What's the Logic Behind Tamiya's Iconic Lettered Parts Bags?
Many people wonder why Tamiya doesn't use sequential parts system, where "Bag 1" contains parts for Step 1, "Bag 2" for Step 2, and so on and instead has part bags A, B, C, D, etc. in its R/C cars, tr...
3 Jul 5min
Why Tamiya ReRe R/C Model Vehicle Kits are Excellent Show-And-Tell Items and Science Fair Projects
A Tamiya rere (re-release) radio-controlled model vehicle kit is a lot of fun for a kid and an adult, but it also can be an amazing school show-and-tell item and then later one of many possible educat...
2 Jul 14min
The History of Tamiya's Radio Controlled Model Tanks
Most people who drive, race, bash, crawl, drift, or speed run their R/C model cars, trucks, buggies, vans, jeeps, or busses have never piloted a radio-controlled tank. The experience is very different...
1 Jul 11min
Why Do Shims Fix R/C Model Vehicle Wheel Slop? So Well?
Shims really help slop in axles, gearboxes, gears, and wheels, especially in the vintage and rere (re-release) Grasshopper, Hornet, Grasshopper II, and Super Hornet. But do you know where to place the...
30 Jun 14min
Masters of the Universe and Their Vintage R/C Model Vehicles
Savage Eternia, the home of ancient mysterious lost science and technology and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe line up perfectly with some of the vintage Tamiya motor vehicles of the golden age...
29 Jun 12min
HOW-TO: Fix Flexing Chassis Brace and Suspension Arms Retainers
A listener asked: tthe Tamiya Grasshopper II, Super Hornet, and Rising Fighter radio-controlled buggies, the Chassis Brace/Suspension Arms Retainer can flex too much and cause the suspension arms to p...
28 Jun 12min
Which is Better: Magnetic or Non-Magnetic Hobby Parts Trays?
Most of the time when you see somebody wrenching at their R/C hobby workbench, you will see a bunch of small magnetic trays to hold parts. However, you may also see a larger, deeper, non-magnetic tray...
27 Jun 4min
Why Do R/C Model Vehicle Hobbyists Wear Craft Aprons?
If you are new to the radio-controlled model vehicle hobbyist community, you may wonder why so many R/C enthusiasts wear craft aprons at their hobby workbench. Worry no more listeners, as in this epis...
26 Jun 5min
