Just announced by Vanquish is the 1/10th scaled VRD Carbon Kit. This high-end competition rock crawling chassis is of course made from carbon fiber and was designed for elite levels of performance. Here are the highlights- * Vanquish Products first competition level platform * All new Lightweight Spec VFD Transmission * Updated F10 competition inspired portal axles * Matte finish 3mm thick, carbon fiber [...]
One thing that didn’t make the move to Australia was my compressor, so a couple of days ago I bought myself new one. Airflow isn’t quite as high as I would like, but it got the job done when I painted the interior of my VS4-10. Gotta do something while I wait for some bits and bobs for my RDS [...]
New from Exotek is a line-up of Aluminum Upgrade Parts for the Team Associated Reflex 14 Series. The upgrades include rear hubs, steering cranks, c-hubs, and a steering hub set. All the parts were designed to fit the Associated Reflex 14B, 14T, and 14MT. Here are the highlights- Reflex 14 HD Steering Hub Set * Part Number – #2185 * Factory style heavy [...]
Now shipping from Futaba is the S-U306 Metal Gear Servo. This affordable upgrade servo features increased servo travel and beefy metal gears. Here are more highlights- * Speed – 0.18 sec/60° at 6.0V * Torque – 123.6 ozf/in at 6.0V * Size – 1.57″ x 0.79″ x 1.50″ * Weight – 1.64 oz The Futaba S-U306 Servo is street priced at $44 and you can [...]
Available and shipping now from Fair RC is a Hello Kitty Modified version of the CR18P Rock Van RTR. With Hello Kitty being such a huge brand worldwide, especially in Japan, this version of the Rock Van is perfect for a daughter, niece, granddaughter, or anyone who’s into collecting Hello Kitty merch. Check out these highlights- * Hand repainted in electric [...]
Over at Traction Hobby they are now teasing a special 3rd Anniversary Edition of their mighty Tank 300. The Tank 300 is one of the original 1/8th scaled rock crawlers and their latest version is highly upgraded for increased realism, as well as performance. As we await more details, you can use this link to check out the official Traction Hobby [...]
Over at Tamico they have announced a very special 15th Anniversary Limited Edition Tamiya Dancing Rider Custom. To help celebrate Tamico’s 15th anniversary, they have just dropped a very limited edition Dancing Rider. Limited to only 333 pieces, this version of the Dancing Rider is certain to be big among the collector crowd. Here are more details- * Limited to 333 [...]
Over at Team Assocaited they are teasing a Crystal Clear RC10 Classic Buggy Kit. The AE crew recently whipped up this special clear SLA prototype RC10 Classic for the SEMA aftermarket car show in Las Vegas this fall. AE is coming up on their 60th anniversary as a company and the 40th for the original RC10 so they are pulling [...]
New from Bittydesign is the 1/10 P10R Clear Rally Car Body. The P10R is the first universal rally car body from Bittydesign and is sized to fit popular 1/10 touring, rally, and drift cars. Here are the highlights- * Wheelbase – 257mm * Width – 190mm * Molded from genuine polycarbonate Lexan * Includes wing mounting hardware * Produced only in a 0.75mm thick version * [...]
G’day folks and may it be a happy one! A good way for me to make any day better, is to paint. Case in point: I have more painted RC bodies than I have chassis to fit them on. Currently on my work desk (well, outside dining table) is the body of my VS4-10 Phoenix. According to personal naming tradition [...]
Over at Schumacher they’ve been busy promoting their new Cougar LD3 Competition Buggy Kit. The LD3 represents the latest and greatest in race technology and the 18 minute long video does a great job of covering all the high points of the LD3. The LD3 is being released in 3 different versions depending on your needs. With stock, mod, and [...]
One of the hottest, new small-scale crawlers is quickly getting aftermarket upgrade support. If you’re interested in outfitting your FMS FCX18 for the unexpected, Injora’s Stainless Steel Drive Shafts (#FCX18–01SR) should help you accomplish that goal. Made from stainless steel, these drive shafts feature the same telescoping functionality as the stock FCX18 driveshafts, but offer improved durability. Performance gains are also [...]
Good day everyone and Happy Thursday- we’re almost to the weekend! Over the last month or so I feel like I’ve not pulled very much trigger, save for a single monster truck race day, but I feel about as busy as ever due to constantly working on various projects. The one I’m focused on finished first is my RC4WD K10 Scottsdale [...]
Over at STRC they have dropped a second batch of Brass Option Parts for the Axial Racing SCX10 Pro. This wave of parts includes brass front and rear axle tubes, as well as brass shock components. Here are the details- #STA232081BR – CNC Machined Brass Front Axle Tubes (1 pair) #STA233034BR – CNC Machined Brass Shock components (8 pcs) #STA232082BR – CNC Machined [...]
New from Traxxas is the 1/18 TRX-4M Ford F-150 High Trail Edition RTR. That’s right folks, soon you will be able to get a TRX-4M High Trail with a beautifully scaled Ford F-150 body. Check out these highlights- * 35% more center ground clearance than a standard TRX-4M * Large 2.4″ Mickey Thompson Baja Pro XS tires * Extended wheelbase chassis for even [...]
