Tamiya TA08R #2

Found an Sanwa 971 servo - possibly bought 10+ years ago, not high torque at all in today standard. However, should be good enough for running blinky mode. At same time, also found the control 13.5 motor for TITC 2014 in my storage. It is Orca TI. Hence, decided to use it on TA08R project. 

So far the build has been smooth, parts are considered small in my previous Tamiya RC kit experience but not that bad compared to previous Yokomo and Xray projects. I was told Awesomatix would be the ultimate challenge in term of part size ... I keep this in mind and will have to try one to believe. 

Next is the ESC. I found an Orca VTC TC spec ESC, it has a large footprint hence leave a little place for the receiver. Flysky receiver just fits in nicely. Soldering job done on a Sunday morning. 

I started this build on Monday, managed some hours to contribute to the project after office and by Sunday evening, it is mostly done.

Next is the bodyshell preparation and paint work, chassis setup and then test run !

Switch and race game

New to Switch, and started with a Mario racing game.

FWD fever

Got the latest FWD - X4F 26' and FT9

Especially X4F, seems to be a complicated build. Not what I had built since the Tamiya FF03 time. 

Tamiya TA08R #1

My last Tamiya TC was TRF417 I think which is like 10+ years ago.

While I have the TRF421 in the pipeline, I need to try this TA08R first. I plan to use older generation of 13.5T motor on it with boost and turbo. Let see if the plastic chassis can handle the load.

I have a pair of TA08 family, the other one is the Pro while I also have the necessary upgrade to make it a semi-R version. 

A good day for toys

All come together, what to say next ? 

Mugen, Mugen, Mugen !

1,2,3

Family photo - cheers !

Xray X4 2022 #4

Bodyshell is under preparation