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Element RC has released the new Enduro Trailwalker Black RTR with a Scratch N’ Weather body. The updated Trailwalker looks wicked and reminds me of an older truck you would take in the woods for some off-road fun. The new Trailwalker Black is loaded with performance parts as well as the Stealth X gearbox. But what intrigued me the most [...]
New from Axial Racing is the highly capable 1/24 AX24 XC-1 4WS Crawler Brushed RTR. With 4 wheel steering and a durable 4 wheel drive system, the XC-1 is a high performance rig for serious rock crawling. Here are the highlights- * Three 4-wheel steering modes give drivers new terrain conquering ability * Side plate chassis allows for greater articulation * LED rock [...]
Coming later this month from Element RC is the 1/10th scaled Enduro Trailwalker Black w/ Scratch & Weather Body. This incredible looking truck comes with a pre-weathered body and Element’s highly capable off-road chassis. Here are more highlights- * Never-before-seen finish on an RTR * Performance rig built to endure * Polycarbonate body pre-painted with new Scratch ‘N Weather matte finish * Single-piece roll [...]
Now shipping from Rochobby is the 1/12 The People’s Car RTR in Gray. The folks at Rochobby not only made an impeccably scaled body, but also loaded The People’s Car with next-gen scale accessories. Check out these highlights- * Civilian version of the Beetle * Scale looking Boxer air-cooled engine cover * Engine fan rotates, fan is driven by belt * 2-speed transmission, switchable [...]
New from Losi is the 1/16th scaled 1970 Chevelle 2WD Mini RTR Drag Car. This hot little Chevelle is an easy, low cost way of getting into competitive drag racing. Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed 1970 Chevy Chevelle body * Plastic molded body details with LED head and tail lights * 6000kV 2-in-1 brushless power system * Based off the proven Mini [...]
If you need some adventure in 2023, the team at Redcat has you covered with the release of its Gen9 Scout 800A trail truck. Following in the tire tracks of its predecessor, the Gen8, this revised rig builds on past performance while bringing a few fun surprises to the table. On the outside, Redcat’s new trail machine has received a new [...]
Over at Kyosho they have announced a new collaboration with the stylish brand Supreme. The new collaboration has resulted in a Supreme branded Nissan Skyline Nismo R33 GT-R Mini-Z Readyset. This special edition Mini-Z features original artwork by Cokney and is sure to be a huge hit among rc collectors. To get more details, you can hit up the [...]
Element RC has joined the basic rig or “sport” model game. Element is the underdog in the RC world, and time and time again they have risen to the top. So will the new Sendero Sport Edition hold up to the Element RC name? Or will it tumble down the scale cliff and explode like a chair in the Simpsons? [...]
Monster Trucks are fun for the whole family. But how fun can they really be when they can fit in your pocket? FMS Model has released the FCX24 Max Smasher RTR to fill that Monster truck 1/24 bashing void that the scale world has had. Let’s see how it holds up while a Scalin’ Squid is driving the FMS Model [...]
The new FMS 1:12 TOYOTA FJ45 Pickup Truck is here! The latest scale masterpiece from FMS was in our shop and out rocking the trails recently so here are the details as we are working on the review! * Length: 345mm * Width: 127mm * Height: 124mm * Wheel base: 270mm * Tire: D:60mm , W:15mm * Ground clearance: 29mm * Driving speed: 8km/h Max * Lights, [...]
What better way to get pumped up for the weekend than a couple Big Squid RC videos. We got our hands on the new Traxxas TRX4M 1/18 Land Rover Defender and have been driving it allover the Big Squid RC Kentucky HQ. While we are still working on the review, we have the unboxing and running videos for you to [...]
Here is a HUGE new release from Traxxas, the 1/6 XRT 8S RTR Monster Truck. Infused with X-Maxx DNA, the new XRT brings more of a race inspired look to the large scale community. Here is the scoop- * TQi Traxxas Link enabled 2.4GHz radio system * Velineon VXL-8s brushless ESC with Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) * High downforce wing * XRT race wheels * [...]
We all want a good looking car standing out from the crowd, and while a custom paint job requires a fair bit of work and skill, boosting the look with accessories do not. Also, it’s basically fool proof. A custom bumper simply cannot be messed up the same way as a paint job can. As I was planning my TRX-4 2021 [...]
After a first teaser, we are now on to round 2 for the upcoming FMS Max Smasher 1/24 FCX24 Monster Truck. The new Max Smasher is bringing serious monster truck attitude to 1/24th scale, with perfect timing for a long indoor winter bash season. Two different liveries will be offered on the FCX24 platform, to go along with its high [...]
While we are used to Capo Racing blowing our doors away with insane ultra-scale releases, their upcoming 1/8 Ares Skyline GTR R34 takes scale realism to yet another new level. From a fully scale steering system, to insanely scale shocks, to it’s insanely over-the-top magnesium alloy body, the new Capo GTR is unlike anything we’ve ever seen in rc before. [...]
