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Two New Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 Models
Here is some cool news from Traxxas, they are now offering their 4-Tec 2.0 without a body. Better still, you can get it loaded with a VXL brushless system or with a more affordable brushed power package. We are big fans of the handling and durability of the 4-Tec 2.0, now you can pick up an RTR version without the [...]
- 7/24/2017
- 7:16 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
PROTOform Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Body
Coming soon from the crew at PROTOform is a new Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Clear Body. The Corvette is sized to fit 190mm 1/10th scale touring cars and is officially licensed by Chevrolet. Designed for top-shelf handling, the Corvette would make a great body for USGT racing or for a custom Corvette build. * Large decal sheet * Made from .030″ polycarbonate * Comes [...]
- 7/24/2017
- 2:13 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Traxxas TRX-4 Land Rover Defender Clear Body
With a whole lot of new Traxxas TRX-4 owners looking to modify their rigs, Traxxas has announced a new Clear Body. This is the same as the stock Land Rover Defender body, but comes in clear, thus giving you loads of options for custom paint. The clear body is molded from a tough polycarbonate and is a factory perfect fit, [...]
Everybody’s Scalin’ – It’s Friggin’ Hot
I’m no sissy when it comes to scaling in the elements. I’ve done G6 competitions in the sweltering heat and long trail runs in zero degree weather with the snow falling. It’s all part of the game. Still, the heat wave that has engulfed the midwest for the last two weeks has me crying uncle. I had been laying low, but last [...]
- 7/21/2017
- 5:19 pm
- Everybody's Scalin'
- By: Doug
PROTOform VTA Tires
Now here is a very cool new product, VTA Tires from the crew at PROTOform. These are the First Tires Ever from PROTOform and they are the official spec tire for US Vintage Trans Am Racing. Better still, they can be used on any number of surfaces ranging from a normal parking lot to high traction carpet. * #10139-00 Rear 31mm * [...]
- 7/21/2017
- 3:54 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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Graupner Alpha 110 Drone Promotion
The guys over at Graupner are having a Special Promotion on their Alpha 110 Drone. The Alpha 110 is a great starter quad for learning to fly via FPV and for a limited time it comes with a Free Extra Battery. The drone is available two ways, as an RTF ($149) or as an RFH ($109). Want to learn more? If [...]
- 7/21/2017
- 11:22 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Hot New Ford Mustang GT From Traxxas
Here ya go Ford fans, after a brief teaser at the Vegas show a few weeks ago, Traxxas has officially announced the Ford Mustang GT. The Mustang sits on the stellar 4-Tec 2.0 chassis and is powered by a Titan 12 turn, 550 sized, brushed motor. More importantly, the Mustang body is formed for incredible scale realism, making it a [...]
- 7/21/2017
- 8:14 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
ASK Cubby – Your Logical Questions, My Irrational Responses
“Fix It Or Shut Up Cubby, With you always ranting against ROAR and rc racing, why don’t you put your money where your big mouth is and fix it? (name withheld by request) Michigan” Cubby- Well hola there Mr. Name Withheld By Request. As always, thanks for taking the time to write in, and of course a sticker kit is all yours if you have [...]
RC4WD Gelande II RTR With Green Defender D90 Body
Have you been wanting to pick up an awesome new scale crawler? If so, check out the new RC4WD Gelande II RTR With Green Defender D90 Body. The G2 D90 just plain oozes scale realism and is quite capable right out of the box. Here are some of its highlights- * 1.9″ beadlock stamped steel wheels * Locked diffs, cast metal axles * [...]
- 7/20/2017
- 2:22 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Rise Limited Edition Black House Racer
For a limited time, Rise is offering their popular Vusion House Racer Drone in Black. The Black edition looks extra trick and its color makes it easy to identify when racing against the original green version. * Diagonal Size- 120mm * Weight- 68 grams * Comes with USB charger, extra blades, and rotor guards * Three different flight modes * 600TVL camera * 25mW, 5.8GHz, [...]
- 7/20/2017
- 10:53 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Andy’s RC Products Vintage Bodies
Have you been in the hobby long enough to remember how cool the bodies from Andy’s RC Products were? Back in the day, they were some of the coolest bodies that money could buy. Well vintage rc lovers, now you’ll have a chance to buy some of your favorite old school Andy’s bodies to replace the old beat up ones [...]
- 7/19/2017
- 1:46 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Video – Traxxas Bandit Freestyle Foam Pit Session
The Traxxas crew has finished up another video with some stellar action from Camp Woodward in Pennsylvania. This one features the Bandit VXL and has loads of high flying action. View the video posted above to see the Bandit VXL busting cool moves along with some very neat on-board shots. The Bandit is a legendary buggy for bashing and the [...]
Monster Truck Madness #17 – Pro-Mod SMT10
In Monster Truck Madness #6, which I wrote in February, I went into detail on how best to get started modifying your Axial SMT10. The time has come to talk about juicing one up even further than that. Back in April I made substantial changes to one of my two SMT10’s to bring it up to snuff with the “Pro Modified” category of [...]
- 7/18/2017
- 5:25 pm
- Monster Truck Madness
- By: Doug
SSD Wheel Hub With Brake Rotor
What has the crew at SSD RC been up to? Well, they have announced a new Wheel Hub With Brake Rotor. These are pretty trick looking and should be a good way to boost the scale realism of your off-road rig. * Machined from aluminum * Comes with some black anodizing * Fits on a standard 12mm hex * Fits the new Traxxas TRX-4 [...]
Blade mCP S RTF Helicopter
No, the picture shown above is not upside down, the helicopter is. You see, Blade’s new mCP S RTF Helicopter is a capable 3D flyer. If you aren’t into the air scene, that means it can do things like fly upside down. Want to learn more? * Single rotor design * Great step up from coaxial helicopters or drones * SAFE and AS3X [...]
- 7/18/2017
- 10:45 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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