Coming soon from the folks at JConcepts is a 1967 Chevy Camaro Street Eliminator Body. The JC Camaro body is the perfect topper for your current no-prep build and comes fully licensed by Chevy. Check out some highlights- * Officially licensed by Chevrolet * Scale realistic look * Two-piece rear wing * Fits no-prep converted short course trucks * Decal sheet * 13″ wheelbase The JConcepts 1967 [...]
Over at XRay they have announced the 2020 version of their 1/8 XB8E electric race buggy. As XRay has done for several years now, they have taken the 19′ edition and given it major updates for the new year. Have a look at just some of the XB8E’s updates for 2020- * +4mm longer chassis for increased stability * New more adjustable [...]
When you hear people say “This will go down in history” have you ever wondered how do they know? When George Washington cut down a tree do you think he knew it would go down in history? How about when Jimmy Hendrix played the Star-Spangled Banner? After attending The Ultimate Scale Truck Expo 2020 I can say, with confidence, that [...]
Shipping right now across the globe is the Cross RC VR4 1/10 Scale Rock Crawler. The VR4 comes loaded with scale realism and is available in 3 different levels of kits. Take a look at some of the VR4’s features and details- * Premium rc kit * Clear polycarbonate body * 313mm wheelbase * LED lighting * Available in A, B, or high-end C level [...]
Welcome to Day 1 of the Ultimate Scale Truck Expo 2020! USTE 2020 was once again an awesome event, and if you ever have a chance to go, you should really try and attend! We have a ton of footage to share with you, with more videos coming soon, but for now, enjoy DAY 1! Please don’t forget to like/share/subscribe and all [...]
“Tire Cubby, After reading your review of the Sweep belted tires, I bought a set. They seem really slow and now my truggy rides rough as hell. Wth man? Franklin W.” Cubby- Well hello there Franky, have you been relaxing? And just how is Hollywood now days? I kid, shoot me your snail mail for a sticker pack. So, you read our review of a [...]
The very first time I pulled the trigger on a drift car, on the linoleum floor of the kitchen, I did nothing but donuts. Smaller and smaller donuts. In a way it was very practical, because the car didn’t need more than ten square feet of floor space, but in the long run endless donuts gets a bit monotonous. Something needed to [...]
Now available from the Kaioz RC Model Studio are some pretty incredible Scale Realistic Male Driver Figures. The drivers are scaled at 1/6th and are extremely scale realistic. Also of note, Kaioz gives you a wide range of different heads, clothing, and even boots, to choose from. To learn more about Kaioz 1/6 Male Driver Figures simply click the link. Click [...]
Over at Pig Studio they are teasing a new 1/10th Scaled Off Road Trailer. Pig Studio is best known for their insane Ripsaw tank, now they have dropped teaser images and video of their upcoming off road trailer. With a heavy emphasis on scale realism and designed for hardcore use, the Pig Studio trailer looks perfect for serious off-roading. We will [...]
New from Tamiya is the Tankpool24 Mercedes Actros. The Mercedes uses a 3 piece polycarbonate body for increased realism and comes on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-01E chassis. Here are more details- * Molded plastic side mirrors, coupler, & rear bumper parts * Dedicated semi-truck wheels & 70mm diameter tires * Shaft driven 4wd * Fiberglass reinforced nylon upper deck and gear covers * 4-wheel [...]
Shipping now from RC4WD are Stamped Steel 1.7″ Black Beadlock Wagon Wheels. These feature the classic “wagon wheel” look and are sized to fit 1.7″ crawling tires. * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Weight- 1.66oz each * Width- 0.87″ * Negative Offset- 0.36″ * OD- 1.87″ The RC4WD Stamped Steel 1.7″ Black Wagon Wheels have a part number of #Z-W0270 and are street priced at $59. [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Porsche 911 GT1 Street. The 911 GT1 has a very stylish body that sits on Tamiay’s Ta03R-S chassis. Take a look at these features- * Classic 1997 911 GT1 race car * “Street Legal” version of the Le Mans race replica * Short wheelbase version of Tamiya’s TA-03 4wd chassis * Wheelbase- 237mm * Width- 194mm * Plastic molded side [...]
The good folks over at Tamiya have announced a TT-02 Type-SR Chassis Kit. This high performance version of the TT-02 takes the Type-S and adds a slew of race parts to make a serious performer. Here are the highlights- * Adjustable steel rear suspension mount * Flanged steering linkage * Double-cardan front drive shafts * Wheelbase- 257mm * Width- 185mm * Oil filled gear diff * Aluminum [...]
The designers over at JConcepts have announced a new F2 Series Clear Race Body for the TLR 22X-4. F2 series bodies feature the latest in body technology and are design to enhance handling out on the track. Take a look at these features- * Drop fit on the TLR 22X-4 * Forward cab angle w/ increased windshield angle * Includes two Aero, S-Type [...]
I got a good question this week from a reader that I’m sure other Axial SMT10 owners may have – Hi Doug, I recently purchased and assembled a new smt10 kit and have finally got it up and running and so far am impressed with the overall performance, but I was wondering if you have and advice on suspension setup? In the [...]
