Hey folks, Happy Thursday! We are about to head into a very long weekend, or at least I am, as I’m going to be off from tonight through January 2nd. I am soooo looking forward to both the holidays AND time off. It’ll be some much needed time to get behind my work bench! I’ve got a Tamiya Konghead that’s not going to [...]
G’day folks! There’s probably no need to remind you, but living on the wrong hemisphere I constantly need to remind myself that Christmas is just around the corner. Ninety to a hundred degrees outside, blue sky, beach holiday, warm ocean waters, playing in the surf – it definitively does not feel anything like December to me. This Christmas my hobby wishes [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced new Belted Tires for the X-Maxx and XRT large scale trucks. With both the X-Maxx and XRT capable of high speeds, belted tires come in handy when running full tilt. The new Sledgehammer and Gravix tires feature high-strength belting to drastically increase high speed stability. Both of the tires are available unmounted, or on [...]
If you’re looking for a new set of wheels to outfit your 1/24 or 1/18-scale crawler, Injora’s got you covered with their latest release. Their 1.3" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (W1301) offer the style and durability of a metal wheel with the lightweight benefits of aluminum. These machined wheels feature a multi-piece design that should make them easy to install on most [...]
New over at Element RC is the 1/12 Enduro12 Sendero RTR Trail Truck. The Enduro12 Sendero is sized slightly smaller than tenth scale rigs, thus making it easier to drive indoors, or in tighter areas outdoors. Check out these highlights- * Metal front CVA drive axles * Dual front and rear option battery placement tray * Realistic 8-hole chrome wheels * Soft compound General [...]
The crew at Yokomo started teasing the 1/10 YZ-870c Super Dogfighter 4WD Buggy Kit a couple of months ago and now it is nearly ready to ship. Watch the video below to see some action footage of the Super Dogfighter, as well as some technical insight into the details of this vintage re-release. You can hit up this link to get [...]
New from Injora is a set of Aluminum Front and Rear Bumpers (4M-83FR) for the Traxxas TRX-4M Chevy K10 High Trail. Stylish and durable, these bumpers add a subtle touch of class to this rugged 1/18-scale rig. Made from machined aluminum, these bumpers easily mount to the chassis rails of the TRX-4M. Both the front and rear bumpers feature chrome-plating and [...]
New over at Serpent is the 1/8 Viper 990 Evo Kit. The 990 Evo is a high-end race kit designed for winning at any level of competition. Check out these highlights- * New “flex shock mounts” offering extra flex adjustment * New lightweight bumper offers more body support * Upgraded fuel tank * New top deck * New front lower arms * Redesigned front one-way * Modified [...]
New from Injora is a set of Hardened Steel Drive Shafts (4M-84BK) for the TRX-4M High Trail. Whether you’re a Chevy or Ford fan, these new front and rear driveshafts not only look great, but they’re a major upgrade in durability for your 1/18 trail truck. Made from hardened steel with a black finish, these drive shafts offer improved strength and [...]
Now being teased by Gmade is the 1/10th scaled Spider Rock Crawler. While Gmade didn’t release much information on it, they are saying that the Spider will be their “… strongest performance vehicle ever!”. From the teaser pic we can also see that the Spider comes with high clearance portal style axles to help it get over gnarly terrain. We will [...]
The crew at Team Associated announced the F28 RTR a couple of weeks ago and now they’ve posted a promotional video for it. Watch below to see the Office Laps with the F28 RTR video that shows off just how much fun you can have in a small space. The video is of the F28 being run on a micro [...]
Also new today over at Traxxas is a 2024 Limited Edition Ultimate version of their mighty XRT Monster Truck. The Ultimate version of the XRT is packed with aluminum goodies and other upgrades worth over $1,000. Check out these highlights- * All-new belted Gravix tires * Included wireless module * TQi transmitter with wireless module * Limited edition ProGraphix body * Beefy aluminum GTX [...]
Just announced by Traxxas is a 2024 Limited Edition Ultimate verion of the all conquering X-Maxx Monster Truck. The new Ultimate version of the X-Maxx comes absolutely loaded with upgrade parts, thus making this X-Maxx the toughest version yet. Check out these highlights- * Includes over $1,000 in aluminum and performance upgrades * All-new belted Sledgehammer tires * Includes wireless module * Limited edition [...]
Over at Hobbywing they have dropped a new line-up of XeRun DRX Drag Racing Brushless Motors. Designed for outrageous power output, the new DRX line is perfect for your next drag car build. Here are the highlights- * Brushless sensored high KV motors for 1/10th drag racing * XeRun 3652 DRX – 8500 & 9500Kv * XeRun 3662 DRX – 6500Kv * Fully adjustable [...]
Hello everyone, sorry for the lack of Everybody’s Scalin’ lately. Over the last 6 months me and my wife have been working on something very special. That’s right, I’m giving up everything and becoming Amish. Ok so, that’s definitely not it, could you imagine me trying to raise a barn, or turning some butter? I can, and it’s not pretty. [...]
