It’s why we’re in this hobby. Iterations. Doing it over and over again, but in a slightly different way every time. My guess is that most of you readers are iterating types, because if not this hobby would quickly become dull. Whether racing, bashing, crawling, painting or building, don’t we all try to do it slightly better than last time? [...]
New from JConcepts are Vintage 4/40 Thumb Nuts. Designed to secure the battery on vintage rigs like the Associated RC10 and RC10T, the new thumb nuts are a quick and easy upgrade to install. Here are the details- * Made from high quality aluminum * Tough blue anodizing * Knurled perimeter for ease of use * 5/8” set screw to install into battery cup * [...]
The crew at Team Associated have posted a new promotional video for their Pro2 DK10SW RTR. The DK10SW sports a Dakar Rally look and comes on Associated’s championship winning 2wd SCT chassis. Watch the video below to see the DK10SW blasting around the woods, smashing berms, going through mudholes, and generally having a blast in the great outdoors. You can [...]
New from the crew at LC Racing is the 1/14th scaled BHC-1ST 2WD Stadium Truck Kit. The folks at LC Racing make some of the best 14th scalers in the industry and their new BHC-1ST was designed for elite levels of performance. Here are the highlights- * LC Racing carpet/astro turf tire set * Aluminum threaded oil-filled big-bore shocks * Graphite composite shock [...]
Over at Hobbytech they are now teasing the 1/8 Rogue Brushless RTR Buggy. The Rogue brushless RTR buggy comes with big brushless power, but a very affordable price point. The Rogue has been street priced at under $300, thus making it a big bang-for-the-buck. Here are some highlights- * 4wd chassis * Konect by Hobbywing electronics * Beefy aluminum big bore shocks * Body [...]
Hey everyone and Happy Thursday! This post is a bittersweet one, as it’s going to be my last regular weekly blog for the site. For the past 11 years I’ve written a weekly blog post for BSRC. Whether it was under the “Everybody’s Scalin’ For the Weekend” or “Monster Truck Madness” title, I think I can count on one hand the amount [...]
Over at Horizon Hobby they have announced 5 New License Plate Holders for full scale cars and trucks. The new license plate holders let you show the world that you support the rc hobby. With 2 ARRMA designs, 2 for Axial, and 1 for Losi, there is a license plate frame for everyone. * Durable black finish * Made to withstand the [...]
Just announced by Axial is a 2″ Rubber Hitch Tube Cover for your full scale rig. Show the world that you are into hardcore rc with this Axial branded hitch tube cover. Here are the highlights- * Protects your 1:1 hitch * Shows your passion for RC rock crawling * Durable rubber cover shields your hitch from dirt & debris * Features iconic Axial [...]
New from Yokomo is the 1/10 Rookie Speed RS2.0 Touring Car Kit. Perfect for beginners, or those on a budget, the Rookie Speed RS2.0 is a great way to get into on-road racing. Here are the highlights- * Entry-level touring car kit * Even more affordable than the original * Main chassis and upper deck are made of resin * Front and rear gear [...]
Over at MIP they have announced new CVD Kits for the re-released Associated RC10 & RC10T kits. The MIP CVDs are the perfect upgrade for your vintage Associated. Check out these highlights- * Legendary MIP CVDs (Constant Velocity Drive) for the your vintage AE * Testament to engineering excellence * Delivers superior power transfer with exceptional traction * Unmatched durability * Hardened steel construction * Minimizes [...]
New from JConcepts are Carbon Fiber Shock Towers for the Team Associated RC10B7 race buggy. These ultra-trick carbon shock towers are lightweight and designed for serious performance. Here are the highlights- * Original JConcepts styling * Made from genuine 4mm carbon fiber * Reinforcement ribs added for strength * Improves suspension responsiveness and rigidity * Available in blue and black colors * Front Tower – #5187-1 [...]
New from Injora is their Rock Lights & Controller Kit for 1/24 and 1/18-scale crawlers. If you’re building a dedicated rock runner with nighttime crawling in mind or have a ready-to-run rig that could use additional illumination, this looks like a great accessory. There are two versions of each light set, each with various sets of lights, depending on the scale [...]
Over at Bittydesign they are teasing a new Rally Car Body. Bittydesign has long been known for their incredible looking bodies and their next is inspired by the Skoda Fabia. Rally car racing continues to get more and more support worldwide and Bittydesign is there to hook you up with the perfect lid for your next rally car build. [...]
The crew at RC4WD have uploaded a new promotional video for their incredible looking 1/10 1982 Toyota Pick-Up Truck. Watch below to see the RC4WD 1982 Toyota out on the trail in its element. The RC4WD Toyota was designed for serious performance, watch below to see the mighty RC4WD Toyota climbing rough terrain, going down steep hills, and creeping over [...]
New from Exotek are Hard Anodized Threaded Spool Cups for the Mugen MTC2R touring car. The new threaded spool cups are a slightly different design than stock to increase reliability. Made from high quality 7075 aluminum, the Exotek spool cups use a single M3 screw for improved durability and longevity. The Exotek Hard Anodized Threaded Spool Cups have been priced [...]
