A couple of days ago it was, in theory, spring outside, so one of my squidlings and I decided to do some crawling on the rocks just outside. A Yeti, a Bomber, and a grey, barren post-apocalyptic landscape just about to wake up. Also, recently adjusted break settings on the Bomber, to prevent it from doing a front flip whenever [...]
Today the crew at Max Speed Technology announced new 30X105-1.9″ DC Rock Crawler Tires. For some builds small tires look right, on others extremely tall tires fit the bill, the new 30X105-1.9″ sized DC tires from MST are a mid-sized 1.9″ that are perfect for most builds. * Molded from soft-30° rubber * Sold in pairs * Realistic tread pattern * Fits 1.9″ crawling [...]
Over at RPM they have just announced new Body Skid Rails. The new skid rails were designed to keep your body from being damaged while sliding upside down on pavement, gravel, etc. Check out these highlights- * Fits 1/12 to 1/5 sized vehicles * Segmented design makes it easy to bend around curves * Mounting hardware hidden inside the body * Symmetrical and reversible [...]
SJT Tires has introduced an easy way to re-shoe your 1/12-scale pan car with their fully-mounted 12th Scale Tire Set. This pre-mounted tire and wheel set gives you an easy way to put new rubber on your GT12-style pan car without much fuss. Each of the four SJT rubber 1/12-scale tires has been pre-glued, making them ready to mount to your [...]
The folks at MCD Racing are now shipping their incredibly trick 1/5 Hydrax Working Disc Brakes. The Hydrax working disc brakes were designed for use on MCD 1/5th scalers and feature incredible scale looks, along with serious stopping power. Check out these highlights- * Fully functional hydraulic disc brake system * Tested on all types of race conditions- on and off-road * Vented [...]
Now available from the scale realism juggernaut RC4WD, is their Gelande II RTR with a Red Cruiser Body Set. The Gelande II is well known out on the trails for its incredible scale detailing, now you can get one with RC4WD’s immaculate Cruiser body in bright red. Here are the highlights- * True to scale look * Realistic aluminum ladder frame * Durable [...]
Over at Max Speed Technology they are now teasing a new 4WD Japanese Mini-Van Clear Body. This new body looks a bit like an early 90’s Mitsubishi Delica, which to this day is still a popular “off-road” mini-van in Japan. With so many people looking to do specialty builds now days, the new MST 4WD Mini-Van body is sure to [...]
It’s the FINAL FOUR time in the March Bash-ness 2021 Champions Edition. I don’t think there were really any upsets in the first round, with the closest battle being TRX-4 vs Big Rock, and the TRX-4 pulling off the win. While it’s Final four time! What vehicles do you want to go see head to head in the Champions Championship? [...]
ProTek RC has released a new battery connector option for hobbyists running high amps and voltage in their R/C machines. The QS8 Anti-Spark Connector offers the ability for high-output for your high-performance hobby needs. The QS8 is compatible with wire up to 6awg, making this a great option for high-performance, big power machines. Whether you bash, race, or fly, these connectors [...]
For all you 1/10 nitro touring car racers out there, Bittydesign has announced the Hyper-200 clear body. Made from genuine Lexan, the Hyper-200 was designed for all out performance, while sporting an aggressive modern look. Here are the highlights- * Lightweight design, made from 0.75mm Lexan * Comes with wing and wing hardware * Low front nose for increased steering * Designed to fit [...]
Long time, no write. Luckily, and as expected, the hobby has moved on regardless. While the drifting world hasn’t seen much exciting happening in the past six months, Axial has released the Ryft, Traxxas has teased a no prep drag Slash, Losi has released the LMT solid axle monster, Arrma has updated ther 6S line up, Team Corally is gaining [...]
New from Max Speed Technology is the A110 Clear On-Road Body. The highly detailed A110 body has new school styling and was sized to fit a plethora of touring cars. Here are the highlights- * Wheelbase- 239mm * Width- 173mm * Scheduled for a late March release * Will also be available with TCR-M kit * Comes with window masks & decal sheet The Max Speed [...]
This week we have the unboxing video of the WPL Toys KEI Truck we received from RC Pit Products. Out of the box the WPL truck is a blast, was even driving it around in the scale shop. If you are considering picking one up, I would suggest in doing so. For the price of 70 Bucks give or take, [...]
Pilot RC Products has released its B74 Series Inverted Rear Camber Mount for the Team Associated RC10B74 competition buggy. Designed for improved performance on high-grip clay tracks, this performance part should help racers shave their lap times. Made from durable, CNC-machined aluminum, the B74 Series Inverted Rear Camber Mounts features a black anodized finish and only weigh 5 grams. They’re intended [...]
Over at Freestyle RC they have announced Heavy Duty Axle Braces for the Losi LMT scale monster truck. Freestyle RC is super hardcore about monster truck racing and their new axle braces were designed for extreme use. Check out these highlights- * Strongest LMT braces on the market * Made from a single piece of 3mm carbon fiber * Lightweight, yet incredibly strong * [...]
