Category: Books on legendary Tamiyas

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 […]

Upgrading a Tamiya Wild One—a vintage-style 2WD off-road buggy—typically revolves around preserving its classic charm while improving durability, handling, and performance. The Wild One is beloved for its scale realism and nostalgic design, but its stock components are dated compared to modern RC tech. A sensible upgrade path keeps the spirit of the car intact […]

So after spending some time with both the Kyosho Optima re-release and the Tamiya Hotshot re-release, I’ve started to notice how different these two classic buggies feel — even to someone like me who’s still fairly new to RC racing. Both are legendary 4WD machines from the 80s, but driving them back-to-back really shows their […]

So I finally got some wheel time with the Tamiya Avante (and by extension, the Egress, since they’re closely related), and wow — as someone who’s still pretty new to RC racing, this thing feels like stepping into RC history. You can tell right away it’s not just another buggy; it’s one of those “dream […]

The Tamiya TL-01, first released in 1997, was designed as a tough, simple, and highly versatile 1/10 scale 4WD touring car chassis. It became extremely popular because it offered excellent durability, easy assembly, low maintenance, and solid all-around performance at a very affordable price. For many hobbyists, the TL-01 was their first real experience with […]

When I got into RC trucks, one of the first chassis I discovered was the Tamiya WT-01, and honestly, it’s one of those kits that just makes you smile. It’s not a sleek race car like a TA or TB chassis, and it’s not trying to be — it’s a fun, tough, all-around monster-style truck […]