Tamiya has announced the re-release of one of their iconic Rally cars, the Subaru Impreza Mexico 2004! This Rally ride is based on the TT-01 Type E chassis which features a 4WD independent suspension, an …
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Tamiya 1991 Audi V8 Touring TT-02 | CompetitionX
Tamiya has announced a new version of the TT-02, this one with an Audi V8 Touring Car body. This Audi is based on the 1991 DTM Championship Winning V8 Touring Car and features the iconic …
Read More »Xtra Speed Heavy Duty Steel Rear Driveshafts – Tamiya Astute | CompetitionX
New from Xtra Speed – HD rear driveshafts for the Tamiya Astute. This upgrade part replaces the stock pieces and includes new axles, dogbones, hex adapters and drive pins. These are heavy duty, made from …
Read More »Exotek FF77 FWD Conversion – Tamiya TA07 Pro – Unboxing and Build | CompetitionX
The FWD revolution is coming, with a lot of manufacturers recently releasing conversion and full-blown kits. Exotek has launched theirs as well, taking a stock Tamiya TA07 and, using their conversion kit, transforming it into …
Read More »Video: Tamiya Nissan GT-R Model Kit Unboxing | CompetitionX
I haven’t built a model kit in about, oh, almost 40 years. With this whole COVID-19 pandemic, it’s given me alot of free time, so I thought what better way to keep myself busy than …
Read More »GForce Hobby Aluminum Bits – Tamiya Thunder Shot / Dragon | CompetitionX
GForce Hobby has released 4 new aluminum parts for the Tamiya Thunder Shot (and vehicle using this platform). These parts include: 1. Aluminum Front Knuckle Set. These parts help improve steering and offer more durability …
Read More »Xtra Speed Aluminum Shocks – Tamiya TT02B | CompetitionX
Replace the stock plastic dampers on your Tamiya TT02B with these sharp-looking aluminum shocks from Xtra Speed. These are direct replacements and feature aluminum bodies, caps, spring retainers and collars. They come built but will …
Read More »Video: Tamiya XV-01 Rally Car Track Day – Tamiya America Track | CompetitionX
We’ve been hanging out with the SoCal RC Rally Runners and thought it might be cool to do a video featuring Tamiya’s XV-01, the Rally car we drive at these events. So, here ya go …
Read More »Project: Tamiya CC-02 Toyota FJ Trail Truck
Tamiya CC-02 Toyota FJ Trail Truck This project started life as a standard Tamiya CC-02 rig, built right from the box with the stock electronics, wheels, tires, shocks and even the cool looking Mercedes G500 …
Read More »Tamiya Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade Model Kit | CompetitionX
Tamiya has released info on their new 1/12 scale motorcycle kit, the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. This bike looks absolutely amazing and comes complete with highly detailed 4-cylinder engine, rubber tires and racing stand. The engine, …
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