Petrol vs. Nitro RC Cars: Are They Actually Different?
If you’re new to the hobby, the terminology alone can be confusing. You’ll see “nitro” cars advertised everywhere, and then…
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The Tamiya Fast Attack Vehicle vs. The Wild One
A Tale of Two Military Buggies If you grew up in the 1980s, you remember the golden age of Tamiya…
Carpet Kings? Are Tamiya’s TT-01 and TT-02 Ready for Indoor Glory?
So you have got the bug. You have been bitten by the RC racing bug, and there is no better…
Using high performance 380 class motor on a 1/10
This 1/10 onroad car is equipped with a Hobbywing Xerun 2848 BL motor. Using a 380-class brushless motor in a…
The Radical Rebel: Why the Schumacher Top Cat Was 1980s RC’s Most Daring Buggy
Picture this: it is 1988, and the off-road RC world is firmly in the grip of the Associated RC10, a…
Why You Should Never Block the Auxiliary Port on Your Brushed 540 Motor
Let’s be honest: in the world of RC, we spend a lot of time obsessing over speed. We agonize over…
Going Against the Grain: Why Turn Your Tamiya TT-02 into a FWD Monster?
Let’s be honest — when most of us think of the Tamiya TT-02 chassis, we think of shaft-driven 4WD touring…
From One to Four: What Changes When You Add Engines to an RC Plane
* The photos in this post show plane models of the London Science Museum. This is a fantastic question, and…
The Banshee: 1996’s Silent Screamer in the Sky
When you hear the name “Banshee,” your mind might jump to the mythological Irish spirit whose wail foretells death, or…
The Legend of the Belt: Why the Tamiya TRF416 Still Commands Respect
Let’s be honest: In the world of RC touring cars, “old” usually means “slow.” But every once in a while,…