Over at JConcepts they have just announced a bunch of Option Parts for the mighty 6S ARRMA Kraton. From heavy duty aluminum shock towers, to a very trick carbon fiber front-to-rear chassis brace, all the new JC parts were designed for maximum performance. Here are the details- ARRMA Kraton 6s BLX – Aluminum Rear Shock Tower * Made from 7075 CNC machined [...]
New from KO Propo is the RSx4S-one10X Type-T Servo. The low-profile sizing of the new KO makes it easy to fit into 1/10 buggies or on-road cars, while still providing elite performance. Check out these highlights- * Torque – 12.5Kg-cm @7.4 volts * Speed – 0.09sec/60deg @7.4 volts * Size – 40.5 × 26 × 21mm * Weight – 50.5 grams * Servo Lead – [...]
Treal has released its first upgrade for the Axial UTB18 Capra; a Brass Outer Portal Cover Set. A perfect solution for adding low, non-moving weight to your smaller-scale crawler, these portal covers look like they get the job done with style. Featuring a black finish and exposed brass accents, these portal covers weigh 60g each and can be installed on either [...]
The crew at HPI Racing have just released a new promotional video for their Vorza line-up of bash rigs. Watch the video shown below to see HPI Vorzas going hard at a local skate park. With huge airtime and some drone carnage, the video is a great way to spend a few minutes seeing just how extreme the HPI Vorza [...]
New from the crew at Team Associated is the 1/10th scaled Datsun 240Z Apex2 Sport RTR. The Team Associated crew went to great lengths to perfectly scale this Japanese classic Datsun 240Z into radio-controlled form. Here are the highlights- * Fully licensed by Nissan * Budget friendly Apex2 Sport chassis * Beautiful true-to-life scale version of the full-size classic * Front and rear independent [...]
New from Serpent is the high-end 2023 1/8 SRX8 GT Nitro 4WD On-Road Kit. The SRX8 is famous worldwide for its speed, now it has been improved to be even faster, lighter, as well as more reliable. Check out these highlights- * New hybrid-aluminum bulkheads * New radio box & lightweight rear body mount * New adjustable caster blocks * New shock bodies, pistons, [...]
New from Traxxas is a Dirt Jump Jungle Video featuring the mighty Sledge Monster Truck. Watch below to see the Traxxas Sledge going huge on various dirt jumps, showing off its powerful VXL brushless system and truly monster sized suspension components. From hitting massive jumps, to spewing giant rooster tails at full throttle, the Traxxas Sledge has state of the [...]
With these tires I fell in love at first sight. For comparison, with my wife I fell in love at about the one-hundred and first sight. While the latter admittedly was on a rather different level, that does in no way subtract from the fact that the BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM3 2.2″ from RC4WD are the best looking 1.9″ [...]
New from Diecast Masters is the 1/16 Cat 297D2 Multi Terrain Loader with Work Tools. This impeccably scaled machine comes with 4 work attachments for the ultimate in scale realism. Here are the highlights- * Fully functional rc model * Made of mostly metal parts * 25 meter range on remote * Bucket extends and retracts * Diecast arms move up and down * Comes with [...]
Now being teased by Max Speed Technology is the 1/10 TCR-M RS73 Kit. Sporting a classic sports car body, and MST’s highly versatile TCR-M chassis, the RS73 can definitely add some serious drip to your rc garage. * Drivetrain – Can be built FWD or RWD * Wheelbase – 210mm, 225mm, 233mm, 239mm, or 245mm * Width – 173mm * 4-wheel independent suspension * FRP [...]
Coming soon from Carisma is the 1/24th scaled GT24 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 4 WRC RTR. This mighty little machine is perfect for indoor bashing with its small size and high performance chassis. Here are the highlights- * 8,000kV brushless motor * CTX-2000 2.4GHz transmitter * MRS-24BL 2 in one RX/ESC * 7.2 volt NiMH micro stick pack included * Low maintenance friction shocks * High traction [...]
Injora has introduced a new set of 1.0" R/C crawler wheels designed for 1/18-scale R/C crawlers, such as the Traxxas TRX-4M. Their Super-soft, Sticky All-Terrain Tires feature a 62mm height and a 22mm width and plenty of traction thanks to their aggressive tread pattern. If you want to push your 1/18-scale crawler to the limit or turn your 1/24-scale crawler into [...]
Heya folks and Happy Friday to you! I hope ya’ll enjoyed both the written and video reviews of the FMS Max Smasher Monster Truck that were posted last week. Long story short- I enjoy the Max Smasher. I’m kind of surprised it’s taken a company this long to do a quality micro scale solid axle monster, but one now exists. And it [...]
New from Pro-Line is a Stone Gray Tough-Color edition of their highly touted 1/10 Cliffhanger HP Rock Crawling Body. Sized to fit most standard 1/10 rock crawlers, the new Tough-Color edition of the Cliffhanger gets you on the trail fast! Check out these highlights- * No painting required * Includes stylish red & black factory graphics & realistic window stickers * Developed specifically [...]
The crew at Pro-Line have announced new Mickey Thompson Baja Pro X G8 1.9″ Pre-Mounted Tires. The first of P-L’s licensed products from Mickey Thompson, this is a tire/wheel combo that is perfect for scale rock crawling. Check out these highlights- * Massive 4.85″ tall and 2″ wide * One of the largest 1.9″ tires Pro-Line has ever made * Molded in P-L’s [...]
