For all you nitro fanatics out there, JConcepts has announced a new Electronic Power Module, Digital On/Off Switch. The new electronic power module is a sano way of helping to bulletproof the electrical system on your nitro rig. Here are the highlights- * Durable, injection molded case * LED lights for mode and battery capacity * Raised on and off button * Clean wiring [...]
The crew at Traxxas has announced a bunch of new Accessories and Aluminum Upgrades for the mighty Sledge Monster Truck. The new accessories can be used to help bomb proof your truck, or for customization. Here are more details- New Traxxas Sledge Accessories * 6061-T6 aluminum steering drag link, four different colors, $7 * 6061-T6 aluminum steering servo saver post, four different colors, [...]
New from the good folks at JConcepts is the JCI Power Master Clear Body. The new Power Master has a retro hard-nose look and is sized to fit most 1/10th scaled rock crawlers. Here are the highlights- * Short over-hang front and rear * V-shape nose for tire and steering clearance * Round cab for crawling forgiveness * Split window styling * Flat bed, ample [...]
Over at Kyosho they have released a new promotional video for Jetko Power Rally Tires. Last fall, Jetko announced a pair of dedicated rally tires. Watch the video below to see how their new rally tires handle a hardpacked rc track. With scale inspired tread designs, and made from a soft rubber compound, the Jetko rally tires are packed with [...]
New for Summer 2022 are Three New Colors for the mighty Traxxas Spartan Brushless RTR Boat. With 50+mph speed and Traxxas Stability Management, the Spartan is truly a high performance machine while on the water. Now thanks to Traxxas, you have three new color options to pick from before hitting the lake! The Traxxas Spartan Brushless Boat has a part number [...]
If you are looking for some video of the RC4WD Trailfinder 2 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 in action, we have you covered! As you would expect, the Trailfinder 2 LWB did great on the trails, and the 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 body looked great doing it! Make sure to bash that subscribe button, and ring that bell!You [...]
For all you no-prep drag racing fanatics out there, Maclan Racing has announced the DRK 4-Pole 6600kV Brushless Motor. Designed for insane levels of raw power, the new DRK 6600 is more than ready to help you break records down at your local drag strip. Here are the highlights- * Proprietary DRK 4-Pole Unlock firmware * Extremely high power and with smooth [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced that for a limited time they will be including a Pro Scale Winch when purchasing a new TRX-4 2021 Ford Bronco. The Pro Scale Winch can add more scale realism to your rig, plus it makes for a really cool way to get your truck un-stuck in a scale manner. Featuring a convenient 2 [...]
What’s so cool about wheels anyway? It’s hard to put a finger on just what it is that makes them cool, but in my eyes there’s nothing that pops a cars appearance as much as a nice set of wheels. As I was about to start assembling my new ones Jeremy popped up in the back of my head – [...]
New from Traxxas is a Ford Mustang 5.0 Body for the mighty Drag Slash. The Traxxas Mustang Fox body has been impeccably scaled down from the original for a great look, here are the highlights. * Modeled after the notchback 5.0 Fox-chassis Mustang * Available pre-painted or in clear * Painted Mustang bodies include molded side mirrors & rear wing * Painted bodies include [...]
Recently announced by Exotek is a Lightweight F1 Racing Spool. This high-end spool is extra lightweight, yet more than strong enough for the rigors of racing. Here are the highlights- * Made from extra lightweight carbon fiber and 7075 aluminum * 1/4″ rear axle fits F1ULTRA, X1 and Roche F1 cars * Locked spool can give more speed on high traction tracks * Much [...]
New from Carten is the 1/10 T410FWD Pro Kit. Designed for FWD racing, the T410FWD Pro uses a front motor layout for optimal weight distribution. Here are more highlights- * Low friction drivetrain * Full bearing set * Steel CVDs * Composite fiber chassis, upper deck, and shock tower * Aluminum floating servo mount * Aluminum motor mount & spur gear hub * Aluminum shocks * Metal gear [...]
Axialfest Badlands 2022 was a polar opposite from 2021. 2021 was a mud fest filled with rain, when this year’s Axialfest Badlands was dry and hot. And that’s just the weather, this year’s event had more venders, along with one of the biggest night runs I have ever seen. The dry conditions made for fantastic crawling in the quarry with [...]
New over at Traction Hobby is a Competitive Edition of their 1/8th scaled Tank 300 scale trail rig. Traction Hobby was one of the first to jump into the 1/8th scale rock crawler category and their upcoming Tank 300 CE has even more scale detailing than their previous models. * Pre-painted metal green, metal silver, or grass green body * Also [...]
Greetings all, and Happy 4th of July weekend to our US readers! I’m settling in for a long weekend of music, fireworks and some trigger time on my basher monsters. But before that? Some ramblin’. Pretty much all retail stores are running big 4th of July sales, and the r/c world is no different! Tower Hobbies, Horizon Hobby and various other hobby [...]
