Injora has recently released a variety of 1/24 scale accessories for 1/24 RC crawlers. There are a number of varieties to choose from and include items like jerrycans, barrels, cargo nets, shovels, and fire extinguishers. Each of these items features a realistic design and should help level up the overall scale appeal of your small-scale crawler. Most of the accessories are [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the re-release of their Volkswagen Golf Racing Gr.2 Kit. The VW was first released in 2013, but is now back for all you collectors and Golf racing fans. Here are more highlights- * Uses Tamiya’s M-05S FWD chassis * Highly detailed polycarbonate body * Low center of gravity design * 4 wheel independent suspension * Racing slick tires The Tamiya Volkswagen [...]
Now shipping over at RC4WD is an Adventure Metal Roof Rack for the SCX6. This beefy roof rack has a great scale look and is an easy bolt-on modification for the mighty SCX6. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Rugged black anodized finish * Durable nylon brackets * Weight – 17.4oz * Length – 10.8″ * Width – 9.8″ * Height [...]
Recently announced over at Castle Creations are a pair of new 14XX sized brushless motors. The new motors are the 1412-2100kV and the 1412-3200kV and both were designed for massive power, as well as high efficiency. Here are the highlights- * 4S LiPO maximum cell count * Can be used sensored or sensorless * Ultra efficient design * 36mm diameter * 62.5mm long * Ideal for [...]
Injora has released a new screw and nut driver set that is compatible with Axial’s 1/24-scale R/C crawlers. Each screw and nut driver set comes with one quick change handle, one 4.0mm hex driver tip, one 1.5mm hex screwdriver tip, and one 1.27mm hex screwdriver tip. Injora’s screw and nut driver set has a number of excellent features including an [...]
Recently announced over at Spektrum is a line-up of new Smart Pro Series LiHV Batteries. This four pack line-up includes 3 shorty style race packs, as well as an 8,000mAh normal length unit. The new Smart Pro Series LiHV batteries put out significantly more voltage than a normal pack to make your rig to faster than ever before. Here are [...]
Last week I wrote about all the ways this hobby can challenge us, this week is about what’s my chosen challenge for the moment. Giving my SCX10 III a new look, better than the previous one. New wheels from Locked Up RC, and a yellow paint job for more striking visibilty in photographs. I’m going with the same body as before, [...]
New from Exotek Racing is a Twister Belted Drag Tire and Wheel Set with Inserts. Designed for the absolute maximum in performance, the Twister belted drag tires are ready to give your car its quickest passes yet. Here are the highlights- * Fits – 2wd drag cars * Tires are belted to eliminate tire expansion * Molded from a premium rubber compound for [...]
The crew at Pro-Line Racing are serious about their paint and have just announced a batch of new items. Pro-Line has announced 5 new vibrant colors, as well as a pearl flake in clear. Here are the details- * #6324-03 Pearl Flake Clear * #6325-16 Lime Green * #6325-17 Sky Blue * #6326-06 Metallic Billet Silver * #6327-09 Pearl Electric Blue * #6327-10 Pearl Arctic Blue The [...]
Happy Thursday, folks! The weekend is so close you can almost taste it. Last week the gang at RC4WD announced their Iron Hammer 1/8 Steel Monster Truck Chassis. The Iron Hammer is aptly named, as it’s a big ‘ol chunk of metal. The chassis features 3 lbs of welded steel tubing! It’s a burly piece of kit that would seem to be [...]
New from Pro-Line are Dumont Front Paddle/Rib 2.2″/3.0″ SC Pre-Mounted Tires. The new Dumonts have been specifically engineered to go up front on your 4wd short course truck. The design of the Dumont has ribs to increase steering and small paddles to add to forward traction. Here are the highlights- * Pre-mount for your convenience * Tires come on Raid black 6×30 [...]
The crew at Pro-Line have announced Holcomb Aluminum 1.9″ Crawler Wheels. The new Holcomb wheels from Pro-Line feature an innovative design, to go along with their nicely scaled look. Here are the highlights- * Retro inspired look * Unique outer ring with inner wheel face * Sized to fit 1.9″ crawler tires * Easy to assemble 3-piece design * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Made in [...]
New from Pro-Line Racing are Toyo Open Country R/T G8 1.9″ Crawling Tires. These mark the first Toyo off-road tires from Pro-Line and have the scale realism, and performance, that you need. Here are the highlights- * Molded from Pro-Line’s G8 rubber compound * Aggressive styling * Unique dual-sidewall design * Massive overall grip * Fits 1.9″ crawling wheels * Made in the USA The Pro-Line Toyo [...]
Now available for pre-order are 1/6 FOX Aluminum Shock Caps from Pro-Line Racing. The new shock caps are sized to fit the SCX6 and are fully licensed by FOX. Here are the highlights- * Precision machined aluminum shock caps * Fits stock SCX6 shock bodes * Sleek black anodizing * FOX tail logo etched on the sides * Includes machined Delrin shock bushings and steel [...]
New from Pro-Line Racing is a 1/10 1972 Chevy K-10 Clear Body. This highly scale realistic body is fully licensed and has a great vintage look. Check out these highlights- * Comp-specific enhancements blended with a scale look * Designed to fit crawlers with a 12.3″ wheelbase * Detailed decal sheet * Window masks are included * Paint-then-peel overspray film * Made from a durable polycarbonate * [...]
