Shipping now from RC4WD is a very trick Metal Tube Front Bumper with LEDs for the mighty Traxxas TRX-4 2021 Ford Bronco. The bumper is made from real metal for serious scale appeal and was designed for hardcore off-road use. Here are the highlights- * Made from hand welded stainless steel * Durable black powder coated finish * Includes ABS plastic parts * Weight [...]
Club 5 Racing has released its V2 Metal Roof Rack for the Axial SCX6 Jeep Wrangler. Featuring metal components and integrated LED lighting, this roof rack is a great way to add scale detail to your 1/6-scale trail machine. The roof rack’s side rails are made from SUS304 stainless steel and are powder coated for added protection. The cross members are [...]
The crew at RC4WD have just released an insanely scale 1/14 Earth Mover RC693T Hydraulic Track Loader. The Earth Mover RC693T comes completely pre-assembled and ready to get to work. Check out these highlights- * Reliable brushless hydraulic system with adjustable pump * Welded steel bucket * 9-Channel 2.4GHz radio system * Heavy duty hoses * All terrain metal crawler * 540 brushed monster torque motor * [...]
The crew over at DragRace Concepts has announced AXIS Belted Rear Drag Slicks for your no-prep drag machine. With a high-tech belt inside, and 20 duro rubber on the outside, the DragRace Concepts rear slicks are ready to break records down at your local strip. Check out these highlights- * Designed from the ground up for no-prep drag racing * Specialized soft [...]
Over at Exotek they have announced a Direct Spur Gear Mount for the Team Associated B6.3 race buggy. This lightweight locked spur gear mount is great for stock class buggy racing, as well as no-prep drag racing. Here are the highlights- * Fits stock laydown/layback Associated B6.3-B6.2 top shafts * Super light alloy locked spur mount * Comes with titanium center bolt to [...]
Club 5 Racing has a nifty, new body accessory for the 1/6-scale Axial SCX6 Jeep Wrangler. The Sidetrack Lighting Kit offers up a unique way to add accent lighting to your large-scale trail rig in an easy-to-assemble package. The LED housing is made from SLS 3D Printed PA12 Nylon and includes LED lighting strips and installation hardware. The LEDs are waterproof [...]
New from Powerhobby is a 050 High Torque Motor for the Axial Racing SCX24. This high-output motor from Powerhobby comes with a tuned rotor and is longer than the stock unit for added torque. If you are looking to bolt some affordable power into your SCX24, this is the motor for you. Here are the highlights- * Comes with spare 11 [...]
New from Fury RC is a 1/12th scaled All-Terrain Drift Tank. Looking much like a high performance Ripsaw, the Fury RC Drift Tank is ready for all sorts of crazy backyard adventures. Check out these highlights- * Suitable for use indoors or out * Add water for a crazy simulated lighting spray * Scale realistic aluminum body panels * 2.4GHz radio gear * 30° slope [...]
We recently got our hands on the ROCHobby 1:12 Scale TYPE82E Kommandeurwagen Beetle and it’s time to get it unboxed and on the trails! As you can see our trails are covered with snow right now but the TYPE82E did great. The scale realism on this vehicle is insane. WORKING DOOR HANDLES! You have to watch the unboxing, then check [...]
Now available from RC4WD are Black Stamped Steel 0.7″ Beadlock Wheels. A whole lot of people have jumped into the small scale crawling market this year. Now, thanks to RC4WD, here is a set of very trick scale wheels for your next build. Check out these highlights- * Scale realistic stamped steel wheels * Beadlock design * Fits – 0.7″ crawling tires * Width [...]
Hello everyone, and welcome to this week’s Everybody’s Scalin’. With only a week until the Ultimate Scale Truck Expo we have been wrapping up our builds and getting ready to hit the road. While I was weathering the bed for Farm Truck 2, I looked over at the FMS Models Chevy K10 and figured it could use some aging. Now [...]
After a good bit of teasing, Kraken RC has announced the 1/5th scaled VESLA.5 RWD Class 1 True Scale RTR. The VESLA.5 is all new from Kraken and was modeled after the legendary HPI Baja 5B. The VESLA.5 will be available in two different forms- with a full gasoline engine, or brushless powered. Here are the highlights- * Robust modern layout * [...]
Over at JConcepts they’ve released a new VLog talking all about Monster Trucks. The VLog talks about not only improving the performance of your monster truck, but also some of their products to boost your scale realism game. With some behind the scenes information, and plenty of monster truck talk, the VLog is a great way to learn more about [...]
New from Hitec is the low profile DB778WP Servo. The 778WP is a great choice for 1/10 2wd or 4wd buggy and is IP-67 waterproof rated. Here are the highlights- * Premium-quality construction * Great for 1/10 buggy or touring car * Ultra-efficient brushless motor * High-resolution digital circuit * Hardened steel gears * All-aluminum, IP-67 rated waterproof case * Backed by Hitec’s 2-year warranty * Voltage Range [...]
Today I present the scariest featured picture ever, at least if you’re not really keen on maths and physics. But fear not, this column will be a light hearted read. The picture is taken from the dissertation and thesis Dynamic Understeer Control Using Active Rear Toe, by Mark Oliver Dixon Kaufman of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida. I read parts of it, [...]
