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When you have difficulties finding parts for the TT02B, try to look for DF02 parts. Many of them are compatible!  

Let’s be honest. For many of us, the iconic image of Tamiya is a cardboard box brimming with gray plastic trees, a set of instructions, and the promise of a weekend lost in the pure joy of assembly. The build is the point. So, when Tamiya—the undisputed king of the kit—introduces a line of factory-built, ready-to-display models […]

Tucked away in the eastern stretches of Hong Kong, beyond the dense high-rises and the buzz of the city, lies a sprawling green canvas with a secret pulse: Jordan Valley Park. Known to most for its peaceful gardens, barbecue pits, and panoramic views, the park holds a different kind of allure for a dedicated tribe. Here, […]

Forget about speed. In a world obsessed with milliseconds and blistering straightaways, there exists a different kind of obsession. It’s measured in millimeters per second, in the subtle click of a gear, and in the silent triumph of a tire gripping an impossible surface. This is the world of the RC rock crawler kit, and for […]

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, 4-wheel steering was a major marketing craze. Brands like Kyosho had flagship models with “Crab Steering” or “4WS.” Today, it’s a true niche feature. Here’s why that golden age of 4WS faded. The 1990s: The “Wow Factor” Era Back then, RC was heavily influenced by real-world automotive concepts and […]

Let’s be honest. The world of RC is often ruled by the big, the loud, and the brash. Monster trucks that eat curbs for breakfast. Buggies that churn through mud like it’s their sworn enemy. But tucked away on pristine, polished floors of community centers and dedicated tracks, there exists a purer, more surgical form […]

The photos below show the steps taken: First we expose and remove the existing circuit board and servo. Make sure the two motor wires remain accessible. Then we install a standard real RC servo. Then we connect, test and secure a receiver and an ESC. Finally we arrange a small opening on the side so […]

In the shadow of its more famous siblings—the rough-and-tumble buggies and the iconic 1/10 scale rally cars—lurks a Tamiya masterpiece that often gets overlooked. The Tamiya 1/12 Porsche 934 “Jägermeister” isn’t just a model car. It’s a scale engineering marvel, a motorsport time capsule, and arguably one of the most ambitious projects Tamiya ever released in its golden […]

You don’t just own an Optima Mid. You pledge allegiance to it. In the pantheon of legendary RC cars, few models command the reverence, the nostalgia, and the sheer legendary status of the Kyosho Optima Mid. It wasn’t just a car; it was a cultural reset for off-road racing in the mid-1980s. So why does this particular buggy, with its iconic […]

If you’ve been anywhere near the RC world in the last year, you’ve seen it. That sleek, almost spaceship-like buggy body. Those chunky, retro-futuristic tires. The unmistakable bright-orange chassis peeking out from underneath. It’s the Tamiya BBX, and it’s not just another RC kit—it’s a phenomenon. So what’s the big deal? Why has this particular […]