Build Diary

Tamiya Grasshopper Ultimate Customization : Rear Damper Upgrade & Hornet Conversion!

Following our front oil damper upgrade, it's time to complete the suspension overhaul.>> Read the previous article: Tami...
Build Diary

Tamiya Grasshopper Ultimate Customization : Oil Damper Upgrade (Front Suspension)

Following our last tire upgrade, it's time to focus on the heart of the suspension. Welcome to the second installment of...
Special Edition R/C Models

Tamiya Grasshopper Black Edition vs. Standard: What’s the Real Difference?

The legendary Tamiya Grasshopper is making a comeback in its coolest form yet. Scheduled for release around November 202...
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Get Your Favorite Japanese RC Gear Shipped to You!

Excited about the RC gear featured in this post? Many of these awesome Tamiya hop-ups are often only available from Japa...
Build Diary

Tamiya Grasshopper Legend! Ultimate Customization Blog : Upgrading the Suspension to Modern Specs!

The Tamiya Grasshopper, a timeless classic loved by generations. We're starting a project to bring its performance into ...
TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO

Hunting for RC Parts and Discovering New Models at TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO!

I headed to the TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO after work to pick up some custom parts for my beloved Grasshopper.An Unex...
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【Tamiya The Grasshopper】Shakedown! A First Run Review in the Park After 40 Years

Following up on the previous build article, the Grasshopper is finally complete. This time, it's the long-awaited first ...
Build Diary

Tamiya Grasshopper Build Diary Vol.9 : From Body Painting to Final Completion

Hello everyone!Welcome back to the RC car building blog.Last time, we installed the tires, and the chassis is now almost...
TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO

A Must-Visit for RC Fans! My Trip to TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO (Photo Tour)

As a huge fan of RC cars, I finally made the pilgrimage to a place I've always wanted to visit: TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY ...
Build Diary

Tamiya Grasshopper Build Diary Vol.8 : Attaching the Tires and Taking Shape!

This is the 6th part of our Tamiya Grasshopper build series. In the last article, we assembled the front-end components....