Treal adds to its lineup of aftermarket parts for the Losi LMT monster truck with its Aluminum 7075 Gearbox Housing Set. Attractive and durable, this lightweight gearbox guard provides yet another way to customize the inner workings of your Losi monster truck. Available in four color options (black, silver, green, and blue), this gearbox housing set is a great upgrade option [...]
Over at ARRMA they have just announced their fastest 1/10 4×4 to date- their new Vorteks 3S BLX Stadium Truck RTR. This third version of the 4×4 Vorteks is fully loaded with all the latest in bashing technology. Here is the good stuff- * Fastest and most technically advanced 1/10 4X4 in the ARRMA lineup * Engineered to deliver astonishing speed, control, [...]
Now here is a beautiful new release, the Losi 1/10 1969 Chevy Camaro V100 RTR. With an impeccably scaled body, and Losi’s durable V100-S chassis, this classic muscle car is sure to turn heads while out bashing. Here are the highlights- * Striking reproduction of the ’69 Camaro * CE28 Volk licensed wheels * Molded grill with bucket lights, fog lights, and rear [...]
New from Traxxas is the 4-Tec 3.0 Chassis with Corvette Stingray Body. That’s right folks, the new 4-Tec 3.0 is larger than the 2.0, and comes with a fully licensed Corvette body. Lets dive right into its specifications and features. * Fully licensed, faceted, Corvette Stingray body with massive side intakes which have been duplicated to the millimeter * 4-Tec 3.0 chassis- [...]
Shipping right now from the good folks at GensAce is the Imars III Smart Balance Battery Charger. The Imars III is affordable, highly versatile, and easy to use. Check out these highlights- * Convenient built-in stand * Maximum LiPo Cell Count- 6S * Maximum Charge Rate- 5 amps * Maximum Charge Power- 100 watts * Easy to see 2×16 backlit LCD display * Supports- LiPo, LiFe, [...]
New over at Max Speed Technology is the E92 Clear Touring Car Body. This classy looking on-road lid has been precision molded and features ABS plastic rearview mirrors, as well as door handles. Light buckets come standard, as do window masks and overspray protection. The MST E92 Clear Body has a part number of #720011 and you can click on [...]
New from the crew at FMS is the 1/18th scaled Toyota LC80 Land Cruiser RTR. This ridiculously scale detailed rig was designed for serious backyard, or indoor, scale crawling. Check out these highlights- * Designed to static-model standards * Period-correct lights and functioning indicators * Detailed interior * Aluminum chassis rails * Water resistant electronics * Injection-molded hard body * Fully functional hood * Multifunctional light control system * [...]
G’day folks! Last column I was a bit unlucky with the timing, Yokomo managing to release a new RTR when I had written most of the column, but had to take a break before I could finish it off. Well, it’s difficult to stay on top of the game at all times. But now the news are well and comfortably [...]
Now shipping from Killerbody RC is a full line-up of Aluminum Wheels for 1/10th scaled touring cars. The Killerbody aluminum wheels have a great scale look and were designed to withstand the rigors of daily bashing. With close to 20 different styles available, all at affordable pricing, the Killerbody aluminum wheels are perfect for your next on-road build. To see all [...]
Nothing goes together quite like social media teases and the R/C hobby. While the hype machine has been dormant for a while, it’s showing signs of life, thanks to a series of posts by the folks at Kraken RC. On April 1, a teaser image was posted to their Instagram profile; however, that could easily be dismissed as an April Fools’ [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced all new Fuzz Bite and Pin Swag carpet racing tires. Both new tires will be available front and rear for 1/10th scaled buggies and were designed using the very latest in carpet tire technology. Check out these highlights- * Low profile tire designs * Open cell foam inserts included * Reverse “water tower” pin shape * Radius positioned [...]
Just announced by Reedy is a line-up of Radon 2 Crawler 550 Brushed Motors. The Reedy Crawler 550 motors are big on stump yanking torque, but don’t make a big dent to your wallet. Check out these highlights- * Longer armature and magnets give more torque than a standard 540 design * Ideal for heavier rigs or steep terrain * 5-slot design makes [...]
Shipping now from Team Corally is an Adjustable LED Pit Light. The Corally pit light is small and super adjustable, perfect for bashing or racing. Check out these highlights- * Folds to save space, also rotates * Aluminum base * Convenient touch sensitive controls * Three adjustable light color modes * Six adjustable brightness/dimming levels * 32 high power LED’s * Adjustable joints that can be placed [...]
Shipping soon from Pit Bull RC are new 1.7″ Rocker scale crawling tires. If you’ve been looking for an aggressive 1.7″ sized crawling tire, the Rocker from Pit Bull is a great choice. With large lugs and an incredibly scale appearance, the Rockers are perfect for your next build. * Molded from Pit Bull’s Alien Kompound Super Sticky rubber compound * Miniaturized [...]
For all you vintage F1 fans out there, Fenix Racing has dropped the Classique 2 Formula 1 car kit. The Classique 2 has been updated to make it easy to run modern shorty style LiPo batteries, while sporting classic F1 styling. Here are more highlights- * Fits shorty, super shorty, and LCG shorty style LiPo batteries * Simpler rear end – Torsion [...]
