Tamiya has announced a re-issue of the popular Vanquish 4WD buggy – this one named the VQS 2020. This buggy comes in kit form and has undergone an update to bring it to 2020 standards, …
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Tamiya Volkswagen Type 2 M05 Bus – Flower Power | CompetitionX
Here’s a little something different from Tamiya – a 1st-gen VW Type 2 van turned Flower Power wagon! The twin-star company showing some love, decking out the M05 with a pre-painted VW bus body. All …
Read More »Two New X-SA Rides from Tamiya – Lunch Box and Hornet | CompetitionX
Tamiya has announced two new ARTR’s under the X-SA emblem – the Lunch Box and Hornet. X-SA stands for Expert Semi-Assembled and denotes a factory-built vehicle that includes Tamiya’s TEU-105BK ESC. The bodies are pre-painted …
Read More »Video: Tamiya Formula E TC-01 Video Build – Part 2 | CompetitionX
In Part 2 of this multi-part build series, I work on installing the electronics and center gearbox into our Tamiya TC-01 Formula E ride. As you’ll see, I did mix things up a bit as …
Read More »Video: Tamiya Formula E TC-01 Video Build – Part 1 | CompetitionX
In Part 1 of this multi-part build series, we open up Bag A of our Tamiya Formula E TC-01 and get to building the lower front suspension arms. I know it doesn’t seem like a …
Read More »Tamiya Lotus Europa Special Model Kit | CompetitionX
Tamiya announced another Lotus kit for re-issue – the Europa Special! This kit is molded in 1/24 scale and features a removeable hood to expose the detailed engine complete with twin carbs and new air …
Read More »Tamiya TRF420 Brass Bumper Posts | CompetitionX
Tamiya has announced these brass bumper posts for the TRF420. These posts replace the stock plastic posts, adding 13.7g to the front of your TRF420. These heavier parts change the steering characteristics of the car …
Read More »Yeah Racing Aluminum Brake Disc Wheel Adapters – Tamiya CC02 | CompetitionX
Add some more scale realism to your Tamiya CC02 with these cool-looking aluminum brake disc wheel hex adapters from Yeah Racing. These replace the stock plastic hexes and include an aluminum hex with faux slotted …
Read More »Yeah Racing Aluminum Upper Link Set – Tamiya CC02 | CompetitionX
Looking to replace the stock plastic links on your Tamiya CC02 with some colored options? How about these cool-blue units from Yeah Racing. These links replace the stock upper plastic parts and have the setscrews …
Read More »Video: Tamiya TC-01 Formula E GEN2 Unboxing | CompetitionX
Tamiya’s new Formula E car rides on a new chassis platform, the TC-01. This is a shaft-driven 4WD setup that takes some styling cues from the TA07, so it’s certain we’ll see some great performance …
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