You’ve heard about it. You’ve seen sneaky pix of it – now it’s a reality! Check out the new Formula 1 ride from Team Associated! AE is looking to dominate the F1 class with the …
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Review: Tamiya Limited Edition Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934
Taking it to the Streets – Jägermeister-Style! Back in 1976, Tamiya released their first RC model kit – the Vaillant Porsche 934. This kit was a huge success and vaulted Tamiya to the top rung …
Read More »Project: HPI Desert Land Shark – RS4 Sport 3 FLUX Build
Words and Photos: Don Almeido Desert Land Shark The first written account of a shark attack is found in Herodotus’ (c. 484–425 B.C.) description of hordes of “monsters” devouring the shipwrecked sailors of the Persian …
Read More »HB Racing RGT8 GT Class 1:8 On Road Car
Hot Bodies is now HB Racing; we’re happy to see the company survive but even happier to see something new and different come from their R&D Department; check out the new RGT8! The RGT8 is …
Read More »25 Days of CompetitionX-mas – Tamiya Donates Their New NSX
CompetitionX would like to welcome and are extremely happy to have Tamiya involved in the 25 Days of CompetitionX-mas! They sent over one of their new and, I think, un-released TT-02 NSX kits! This is …
Read More »PROTOform 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Body
If you’re into old muscle cars or want a new look to your VTA, check out this 1971 Chevy Camaro Z28 body from PROTOform. This beauty fits 190mm touring cars or VTA but will also …
Read More »Tamiya Hop Ups for the TA07 Pro Touring Car
Tamiya has released three new upgrades for the very popular TA07 Pro Touring Car. The first item is a front one-way drive pulley set. This one-way allows the front wheels to ‘free-wheel’ when you let …
Read More »Tamiya TA07 Pro Online Build
Tamiya’s TA07 Pro is the newest in a long line of budget onroaders geared to those wanting the thrill of onroad racing without having to shell out the big bux for a high-end TC. However, …
Read More »Tamiya TA07 Pro Build Part 10 – Wheels / Body Mounts / Battery Tray
The Build – Part 10 The final step in the Tamiya TA07 Pro build are the tires, wheels, body mounts and final battery tray assembly. The battery tray will be the oddest to build as …
Read More »Tamiya TA07 Pro Build Part 9 – Electronics
The Build – Part 9 Being a ‘Pro’ kit, the Tamiya TA07 Pro doesn’t come with any electronics, not even the Tamiya ESC or Mabuchi motor. That’s fine as this is a race-level kit and …
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