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Airtronics MT-4 – 2.4Ghz, 4-channel, telemetry
Airtronics has been spending some time cooking up something new. The MT-4 is their new mid-range radio with all kinds of high-end features. It starts with a new, light weight pistol grip design that features adjustable steering movement, trigger, and a selection of grips. But more important is what’s packed inside. The onboard computer features a fast navigation system to [...]
- 1/25/2011
- 5:54 pm
- New Products
- By: Jeff
HPI bringing Switch back
The HPI Switch made some waves a couple years ago when it was first announced. It’s design was a major departure from the typical on-road chassis with it’s McPherson Strut style suspension and being front wheel drive. But then it seemed to disappear. Some places still have the original Switch in stock in limited quantities, but it even fell off [...]
- 1/24/2011
- 6:04 pm
- HPI Racing
New Products - By: Jeff
Reedy Competition 60c LiPos
Reedy has just announced a new line of LiPo batteries. The Competition line is rated at 60c and will be available as a 2S brick pack, 2S saddle pack, and a single cell pack. The brick and single have a capacity of 5500 mAh and the saddle is 5200 mAh. All of the LiPos are hard cased to keep them [...]
- 1/24/2011
- 5:25 pm
- New Products
Reedy - By: Jeff
R/C Around the Web - My weekend plans usually fall through..…
Photo of the Week:by Jonah Kellam For the first time in well over a year I have every R/C vehicle I own in running order. It’s amazing how I can let things sit on the shelf for so long in a broken state. I’m planning on doing some bashing with one of my newly fixed trucks this weekend on a frozen [...]
Team Associated Teaser Update
Team Associated has updated their teaser to the above image. So… 4×4 SC10 then? Check out Team Associated’s web site to see it in it’s natural habitat.
Losi TEN-SCTE – 4×4 short course truck
It’s finally official. Losi‘s TEN-SCTE, which has been in development for some time and been seen being tested on many tracks, is finally here and it appears to have been worth the wait. The TEN-SCTE is certainly going to be a powerful weapon in the 4×4 short course wars. As the name implies, the TEN-SCTE is based on the TEN-T 1/10 [...]
- 1/20/2011
- 10:42 am
- Losi
New Products - By: Jeff
Team Associated teasing something…
Team Associated is teasing something on their site. With the portentous text stating Good things come to those who wait. many on the interwebs have speculated that it could be an announcement of a 4×4 version of the SC10, others believe it could be the long awaited RC10B5 (which our own Cub Reporter suggested a month and a half ago was coming [...]
HPI Racing adding more wheel options to Baja 5T and 5SC
HPI Racing has some new gear for the recently released Baja 5SC and the Baja 5T. The new TR-10 wheels are true bead locks that will hold your tires securely without glue. The wheels are available in four finishes: white, black, gunmetal gray, and chrome. The fronts measure in at 120x60mm and have a 4mm offset while the rears are [...]
Outerwears covering up E-Revos
Outerwears, makers of fine outer wear, have a new way for you E-Revo owners to keep your truck clean. Their water repellent shroud helps keep water, mud, dirt and all that other junk out of your chassis, while still allowing necessary airflow to keep the electronics cool. The shroud comes with Velcro to keep it attached securely to the chassis. [...]
Another JConcepts body
Got a new Stampede 4×4? Already tired of the stock body? JConcepts has a potential solution for you. That is, if you even want your Stamp to look like a Ford SVT Raptor Super Crew. If you don’t, well, what’s wrong with you? Everybody else wants one, why do you have to be so different and difficult? What would your [...]
- 1/18/2011
- 4:53 pm
- JConcepts
New Products - By: Jeff
Pro-Line BullDogifying Associated T4.1
Pro-Line, not content with having a BullDog body for nearly every platform, has decided to keep expanding the line. The next truck in line to receive the cab forward design is the RC10T4.1. Like every other Pro-Line body, this one will come with all the requisite decals, masks, and overspray film. The BullDog for the T4.1 will start shipping on January [...]
- 1/17/2011
- 8:07 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Jeff
Thunder Power Putting Out The Power
A powerful charger is an essential accessory. There’s a ton of good options to choose from. Thunder Power is adding to that selection. Their new TP820CD can put out up to 800 watts of power from two independent charging ports, which is enough to allow you to charge up to 8S LiPos on both ports at the same time. But [...]
- 1/17/2011
- 4:43 pm
- New Products
Thunder Power RC - By: Jeff
Pro-Line offers up some new premounts
I know we’re all thinking it, but I’m just going to come out and say it. Premounted tires take all the fun out of the hobby. I remember as a youngster spending much of my free time with a big bottle of glue and a stack of tires and wheels, putting them all together. Actually, most of my memories of [...]
- 1/17/2011
- 3:29 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Jeff
R/C Around the Web – Some Assembly Required… edition
Photo of the Week:by Francesco I think it’s time for a roundup of some great build logs and how-tos that I’ve missed over the past couple weeks. Build Log: Micro Land Rover Defender Build Log 2: M1088 Scale Build Build Log 3: Tough Truck Hybrid Conversion: Putting Futaba 2.4 GHz radio gear into Kyosho’s Mini Z line Video of the Week:
RC4WD scaling down Viking Offroad accessories
Is there anything more important for a scale rig’s realistic looks than authentic full scale logos? RC4WD doesn’t think so, that’s why they’ve been licensing every full scale product they can. This latest product is the Viking Offroad Fairlead winch guide. RC4WD’s miniature version is machined out of aluminum and powder coated with the Viking name engraved on top to [...]
- 1/14/2011
- 10:51 pm
- New Products
RC4WD - By: Jeff
