Now shipping from RC4WD is an Aluminum Diff Cover for K44 Cast Axles. These scale realistic diff covers are a quick and easy upgrade for your K44 equipped off-roader. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Tough chrome plated finish * Weight – 0.28oz / 8.2 grams * Length – 1.37″ / 34.9mm * Width – 1.24″ / 31.6mm * Height [...]
What’s up everybody! This is the last week to enter the RC4WD K10 Build off. The last day to enter is this Sunday! Three pictures, along with a small running video is required to enter. You can upload your builds on RC4WDs website or click the link. All entries must be a RC4WD K10 body NO conversions, and must be [...]
Just announced by Element RC is the Enduro Trail Truck Zuul IFS2 Blue RTR. This vintage looking rig is highly capable and comes with Element’s Gatekeeper Suspension Package. Check out these highlights- * Styling inspired by vintage off-road vehicles * New Zuul Trail Truck Scratch ‘N Weather body * Injection-molded mirrors, door handles, grill, roll bar & KC HiLites light bar * Detailed decal [...]
Now available from HackFab is a 1/18 Mini Pinion Holder. This trick carbon fiber pinion caddy makes it easy to store and keep track of your pinions for 1/18th scalers. Here are the highlights- * Holds pinions with a 2mm bore * Fits up to 10 pinion gears * 5mm thick carbon fiber base * 10 stainless steel mounting posts The HackFab 1/18 Mini Pinion [...]
Recently announced by Delta Plastik is the FC100 Speed Run Clear Body. Designed for all out speed run cars, the FC100 is a great body to get into the 100 mph+ club with. Here are the highlights- * Fits cars with a wheelbase up to 650mm * Designed for stretched chassis cars on the Limitless or VTE2 platform * Width – 330mm * Has [...]
Now shipping from MIP is a 3 Piece Speed Tip Gen 2 Ball Hex Driver Wrench Set. The new MIP hex driver set includes the ever popular 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0mm Speed Tips to help make your wrenching faster and easier. Check out these highlights- * Easy to see laser-etched size markings * Includes – 2.0mm, 2.5mm, & 3.0mm Speed Tips * Precision [...]
New from Mon-Tech Racing is the 1/10th scaled MLGT3 Clear Body. Designed for GT10 class racing, the MLGT3 has hot scale looks, while also being engineered for serious on-track performance. Here are more highlights- * Original Mon-Tech design * Super detailed * Molded from clear polycarbonate * Includes glass facades, headlight decals and model graphics * Comes with wing mounting hardware * Molded in a 0.75mm [...]
After a bit of teasing, the folks at Tamiya have released full details on their 1/10 Ford Baja Bronco Kit. This vintage off-road machine has a nicely scaled body that comes on Tamiya’s legendary CC-02 4wd chassis. Here are more highlights- * 1/10 scale rc model assembly kit * Width – 196mm * Wheelbase – 242mm (Short wheelbase variant of the CC-02) * Lightweight, [...]
In the world of RC Racing, the scale side of the hobby is not prevalent. Until now. Over the last year I have been messing around with the 1RC Racing cars. The 1RC Racing cars are 1:18 scale, and when I say SCALE, I mean Scale. Cars come with scale engines, tires, chassis, and even a driver. 1RC Racing has [...]
The crew at Traxxas have announced an Updated Rustler 4X4 VXL & Stampede 4X4 VXL w/ Extreme HD Driveline & Outer Suspension Components. That’s right folks, the new Rustler 4×4 VXL (formerly the Hoss) and the Stampede 4×4 VXL have been updated with even tougher parts for even more extreme bashing. Check out these highlights- * In stores now! * New factory [...]
New from the folks at Spektrum are the Firma 100A & 120A Black Edition Brushless Smart ESCs. The new ESCs combine “plug-and-play” simplicity with serious performance. Check out these highlights- * Smart all-in-one telemetry * Fast, powerful 32-bit ARM M4 processor * Waterproof * Multiple options for easy programming * Multi-point protection * 120A ideal for 1/8th surface applications running on 4s Lipo * 100A ideal for [...]
New from Reedy is the SC600-BL2 ESC and BL2 Program Card. Designed for use in 1/10th scale applications, the SC600-BL2 brushless ESC is highly adjustable and is waterproof for maximum durability. Here are more highlights- * Optional #27019 BL2 Program Card * For use in 1/10 vehicles * Programmable performance functions * LiPo cell auto-detection * Fully proportional brakes * Durable case with aluminum heat sink * [...]
Happy Thursday all! In case you missed it, last week I posted my thoughts on the Losi Mini LMT. I liked it quite a lot. As a lifelong, card carrying BIGFOOT fan, that Grave Digger body wasn’t gonna work for me though. I’m only half serious here- I’m someone who HAS to put their own style of body on an r/c truck, [...]
New from Spektrum is a Smart Powerstage 8S Surface Bundle. The new Powerstage Bundle comes with a pair of high performance 4S G2 Series 5000mAh LiPos and a Spektrum user-friendly S250 AC 2x50W Smart Charger. Here are the highlights- * One-box battery and charger solution for 8S vehicles * G2 Smart Technology for less hassle and maximum fun * 2 x 50 watts [...]
Coming soon from Team Corally is the 1/8 Syncro4 RTR Buggy. The Syncro4 is a beast of a bash machine featuring big 4S brushless power and long travel suspension. Here are the highlights- * 80+ km/h (50+ MPH) possible * Pre-built and painted RTR bash buggy * Team Corally TOROX 135 ESC, 3-4S with LiPo protection * Team Corally Kuron 725 2150kV, 4-pole brushless [...]
