Now shipping from APlastics is a 1/10 DeLorean BTF Accessory Kit. The new body accessory kit is made to fit APlastics’ DeLorean DMC 12 body to give it the full Back to the Future look. Here are the highlights- * Molded from clear polycarbonate * Fits the APlastics DMC 12 clear body (#DMC) * Comes with decals * Includes screw set The APlastics DeLorean BTF [...]
Recently announced by Team Associated is the Apex2 Hoonitruck Builders Kit. Released for all you hardcore hobbyists that love to build from the ground up, the new Hoonitruck Builder’s Kit even comes with upgrades to increase performance. Check out these highlights- * Built on an improved updated Apex2 chassis * Thicker, more durable 2.5mm chassis * Factory Team oil-filled, aluminum threaded shocks * Active [...]
Hello everyone and Happy Thursday! It’s been a busy couple of weeks around here! Outdoor racing season kicked off, I got my hands on the new Traxxas TRX-4MT Monster Truck, and, last weekend, I got married! I’m catching up from the whirlwind that’s been the last few days, and thus don’t have much new r/c stuff to discuss. However, I do have something [...]
Over at Shark RC Bodies they have announced the 1/10 Thunderstruck Drag Body. Modeled after the 1964 Thunderbolt, this new body brings lots of attitude to the strip with its sleek lines and menacing look. Here are the highlights- * Created for maximum downforce * Max Width – 10.75″ * Length – 27″ * Elongated nose to reduce frontal lift * Flat design helps provide [...]
Over at Spektrum they have announced a 65W USB-C GaN Power Supply. This small but mighty USB-C power supply can be a nice addition to your wrenching area. Here are the highlights- * Powered by Gallium Nitride electronic components * Perfect for converting AC input power to USB-type DC output * Foldable AC input terminals * 65-watt USB power delivery * Small but powerful design * [...]
The crew over at Infinity have started to tease the 1/8 IFB8 Nitro Buggy Kit. The IFB8 was engineered for high-end performance out on the track and is made from high quality materials. While Infinity is best known for their on-road nitro kits, they are pushing the envelope for 2024 and taking on the high-end 1/8th buggy racing world. Until more [...]
Just announced by the good folks at Team Associated is the Apex2 Hoonicorn Builder’s Kit. The AE crew is now releasing their popular Hoonicorn in kit form for those of you that love the build process and for people that want to use their own electronics. Here are the highlights- * Factory Team oil-filled, aluminum threaded shock bodies * Factory Team front [...]
The good folks at Tamiya have uploaded a new video for their 1/10 Fighting Buggy (2014). First released in 1982, and last revised back in 2014, the Fighting Buggy is a true classic. Known for it’s scale appearance and fun to drive nature, the Fighting Buggy is perfect for backyard bashing, or for adding to your vintage rc collection. [...]
New from Injora is their Brass Rear Outer Portal Housing Set (ASC18–05BK) for the Redcat Ascent-18. This machined brass upgrade adds 45g of weight to your 1/18-scale crawler, helping provide stability when tackling tricky lines. With its flat black finish and exposed brass accents, this chassis upgrade not only pumps up the performance but also the appearance of your Ascent-18. Included [...]
New from the good folks at Team Associated are a pair of 2024 T-Shirts. The new 2024 AE t-shirts are a great way to support the hobby no matter if you are at the track, on the trail, or out shopping. * Two designs to choose from * High-quality poly/cotton blend * Designed for AE Team Drivers for the 2023 World Championships * 8 [...]
New over at MIP is a Speed Tip Handle. This high-end tool is perfect for your weekly wrenching duties and is made to fit a wide variety of different tips. Here are the highlights- * Innovative handle offers a revolution in convenience * MIP Speed Tip Handle is built to conquer any adventure * Compact design and interchangeable Speed Tips * User-friendly mechanism for [...]
Over at Max Speed Technology they are teasing a new 1/10 FR Drift Car Kit. Their new kit is a genuine front engine, rear wheel drive design to help give you the ultimate in realism while getting your slide-ways on! The new FR uses a motor mounted just behind the front shock tower, that then runs power through a driveshaft [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 Citroen DS Kit. This classic Citroen from the 1950s is highly detailed and comes on Tamiya’s easy to drive MB-01 front wheel drive chassis. Here are more highlights- * Clear polycarbonate body * MB-01 chassis configured long wheelbase with front wheel drive * 4-wheel double wishbone suspension * Friction shocks * Width – 198mm * Wheelbase – 239mm * Realistic [...]
New over at Tamiya is a video to help promote their upcoming 1/10 Neo Scorcher (TT-02B). The mighty Neo Scorcher is a blast from the past and you can watch the video below to see it hitting jumps at the track, as well as doing some good old fashioned park bashing. You can use this link to get full details on [...]
Recently uploaded by Tamiya is a promotional video for their upcoming 1/10 Blitzer Beetle (2011) re-release. The classic Blitzer Beetle helped to get thousands of people started in the rc hobby and now it’s back for your bashing enjoyment. Watch the video below to see the Blitzer Beetle in action driving on pavement, grass, and sand. Use this link to get [...]
