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The importance of motor and ESC cooling

There is a misconception that a standard 540 power is not powerful enough to be…

Tamiya DF01 chassis

The Manta Ray was the first to carry chassis designation of DF01. Blazing star shares…

Tamiya step screw problems

Tamiya cars have step screws attached to the plastic parts and they are very easy…

FPV for RC

This is a typical FPV camera and video sender running at 5.8Ghz. The sender needs…

Brushed motors: 560 VS 550

The photo shows a 560 VS 550. The 560 is even longer. It produces even…

Tamiya Twin Detonator/Wild Dagger running on grassland

A Tamiya Twin Detonator with standard 540 motors and upgraded shocks. 2S lipo. In my…

TL01 based truck 4WD to FWD conversion

This TL01 based truck was converted to FWD simply by removing the rear dog bone…

Upgrading a vintage Nikko Super Fox 4WD

Upgrading a vintage Nikko Super Fox 4WD with modern electronics. Need a small servo, a…

TT02 quick and easy onroad to offroad conversion

To quickly convert TT02 onroad car to, say, a buggy, the easiest thing to do…

Tamiya TL01 based truck

The TL01 chassis features a bathtub-style frame made of durable plastic, which provides a good…