The best way to beat the quarantine blues? A new build! Not just any new build, but a Tamiya Clod Buster, my favorite r/c of all time. I’m not actually sure how many Clods I’ve built at this point, but I’ve done a good number of them. I’ve never really detailed a build throughout the process, though. Now’s the time. Clods are [...]
Over on Ryan Maifield’s YouTube channel he is building a speed-run 1/8 electric buggy. Ryan is a factory driver for Mugen and is known for his off-road racing skills. During his speed-run build, Ryan is teasing new Belted Speed-Run Tires from JConcepts. The new belted tires, dubbed “Speed Fangs”, will come pre-mounted on special 3-piece JConcepts wheels. Until we learn more, [...]
Shipping any time now from Kyosho is the Outlaw Rampage PRO Type 2. The Rampage PRO has always been a very nicely scaled 2wd 1/10th scaled off-road truck, the Type 2 takes all that scale goodness to the next level. * Ultra-scale 1970-80’s trophy truck styling * New chassis designed from the ground up * Double wishbone suspension front, link system in the [...]
Now that everyone is social distancing, mini-sized scale crawlers have been selling like hotcakes. One of the newer names on the mini scene is Hobby Plus. The Hobby Plus crew has put out an entire line-up of 1/18th and 1/24th scaled rock crawlers for your indoor (or outdoor) crawling enjoyment. All the different Hobby Plus mini trucks come in ready [...]
The good folks over at JConcepts have posted a new Jason’s All Time Favorites video that features the venerable Team Associated RC10. Below you’ll find a lengthy video that shows JC’s owner Jason Ruona talking about one of his all time favorite race rigs, the original RC10. The legendary RC10 “gold tub” was the first buggy to really boost the [...]
Well hello there fellow rc enthusiast, my name is Cubby and this is my report. Each week I like to go over “the big stuff” in the rc news, then add my crazy slant on the rc biz. So… while Covid-19 is making a mess of the world, the rc biz just keeps on cranking out the good stuff. So [...]
Jeremy just upgraded our Axial Racing Yeti Jr. CAN-AM, which you can read about here. So after the updates, it was time to get our bash on! Enjoy the video, please don’t forget to hit SUBSCRIBE, and Like and the Notification Bell, and do the hokey pokey! Thank you!
Over at Max Speed Technologies they have announced that Pre-Order is now open for their upcoming CFX-W J45C scale off-road kit. Featuring high clearance portal axles and serious scale realism, the CFX-W is ready to take on the toughest of trails. * Wheelbase- 313mm * Front & rear MPA portal axles * TC80 aluminum shocks * Dual slipper clutch * All metal transmission gears * Realistic [...]
Coming later this month from G-Force is the Spring Rate Gauge V2. The second version of the spring rate tool is easier to use, plus it is more consistent, thus giving you a more precise measurement of various sized shock springs. * Precision spring rate measurement * 4 step stroke measurement * Works with 2mm, 5mm, 8mm, or 10mm springs * Range- 0.000-20.00N / [...]
Hello everybody, over the last week in between test runs of the new Axial SCX10iii I was pulling out some of my rigs that haven’t been ran in while. One was the Axial Can-Am Yeti Jr., last summer the ESC took a dump after the Can-Am was submerged for a long period of time. Not really wanting to spend a [...]
We recently got the Axial Racing SCX24 1967 Chevrolet C10, and it’s time to see what’s in the box! The light green color on this truck is awesome, and I don’t think the video or photos will do it justice. It comes RTR for $119.00 Please enjoy the video, and don’t forget to bash subscribe, hit that like button and [...]
While I am not a frequent prowler of Facebook groups, I venture into them every now and then when I need to kill some time. Like on night shifts, when everything is quiet, but I still need to stay awake. Perfect time for forays into this thick RC undergrowth, where strange and beautiful things can be found. If not by [...]
Coming soon from JConcepts is a 2002 Chevy S-10 Drag Truck Clear Body. The Chevy S-10 body is perfect for your no-prep drag racer. Check out these features- * Fully licensed by Chevrolet * Two-piece rear wing * Molded from a heavy-duty polycarbonate * Extensive decal sheet * Wheelbase- 13″ * Max Width- 12″ Street priced at $51, the JConcepts 2002 Chevy S-10 sports a part [...]
It’s time to give away the March Bash-ness 2020 Champion! The ARRMA Infraction from Horizon Hobby pulled off the big win this year in our March Bahs-ness brackets, and as tradition goes, it’s time to give one away! Special thanks to ARRMA and Horizon Hobby for helping make this happen. It’s really awesome of these companies that win to help [...]
Here is great watch for all you bashers out there. Traxxas has just posted a new video called Big Drop that stars the Rustler 4×4 VXL. With outrageous power and hardcore suspension the Rustler 4×4 VXL is perfect for “sending-it” off big dirt ramps. Watch below to see the Rustler catch massive airtime, plus, at the end of the video, [...]
