New from Roche Products is the USA Spec version of their 1/12 Rapide P12 EVO2 Pan Car Kit. Designed exclusively for ultra-high-bite American tracks, the new USA Spec is ready to put you in the winners circle. Here are the highlights- * New ULCG (Ultra Low Center of Gravity) aluminum tub chassis * New 7075 aluminum lower pod * New roll center fine [...]
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Hey gang, happy Thursday to ya’ll! I know a few hardcore monster truck fans who read this blog, and I want to say “have a great time!” to those who are attending the Monster Jam World Finals in Orlando, FL this weekend. It’s the biggest show in professional monster truck racing, and there will be some cool r/c stuff going down as [...]
Over at Nemo Racing they are now teasing a new AGAMA 1/8 N1 Nitro Competition Buggy Kit. The new Agama N1 sports a bunch of upgrades to help reduce lap times, while also increasing durability. The big news on the N1 are its laydown style shocks that help reduce the buggy’s center of gravity. Until we learn more, you can [...]
Freshen up the appearance of your 1/10-scale crawler with Treal’s new 6-Spoke 1.9″ Aluminum Beadlock Wheels. With their modern design, these wheels will look great on just about any kit build or RTR refresh. Each wheel weighs 119.5g, adding a total of 478 grams of weight to your trail rig. The multi-piece design should offer hassle-free installation thanks to the combination [...]
For all you hardcore rock crawlers out there, Pro-Line has dropped 2.2″ Ibex Ultra Comp G8 Tires. These were designed to give your rig the ultimate in traction, to put you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * Fully licensed by Ibex tire * Molded from P-L’s legendary G8 rubber compound * Designed with input from Comp Crawling [...]
New from the good folks at Pro-Line is a 2015 Chevy Silverado Pre-Runner Clear Body for 12.3″ wheelbase scale crawlers. With trick pre-runner/desert truck styling, the new Silverado is sure to turn heads. Check out these highlights- * Extended cab with short bed in the rear * Includes optional headlight and taillight buckets * Fits – 12.3″ wheelbase scale crawlers * Fully licensed by [...]
Over at JConcepts they have dropped a new Carbon Fiber Shock Tower for the vintage Team Associated RC10T2 stadium truck. The new shock tower is made from high-end carbon fiber to save weight, while still being incredibly strong. Here are the highlights- * Easy bolt-on upgrade * Uses the original stock geometry * Reinforced areas for strength * Provides a more rigid feel * Increases [...]
Jeremy was looking to lift up the 1/6th FMS Model Suzuki Jimny with this great FREE mod! While we had it on the bench, we thought we’d swap out the stock servo for a new Brushless Hitec with Titanium Gears so we will never worry about not having enough power. Check out the video below.Use this link to check [...]
New from Carson Modelsport is a promotional video for their 1/12th scaled Mercedes-Benz Unimog U300 Kommunalfahrzeug. This highly scale realistic Unimog is both affordable and fun to drive. Here are more highlights- * 2.4GHz radio * LED lighting * Horn controlled by transmitter * Digital proportional steering * Brushed motor * Realistic off-road tires * Lithium-ion 2S 850mAh battery w/ charger * Runtime – Up to 60 minutes * [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is a line of Factory Team Option Parts for their Rival MT8 monster truck. The choices range from a new steering rack, to an anti-roll bar set, to a new servo saver lock nut. Here are the details- Rival MT8 FT Aluminum Steering Rack * Increases steering performance * Trick look * Heavy duty one-piece aluminum design * Available later [...]
Shipping right now from RocHobby is the 1/18th scaled Cheyenne 6×6 RTR. The mighty six wheel drive Cheyenne has the off-road capabilities that you need, along with serious amounts of scale realism. Check out these highlights- * Fully pre-assembled and painted * Includes 2S LiPo battery & charger * Hood opens and closes * Tailgate opens and closes * 2.4GHz radio * Runtime – Up to [...]
Which of your rigs would you take on a ten or fifteen mile trail walk? Or, if you could bring any car, which one would it be then? For me, it comes down to four things to consider: funniness, capability, durability and ease of wrenching. First, it should be a fun ride. If it is to be driven for several hours, it [...]
Over at Tekno RC they recently announced a new Summer Madness event. Their Summer Madness sale is perfect for all you bashers out there as they have reduced pricing on their top-of-the-line MT410 monster truck, as well as their incredibly fast and durable SCT410.3 short course truck. Tekno products have long been a favorite among hardcore bashers for their superior [...]
Last weekend down in Kentucky at the Beat The Creek scale event, the JConcepts crew unveiled their upcoming Power Master clear scale crawling body. The new body faithfully recreates the mighty Dodge Power Master that is iconic to so many Americans. While we might have to wait a bit longer to get one into our own hands, here are a [...]
