Building the Tamiya "Original Body"
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- Published: Friday, 07 August 2015 02:00
- Written by Jonny Retro
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The "Original Body" double page spread appeared in most of the RC Guide Books between 1987 and 1993*
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Cleaning Plastic Parts With Peroxide
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- Published: Saturday, 18 July 2015 02:00
- Written by Jonny Retro
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It's a sad fact that the plastic parts many of our toys are made of degrade over time.
“The Grasshopper”, by Tamiya (1984)
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- Published: Tuesday, 02 June 2015 23:23
- Written by Hibernaculum
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With it’s rugged design and ease of construction, The Grasshopper was a hugely influential R/C buggy.
Decals, the Hairdryer method
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- Published: Sunday, 10 May 2015 02:00
- Written by Jonny Retro
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We've covered putting on decals wet before, but sometimes a decal won't conform to the shape of your RC car
The 58200 TA03F Pro David Jun; fantastic classic tourer
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- Published: Friday, 03 April 2015 02:00
- Written by Plopes
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The first Tamiya kit to be named after its driver - David Jun
Vintage Fox modifications
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- Published: Friday, 06 March 2015 02:00
- Written by stingray-63
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This article, from a 1980's RC magazine, describes how to modify a Fox using Boomerang and custom parts.
Distinguishing the Hotshot, Supershot and Hotshot II
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- Published: Saturday, 14 February 2015 02:00
- Written by Rosey
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I will consider the Mk1 and Mk2 Hotshot, the Supershot and the Hotshot II where a comparison is relevant..
Rust and fading paint, the hairspray method
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- Published: Saturday, 17 January 2015 02:00
- Written by Rick vS
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...models in rust or fading paint, how do you do it?
Review: LogicRC Fusion PS200ADJ Power Supply
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- Published: Sunday, 14 December 2014 02:00
- Written by Jonny Retro
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From the early days of RC cars , 12 volts DC has been the field expedient way of powering battery chargers..., and the reason is obvious - that's the voltage most cars & vans run on.
Want to Compare Your Willy? (Part2: Chassis versions)
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- Published: Saturday, 30 August 2014 20:03
- Written by Jonny Retro
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Wild Willys, ...the differences ....
Astute guide, part 3
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- Published: Friday, 20 June 2014 02:00
- Written by Massimo Kontemax Russo
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The rear suspension of the Astute.
