to the starting line. If you are holding this book, chances are you’ve just acquired a Tamiya TL-01—perhaps as a gift, a lucky find on an online marketplace, or a nostalgic purchase from your childhood. You might have been drawn in by the iconic box art, the satisfaction of building it yourself, or the […]

When I got into RC trucks, one of the first chassis I discovered was the Tamiya WT-01, and honestly, it’s one of those kits that just makes you smile. It’s not a sleek race car like a TA or TB chassis, and it’s not trying to be — it’s a fun, tough, all-around monster-style truck […]

The DT-03 arrives with a sharper, more modern silhouette. It features a slim monocoque chassis, rear-mounted gearbox, longer 287 mm wheelbase, and a sealed rear diff that keeps grit out of your gears. It’s a touch more refined, especially if you’re skimming rough terrain. That said, “sleek” often comes at the expense of toughness. Several […]

Upgrading the Tamiya DT-02 chassis is a rewarding way to turn this simple, beginner-friendly 2WD buggy into a more capable and enjoyable vehicle for bashing or light racing. The DT-02 already has a more modern layout than the Grasshopper or DT-01, with a low-profile monocoque chassis, mid-mounted battery, and independent suspension. A proper upgrade goal […]