Just announced by Team Associated is the RC10B74.2 race buggy kit. AE has a long list of world championships and their latest 4wd buggy was designed to deliver even more. Here are the highlights- * New lightweight molded gearboxes front & rear * Two fixed height front gearboxes with 0 & +2mm diff height options * One rear gearbox with RC10B6-style inserts for [...]
Over at FMS Model they are now teasing a new M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun. While we have limited details on this release, we do know that it will come in two different sizes – 1/6th and 1/12th. For all you guys doing military style builds, the new FMS M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun should be a nice addition to your fleet. As [...]
Over at Traction Hobby they have announced the upcoming release of a large scale Citroen WRC C3 Rally Car. Traction Hobby is best known for their large scale rock crawlers, but now they are reaching out into the rally car world. With loads of scale realism and a powerful brushless power system, the Traction Hobby Citroen WRC C3 rally car [...]
Do you know where your car’s center of gravity is? I do, and you can find out in less than five minutes. It might save you money, and it might inform you to make better upgrade decisions. I’ll start by explaining center of gravity, will then touch on torque, do a quick brief on tipping point and base of support, and then run [...]
Coming soon from PR Racing is the 1/10th scaled S1 V4 FM 2WD Pro Buggy Kit. Designed to win at even the highest levels of racing, the S1 V4 FM Pro Buggy Kit represents the latest in off-road race technology. Here are the highlights- * Based off the PR V3R race buggy * Metal gear differential * Increased chassis flex * Check adjustment battery [...]
New from Max Speed Technology is the XXX-R Classic Shaft Racing Series. This is an entire line-up of kits that come with MST’s classic shaft driven touring car chassis, with your choice of hot looking bodyshell. Shaft driven touring cars are known for their durability and extremely free drivetrain, thus making them a great choice for general on-road driving. MST XXX-R [...]
Transform your Traxxas TRX-4 2021 Ford Bronco into a Raptor with these **“Raptor Type” Rock Sliders **from H-Tech Custom Products. Combining style and function, these rock sliders mirror the design of the 1:1 Bronco Raptor’s side-steps while protecting the lower edges of your TRX-4’s body from snags and trail debris. Made from CNC-machined aluminum, these aluminum rock sliders feature multiple adjustment [...]
If you were one of the R/C lowrider fanatics that scooped up the limited-run Redcat FiftyNine Jevries Collector’s Series Impalas, Jevires has begun to release accessories for this model. Kicking things off are their FiftyNine T3 Headlight Lenses. While the Redcat Racing FiftyNine is a beautifully-designed and masterfully-detailed machine, these T3 Headlight Lenses provide even more scale realism. Crafted to mimic [...]
Over at Yokomo they are now teasing a new 1/10 Master Drift MD 1.0 Kit. Expected to ship later this month, the Master Drift 1.0 is the successor to Yokomo’s extremely popular YD-2 platform. Check out these highlights- * 1/10 rear wheel drive kit * Advanced and innovative design * Graphite suspension arms * 3 step differential height adjustment * 2.4mm lightweight graphite chassis * Vertical [...]
Coming soon from Futaba is the BR-400 Battery Checker. This handy little unit can check the status of a wide variety of different types of batteries used in the rc market. Check out these highlights- * 2.4″ LCD screen 340 X 240 * Firmware update and cell balance adjustment functions * USB charging port 12V/2A * Operating Voltage – 5.0 to 36 volts DC * [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts are SCT Landmines Tires Pre-Mounted On Hazard Wheels. Perfect for your next short course truck build, the SCT Landmines have a nicely scaled appearance and were designed for serious performance. Here are the highlights- * Robust carcass with a split-block design * 1:1 inspired look * Designed to fit 1/10 short course trucks * 4.30” overall tire diameter * Sliced, stepped, [...]
Hey guys, as September kicks off today we are now in BIGFOOT Open House month! This annual Fall tradition is taking place on September 10th at 10AM in Pacific, MO- a suburb outside the city of St. Louis! There will be car crushes with BIGFOOT and Snake-Bite monster trucks, old school monster trucks doing crushes (not sure on the truck line-up [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a 2022 Chevrolet Copo Camaro Drag Racing Body. Designed to fit a variety of no-prep drag cars, the Copo Camaro has the performance and attitude to put you on the top step of the podium. Check out these highlights- * Fits AE DR10, AE DR10M, Losi 22S, and Traxxas Drag Slash * Wheelbase – 13″ * Width – [...]
An external BEC is a nifty little device that I recently realised I use too often. Maybe you do as well? My Bomber, Yeti and SCX10III all have one, added by way of default thinking as I was setting up the electronics on them. I had read that it’s a good thing, and so added one to every car without [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the 2022 G10-Mk.2 FZ Chassis Kit. This nitro burning on-road beast has received a number of refinements from the previous model. Check out these highlights- * TG10-Mk.2FZ chassis * 2.1cc FS-12FZ nitro engine * Shaft driven 4WD chassis * New 3mm thick duralumin lower deck * New 2mm thick carbon fiber upper deck * New mounting position for the steering servo * [...]
