Greetings all and happy Thursday! Before we get to it this week, a few notes- the crew at Horizon did a wicked job at Horizon RC Fest! I’m sure they are gonna do up 2024 even bigger, somehow! It’s always a can’t miss event on the calendar! Long time r/c monster truck fan/racer and, most importantly, full size Raminator driver Dan “Cheech” [...]
Injora has released a new upgrade for the FMS FCX24 family of 1/24-scale crawlers. Now, you can easily upgrade the stock, plastic driveshafts with a setup that’s more durable and eye-catching. As already stated in the name, these drive shafts feature a black finish along with Injora logo etched into them. These drive shafts utilize a scale-appearing joint and spline diameter [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD is a 1/10 Ultra Scale Canoe Set. This scale realistic canoe set is the perfect scale accessory for your next off-road build. Check out these highlights- * Made from injection molded ABS plastic * Durable nylon brackets and paddles * Length – 16.1″ * Width – 3.16″ * Height – 1.69″ * Canoe Weight – 2.98oz The RC4WD 1/10 Ultra Scale Canoe Set [...]
Just announced by TLR is a pair of Extended Chassis for their 22 5.0 race buggy. The extended chassis makes for an easier to drive buggy, while also being able to carry more mid-corner speed. Here are the highlights- * Smoother and less twitchy on corner entry * Allows buggy to carry more mid-corner speed * Yields more on power steering * +4mm chassis [...]
Coming this June from Axial is the 1/10th scaled SCX10 III Base Camp 4WD Rock Crawler Builder’s Kit. The Base Camp Builder’s Kit makes it easy to customize your build from the ground up, plus it includes a dig transmission and standard axles. Here are more highlights- * Strong, adjustable SCX10 III steel c-channel chassis * Standard AR45 straight axles * LCXU transmission [...]
Just announced by Traxxas is the 1/10 TRX-4 Sport High Trail Edition RTR. The new Sport High Trail is outfitted for serious off-road adventure and comes stock with a factory-installed Long Arm Lift Kit. Here are more highlights- * Factory-installed Long Arm Lift Kit to increase ground clearance * High clearance portal axles * High-angle bumpers and fully-locked axles * Clipless body mounting * Snorkel, [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is a 1/10 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Car Kit. The Abarth is a classic rally machine that will come with a highly detailed body that sits on Tamiya’s MF-01X chassis. With a fully time 4wd system and a scale realistic tire/wheel combo, the upcoming Abarth sounds perfect for backyard fun. The Tamiya 1/10 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally [...]
Now available from Exotek Racing is an Aluminum Rear Hub Set for the Team Associated B74 race buggy. These heavy duty 2 color anodized hubs look trick and can help bomb proof your race rig. Here are more highlights- * Made from CNC machined 7075 aluminum * 2 color anodizing * Fits – Associated B74, B74.1, and B74.2 * Customized polished black base with [...]
Now shipping from Fair RC is the 1/18th scaled ROCHOBBY 1/18 Magnum Rusted Mod RTR. Modified by hand, this version of the Magnum comes with a heavy patina to give it more of a scale realistic look. Here are the highlights- * Injection molded hard body * Scale interior * Rhino bumper kit * Tuned coil shocks * Aluminum frame rails * Integrated turn signals * Headlight [...]
New from Yokomo is the 1/10 Super Drift SD2.0 Chassis Kit. The Super Drift 2.0 has improved weight distribution to go along with a new front Ackermann ratio. Here are more highlights- * Graphite double-deck chassis * New slide rack steering system * Variable transmission w/ selectable positive torque & anti-torque * Precision aluminum rear bulkhead * Easy to access differential * Rear traction can be [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled XV-02RS Pro Chassis Kit. The XV-02RS Pro is the on-road version of Tamiya’s rally XV-02 platform and comes with numerous updates for speed and longevity. Check out these highlights- * 3.5mm thick carbon fiber damper stays * Aluminum-cylinder oil dampers * Carbon fiber-reinforced lower chassis * 18-spoke wheels with racing semi-slick tires * Front midship motor plus [...]
Now shipping from Team Associated is a Factory Team Lightweight Center Driveline Kit for their B74 line-up of race buggies. These high performance center driveline parts reduce rotating mass for increase performance out on the track. Here are the highlights- * Reduces rotational mass of the center driveline by 19.3 grams * Much lighter than the stock steel parts * Includes plastic blades [...]
Over at JConcepts they have uploaded a new BIGFOOT #4 Monster Truck Restoration Updates Video. The video shown below goes over what it takes to rebuild the mighty Bigfoot #4. From the engine, to the chassis, to all the little details, the video goes over exactly what it takes to restore Bigfoot #4 to its full glory. After the video you [...]
New from RC4WD are a set of fully licensed Roam Adventure Products scale Cases and Coolers. Available in three different sizes, the new RAP cases/coolers are the perfect scale accessory for your next build. Here are more highlights- * Officially Licensed by the Roam Adventure Products * Coolers/cases are made via 3D Printing in ABS Resin * Shipping right now * Three different sizes [...]
New over at Mon-Tech Racing are Three New Oval Bodies. The new bodies include two NASCAR style bodies called Dega and Darlington, plus an oval truck style body called the Bristol. All three bodies include a rear wing with mounting hardware. The Bristol truck style body comes only in a standard weight, while the Dega and Darlington bodies are printed [...]
