Over at TLR they have just dropped the 1/8 8IGHT-X/E 2.0 Combo 4WD Nitro/Electric Race Buggy Kit. Designed from the ground up for elite performance, the new 8IGHT-X/E 2.0 is both nitro and electric capable. Here are the highlights- * Fastest and easiest to drive TLR 1/8 buggy yet * Includes all the desired factory team option parts * Includes parts needed to [...]
Coming soon from PROTOform is the 1/7 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 Clear Body. Sized to fit cars like the ARRMA Infraction, the new Skyline GT-R is big on scale realism, as well as performance. Here are the highlights- * Wide-body JDM styling * Extensive decal sheet with Nismo badges, & tuner-style sponsor logos * Made in the USA from durable 1.5mm thick [...]
Procrastination – a tongue twister if ever there was one. In the picture above there’s an example of it, a long since unfinished scale body for my SCX24. According to Psychology Today procrastination “implies performing an alternative activity to the one intended and is synonymous with idleness.” Regular readers might remember me writing about getting a scale body for the SCX24 way [...]
That’s right folks, 2022 Axialfest Badlands starts today in Attica, Indiana! Axialfest has long been the premier crawling event on the calendar and this year’s event is expected to be one of the largest yet! With a multitude of events like rock racing, crawling, concurs, and loads more, you can’t help but have a good time at this year’s Axialfest [...]
Over at Max Speed Technology they have announced a new 1/10 E30RB Series. The E30RB is a highly detailed body and will be available in a multitude of different platforms. Here are the details- * PANDEM Rocket Bunny authorized * 532183H FXX 2.0 S RWD Drift Kit (E30RB) Est. release in July * 533823C RMX 2.0 RTR E30RB (clear) (brushless) Est. [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM3 2.2″ Scale Tires. The new BFGoodrich tires have been impeccably scaled down from the originals to give you the ultimate in scale realism. Here are the highlights- * Molded in RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Fits 2.2″ wheels * Diameter – 4.73″ * Width – 1.50″ * Weight – 4.26oz each The RC4WD BFGoodrich [...]
New from Exotek Racing is a very trick Carbon Fiber Front Bumper Set for the Team Associated B6.3. Designed for no-prep drag conversions, this beefy unit even has space for a GNSS GPS module. Here are more details- * Heavy duty alloy, carbon fiber, and foam bumper set * Safe mounting spot for SkyRC GNSS GPS module * Heavy duty alloy and carbon [...]
New from FTX RC is their flagship 1/10 Outback Tracker RTR Trail Crawler. The Outback Tracker is the most scale realistic release from FTX to date. Check out these highlights- * Servo operated 2-speed transmission * Portal style axles to increase ground clearance * Hood opens with imitation V8 engine cover underneath * Remote locking differentials * Transmission slipper * Metal portal, diff, pinion and transmission [...]
Just announced by JConcepts are Fling King 1.9″ Tires. JConcepts designed the Fling Kings as real mega style tires ready to give you massive traction in soft conditions. Here are the highlights- * Specifically designed for mud, dirt, gravel, and grass * V-type tread with replicated “hand-cutting” * Retro style JConcepts lettering on sidewall * Firm, open cell inserts * Industry standard 1.9” bead mounting [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is the 1/8th scaled MP10Te Kit. The MP10Te comes from a deep heritage of 8th scale excellence and was designed to exceed expectations. Check out these highlights- * New chassis design * New aerodynamic race body * Left-right split battery mounting * Width – 414mm * Wheelbase – 384-389mm * Gear Ratio – 14.12:1 * Weight – 4,200 grams The Kyosho 1/8 Inferno MP10Te [...]
Now being teased by FMS Model is the 1/24th scaled FCX24 Power Wagon RTR. FMS has made big waves the last few years in the scale rc world and their upcoming 24th scaler is sure to turn heads. Featuring portal style axles and a highly scale realistic body, the FCX24 has a great retro look to go along with its [...]
New from JConcepts is the 1.9″ sized The Hold Scale Crawling Tires. The Hold crawling tires have a great scale look and were designed for serious traction off-road. Here are the highlights- * Large horizontal traction bars * Robust carcass * 4.75” overall size without inserts * Cut and sliced lugs, stepping and recessed lugs for contortion control * Super soft, green rubber compound * Staggered, [...]
Coming soon from the crew at Serpent is the 2023 edition of their Medius X20 Touring Car Kit. This high-end race machine sports some of the latest and greatest tech in the world of touring cars. Check out these highlights- * New and improved suspension geometry to increase rotation * Beautifully engineered aluminum rear diff * Completely new rear upper arm link setup [...]
Over at Traxxas they recently uploaded a new Maxx Family Skate Park Session video. The Family Skate Park video has a Father/Son theme, which is perfect for Father’s Day which comes up this Sunday. Watch below to see the big Daddy X-Maxx show the upstart Maxx how to get extreme at the skate park! You can use this link to check [...]
What is up Squid Nation, for a few weeks we been testing out the new Advanced Series LiPo Smart Batteries from Gens Ace. We have been using the 3s 6500 mAh 100c 11.4v and the 4s 10000 mAh 100c 15.2v. The New Advanced Series batteries from Gens Ace come with power gauge button, along with a diagram on the side [...]
