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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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2009 Top Ten Random Things

Posted on December 28th, 2009 by Jeff Hoy

Time again for me to list ten random things.  Similar to how everybody does their top ten blah-blahs of 20XX lists at the end of the year.  But mine is way cooler than theirs. 10. Hot Chicks – They still avoid me like the plague, but I can’t stop looking (…leering…) at them.   9. RC Driver Live @ [...]

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Did you get a new R/C car or truck for Christmas?

Posted on December 25th, 2009 by Jeff Hoy

Christmas has come and gone.  The presents have been unwrapped with joyous glee.  If you’re one of the lucky ones, then hopefully you unwrapped a nice, new radio controlled car or truck.  Here’s some of my older articles about how to upgrade and hop-up your new R/C car. Did you get a Losi Highroller for Christmas?  Then you might [...]

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It’s an idea I like…

Posted on September 14th, 2009 by Jeff Hoy

Are 4 strokers going to catch on in nitro r/c cars?  No, never.  But it’s cool that people are playing around with the idea.   via RCeasy.

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Three must have upgrades for your new Baja King…

Posted on December 23rd, 2008 by Jeff Hoy

So you got a Tamiya Baja King for Christmas or you just bought one for yourself.  Congratulations, it’s a great car.  Welcome to the Baja King Owner’s Club.  You may have assembled it already or you could be waiting until you have a little more free time.  But if you’re anything like me you’re spending [...]

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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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Hacking my Baja King

Posted on November 11th, 2008 by Jeff Hoy

I spent some time today looking at my Baja King and trying to find ways to improve it.   I’m not at all dissatisfied with it’s performance right now, it’s fast, somewhat agile, and a blast to drive.  But I wanted more.  But other than putting in a faster motor what else could I do 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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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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