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New from Tamiya is a New RC Model Coming Soon! promotional video. The video below is being used to tease the much anticipated Hornet Evo buggy. The Hornet Evo comes with a slew of revisions to increase durability, as well as performance. Tamiya fans are known to be a diehard group and they should be stoked to see this updated [...]
New from Tamiya is a promotional video for their Ford Baja Bronco CC-02 Kit. This classic truck from the early days of off-roading has been nicely scaled and comes on Tamiya’s easy to drive CC-02 chassis. Watch the video below to get a closer look at the Tamiya Bronco and all of its finer detailing. Use this link to get full [...]
Hey everyone, Happy Thursday! Vintage re-releases are the hot topic as of late in the r/c industry, at least insofar as the racing community is concerned, what with all the classic buggies and stadium trucks being re-released (parts support around said vintage buggies is also a HUGE discussion, but that’s a can of worms I’m not opening here!). I was an r/c [...]
Over at Tamiya they have officially announced the 1/10 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 Kit. This beautifully scaled, and fully licensed Porsche, comes on Tamiya’s easy to drive BT-01 chassis. Here are more highlights- * Clear polycarbonate body * Silver rims * Slick racing style tires * Realistic rearview mirrors * Width – 204mm * Wheelbase – 251mm Use this link to check out the official Tamiya [...]
To start off this fine week the good folks at Exotek Racing have announced an Aluminum Heavy Duty Gearbox for the Tamiya BBX BB01. This heavy duty gearbox case is made from 7075 aluminum and has that trick look that Exotek is so well known for. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined 7075 aluminum * Extra durability * Precision gear [...]
The good folks at Tamiya have uploaded a new video for their 1/10 Fighting Buggy (2014). First released in 1982, and last revised back in 2014, the Fighting Buggy is a true classic. Known for it’s scale appearance and fun to drive nature, the Fighting Buggy is perfect for backyard bashing, or for adding to your vintage rc collection. [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 Citroen DS Kit. This classic Citroen from the 1950s is highly detailed and comes on Tamiya’s easy to drive MB-01 front wheel drive chassis. Here are more highlights- * Clear polycarbonate body * MB-01 chassis configured long wheelbase with front wheel drive * 4-wheel double wishbone suspension * Friction shocks * Width – 198mm * Wheelbase – 239mm * Realistic [...]
New over at Tamiya is a video to help promote their upcoming 1/10 Neo Scorcher (TT-02B). The mighty Neo Scorcher is a blast from the past and you can watch the video below to see it hitting jumps at the track, as well as doing some good old fashioned park bashing. You can use this link to get full details on [...]
Recently uploaded by Tamiya is a promotional video for their upcoming 1/10 Blitzer Beetle (2011) re-release. The classic Blitzer Beetle helped to get thousands of people started in the rc hobby and now it’s back for your bashing enjoyment. Watch the video below to see the Blitzer Beetle in action driving on pavement, grass, and sand. Use this link to get [...]
The crew at Tamiya have uploaded a new promotional video for their 1/10 Motul Autech Z. This hot looking Nissan comes on Tamiya’s easy to drive CC-02 4wd chassis and comes with plastic molded parts to increase realism. Watch the video below to see the Motul Autech Z going around a real rc racetrack, sliding around corners, and showing you [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a 1985 Ford Aerostar BIGFOOT Shuttle Clear Body for the Clod Buster or Regulator chassis equipped monster trucks. This classic Aerostar has been nicely scaled to fit the Clod Buster and is fully licensed. Here are more highlights- * Officially licensed by Ford to JConcepts * BIGFOOT Shuttle licensed to JConcepts * Scale inspired body, cab, and window [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the return of the Avante (2011) Buggy Kit. First released way back in 1988 and revised in 2011, the Avante buggy kit is slated to make it’s return this summer. Check out these highlights- * Assortment of carbon fiber parts for improved strength and durability * Universal driveshafts * Cam-loc wheel caps * Classic original style packaging * 4WD [...]
After some teasing over the winter, Tamiya has released full details on their 1/10 TRF421 Touring Car Kit. The TRF421 is a high-end race machine with an extremely low center of gravity design. Here are more highlights- * Highest end touring car chassis series from Tamiya * 2-belt driven 4WD carbon fiber double-deck design * Spool in front and oil-filled gear diff in [...]
The crew at Tamiya has announced the re-release of their 1/10 Fast Attack Vehicle Kit. The Fast Attack Vehicle was first released way back in 1984 and was revised in 2011. Check out these highlights- * Styled after special fast moving military vehicles * Realistic body, roll cage, and driver figure * Comes equipment with a machine gun * Semi-pneumatic grooved front tires * Block [...]
After a bit of teasing, the folks at Tamiya have released full details on their 1/10 Ford Baja Bronco Kit. This vintage off-road machine has a nicely scaled body that comes on Tamiya’s legendary CC-02 4wd chassis. Here are more highlights- * 1/10 scale rc model assembly kit * Width – 196mm * Wheelbase – 242mm (Short wheelbase variant of the CC-02) * Lightweight, [...]
