CLASSIC PLASTIC: TAMIYA MOUNTAIN RIDER

PHOTOS JOEL NAVARRO AND KEVIN HETMANSKI Tamiya's take on the Toyota that put mini-trucking on the map When the most iconic RC vehicles of all time are discussed, the Tamiya Bruiser is always at the top of the list. It was far ahead of its time when it was released in 1985 and was easily the most realistic truck available. Features like a shiftable transmission, a large 750-series brushed electric motor, leaf spring suspension, and...

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