Tamiya Rock Socker: First Muddy Adventure

What a thrill! We faced mud, pools, and dirt in abundance – the perfect setting for its inaugural run. Just moments before, it was shiny and new, but quickly it got a proper initiation into the rough and tumble world.

I was eager to take it out after weeks of building, but it turns out, my kids were just as excited. I found myself filming and teaching them how to drive, secretly hoping they'd get bored. However, our adventure stretched over 5km, included a battery change, a fun picnic, and by the time we returned, I still hadn't gotten my hands on the remote! Surprisingly, I thoroughly enjoyed watching them take the wheel. It was a delight.

During this run, I left both differentials unlocked, which, in hindsight, was a misstep. You can see it struggled a bit in the mud. Next time, we're going locked – testing at home has already shown it offers much more traction and power. So no more struggling through the mud. I'm confident now it can tackle any level of dirt and muck!

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