Over at Cross RC they are sending it hard with their upcoming BT8 Amphibious 8×8 Armored Transport Vehicle. The BT8 features all wheel steering, a moveable turret, and is designed to be amphibious as it comes with a water jet propulsion system! * All metal two speed transmission * 4 axles with 8 wheel drive * Floats in water * Length – 700mm * [...]
Hello gang, and a very Happy Thanksgiving to those of you reading in the US! Due to the holiday season going full swing, I’m seeing e-mails and discussion on the monster truck group pages where prospective r/c monster truckers are asking which Grave Digger they should buy, either for themselves or (as most of the discourse I’ve personally seen) as a [...]
Performing a post-drive check on your R/C machine is always a good idea before you head out to the trail. You’d hate to have something happen that will derail your fun. Thankfully, there are several simple steps you can take that can ensure you have the best time possible. In their latest Trail Tip Tuesday video, the folks at Element RC [...]
First, let me make it clear that despite the obvious (and tempting) ease, I will refrain from jokes relating to the subject of today. I am to write about screws, about different types of screw heads and materials. It has happened to all of us, and it will happen again: some screws rust, other screws strip. In particular, the screws attaching [...]
Over at Pro Body RC they are now shipping Liquid Rubber for Painting Unbreakable Bodies. Their liquid rubber compound is perfect for painting the new breed of unbreakable bodies, plus it can be used to paint a number of other rc related items. Here are the details- * Works perfectly on metal, plastic, concrete, wood, fabric or glass * Can later be [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the 1/16th scaled RC Centurion Mk.III Tank. The Centurion is the first 1/16th scaled British tank from Tamiya and uses all new tooling. And while not much information has been released to this point, we do expect for it to be offered in two different versions. We will post more information as it becomes available. [...]
The big news over at Fastrax RC today is all about their new line-up of 1/10th scaled Drift Tire & Wheel Sets. Designed for style and performance this new line-up gives you a wide variety of looks to suit your build. Different offsets are available, are as a number of different colors. A 12mm wheel hex comes standard and they [...]
New from Hobbywing is the XeRun AXE540 R2 2300kV sensored brushless motor. The new Axe 540 is sized to fit nearly any 1/10th scaler and is sensor based for the ultimate in precision. Here are more highlights- * Based off of HW’s original 550/540L motors * Shorter in length than their 540L * Max Cell Count – 3S LiPo * Weight – 185 grams * [...]
New from Jetko Power are 1.9″ sized Conqueror Scale Crawling Tires. The Conquerors were designed from the ground up to give maximum performance on rocks, dirt, and other loose surfaces. Check out these highlights- * Made with USA rubber * New innovative insert material to increase stability * Aggressive, open tread pattern * Multiple sipes on each tread block * Designed for unmatched side-hilling performance The [...]
Winter is coming…so you’d better have the right gear to stay warm. REEFS RC has launched a new piece of apparel to help you stay comfortable and look stylish in cool weather with its REEFS Beanie. Made from 100% acrylic thread, this Crossland winter beanie features double-layer fabric and a large cuff with an embroidered REEFS RC logo. Learn more about the [...]
Here ya go vintage scale fanatics, RC4WD has dropped new Landies Vintage Stamped Steel 1.55″ Beadlock Wheels with a Faux Rust Finish. These wheels have been pre-patinaed to instantly give your rig a classic look. Here are the highlights- * Faux rust finish to increase scale realism * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Made from stamped steel * Width – 0.81″ * Weight – 1.57oz [...]
The good folks over at Pro-Line have released a new promotional video for their Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Body & Demolisher 2.8″ Tires. In the video below, P-L’s Gerardo Gonzalez talks you through some of the highlights of the Gladiator Rubicon body, as well as their meaty Demolisher 2.8″ sized monster truck tires. To go along with the highlights is some [...]
New from the crew at APlastics is a very trick looking Audi RS6 Clear Body. Made just for all you wagon lovers out there, this hot looking Audi is a great shell for your drift or touring car build. Check out these highlights- * Fits 1/10 touring or drift cars * Made from clear Lexan * Width – 200mm * Wheelbase – 259mm * Includes [...]
New from the crew at STRC are Aluminum A-Arms for the popular Traxxas Drag Slash. These beefy units are made from durable aluminum and can go a long ways towards bomb-proofing your Drag Slash. Available for both front and rear, the rear units reduce stock toe-in from 3 down to 1 degree and both sets come with STRC’s heat-treated steel [...]
A number of weeks ago G-Force picked up the legendary driver and designer, Masami Hirosaka. To help celebrate, G-Force has just announced a special BLC50 Masami Edition ESC. The BLC50 ME is expected to start shipping in December and is designed for use in 1/10th scaled on and off-road vehicles. Here are the highlights- * Designed in conjunction with the 14 [...]
