Tamiya Honda City Turbo Senna Edition: Build + Custom Fabrication + RC Car Fun!

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

The Tamiya Honda City Turbo Senna Edition is finally here! I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I had building it! Of the dozens of RC cars in my collection, this build, is without a doubt, one of the highlights in my 40 years in being in RC. Do you own a Tamiya Honda City Turbo? Did you have the original Willy's Wheeler? Let me know!

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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Unboxing
00:01:35 Gearbox & Rear Chassis
00:06:28 Body Prep
00:08:19 Front Chassis
00:11:58 Electronics
00:14:45 Fabricating Parts
00:33:26 Body Design
00:45:49 LED Lighting
00:50:02 Custom Decals
00:56:06 Helmet Design
00:59:43 Glam Shots & Drive
01:02:07 Coming Soon To Tonic RC

The below affiliate links can help offset the costs of these video productions at no extra cost to you.

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS BUILD

RadioLink RC8X Transmitter https://amzn.to/4lDcxGL
RadioLink R4FGM Receiver https://amzn.to/44LWy3D
RadioLink RC8X Holder Mount https://amzn.to/44BKIYM
Hobbywing QuicRun 10BL60 Sensored G2 Brushless ESC https://amzn.to/44x3eCJ
Surpass Hobby Rocket 540 V4S 17.5T Sensored Brushless Motor https://amzn.to/4ltIYaW
Yeah Racing QUTUS Damper Shock Set https://amzn.to/467z1vc
Yeah Racing Aluminum Front Knuckle Arm Set https://amzn.to/40lZd1u
Yeah Racing Aluminum C-Hub Set https://amzn.to/4m0QESc
Yeah Racing Aluminum Rear Hub/Knuckle Set https://amzn.to/44O5mor
Yeah Racing Aluminum Front Damper Shock Stay Set https://amzn.to/46JEVCP
Yeah Racing Aluminum Rear Damper Shock Stay Set https://amzn.to/3GNjpCI
Yeah Racing Aluminum Rear Damper Shock Stay Set https://amzn.to/4lA1EWK
Yeah Racing Red Toe Hooks qty 5 https://amzn.to/4lqH9f3
DSServo 25kg Metal Gear Standard Digital Servo https://amzn.to/46edkJV
Emax Mini Metal Gear Servo 4 Pack https://amzn.to/3IdIqaB
USAQ Adjustable BEC qty 4 https://amzn.to/3IMlb7D

Wheels/tires during build https://amzn.to/3UrBTfo
Front hubs for above wheels https://amzn.to/4mj9ogb
Rear hubs for above wheels (may need drilling) https://amzn.to/45DjAci
Front foam tires https://amzn.to/41MnFtp
Rear foam tires https://amzn.to/45k1Tzv
Front hubs for foam tires https://amzn.to/4fKeb84
Rear hubs for foam tires: https://amzn.to/3Jgtxox
Nut spacers for foam tires https://amzn.to/4fEQ0rh
Other wheels in the video:
ShareGoo Black https://amzn.to/3HzBDYO
ShareGoo White https://amzn.to/4mITz21
Shanrya 5-spoke https://amzn.to/45OcSRX
Lafeina Gray https://amzn.to/3HCHTyV
MXFans Y-Spoke https://amzn.to/4mlGVX7
OZ Racing Black https://amzn.to/4fB1NXI
OZ Racing White https://amzn.to/4mDkDQm
OZ Racing Gray https://amzn.to/3HzE6m2
5-Spoke Rally w/ Covers https://amzn.to/46ZIy86

EXPENDABLES USED ON THIS BUILD
Muchmore Racing Spin Lube https://amzn.to/4eD1xag
Tamiya Plastic Cement https://amzn.to/44FF4F3
Tamiya Panel Line Accent https://amzn.to/407QUWW
Tamiya White Surface Primer https://amzn.to/4kL81FB
Tamiya Acrylic Thinner https://amzn.to/46trTJA
Team Associated Factory Team FT Green Slime Shock Lube https://amzn.to/4nXDmHY
Eclectic Products E6000 Craft Adhesive https://amzn.to/4lK9Ovj
Permatex Removable Threadlocker https://amzn.to/3Gx3BE0
Utillo .7mm White Paint Pens 8-pack https://amzn.to/3Tsl4An
Utillo .7mm Black Paint Pens 8-pack https://amzn.to/4eBglWZ
EasBriight 10-Pack of 12×12"×0.02" PET/Plexiglass Sheets, Transparent https://amzn.to/4ePGSQd
Olycraft 25Pcs 5 Sizes ABS Plastic Round Tubes https://amzn.to/46NLXGP
Swpeet 35Pcs Plastic Rods Assortment Kit https://amzn.to/40S6ciM

TOOLS USED ON THIS BUILD
MIP RC Metric Hex Screwdriver Set https://amzn.to/3Ii0LDq
MIP RC Metric Hex Bit Set https://amzn.to/4lEFfqP
MIP RC Imperial .050” Hex Screwdriver https://amzn.to/4lmyAC6
Arrarown 7PCS Hex Nut Screwdriver Set https://amzn.to/4kwQjFz
ShareGoo Aluminium Magnetic Screw Tray https://amzn.to/3GzNHsx
Dilwe Aluminium Magnetic Screw Tray https://amzn.to/45Ylm9F
Hozan JIS-4 JIS Screwdriver Set https://amzn.to/4kDE0qY
Rhino Tools JIS Driver Bits https://amzn.to/4leK5Lw
Owon Power Supply & Multimeter https://amzn.to/4eWuSg9
Labloot Digital Multimeter https://amzn.to/44B61cI
ToolKitRC ST8 Servo Tester https://amzn.to/455nF9X
Dremel Li-Ion Cordless Rotary Tool (New Model) https://amzn.to/4eGxC0T
Skil 4V Cordless Screwdriver https://amzn.to/44maktO
Skil PWR CORE 12 Brushless Drill Driver Kit https://amzn.to/44z9Izz
Honoson Hot Knife Cutter https://amzn.to/45TS8c5
Mypouos Hot Air Blower + Soldering Iron Combo https://amzn.to/3GzV2Z9
PKEY Mini Electric Screwdriver Set https://amzn.to/44BxtqT
Bucasso Cordless Pen Sander https://amzn.to/44z7HVy
Hobby Fans Shock + Ball Cup Pliers Multitool https://amzn.to/44ye4Hh
Hot Racing Soldering Jig https://amzn.to/4lPW2qU

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