Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of their Toyota Supra Racing (A80). This time around the mighty Supra gets a durable TT-02 chassis and of course keeps it nicely scaled body. Here are more highlights- * New shaft-driven 4WD TT-02 chassis * Longitudinal chassis layout with battery on left & motor on right * Identical left and right suspension arms and [...]
The list of updates for the **Axial SCX6 **keeps growing! Treal has added new front and rear axles housings to their lineup of option parts for the mammoth trail rig. Both of these new axle housings are made from 7075 aluminum and feature a one-piece design. The housings include oversized ball bearings for improved, smooth performance, and three color finishes are [...]
What’s going on Squid Nation! The new Capra 4WS RTR from Axial Racing is a head turner especially the one wit the Big Squid RC Colors! Other than sporting some wider tires the Capra now has 4 Wheel Steer “4WS”, making it just that much more of a performance rig. The way the new Capra uses the 4WS is by [...]
Looks like the CEN Racing Ford F-450 Dually has gotten a wicked make over. The Updated F-450 KG1 Wheel Edition has a few more goodies that the last one. starting with the obvious, the two new color options you will be able to pick from are Red Candy Apple and Silver Mercury. The Red Candy Apple truck comes with the [...]
Last column I pondered what (my) children want and expect from a good RC car: durability, capability, good looks and donuts. Now I find myself trying to apply their wishes to my own desires for my next build. I am starting to feel the itch to go on a diet of noodles and stale bread, in order to save up [...]
New from JConcepts is the Warrior Clear Body for the ARRMA Typhon buggy. This radical looking shell features a heavily wrapped roll-cage to provide extra strength. Here are more highlights- * Eight individual front & side facing windows * Original JConcepts Warrior styling * Roll-cage style cab * Split front window * Air vents on upper pods and cab * Comes with decal sheet and window [...]
After a bit of teasing, HobbyTech has released full details on their all new 1/10 Rogue Terra RTR Monster Truck. The mighty Rogue Terra is expected to start shipping on Monday and was designed for serious backyard bashing. Check out these highlights- * Special Terramax tires for increased traction * Durable wheelie bar * Heavy duty reinforced chassis * 2200kV brushless motor * 3S LiPo [...]
Budget-friendly and built to bash, the Redcat Racing Piranha TR10 Truggy can hold its own against just about any type of terrain. Kicking up dirt and ripping through water is solidly in its DNA. This sub-$150 radio-controlled machine is no slouch, as evident from Redcat Racing’s latest video. If you’re curious about this entry-level truggy, see how it handles some extreme [...]
To help make your life easier Pro-Line has just dropped Pre-Mounted Hyrax Predator 1.9″ Tires on Black/Silver Impulse Wheels. P-L’s Hyrax tires are considered some of the best on the market for general rock crawling and now you can save time by picking up a set that are already pre-mounted. Here are the highlights- * Designed for maximum grip on the [...]
New from Pro-Line is the hot looking 1999 Ford Mustang Drag Car Clear Body. Sized to fit popular no-prep drag cars, this tough looking Mustang is ready for the strip! Here are the highlights- * Aerodynamic shape for low E.T.’s * Iconic 1999 Mustang side scoops built-in * Includes drag-style rear wing * Made from a durable .040″ polycarbonate * Fits – Losi 22S, Traxxas [...]
New from DSM Off-Road is the Spare Tire Delete Plate for the Traxxas TRX4 2021 Ford Bronco. Having a spare tire is like a “Catch 22”, rigs usually look more scale with one and its always nice to have a spare tire if something was to happen on the trail. On the other hand, a spare tire will make a [...]
The good folks over at Pro-Line have announced a 1/10 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Clear Body for trucks with a 13.9″ wheelbase. That’s right scale fanatics running long wheelbase rigs, Pro-Line has you covered with their very trick Silverado truck body. Here are the details- * Fits Axial Racing SCX10 III Jeep JT Gladiator RTR * Also fits other scale crawlers with 13.9″ [...]
Greetings gang, and welcome to the last “pre-holiday season” MTM! I use the quotes because these days, holiday season starts November 1st and NOT on the day after Thanksgiving as in years past! (and side-note, for those looking to shop early, today was a heck of a day with two big releases in the hobby!). Last year at this time I [...]
All new from Pro-Line is the 1/8 2021 Ford Mustang Clear Body for the ARRMA Vendetta and Infraction. This nicely scaled body is fully licensed and sports some serious American muscle car styling. Here are the highlights- * Realistic wide-mouth grille and hood scoops * Pro-touring tuner style fender flares * Formed from durable 1mm thick high-quality polycarbonate * Add-on wing is included * Made [...]
Power HD has released a new high-torque, large-scale servo aimed at providing big power to big R/C models. The WH-80KG offers a stylish upgrade option for larger-scale crawlers and monster trucks and packs in plenty of performance. The WH-80KG has a torque rating of 80kg and a speed rating of 0.17sec when paired with an 8.4V battery. This servo features full [...]
