The Tamiya TT-01 is one of those kits that just about every RC enthusiast has crossed paths with at some point. It’s simple, durable, affordable, and for many people, it was their first taste of on-road RC fun. Out of the box, it’s a 4WD touring car, but one of… Continue reading
The TD4 ball diffs are known to be disasterous. The front diff, even with the use of a metal T nut, will still have slippage problem due to poor design in steering (linkage and dog bone shaft problem). Our book on TD4 will discuss some workarounds. Order: https://www.lulu.com/shop/mike-yu/tamiya-td2-td4-rc-buggies-practical-upgrade-maintenance-for-beginners-rcpress2024/paperback/product-m2qmepq.html?page=1&pageSize=4
The BD7 line evolved into the Yokomo BD8, BD9, and currently the BD11 and BD12 platforms. Even though the BD7 is now considered a vintage racing chassis in elite competition, it remains highly respected and still raced by enthusiasts in club-level and vintage-class races. Below shows a Yokomo BD7 with… Continue reading
If you were part of the RC scene in the early 1980s, the Tamiya Frog probably needs no introduction. Released in 1983, this 1/10-scale electric buggy quickly became a landmark model in off-road RC racing. It wasn’t just another toy—it was one of the first widely accessible RWD buggies, combining… Continue reading
The Tamiya GB-01 chassis is a compact, 1/10 scale off-road platform originally designed for the Tamiya TamTech-Gear series, most famously used in the TamTech-Gear Frog. Introduced in the mid-2000s, the GB-01 was Tamiya’s attempt to revive the spirit of classic RC buggies like the Frog, Hornet, and Grasshopper in a… Continue reading
Man, seeing the Dog Fighter 834B come back in a re-release is like stepping into a time machine. Back in the mid-80s, this buggy was the car to have if you were serious about racing. It was exotic, chain-driven, and just looked mean sitting on the grid. For a lot… Continue reading
