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The TT-02B chassis is a highly popular entry-level shaft-driven 4WD buggy. This version gets a makeover with a number of option parts for enhanced performance such as an aluminum driveshaft, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) shock towers, full bearings and more. …

The shaft-driven 4WD TB-04 chassis now comes loaded with a bundle of performance-enhancing option parts.  All resin/plastic parts have been replaced with carbon fiber-reinforced pieces to improve performance and durability. Suspension arms, uprights and aluminum mount designs are the same …

It’s kind of appropriate the Tamiya releases a scale model of the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo that is based on the Prototype 1 Hybrid (LMP1-H) run at LeMans. This beautiful body has sits atop Tamiya’s F103GT chassis, a 2WD pan …

The radio control hobby started off as an evolution of static modeling and Tamiya has been the leader in radio control modeling since the beginning. Over the years, they never lost sight of the true modeling aspect and many of their kits offer you the full experience of building, painting and driving a near replica of a full-scale machine.

There are many reasons that I love my Tamiya XV-01.  My top 2 are the cool, front motor design and that is is based on my real Subaru XV-01 Crosstrek.  A while back I did a complete review on a …

Tamiya’s CC-01 chassis has become very popular and now you have another reason to get one! Check out this beautiful Mercedes-Benz Unimog 425, the latest release sitting on the CC-01 platform. The Uni comes as a kit for you to …

The TRF211XM features a whole host of newly-designed parts, including a plastic chassis specially produced to offer outstanding balance. It also utilizes a 2.5mm thick carbon fiver battery plate, brass suspension mount in the rear, big bore shocks, aluminum battery …

The popular Japanese mascot Kumamon has found his way onto the DT-02 dune buggy chassis and is available as a kit or rtr with 4 colors (red, black, green and orange) to pick from. The chassis features a tub style …

The MF-01X is a compact chassis set to revolutionize the M-Chassis and features a rear mounted motor that transfers power to the front wheels via a propeller shaft that runs down the side  The Jimny has been on sale as …

The TRF102 is the second generation high-performance Formula One chassis designed by Tamiya.  Key features include a new T-Bar design that provides a progressive roll damping effect and come with 2 T-bars (1.5mm and 1.8mm) to aid in tuning.  Servo …

Without a doubt Tamiya has a huge following in the RC world. Tamiya has helped introduce this hobby to so many people over the years and if you ask any RCer to rattle of a few names of popular Tamiya …

In recent months I have been all about radio control rally cars. So much so that when it was time for me to purchase a new “real” car, I harassed the people at my local Subaru dealership and eventually drove home in a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek XV. Needless to say, as I was driving off of the lot I gave RC Driver Editor-In-Chief Greg Vogel a call and told him I needed to do a full review of the Tamiya XV. A near perfect “mini me” of my full-sized ride, this scale looking rally racer has it all and then some!

The shaft-driven 4WD TB-04 chassis now comes packaged with a bundle of performance-enhancing option parts.  All resin/plastic parts have been replaced with carbon fiber-reinforced pieces to improve performance and durability. Suspension arms, uprights and aluminum mount designs are the same …

The popular Toyota FJ Cruiser previously available on the Tamiya CC-01chassis has found its way onto the CR-01, for a limited time only. The CR-01 chassis has a ladder frame featuring aluminum side channels, and resin cross members, as well …

The Unimog is a multi-purpose truck with unrivalled off-road performance and its name is an acronym which stands for the German description “UNIversal-MOtor-Gerat.” The 425 variant was a heavier model that was produced in the 1970s and 1980s that featured …