The folks at Element RC have been sharing some great tips throughout the year with their Trail Tip Tuesday video series. To cap off 2021, they’ve released their Top 10 tips for new RC enthusiasts.Here is an overview of Element RC’s Top Trail Tip Tuesday videos of 2021:RTR Garage Box Assembly New RTR Checklist Glue Accessory Grommets 5 Battery Care Tips 4 Tips For [...]
Let’s GO! It’s Episode 57 and there has been a bunch of news in the RC wold lately, so join us for a quick recap of what’s going on. Remember we encourage participation, so please comment as we go along. Also, if you would be so kind as to bash that subscribe button, mash the thumbs up and ring that [...]
Hello gang and Happy Thursday. Thirty years ago last week, on January 31st, 1992, little seven year old Douglas was at the St. Louis Arena for the annual USHRA monster truck show. Being someone with a February birthday, this was always my present. The Arena is long gone, but I’m very thankful to of grown up going to monster truck shows there. [...]
New from Tamiya is a promotional video for their upcoming 1/14 Scania 770 S 6X4. The new Scania has incredible scale looks, to go along with a plethora of scale features. If you are looking for your next big rig build, the Scania is a great choice. With loads of sound and light options, you can make this rig just [...]
Over at Fury RC they are now teasing a Pro Version of their 1/8th scaled YK4082 RTR Scale Rock Crawler. As the 1/8th rock crawling community continues to grow, the crew at Fury RC are continuing to push the envelope of technology. The Pro version comes with upgraded tires, soft rubber mirrors to reduce crash damage, and other upgrades that [...]
Shipping right now from Carisma is the SCA-1E 2.1 Spec Mitsubishi Pajero XL-W RTR. This late 80’s classic has a nicely scaled polycarbonate body and sits on Carisma’s SCA-1E 2.1 chassis. Check out these highlights- * Latest Gen 2 layout with CMS mount for a forward weight bias * New Anti Torque Twist Transmission * Fully licensed 80’s Mitsubishi body * Injection molded scale [...]
Looking to take your R/C lowrider hopping to the next level? Redcat Racing has announced a new, Dual Servo Kit for the SixtyFour Lowrider that will give you full control over the front suspension on your low-riding machine. Consisting of a base plate, link arms, installation hardware, and more, this kit allows you to add a second REEFS RC 300 Alacritious [...]
Recently uploaded by Tamiya is a promotional video for their hotly anticipated 2021 Ford Bronco Kit. The 2021 Bronco has a stunning 2-door style body, to go along with its cross-country CC-02 chassis. The Tamiya Bronco also features scale plastic parts like a molded roof rack, door handles, tire cover, and front grille. To get full details on the Tamiya 2021 [...]
Over at RC4WD they have announced a new 1/24th scaled Mojave Topper. This tiny hopper is a perfect fit for the RC4WD 1/24 Mojave and is a great way of customizing your rig. Here are more highlights- * Made from injection molded ABS plastic * Weight – 0.53oz * Width – 2.7″ * Length – 3.54″ * Height – 0.92″ The RC4WD 1/24 Mojave Topper has [...]
New from Yokomo is the YD-2 ZX RWD drift car kit. The YD-2 ZX is the pinnacle of Yokomo’s RWD drift car line-up and was designed for high-end drift performance. Here are more highlights- * Available in three colors * High traction graphite double deck chassis * Chassis mounted steering servo * Flexible top deck * Z-spec gearbox * Special heat sink motor mount * High motor [...]
There doesn’t seem to be a limit to the amount of scale detail one can apply to their R/C rig. For those looking to replicate every aspect of 1:1 off-road adventuring, SOR RC Products has introduced a 1/10-scale Retractable Overland Awning. That’s right, you can now incorporate rest and relaxation into your next R/C adventure. Featuring an aluminum case and fabric [...]
New and hot from RC4WD is a special Rust Bucket Edition Chevrolet Blazer RTR. The new Blazer from RC4WD has a very cool rusted look and sits on their very competent TF2 chassis. Check out these highlights- * Exclusive licensed Chevrolet hard body * Hand painted, no two models look the same! * Realistic rust color and textured finish * Captures the aspects of [...]
The crew over at Horizon Hobby have announced an Integrated Partnership with Front Row Motorsports. This three race partnership is great for showing NASCAR fans more about Horizon Hobby and the rc hobby. Here is the full press release- MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 7, 2022) — Horizon Hobby is teaming up with Front Row Motorsports with a three-race partnership with Daytona 500 [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is a Metal Gear Conversion for the popular DR10 no-prep drag car. The metal gear conversion is great for bulletproofing your DR10 for insane levels of power. Here are the highlights- * All metal gears * Hardened steel top shaft * Fits – DR10, Pro2, SC10, RB10, SR10, Trophy Rat * Drop-in factory fit and finish The Team Associated DR10 [...]
Redcat Racing has cooked up another way for you to customize your 1/10-scale R/C lowrider with their Mod-Wheels lineup. Available in chrome and gold finishes, Redcat’s Mod-Wheels offer up four different wheel faces and center rings to let you personalize the appearance of your SixtyFour or Monte Carlo lowrider. Redcat Racing Mod-Wheels Components:4 Barrels 4 Stock style hubcaps 4 Mag style inserts 4 Steely style [...]
