Category: Tech Tip – Chassis

A fashion statement: the Jun Watanabe edition Hornet

When I first saw the Jun Watanabe edition Hornet (58527), I wasn’t sure if it…

The Tamiya Legend: From DT01 to DT02

When you look at the Tamiya DT-01 and DT-02, you can tell they’re from two…

Tamiya DT02 VS DT03

I still remember the first time I built a DT-02. It wasn’t the flashiest kit,…

TT01 VS TT01E

The photos say it all: TT01E: Standard TT01: https://youtu.be/ZkB9NSdTGc0  

TT01 rear gear diff case breakage

The Tamiya TT-01 rear gearbox loose problem is a common issue among the TT-01 chassis.…

Tamiya BT01 front bumper

The BT01 front bumper has a large gap, and structurally this will give room for…

Kyosho Fazer Mk2 Vs Tamiya TT02

Out of the box the Fazer mk2 has a 32t pinion 48dp, so if the…

MTS FFV4 “Dolphin” FWD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmQ3hJ9ivmc This car has a very unique rear suspension, just like a dolphin.    …

TD4 front suspension

The front suspension has a stylish design but the mechanism is constantly under stress. The…

Tamiya Wild One issues

  Make sure you apply locktite on the screws of the protective casing / body…