New from JConcepts is an overview video for the 2022 Ultimate Scale Truck Expo. Everybody and their dog was at the USTE this year (including us!) and the event ended up right around the 1000 entry mark. Watch the video below to see a cool overview of the 2022 event thanks to the crew at JConcepts, who put a lot [...]
New from Bittydesign is the 1/10 Ahura Clear USGT Body. This strikingly scale supercar body was designed for serious performance while USGT racing. Here are the highlights- * Fusion of elegance, style and racing soul * Designed to fit 1/10 190mm pan style cars with a 257-260mm wheelbase * Sold clear with protective film outside * Wing complies with USGT regulations * Made from genuine [...]
Hello everyone and thanks for checking out this week’s Everybody’s Scalin’. last week we attended the sixth annual ULTIMATE SCALE TRUCK EXPO in Williston Florida. This was our 4th year attending and the event keeps getting bigger and better every year. So, while we work on getting the Shop back in order, take a look at the first round of [...]
Coming soon to a hobby shop near you is the Trail Finder 3 RTR W/ Mojave II Hard Body Set from the scale masters at RC4WD. With incredible scale looks and a seriously capable chassis, the TF3 RTR looks like a great rig for your next off-roading adventure. Check out these highlights- * Steel, c-channel chassis rails * Aluminum structural crossmembers and [...]
Over at Mon-Tech Racing they have just announced the 1/10th scaled GTI Vision Mini M-Chassis Clear Body. The GTI Vision Mini is said to be one of the first of several upcoming Mini bodies that will be introduced this year by Mon-Tech. The Mini version of the GTI Vision has a nicely scaled appearance, while also being designed for serious [...]
Join us live as we recap USTE 2022, also talk about the latest RC news, and even a special giveaway?! You don’t want to miss this one! Please make sure to share with your friends, bash that subscribe, mash the like and don’t forget to comment so we can say hello!
Shipping now from Reedy is the Zappers DR HV-LiPo 6600mAh SQ Competition Drag Battery. Designed specifically for drag racing, the new Reedy Zapper has the power you need to be on the top step of the podium. Check out these highlights- * SQ – “square” configuration for a low center of gravity & wide footprint * State-of-the-art LiPo chemistry * 3.8V/cell nominal voltage * [...]
Hello everyone. I have started to attempt my first ever r/c airbrush job, and I’d like to share with you all how it’s going. I am painting a JConcepts ’89 Ford for my Losi LMT. I started by doing all of the normal stuff- trimming the body, reaming the holes and mounting it BEFORE paint, and then giving it a wash [...]
Over at Team Orion they are now promoting their Advantage Duo 2 X 10A Battery Charger. This 2 channel charger comes with a handy touchscreen and some serious power under the hood. Here are the highlights- * Comes with various charge cables and balancing plates * Color touch screen * Intuitive advanced software * Integrated 150W power supply * Charging current of up to 10 [...]
Just in time for the Spring outdoor season is the new RC8B4 and RC8B4e race buggy kits from Team Associated. Both buggies have been significantly updated for increased durability, as well as drive-ability. Check out these highlights- * Innovative front-end geometry with less inclined kingpin steering blocks * New gearboxes are specific to front and rear with larger bearings * Front gearbox has [...]
Coming soon from Dinky RC is the 1/10th scaled Apex-1 V2 Pro Rock Crawler Chassis. The Apex-1 V2 uses SCX10.2 axles and an Axial 3 gear transmission to complete the Dinky upgrade chassis. Integral skid and chassis plates are used for added adjustability and tuning, to go along with a low profile SOA and a 10.5″ wheelbase. The Dinky RC Apex-1 [...]
Over at Pit Bull RC they have just announced 1.0″ sized Rocker & PBX A/T Crawling Tires. Sized to fit trucks like the SCX24 mini-crawler, the Pit Bull tires are super grippy, plus they have a great scale look to them. If you are a small scale rock crawler owner, the new 1.0″ sized tires from Pit Bull will definitely [...]
Recently announced by SWORKz is the 1/10th scaled S12-2C 2WD Pro Buggy Carpet Edition Kit. Coming hot on the heals of their dirt buggy, the S12-2C was designed for hardcore carpet racing. Here are the highlights- * Optimized corner speed with easy handling on high-grip surfaces * New carpet version gear box system * T7075 hard anodized and lightened aluminum chassis * 6 different [...]
We all know FMS has been doing some amazing things in the scale market lately, and now they would like to hear from you! They have created a new survey to hear from the rc market and their fans about their interests, and where FMS should be focusing their resources. There are some really good questions in the survey. This [...]
No, I haven’t been outside painting. I’ve been painting on the outside. Of the body of my little SCX24. Last column I mentioned I had some trouble with paint peeling off with the masking tape, but no such trouble today. The idea behind the paint scheme is simple. This car belongs to Rob Smith, son of Junior Smith, son Bob Smith [...]
