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Jeff Hoy, American

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Tamiya is awesome…

Posted on March 2nd, 2010 by Jeff Hoy

I’ve been thinking about doing a scratch-built rc version of this car for a long time.  Tamiya beat me to it. This is the Tamiya Tyrrell P34 SIX WHEELER 1976 Japan GP.  A new chassis and body design based  on the full scale version from the 1976 F1 series.  All four front wheels are steered by [...]

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New Product: RC18T2/B2 Team Kit

Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by Jeff Hoy

Here’s some awesome news from Team AE.  They are putting out 2nd editions of their popular RC18B and RC18T, based on the new belt driven chassis that is used by the SC18 and RC18LM.  The cool thing about this though is that it’s a kit and parts are included to build either vehicle.  So you buy one [...]

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Thundertech Racing Pro-2wd Review, Part 1

Posted on May 15th, 2009 by Jeff Hoy

[ My review of the Thundertech Racing Pro-2wd is a two parter.  This first part covers the features, assembly, and appearance.  The second (coming soon) covers performance, durability, and hop-up potential. ] I’ve seen the Thundertech Pro-2wd featured in RC Driver magazine, talked about on web forums and blogs, and in videos on youtube.  It’s [...]

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Thundertech Short Course Pro-2wd…

Posted on March 6th, 2009 by Jeff Hoy

…I have it in my possession.  I took some unboxing pics, and I am VERY excited to say that this is definitely a kit-builder’s kit.  A lot of pieces and parts and a ton of steps in the assembly manual.  In fact, the assembly manual is nearly thicker than the latest issue of R/C Driver.  [...]

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Heavy Metal

Posted on December 1st, 2008 by Jeff Hoy

Tamiya’s Clod Buster has been the godfather of R/C monster trucks for over two decades now.  I always wanted one but have been put off by the cost of entry.  I may just have to buy myself this new version though. Tamiya has always been known for their attention to detail when it comes to [...]

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Tamiya F103 15th Anniversary kit…

Posted on October 30th, 2008 by Jeff Hoy

  Darn you Tamiya for releasing another rc kit that I absolutely want.  The F-1 class in rc has been slowly fading away in recent years here in the USA.  Maybe instead of F-1, companies should think about the Indy/Champ car style for the American market.  Two things that have never really caught on in [...]

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I'd be jealous if I were you.

Posted on December 23rd, 2007 by Jeff Hoy

Thunder Tech Racing – CORR Pro 2 Off road racer.     I Has It… on preorder.

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The Baja King recrowned.

Posted on November 21st, 2006 by Jeff Hoy

I’ve been playing with my Tamiya Baja King for a little over a year now (read my old review here).  It’s been in a mildly modified form since the very beginning with things such as ball bearings and light weight, carbon fiber parts.  I’ve decided that it’s been long over due for some massive upgrades. [...]

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Tamiya Baja King review

Posted on April 13th, 2006 by Jeff Hoy

After nearly three quarters of a decade away from the R/C hobby, I can finally say I’m back in the game baby!  WOO!  YEAH!  This Christmas I received a gift that keeps on giving, Tamiya’s Baja King kit, which is a very welcome addition to my box of R/C stuff.  This model isn’t the top [...]

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RadioShack ZipZaps SE review

Posted on November 15th, 2005 by Jeff Hoy

Radio controlled cars come in many sizes, but they don’t get much smaller than these. ZipZaps are part of a still relatively new trend in rc called micro-size. They’re about the same size as a typical Hot Wheels die-cast car, about 1/64 scale, but they offer the same features as their much bigger, and more [...]

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