New from Schumacher RC is the Aerox Digital Castor Gauge. The Aerox caster gauge is a high-end tool that is designed to work with modern 1/10 touring cars. Here are the highlights- * Used to check and adjust castor setting on modern touring cars * Carbon fiber mounting plate * Highly accurate digital meter * Size – 36 x 36 x 20mm * Charged via [...]
Officially announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 1982 Porsche 956 Kit. Expected to start shipping in October, the Porsche 956 is an iconic race machine from the 1980s. Here are the highlights- * All-new polycarbonate body mold * Easy to assemble ABS plastic bathtub chassis * Direct-drive 2wd chassis * Independent coil-sprung king pin front suspension * 3-point rear suspension w/ FRP T-bar & CVA [...]
New from Xpress is a Multifunction Turnbuckle Tool. If you are a long time hobbyist, then you already know turnbuckles can literally be a pain to assemble. The new turnbuckle tool from Xpress can help make a hard, frustrating job, into an easy one. Check out these highlights- * Makes building and adjusting turnbuckles easy * Center cutout for sliding in 4mm [...]
If you’re like me, you love to watch your R/C machines do their thing. Whether it’s the motion of the suspension compressing and extending over bumps, tires flexing over rocks, or ballooning on full-throttle acceleration, it’s hard not to get mesmerized by the motions and the experience. Now you can take a look at the inner workings of your TRX-4M with [...]
Now shipping from Bittydesign is the 1/10th scaled Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 Clear Body. This hot looking rally car body is sized to fit most 1/10th scaled rally/touring/drift cars. Here are the highlights- * Universal sizing to fit 1/10 190mm cars w/ 257-258mm WB * Fully licensed by Skoda Auto * Comes in clear awaiting your custom paint scheme * Protective overspray film * Pre-cut [...]
It’s why we’re in this hobby. Iterations. Doing it over and over again, but in a slightly different way every time. My guess is that most of you readers are iterating types, because if not this hobby would quickly become dull. Whether racing, bashing, crawling, painting or building, don’t we all try to do it slightly better than last time? [...]
New from JConcepts are Vintage 4/40 Thumb Nuts. Designed to secure the battery on vintage rigs like the Associated RC10 and RC10T, the new thumb nuts are a quick and easy upgrade to install. Here are the details- * Made from high quality aluminum * Tough blue anodizing * Knurled perimeter for ease of use * 5/8” set screw to install into battery cup * [...]
The crew at Team Associated have posted a new promotional video for their Pro2 DK10SW RTR. The DK10SW sports a Dakar Rally look and comes on Associated’s championship winning 2wd SCT chassis. Watch the video below to see the DK10SW blasting around the woods, smashing berms, going through mudholes, and generally having a blast in the great outdoors. You can [...]
New from the crew at LC Racing is the 1/14th scaled BHC-1ST 2WD Stadium Truck Kit. The folks at LC Racing make some of the best 14th scalers in the industry and their new BHC-1ST was designed for elite levels of performance. Here are the highlights- * LC Racing carpet/astro turf tire set * Aluminum threaded oil-filled big-bore shocks * Graphite composite shock [...]
Over at Hobbytech they are now teasing the 1/8 Rogue Brushless RTR Buggy. The Rogue brushless RTR buggy comes with big brushless power, but a very affordable price point. The Rogue has been street priced at under $300, thus making it a big bang-for-the-buck. Here are some highlights- * 4wd chassis * Konect by Hobbywing electronics * Beefy aluminum big bore shocks * Body [...]
Hey everyone and Happy Thursday! This post is a bittersweet one, as it’s going to be my last regular weekly blog for the site. For the past 11 years I’ve written a weekly blog post for BSRC. Whether it was under the “Everybody’s Scalin’ For the Weekend” or “Monster Truck Madness” title, I think I can count on one hand the amount [...]
Over at Horizon Hobby they have announced 5 New License Plate Holders for full scale cars and trucks. The new license plate holders let you show the world that you support the rc hobby. With 2 ARRMA designs, 2 for Axial, and 1 for Losi, there is a license plate frame for everyone. * Durable black finish * Made to withstand the [...]
Just announced by Axial is a 2″ Rubber Hitch Tube Cover for your full scale rig. Show the world that you are into hardcore rc with this Axial branded hitch tube cover. Here are the highlights- * Protects your 1:1 hitch * Shows your passion for RC rock crawling * Durable rubber cover shields your hitch from dirt & debris * Features iconic Axial [...]
New from Yokomo is the 1/10 Rookie Speed RS2.0 Touring Car Kit. Perfect for beginners, or those on a budget, the Rookie Speed RS2.0 is a great way to get into on-road racing. Here are the highlights- * Entry-level touring car kit * Even more affordable than the original * Main chassis and upper deck are made of resin * Front and rear gear [...]
Over at MIP they have announced new CVD Kits for the re-released Associated RC10 & RC10T kits. The MIP CVDs are the perfect upgrade for your vintage Associated. Check out these highlights- * Legendary MIP CVDs (Constant Velocity Drive) for the your vintage AE * Testament to engineering excellence * Delivers superior power transfer with exceptional traction * Unmatched durability * Hardened steel construction * Minimizes [...]
