I'm not saying I don't like or enjoy my Tamiya Lunchbox, but rationally it is quite rubbish as an RC vehicle and if anyone but Tamiya sold it, it would be laughed at for how crap it is. All Tamiya's use a rather crappy sealed 27T single "silver" can brushed motor. It's noisy and on NiMh massively under performs, even if this was 1990.

Absima LiPo Battery Next we have a LiPo battery from Absima. Its 4200 name reflects its 4200mAh/31.1Wh rating that is less clearly labelled. The finer details are listed at the end of the label 7.4v (2 cell) LiPo technology with a 25C burst rate. Now you do have choices, you can opt for a brushless setup, or in my case as I had lots of spares from my racing days, fit a hotter brushed motor. My LB is currently running a 12T Hex brushed motor. Tamiya originally made the Lunch Box for only a few years in the late 1980's and early 1990's - incredibly since it's re-release in 2005, it has been on sale for almost twice as long, yet is still the most popular model by far in the range! Now that we have an understanding of some of the basics, we can select the right battery. On a simple level, this boils down to a few variables: cost, connector, compatibility and dimensions. ESC: This is the connection between the radio system and the motor. You have several choices. The standard Tamiya unit is currently unavailable due to the chip shortage, so Tamiya are offering a choice of a Tamiya Hobbywing or Carson Dragster (Tamiya Germany) units. Where a model number is shown (e.g. 20 or 15) that is the motor capacity of the unit - the lower the number, the more powerful a motor you can install later. All work with the motor in the kit.

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If you upgrade to a LiPo it does make it perform much better, I have to say I was really quite impressed with the performance improvement. And this is the sort of performance Tamiya should be providing straight out of the box.

Please note: These ‘ready to run bundles’ includes everything you need to operate this model once the kit is built. This is a kit which will require building. This model comes with a white shell. Please see our Tamiya Paint range for colours available. It is worth stating that I am not a physicist; This blog is not intended to educate electronic theory at a high level, but rather to offer a non-technical look at the basics. As such we cannot take responsibility for any untoward effects caused as a result of misunderstanding this post. If you have any questions, please drop our friendly engineers a message and if you spot any errors in this blog, please leave your comments below and we will update it with corrections.I recently bought a Turnigy SCT 2wd, these are cheap kits, cheaper than the LB, but they are easily 2 or 3 times better in every single way. These high current connectors are popular with drone pilots are simple to use and are keyed to avoid incorrect connection. The durable and easy-to-assemble 2WD chassis employs box type frame, front swing arm independent and rear rolling rigid suspension. Big 115mm diameter tyres offer dynamic running on even the toughest of surfaces. Sealed gearbox protects diff gear from dirt and sand during off-road driving. Rear mounted wheelie bar enables wild stunt driving. These rectangular proprietary high-current connectors are keyed to avoid incorrect connection and feature textured plugs to aid removal. Note that Traxxas now also employ a 'foolproof' iD connector with integral balance connector leads to simplify charging. These are intended for use with iD chargers and can be identified by their flattened octagonal connector. Often called banana plugs, these are commonly found on charger adapter leads rather than batteries. Available in a range of diameters the larger sizes can support high current, but attention must be paid when connecting them to ensure they are the correct way round.