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Category: Articles

The Mighty Micro Machines: Rediscovering the Pure Fun of Tamiya RC Tanks
Articles

The Mighty Micro Machines: Rediscovering the Pure Fun of Tamiya RC Tanks

ycthkMay 10, 2026

There is something almost magical about watching a miniature tank roll across your living room floor, its tiny tracks gripping…

The Glow of Nostalgia: Why Petrol RC Planes Are Still Soaring
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The Glow of Nostalgia: Why Petrol RC Planes Are Still Soaring

ycthkMay 10, 2026

Let’s cut to the chase. If you walk down the flight line at your local RC airfield in 2026, you will…

Why flip?
Articles, Tech Tip - General

Why flip?

ycthkApril 25, 2026

Your RC car is likely flipping when cornering due to a combination of physics and setup issues. One of the…

The Heart of a Hobby: A Beginner’s Guide to 540 Brushed Motor Turns (23T, 25T, 28T, and 35T)
Articles, Tech Tip - Motor

The Heart of a Hobby: A Beginner’s Guide to 540 Brushed Motor Turns (23T, 25T, 28T, and 35T)

ycthkApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026

There’s something deeply satisfying about opening up a brand new RC kit, often a Tamiya, and seeing that little silver…

The Unconventional Genius of Awesomatix: A Hobbyist’s History
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The Unconventional Genius of Awesomatix: A Hobbyist’s History

ycthkMarch 27, 2026

If you have been around the one-tenth scale EP touring car scene for a while, you know the drill. You…

Why Brushless Servos Are Taking Over RC Cars
Articles, Tech Tip - Electronics, Tech Tip - Steering

Why Brushless Servos Are Taking Over RC Cars

ycthkMarch 24, 2026

If you have spent any time in the RC hobby over the past few years, you have probably noticed a…

From Textile Machines to Rotor Blades: The Story of Hirobo
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From Textile Machines to Rotor Blades: The Story of Hirobo

ycthkMarch 24, 2026

There’s something undeniably captivating about a helicopter in flight. The way it hovers motionless, defying gravity, then darts away with…

Why Do RC Car Upgrades Favor Carbon Parts?
Articles, Tech Tip - Chassis

Why Do RC Car Upgrades Favor Carbon Parts?

ycthkMarch 20, 2026April 6, 2026

If you have spent any time in the RC hobby, you will have noticed that carbon fibre parts are everywhere.…

The Hiss Heard Around the World: The Rise, Fall, and Remarkable Rebirth of Serpent RC Cars
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The Hiss Heard Around the World: The Rise, Fall, and Remarkable Rebirth of Serpent RC Cars

ycthkMarch 8, 2026April 6, 2026

If you were involved in competitive on-road RC racing at any point in the past four decades, you know the…

Is Kyosho Fazer MK2 a clone of Tamiya TT-02?
Articles, Tech Tip - General

Is Kyosho Fazer MK2 a clone of Tamiya TT-02?

ycthkMarch 8, 2026March 20, 2026

No, the Kyosho Fazer MK2 is not a clone of the Tamiya TT-02. While both are 1/10 scale, four-wheel drive,…

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