Very few people build kits anymore, which is a shame because it is so fun! And, you get the opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of your specific chassis. Tamiya shot over a TA-06 kit rocking a Mercedes-Benz GT3 body and we...
RCX changed the way we look at “trade shows” and now the premiere event in RC is heading to Long Beach, CA on April 28-29, 2012. Velocity RC Magazine will be there to cover all the new products, show off our new mag...
AWD, 4WD, all the wheels sending power to the ground it the normal in racing touring cars. So when Tamiya offers a FWD racecar, some people scratch their heads, others scream, and others type “internet” type things ...
Shock shafts are delicate and need to be treated that way. Gouges and scratches are your biggest concern as they will not only rough up the smooth stroke, but they can damage your o-rings causing oil leaks and constant maintena...
Current World Champion Robert Pietsch has been crowned EFRA’s 1:8th onroad European Champion. It was a close race to the finish with the Michael Jordan of the class, Lamberto Collari who finished a close 2nd. Scan ahead to ar...
Our full review of the latest track weapon from Team Associated is the B6.3. It comes in two flavors, carpet and dirt (we like chocolate peanut butter the best) and we got the D version to test. Sit down with Derek in his ̶...
I’ll admit that I’m terrible at cutting out bodies. Back in the day of touring cars I’d be better off throwing the body in a ninja sharp fan than me having to take scissors to it. While building my Tamiya Rall...
I (Derek) have built a lot of kits. Hundreds to be vague. Usually they assemble without a problem, occasionally they frustrate, but few have brought about the emotion of hate, love, pain, disdain, and almost tears as the Capo R...