Let’s be honest: In the world of RC touring cars, “old” usually means “slow.” But every once in a while, a chassis comes along that refuses to fade into obscurity. Enter the Tamiya TRF416. Released in the late 2000s, this beast sits right in the sweet spot between the nostalgic TRF414 and the modern TRF420. […]
Month: May 2026
The Mighty Micro Machines: Rediscovering the Pure Fun of Tamiya RC Tanks
There is something almost magical about watching a miniature tank roll across your living room floor, its tiny tracks gripping the carpet as it pivots in place, turret rotating slowly to track an imaginary target. If you have never experienced a Tamiya RC tank in motion, you are missing out on one of the most […]
The Glow of Nostalgia: Why Petrol RC Planes Are Still Soaring
Let’s cut to the chase. If you walk down the flight line at your local RC airfield in 2026, you will hear two distinct sounds. You will hear the quiet, electric whir of a brushless motor, and you will hear the distinct, throaty bark of an internal combustion engine. So, are petrol or gas powered RC […]
TT01 gearbox cover issue
When you use a third party pinion over 24T, there is a chance the stock gearbox cover will block part of the pinion making it very difficult to fit. You will need to file away some of the plastic over there as shown in the photos:




