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Hi folks, Did a 3d printed design for battery holder for Kyosho Optima/Javelin. This is designed for low profile shorty pack that followed the dimension of 18.5x47x96mm. The original intent to have a better battery secure rather than velcro tapes and prevent the battery from moving sideway. IMG20250...

In 1985 Tamiya offered a nearly all new version of their Hilux 1/10 4wd electric truck which they named the Bruiser. Utilizing the same attention to scale realism the Bruiser wasn't just a rebodied Hilux, it rode on a redesigned pair of drop rails connected by updated crossmembers to create its ladd...

Thanks guys much appreciated definitely a labor of love

I placed an order from Fibre-Lyte for a couple of towers and braces for some ongoing projects. Took the opportunity to have them cut the chassis sides in carbon, pricing was very reasonable. 20250503_143427.jpg The chassis rigidity compared to the 3D-printed sides is massive. The 3D-printed versions...

In 1986 Tamiya released an updated version of their Hotshot 1/10 4wd electric off-road buggy, called the Supershot. Using the same two-piece ABS clamshell chassis and four-wheel independent suspension system with long ball joint double a-arms up front and shorter double a-arms out back, albeit with ...

In 1986 Tamiya pointed a shrink ray at the radio-controlled car world when they debuted their 1/24 2wd electric on-road Tamtech Porsche 962C. Reaching back to their roots of designing model car kits that were suitable for radio control Tamiya's Tamtech line would combine cars from their 1/24 static ...

along with my recent Factory Works Fox build, I’m now building a 4wd to race in Vintage demo at this years Aus Nats. Debated with myself about what to build, then found a great deal on a TF kit https://tcphotos.net/images/2025/03/17/IMG_8481.jpeg Also started to aquire some hop ups, including a brus...

how many people look to see where their pinion gear comes from. I do. Had a similar conversation just tonight on cost vs. value... what are you getting for your dollar, not just in terms of price, but with regards to all the other qualities that surround a purchase. People are so focused on saving ...

Opened up and cleaned the transmitter. transmitter opened.jpg 8 Batteries and it seems to be functioning, even induced some static into my computer. If you zoom in to that old analog meter you can see the batter state is at 100%. transmitter working.jpg Speed controller opened and cleaned. speed con...

Color me tickled! After being packed in a box in 1990, sticking with me after 4 house moves, enduring our flood in 2013 (that was most of the crud I have been cleaning off the rig and from inside the electronics) IT'S ALIVE! (well the electronic portion)

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