
Is the C-Ring Necessary in Either the Stock or Hopped-Up Frogs?
In the instruction manual, Tamiya shows to install a C-Ring clip on to the spur gear. However, this piece often gets lost when trying to install it. So we answer the question, is this C-Clip absolutel...
16 Aug 20258min

What Does the CRP HotShot Nerf Wing Do, and Can it Fit the Super HotShot?
CRP (Custom Racing Products) made a nerf wing for the vintage Tamiya HotShot to protect it's monocoque chassis and battery. But many R/C model vehicle hobbyists have wondered if it will fit the other ...
15 Aug 20258min

The Frog Fit: The Proper Way to Mount Your R/C Buggy Body
Many RC model vehicle hobbyists have a hard time getting the Frog Lexan body shell on and off it's ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis. One of the reasons is that the measurement from the mounting holes in...
14 Aug 20255min

HOW-TO: Fix the Front Top Shock Mount Screws From Sticking Out So Far
The Grasshopper, Hornet, Lunchbox, GH2 (Grasshopper II), Super Hornet, Rising Fighter, and many other Tamiya R/C model vehicles have an extra long to front shock mounting M3 screw that extends well be...
13 Aug 20256min

The Unseen Advantage: The Best and Cheapest R/C Tire Balance Compounds
Balancing your radio controlled vehicles' tires and wheels gives you advantages with speed, control, and less time between repairs, not to mention a better, more steady driving experience. We take a b...
12 Aug 20256min

HOW-TO: Fix a Hornet Rear Shock Mount Hop-Up on the Grasshopper Preventing Proper Body Fitment
When using the Tamiya Hornet R/C buggy top rear shock extender mounts on the Grasshopper, the brass tube bushings that protect the shock eye are just wide enough to make the Grasshopper's ABS (Acrylon...
11 Aug 20257min

How Can the Miniature Manufacturing CNC Alloy Heatsink Save Your R/C Model Vehicle?
Miniature Manufacturing makes a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machined Alloy Heatsink for the Tamiya 1/10th scale Lancia 037 Rally, Subaru BRAT, Frog, Pajero, Grasshopper, Hornet, Lunchbox, Blackf...
10 Aug 20255min

HOW-TO: Get the Most out of Your A3 Hobby Mats and R/C Car Stands
Many radio control hobbyists, when building their vintage, classic, rere, and modern radio controlled model cars, buggies, trucks, and vans use an RC vehicle stand and an A3 self-healing hobby mat. Wh...
9 Aug 20256min



















