If you’ve spent any time in the RC hobby, especially in the world of scale trail trucks, chances are you’ve come across the Tamiya CC-01. First released back in the 1990s, the CC-01 (short for “Cross Country”) was Tamiya’s answer to hobbyists who wanted a realistic off-road machine that wasn’t… Continue reading
When it comes to Tamiya’s M-chassis series, each generation has its own personality. Some are front-wheel drive, some rear-wheel drive, and some all-wheel drive. But if you’re looking for a chassis that’s all about tail-happy fun and that classic RWD feel, the M-06 is the one that stands out. A… Continue reading
Back in the day, foam bumpers were pretty much standard on RC cars, especially touring cars and buggies. They did their job well—absorbing big hits and protecting the chassis from nose-dives into walls or pipes. But if you look around tracks today, you’ll notice most people have moved over to… Continue reading
So, can the Tamiya TD4 really be a serious racing buggy? Honestly, it depends what you mean by “serious.” Tamiya kits have always had a kind of split personality: they’re brilliantly engineered, fun to build, and full of character, but they’re not usually the first choice when you think of… Continue reading
If you spend any time in the RC world, you’ll notice that Traxxas and HPI Racing are two of the biggest names, but they have very different vibes. From a hobbyist’s point of view, choosing between them often comes down to what kind of RC experience you want. Traxxas is… Continue reading
If you’ve ever shopped for RC servos, you probably noticed that Futaba servos sit at the higher end of the price spectrum. At first glance, it can feel like you’re paying way more just for a name—but there’s actually a lot that goes into it. For starters, Futaba has a… Continue reading
From a hobbyist’s perspective, the difference between Tamiya Quick Drive (QD) and the XB series RTR kits is pretty striking. Quick Drive cars are clearly designed as a “plug-and-play” introduction. Everything comes pre-assembled with integrated electronics, so you can open the box and drive immediately. It’s great for casual users… Continue reading
I have to say that the Tamiya RC car manuals are almost as iconic as the kits themselves. When you first crack open a Tamiya box, the smell of fresh plastic parts and rubber tires hits you — and right under the lid is that thick, black-and-white manual. For me, that… Continue reading
When you look at Tamiya’s off-road history, the jump from the Hotshot to the Manta Ray feels like stepping from the “classic era” of RC into the beginnings of the modern age. The Hotshot (1985) was one of Tamiya’s first proper 4WD buggies, and at the time it was a… Continue reading
When I first dipped my toes into off-road RC, the TT-02B was my buggy of choice. It’s basically the off-road version of the famous TT-02 touring car chassis — simple, affordable, and a great way to get into 1/10 buggies without breaking the bank. The build was straightforward, the parts… Continue reading
