New from JConcepts are Top Hat Titanium Screw Sets for the Team Associated B6.4 and B6.4D race buggies. These high-end titanium screw kits are super light, super trick, as well as quite strong. Here are the highlights- * Original JConcepts design * Screws made from high quality titanium * Top Hat head design * Sets are available with burnt blue or stealth black anodizing * [...]
Hey everyone and Happy Thursday! It’s a bit of a slow news week and I’ve been lazy with my current monster truck projects so I’m going to answer an e-mail that I received about 2 weeks ago from reader Voldemart07. Hey Doug I have been in the rc hobby for about 8 years and I want to build a race clod [...]
The news out of RPM today is all about their new Front Bumper and Skid Plate for the mighty Traxxas Sledge monster truck. Made from RPM’s ridiculously tough plastic, the new bumper and skid plate are perfect for helping to protect your Sledge. Here are the highlights- * Longer and wider skid plate * Front bumper width is 6-3/4″ (171.5mm) * Replaces stock [...]
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 [...]
Hot on the heels of Redcat’s Gen9 Scout 800A announcement, Treal is offering up a slew of option parts, including Front and Rear 7075 Aluminum Axle Housings. With improved durability and a fresh style, these look like a great upgrade for the Gen9 trail truck. Made from CNC-machined aluminum, these front and rear axle housings are available in two color options/finishes [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts are Dirt-Tech LP 2.2″ Stadium Truck Foam Inserts. The new stadium truck tire inserts are a hard density closed cell foam to maximize performance on high bite surfaces. Check out these highlights- * Firm feel * Increased durability, reusable * Low profile sizing * Made to fit JC’s #4049 Smoothie 2 tires * Precisely contoured * Black in color for easy identification The [...]
For all you hardcore micro drifters out there, BM Racing has announced a new 1/24th scaled BMR-X Pro RWD Drift Chassis. The BMR-X Pro is made from high-end materials and was engineered from the ground up for maximum drift performance. Here are more highlights- * Simpler structural design with more adjustable parts * 90% of parts are made from carbon fiber and [...]
As we are right now in the middle of carpet indoor race season, Mon-Tech Racing has dropped a new 1/12 M22 Clear Pan Car Body. The M22 fits most standard 1/12th pan cars and will be available in regular or lightweight versions. The M22 sports a low, lean look and was designed to increase turning and stability. The Mon-Tech Racing M22 [...]
New from JConcepts is Body Shell Masking Tape. The new masking tape was designed to give your next paint job crisp lines and will be available in two different widths. Here are the highlights- * High quality tape designed for good adhesion & crisp lines * Easy to identify orange colors * Two width options – 12 and 24mm * #5014 – 24mm x [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you soon is the 1/10th scaled Kyosho 1971 Datsun 240Z Tuned Version White Readyset. This beauty from Kyosho features an ultra-scale body and their easy to drive Fazer Mk2 4wd chassis. Here are more highlights- * “Ultra Scale Body” replicates the finer details of the real car * Vintage touring car (VTC) tires and vintage style [...]
Just announced by Zero Tribe is the Exotek Racing J-Zero GT Touring Car Body. This sleek on-road body was designed for serious performance and is sized to fit 1/10 on-road cars. Check out these highlights- * USGT racing legal * Aggressive splitter and powerful fenders * Low bonnet with downforce-generating side skirts * Sports car like cockpit * Two trim lines to pick from * Two [...]
New from Delta Plastik is a Mosler M600T Clear Body. The new Mosler is nicely scaled and was designed to fit ARRMA cars like the Infraction, Felony, and Limitless. Here are more highlights- * Clear body awaiting your custom paint scheme * Molded from 2mm thick crystal clear Lexan * Body comes uncut * Wheelbase – 406mm * Width – 310mm The Deltaplastik Mosler M600T Clear [...]
G’day mates! I hope you’ve all had a good Christmas and that you got some RC stuff from Santa. I did and did not. Christmas was great, but no RC stuff for me this year, somewhat surprisingly. My wife forgot about the Vanquish VS4-10 I had on the top of my list and gave me an Exit game instead. Or [...]
The crew over at Exotek have announced a new Aluminum 3 Gear Gearbox w/ Motor Plate for the mighty Team Associated DR10M drag car. The aluminum gearbox is great for keep temperatures down, while also keeping your gears in perfect alignment. Check out these highlights- * Perfect for bullet proofing your DR10M * Heavy duty machined alloy gearbox * New “3 Gear” option [...]
The good folks at RC4WD have dropped a new Promotional Video for their beastly 1/14 6×6 Forge Hydraulic Dump Truck. Their new dump truck was designed for insane levels of scale realism and is loaded with real metal parts. Better still, it has a sturdy bed that tilts on your command. With European truck styling, and a powerful brushless hydraulic [...]
