Tamiya's Dirt Four-Wheel Drive R/C Model Vehicles: The DF-01, DF-02, and DF-03

About this episode

This episode explores the significance of Tamiya's dirt four-wheel drive series and the differences between its various chassis models.

What makes Tamiya's dirt four-wheel drive series so special in the hearts and minds of many R/C model vehicle enthusiast? What are the difference between the different generations of the DF-01, DF-02, and the DF-03 chassis? And why will there never be a DT-04? Which radio-controlled model vehicle kit was the first on each chassis and which was the most popular? And which hop-up parts can fit multiple generations of the DF (Dirt Four-Wheel Drive) series? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we get down in the dirt, and get you these multi-generational answers.

Topics covered

• Tamiya R/C models
• four-wheel drive vehicles
• model vehicle enthusiasts
• chassis differences
• hop-up parts

Keywords

• Tamiya
• DF-01
• DF-02
• DF-03
• DT-04
• R/C model vehicles
• four-wheel drive
• hop-up parts
• model vehicle kits

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tamiya

Products: DF-01, DF-02, DF-03, DT-04, radio-controlled model vehicle kit

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