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Over at Tamiya they have officially announced the 1/10 TRF104 F1 Chassis Kit. The TRF104 (#42389) takes off where the 103 left off by improving performance and adjustability. Up front the TRF104 gets plastic arms with easily adjustable camber and caster. The rear end has also been updated and we can’t wait to see full details to learn more. As we [...]
Over at Tamiya they are now teasing the 1/10th scaled Fighter NXGEN Buggy Kit. Tamiya’s new buggy has the name NXGEN to tell you it’s their next generation of buggy kit. The NXGEN comes on Tamiya’s new DT-04 rear wheel drive chassis that is perfect for a buggy like this. For the body, Tamiya went with a classic buggy look, [...]
The crew over at Tamiya has uploaded a new promotional video for their classic Frog Buggy Kit. The Tamiya Frog has been getting people into rc for decades and is still one of the best ways to get into our hobby. Watch the video below to see the mighty Tamiya Frog in action driving through sand, over hills, and hitting [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the return of their 1/10th scaled TB-05R Touring Car Chassis Kit. The TB-05R is a high-end on-road kit designed for racing and now it returns for all you hardcore touring car guys out there. Here are the highlights- * Shaft-driven 4wd TB-05 chassis * 2 motor position layouts * Fully ball bearing equipped * Universal driveshafts * Gear differential [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is the re-release of their Super Astute (2018) buggy kit. This vintage blast from the past has helped start many people in to our hobby and now it’s back for even more fun. Here are the highlights- * Original was released in 1991 * Rugged chassis, durable suspension, & Tamiya Traction Control system * 1/10 scale 2WD assembly kit * [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the 1/10 Honda City Turbo Kit. The Honda City Turbo is based off Tamiya’s “Willy”s Wheeler” from way back in 1983, but has been overhauled for a new look and updated performance. Here are the highlights- * Comes on Tamiya’s WR-02C chassis * Includes comical driver figure * RWD with fully independent double wishbone [...]
Hey everyone and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard. Retro releases sure are in these days, at least when it comes to r/c racing! Kyosho Optimas and Team Associated buggies and trucks, oh my! You also have companies like Tamiya, who are always re-releasing various classic stuff. I love to see it. So much so that I thought it would be fun [...]
Over at Collecting Cars they have announced an extremely limited release of a Tamiya GR Yaris Limited Edition Kit. In total, there will only be 25 of these made, thus making them extremely collectable, particularly for the Tamiya hardcore. In case you have not heard of Collecting Cars, they are an online auction site based out of the UK that [...]
The crew at Tamiya has announced the Re-Release of their TB-05R Touring Car Kit. This high-end shaft driven touring car is loaded with hop-ups to make it track ready, right out of the box. Check out these highlights- * Efficient shaft-driven 4WD chassis * Front or rear motor layouts * Fully bearing equipped * TRF super short, titanium coated race shocks * Carbon fiber reinforced [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is a White Pre-Painted version of their 1/10 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 Kit. This hot looking Porsche 911 RSR comes on Tamiya’s easy to build BT-01 chassis and comes professionally pre-painted to save you time and mess. The Tamiya Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 Pre-Painted White has a part number of #47507 and you can Click [...]
Newly announced by the good folks at Tamiya is the 1/10 Hornet Evo Kit. The Tamiya Hornet was first introduced 40 years ago and the new Hornet Evo will certainly help to continue it’s legacy as one of the all time greats of rc. Here are the highlights- * Updated version of the original * Evo has 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension * [...]
Officially announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 1982 Porsche 956 Kit. Expected to start shipping in October, the Porsche 956 is an iconic race machine from the 1980s. Here are the highlights- * All-new polycarbonate body mold * Easy to assemble ABS plastic bathtub chassis * Direct-drive 2wd chassis * Independent coil-sprung king pin front suspension * 3-point rear suspension w/ FRP T-bar & CVA [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is a 1/10 Toyota Celica Clear Body. This hot looking Toyota Celica GT-Four has been nicely scaled from the original 1:1 car and comes in clear awaiting your custom paint scheme. Molded from clear 1.0mm polycarbonate, the Celica comes with an ABS rear wing and side mirrors. The Tamiya 1/10 Toyota Celica Clear Body is retail priced [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced that they will be releasing another batch of 1/10 TT-02R Chassis Kits. The high performance TT-02R comes loaded with upgrades and is a solid base for your next on-road build. * 4WD TT-02 chassis includes a range of option parts * Aluminum rear uprights with 3-degree toe-in * Aluminum motor mount * Ball bearing equipped * CVA oil shocks [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 Eneos X Prime GR Supra Kit. The Eneos X Supra comes on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-02 chassis and of course comes with a highly scale realistic body. A full time 4wd system helps put the power to the ground, while a double wishbone suspension soaks up the bumps. The Tamiya 1/10 Eneos X [...]
