Recently announced by Tamiya is the Scania 770 S 8X4/4 Full Option Kit. This incredibly scale realistic semi-truck features double-axle 4-wheel drive in the rear, with double-axle 4-wheel steering up front. Here are more highlights- * 1/14th scale kit * Width – 196mm * Cab authentically recreated by precise injection molding * Detailed auxiliary machinery tower, fuel tank, and air tank * Motor and transmission [...]
For all you Land Cruiser fans out there, check out the upcoming 1/10 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 from Tamiya. Sporting a highly scale detailed polycarbonate body that sits on Tamiya’s CC-02L chassis, their new Land Cruiser is sure to make a big splash at your local bashing/trailing spot! Features include plastic molded scale parts, as well as stock looking [...]
Hey all and Happy Thursday! One of the coolest things about the solid axle monster truck genre within the world of RC are all the small builders that are building custom products for the variety of platforms out there. The Clod, Axial SMT10 and Losi LMT hog their share of the limelight, but today I wanted to show off a small [...]
Shipping soon from Kyosho is the 1/8th scaled Inferno MP9 TKI4 V2 .21 Nitro Powered 4WD Buggy Readyset. If you are looking for high-end performance, without having to use a bunch of time building a kit, the new Readyset version of the MP9 TKI4 V2 is a fast and easy way to get on the track. Check out these highlights- * [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled Porsche 911 GT3 (992) Kit. This hot looking Porsche has been nicely scaled from the original and comes on Tamiya’s easy to drive 4WD TT-02 chassis. Here are more highlights- * Highly detailed polycarbonate body * Beginner friendly and highly customizable TT-02 chassis * Shaft driven 4WD * Identical left and right suspension arms & uprights * [...]
Coming later this month from Kyosho is the 1/10 FW-06 Chassis Kit .15 Nitro Powered 4WD Touring Car. If you love the smell of nitro, the new FW-06 chassis kit is the perfect start for your next on-road build. Check out these highlights- * Powerful KE15SP nitro engine with slide carburetor * Double wishbone suspension with adjustable camber and toe angles * Machined [...]
Today: heads. Because heads are important, not only to people in general, but also to an RC interior. If you’re doing an interior, it’s worth spending a bit of extra time on your chosen driver’s head, because that’s what our eyes are naturally drawn to. The very first thing anyone will see, upon reflex, is your driver’s face. We all [...]
New from Tamiya is the Fiat Abarth 1000TCR Berlina Corsa Kit with MB-01 Chassis. This highly detailed 1/10th scaled kit uses an MB-01 chassis. The MB-01 allows for six different setups via the choice of three different wheelbases, as well as the choice of running front or rear wheel drive. Here are more highlights- * Multi-purpose, 2WD MB-01 chassis * Low or [...]
Now shipping from Powerhobby are Aluminum Dually Wheels for the Axial Racing SCX24. To help give you more customization options for your SCX24, the crew at Powerhobby have dropped aluminum dually wheels. Made from lightweight aluminum, the dually wheels are perfect for giving your SCX24 a lot more attitude, as well as traction. Included are a pair of dually wheels, [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of their Toyota Land Cruiser 40. This time around, the Land Cruiser uses Tamiya’s legendary CC-02 4WD chassis and has a few detail tweaks to sweeten the deal. Here are more highlights- * New roof rack with light pods * New silver 12-spoke wheels * New semi-pneumatic rubber, block pattern tires * New stickers with integrated [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you soon is the Tamiya VW Golf MK.2 GTI 16V Rally Kit with MF-01X Chassis. Tamiya has faithfully recreated the MK2 GTI in rally race car form and is a great choice for on-road, or off, with its MF-01X chassis. Here are more highlights- * Lightweight polycarbonate body * Plastic molded scale side mirrors and bumper * [...]
I hope you’re not tired of seeing upgrades for the TRX-4M…because here’s one more. Injora has released an 8-piece Brass High-Clearance Link Set (#4M-20) for the 1/18-scale trail rig, adding more durability and a little extra weight to the underside of the chassis. These suspension links offer improved ground clearance and approach angles thanks to a slight bend in both the [...]
Today the big news out of Tamiya is the announcement of their upcoming 1/10 BBX (BB-01 chassis) Buggy Kit. The BBX is an all new design, which should be great news for the Tamiya faithful, as well as anyone who enjoys backyard bashing. Ready for some highlights? * All new design! * Combination of classic design and modern performance * Brand-new chassis, styled [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM 1.7″ Scale Tires. With impeccable scaling, and molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ super soft rubber compound for increased grip, the new BFG’s are the perfect upgrade to your scale rig. Here are the highlights- * Designed to fit 1.7″ sized wheels * Diameter – 3.70in / 95.3mm * Width – 1.30in / 33.2mm * Inner [...]
If you’re a fan of REEFS RC and the Ultimate Scale Truck Expo (UTSE), there’s a new servo with your name on it. Actually, it has the USTE name on it, but you get the idea. The RAW400LP USTE Trail Edition Servo is the latest special edition release from the popular servo brand and features some unique markings and some [...]
