Month: April 2026

This book is specifically tailored for RC (RC speedboat to be specific). It includes contents and activities that help you learn the key concepts and usage of Fusion 360 for the design and modelling of RC parts suitable for 3D printing. It teaches you how to navigate through the Fusion 360 environment, manipulate and edit […]

Upgrading the TT-01 and TT-02 to a metal steering set is widely considered one of the most effective modifications you can make because it directly addresses the biggest flaw in these entry-level kits, which is excessive steering “slop” that leads to vague and unpredictable handling. The primary benefit is a significant reduction in that slop, […]

Your RC car is likely flipping when cornering due to a combination of physics and setup issues. One of the most common causes is a center of gravity that is too high. If heavy components like the battery, motor, or electronics are mounted high on the chassis, weight shifts dramatically to the outside wheels during […]

There’s something deeply satisfying about opening up a brand new RC kit, often a Tamiya, and seeing that little silver can sitting in the bag. That’s the 540 motor. It’s been the standard for 1/10 scale cars for decades, and for good reason—it’s simple, cheap, and tough as nails. But once you look past the […]

Tamiya DF01 & DF02 offroad RC Car Upgrade & Maintenance Manta Ray, Top Force, Blazing Star, Gravel Hound, Rising Storm, Aero Avante and Plasma Edge Few names in the radio-controlled hobby world carry the legacy and respect of Tamiya. For decades, their kits have introduced beginners to the thrill of building and driving, while also […]

The DT01, Grasshopper, Hornet, Frog, and Wild One are more than just radio-controlled cars. They are the machines that introduced millions of beginners to the joy of off-road RC. Simple, affordable, and endlessly charming, these two-wheel-drive legends defined Tamiya’s golden era of the 1980s. Today, their re-release versions offer the same vintage fun with modern […]

There’s a certain magic in the dirt. The whine of a brushed motor, the scent of nitro in the air, and the sight of a perfectly sculpted Tamiya body catching the sunlight as it launches off a makeshift jump. For decades, Tamiya’s legendary off-road 4WD lineup—the agile Hotshot, the resilient Boomerang, and the aggressive Bigwig—has […]

Welcome to a world where four-wheel drive meant a metal chain whirring between a front and rear gearbox, where suspension arms pivoted on exposed hinges, and where the scent of electric motor commingled with the faint tang of light oil on a roller chain. This book is about two legendary machines from the golden era […]

Tamiya RC Trucks Upgrade & Maintenance for Beginners 2026 CC01, WT01, WR01, WR02, GF01, CW01 Welcome to the rewarding world of Tamiya RC trucks. If you are holding this book, you have likely already experienced the unique satisfaction that comes from building one of Tamiya’s iconic kits. There is something special about watching a model […]

From Avante 2011 to Super Avante: High End Tamiya RC Cars Upgrade & Maintenance for Beginners Avante 2011/Black SP, Egress, VQS and Super Avante In 1988, Tamiya did something that seemed almost impossible. They released a buggy so futuristic, so radically engineered, and so breathtakingly beautiful that it instantly became a legend. That car was […]