There’s something quietly magical about RC boating, and nowhere does it feel more fitting than on the calm lake at Mapplethorpe Queens Park. Tucked away from the noise of traffic and daily routines, the lake offers a perfect setting for hobbyists who enjoy slowing things down—ironically, by racing miniature boats… Continue reading
If you’ve ever experimented with DIY RC builds, you know the magic lies not just in speed or power—but in creativity. Anyone can bolt together a standard four-wheel setup, but what happens when you reduce the drivetrain and steering system to the absolute minimum? I recently explored this concept… Continue reading
If you’ve spent time in the RC world, you’ve probably heard the phrase “carpet track” tossed around by racers. Carpet racing has exploded in popularity—and for good reason. It’s clean, fast, consistent, and works year-round. Whether you’re running 1/10 touring cars, mini-Zs, or custom DIY creations, carpet is one of… Continue reading
If you’ve spent time in the RC hobby, you already know the Tamiya TT-01 is one of the most popular entry-level touring car chassis out there. It’s cheap, durable, and easy to work on—not to mention there are tons of upgrade parts for it. But what if you want to… Continue reading
If you fly a twin-motor glider that uses differential thrust for yaw control (or as an aid to steer without relying on the rudder), trimming the tail is part art, part engineering — and absolutely worth doing. A properly trimmed tail makes the airplane fly straight and hands-off in both… Continue reading
The Tamiya TT-01 is one of those kits that just about every RC enthusiast has crossed paths with at some point. It’s simple, durable, affordable, and for many people, it was their first taste of on-road RC fun. Out of the box, it’s a 4WD touring car, but one of… Continue reading
The TD4 ball diffs are known to be disasterous. The front diff, even with the use of a metal T nut, will still have slippage problem due to poor design in steering (linkage and dog bone shaft problem). Our book on TD4 will discuss some workarounds. Order: https://www.lulu.com/shop/mike-yu/tamiya-td2-td4-rc-buggies-practical-upgrade-maintenance-for-beginners-rcpress2024/paperback/product-m2qmepq.html?page=1&pageSize=4
