Over at JConcepts they have announced a new S15 series body for the Tekno NB48 2.0 nitro race buggy. The S15 series of bodies were designed for serious track performance, check out these features- * Original styling by JConcepts * Cab forward design for increased steering * Shark fin on cockpit improves stability * Comes with window masks, decals, and over-spray protection * Ample fuel [...]
New from Traxxas are Heavy Duty Suspension Arms for their legendary X-Maxx monster truck. Traxxas has released upgrade “heavy duty” arms for several of their other trucks and the BigSquidRC Bash Crew has found the previous units to be quite durable. Designed for driving in cold weather, or for just sending-it, the heavy duty arms are perfect for bomb-proofing your [...]
Over at Kyosho they have announced a new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Mini-Z Readyset. The Camaro comes on a realistic rear wheel drive Mini-Z chassis that includes Kyosho’s newer Syncro KT-531P transmitter. However, the big news with the Camaro is its incredibly scale realistic body. Check out these highlights- * Dramatically improved steering feel * Optional LED light kit * Display-model quality body * [...]
Now we’re talking, RC4WD has just anounced two updated versions of the Gelande II. The Gelande G2 platform is a great one to play around with, the Farm Truck has a G2 LWB chassis and despite the looks of the rig it performs well. The new Gelande II has had more of a cosmetic makeover with two new licensed Range Rover [...]
New from Spektrum is a pair of 1/5 Digital, Brushless, Metal Gear, Servos. The new servos were designed to withstand the rigors of 1/5 bashing, while also providing excellent performance. Spektrum S9110BL * 15 tooth output spline * Input Voltage- 6.0 – 8.4 volts DC * Speed- 0.14 sec/60 deg @ 8.4V * Torque- 1224.3 oz-in (88.16 kg-cm) @ 8.4V * Price- $224 Spektrum S9120BL * 15 tooth [...]
“More Traxxas UDR Tires What’s up Cubby? During Covid got a new Traxxas UDR, what kinda tires you running? Donald M.” Cubby- Hey ya there Donny, not much new here except still in fairly serious lock-down mode. I live in a large metro area, so my area is still in hardcore mode. I hope that you, and the people that live in your [...]
New from JConcepts is a video called Beach Trip for their 1970 Chevy C10 scale crawling body. The video features zero background music, leaving just truck, and background sounds, for audio. With a beautiful beach setting, the JConcepts 1970 Chevy C10 video is a great watch for anyone intersted in the scale crawling scene. After the video, you can click on [...]
Coming this June from Tamiya is a Gun Metal version of their Plasma Edge II 4wd buggy kit. This version comes with a gun metal pre-painted and pre-cut body to make your life easier. Check out these features- * Dedicated TT-02B 4wd buggy chassis * CVA oil shocks * Stylish polycarbonate single-seater buggy body and wing * Comes with motor and ESC * Front and [...]
Last week I announced I was taking my first steps in to the world of no prep r/c drag racing with a bone stock Traxxas Bandit VXL and would be using this new “Laying Rubber” column to document the process. No more talk- now it’s time to start! As you can see from the pics here, the Bandit VXL is very [...]
Coming soon from RC4WD is the Autobiography Limited Edition 2015 Land Rover Defender D90 Gelande II RTR. This limited edition ready-to-run comes completely pre-painted and pre-assembled for your convenience. The Autobiography edition D90 is also loaded with scale realism, check out these features- * 4 link rear, 3 link panhard bar front suspension * Comes with battery and charger * Twister high torque [...]
First teased back in January, the folks over at Cross RC are getting close to shipping their TC6 scale off-roader. The military style TC6 has some pretty incredible scale realism, with serious off-road capabilities. Expect the TC6 to start hitting the USA in a couple of months with street pricing running from around $1,100, up to $1,400, depending on the [...]
New for the ever growing rock crawling scene is the giant 1/7th scaled Cross RC UT4. The UT4 brings a tough new Ultra 4 look to the Cross RC stable and is large enough to get over seriously large rocks. The UT4 sports 2.6″ sized wheels to go along with all its scale goodness. Right now we are still in [...]
Here ya go scale enthusiasts, RC4WD has just announced the Heritage Edition 2015 Land Rover Defender D90 Gelande II RTR. This special edition Land Rover D90 has incredible scale realism, with proven RC4WD performance. * Custom designed true to scale looks * Yota II ultimate scale axles * Twister high torque servo * Realistic 1.9″ beadlock wheels * 45 turn brushed motor * R3 single speed [...]
Corona edition it is, and no beer joke about it. A couple of weeks ago, I thought about it, but decided not to comment too much on the ongoing pandemic in this column. Since corona is all over the news, and all over everything, I wanted to keep this column clean – sterile, if you get my drift. Well, today it [...]
For all you nitro lovers out there, JConcepts has announced the RM2 Flywheel Wrench. Developed with world championship rc racer Ryan Maifield, the RM2 flywheel wrench is perfect for wrenching on a 4-shoe clutch set-up. * Fits popular 4-shoe clutches from AE and TLR * Durable design made from CNC machined aluminum * Black anodized finish * Lightweight design * Used by top rc racer [...]
