Category: 2022/23/24 New Books

Book updated Apr 2025. The Tamiya TC-01 is a highly innovative 1/10 scale 4WD chassis that was first released in 2020. It was designed to bring something fresh and unique to Tamiya’s touring car lineup. At its heart, the TC-01 is a shaft-driven, full-time 4WD platform with a layout heavily inspired by real-world Formula E […]

Flying has always captured the human imagination. From the first successful flight by the Wright brothers to today’s commercial jets, the desire to take to the skies is a universal dream. Radio-controlled (RC) planes offer enthusiasts a way to experience the thrill of flight without ever leaving the ground. With the flick of a switch […]

Book updated Apr 2025. The “M” in the M-chassis stands for Mini, which is basically a smaller version of a typical 1/10-scale RC car. The typical upgrade goal for a Tamiya M-chassis car (like M03, M05, M07, M08) is to transform it from a fun, slightly soft-handling “toy-grade” car into a sharper, faster, race-capable mini […]

BT01 is the first Taiya chassis which allows you to configure the car as either RWD or FWD – you can come up with 3 different setups (with varying motor position and drive train). This book has been developed from the ground up for beginners who are new to Tamiya BT01. It gives an introduction […]

This book focuses on TA04, TA05 and TA06: https://www.lulu.com/shop/mike-yu/tamiya-ta-series-onroad-rc-car-upgrade-maintenance-ta04-ta05-and-ta06/paperback/product-65r68y9.html This training book (updated March 2023) has been developed from the ground up for beginners who know little about electric power RC technology. As part of our RC Technology Self-Paced Training Series, this book gives an introduction to the modern EP onroad architecture. The primary goal […]

Both the Fazer and TT-01/TT-02 are entry-level 4WD touring platforms. Both are built to be tough, simple, and easy for beginners to assemble and drive. And because of that, the basic upgrade paths are very similar. The Kyosho Fazer features a sturdy, well-designed chassis that generally comes as a Ready-To-Run (RTR) model, meaning it is […]

The Tamiya CC-01 chassis is a versatile and well-regarded platform within the Tamiya RC vehicle lineup. It is primarily known for its scale off-road capabilities and its ability to replicate the look and feel of real-world vehicles. Based on a ladder frame design for providing durability and stability, the CC-01 chassis is typically used for […]

So I’ve been spending some time with a couple of older Tamiya chassis—the TA02 and the DF01—and as someone still learning the ropes of RC racing, I’ve got to say they’re pretty cool to mess with. The TA02 is basically a touring car chassis, but what makes it neat is that it feels solid and […]

Welcome to the exhilarating world of radio-controlled (RC) aviation! Whether you’re an aspiring pilot or a hobbyist looking to take flight, “Flying High” is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of flying RC helicopters and planes. In the vast realm of RC aviation, the thrill of controlling your own aircraft through the skies knows […]

The Wild Willy 2 is a reproduction of the popular original Wild Willy from the 80s. This new Wild Willy has an all new WR02 chassis and larger tires allowing it to tread over rough terrain. It features a heavy duty monocoque which has side frames to increase rigidity. R/C unit, motor, and battery pack […]