The Factory Team B44.3 is the third generation 4WD buggy from Team Associated. This platform has already generated a whopping 3 IFMAR World Championships and 4 ROAR National titles, not to mention a slew of …
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Tamiya Fighting Buggy Re-Release (AKA Super Champ)
Back in 1982 Tamiya released the Super Champ; a super cool 2WD buggy that was almost completely made from fiberglass and aluminum. My dad had one and after building it, took it outside for it’s …
Read More »Team Associated B5 and B5M Buggys
The news of a new buggy from Team Associated isn’t all that surprising, but the news that they car would be released separately as a RM (Rear Motor) and MM (Mid-Motor) was. The B5 and …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Classic Buggy Build – Part 8 – Body
The Build – Part 8 The final step in the RC10 build is the body. I decided to have the body painted in Jay Halsey’s World Championship colors…but with a slight 2013 twist. Larry Genova …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Classic Buggy Build – Part 7 – Wheels and Tires
The Build – Part 7 The wheels and tires on the RC10 Classic are excellent reproductions of the original set. These tires were molded by Proline and are a little softer than the originals. I’m …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Classic Buggy Build – Part 6 – Electronics
The Build – Part 6 In Part 6 of our build, we’ll work on installing the electronics. Even though this is a vintage build, we won’t be installing vintage electronics. The RC10 Classic will be …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Classic Buggy Build – Part 5 – Shocks
The Build – Part 5 Part 5 of our build focuses on the shocks. Before you ask, yes, the shocks are ‘Classic’ as well, using the old-skool internal loading with the snap clips to keep …
Read More »Team Durango DEX410V4 4WD Buggy
Team Durango has released info on their new 4WD buggy, the DEX410V4. This buggy has already had great success, earning an IFMAR World title, a European title, multiple National titles, a TQ at the 2013 …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Classic Buggy Build – Part 4 – Rear Suspension / Turnbuckles
The Build – Part 4 In Part 4 of the RC10 Classic build, we attach the rear suspension and assemble the turnbuckles. Build Notes: Unlike current cars, the roll pins that feed through the rear …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Classic Buggy Build – Part 3 – Rear Bulkhead
The Build – Part 3 The next assembly step involves attaching the rear bulkhead, shock tower and transmission to the chassis. Pretty straightforward with no surprises. Build Notes: Have some threadlock ready as you’ll need …
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