New from R1 Wurks is the LCG Digital-3 Brushless ESC. Just like the name implies, the ESC was designed to keep its weight as low as possible on your chassis to help improve handling. Here are just some of its features- * Ultra-smooth power delivery for mod classes * Ultra-efficient for stock classes * Advanced component level cooling system * Zero timing blinky mode * [...]
“Transmitters (Spektrum vs Futaba) Hey there Cubby, I am in the market for a new Transmitter. I originally wanted to get a Futaba 3PV, but thanks to Big Squid RC I now am very interested in the Spektrum DX5 Rugged. You stated the Spektrum has a ton of Range, but the Question is, has the Futaba 3PV more Range? Is there a (noticable) [...]
For all you Tekno ET410 drivers, JConcepts has announced a new Finnisher Series Body. The new JConcepts Finnisher is a perfect bolt-on for the ET410, plus it offers a number of features to improve handling. * Original Finnisher body design by JConcepts * Cab forward design * Raked windshield, aggressive stance * Large rear fin for stability * Blended body/wing design * Drop on fit * Built-in [...]
New from RPM are Plastic Body Savers for the Traxxas E-Revo 2.0. The RPM body savers are designed to keep your Revo’s body from pulling through its mount, thus making the E-Revo 2.0 even more durable for those long days in the backyard hitting ramps. * Made from RPM’s incredibly durable engineering grade nylon * Works with new or damaged bodies * Disguised [...]
1/8th scale brushless buggies are not only one of the fastest off-road race machines that you can buy, but they are also great bash machines. Guys like Paul Bludgen use TLR 1/8 buggies to set world long jump records, while others like Dakota Phend use TLR 1/8 buggies to win championships on the track. The latest electric 1/8 buggy kit from [...]
Just announced by Carisma is the 1981 4-Door Range Rover Classic scale rock crawler. This iconic trail machine comes on Carisma’s SCA-1E RTR chassis, which has proven itself as a top contender when the going gets rough. Also, the fully licensed Range Rover comes with Carisma’s Gen 2 hop-ups standard. Here are more highlights- * Forward battery position for improved weight [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the Audi Quattro Rally A2 Kit. This vintage rally car sits on Tamiya’s popular TT-02 4wd chassis and features a nicely scaled polycarbonate body. More details are coming soon on the Tamiya Audi Quattro Rally A2 Kit, to get one on pre-order now, simply hit up your local hobby shop with the part number #58667. [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is a re-release of their famous Turbo Optima race buggy. The new Turbo Optima received a number of updates to bring it into the brushless/LiPo era including 2.2″ sized wheels, as well as gold shocks and more. Kyosho collectors and vintage racers have been waiting a long time for the Turbo Optima re-release, we can’t wait [...]
Want to see the latest and greatest in scale crawlers? If so, have a look at the new 1/6 Samurai from Capo Racing. Capo Racing has been pushing the limits of scale realism for several years, the Samurai continues this trend. Here are just some of the the Samurai’s highlights- * Scale realistic hard plastic body * 1/6th in scale – easier [...]
Being shown right now by Traxxas at the Nuremburg Toy Fair is a new Mercedes G500 4×4, as well as new Snow Tracks. The Mercedes “G Wagon” G500 has long been known as a serious off-roader in the full scale world, now Traxxas is bringing their version to the rc market. With a burly TRX-4 chassis, the Traxxas G500 sports nicely [...]
Coming to Hazelwood, Missouri on May 5th is the STL RC Drag Racing Club 1/5 Baja Championships. This spring the STL RC Drag Racing Club will host 1/5th scale drag racers from across the country to see who is the quickest down the scale quarter mile. All the fastest 1/5 Baja racers from around the country will be driving to [...]
Just announced by 3Racing is the SAKURA M4 M-Class Touring Car. The M4 comes in kit form and sports a highly adjustable wheelbase. This makes it easy to fit bodies of different sizes onto the car. Here are more highlights- * Adjustable 210-225mm wheelbase * Sakura Advance 2K18 battery tray * FRP chassis and top deck * Extended a-arms for greater control * Sakura Advance [...]
Just announced by Capo Racing is a Version 2 of their AIRMATIC Scale Suspension System. Capo’s AIRMATIC air suspension system can be a great upgrade for your next scale build as it allows you to easily change the height of your rig via remote control. Street pricing for the Capo Racing Air Suspension System comes in around the [...]
Greetings gang, I hope 2019 is treating you well. For me, so far so good. I’m actually writing this week’s blog from a hotel room as I’ve been doing a bit of traveling, but that hasn’t stopped me from doing some monster truck racing! More on that next week, though. I’ve got a couple e-mails to tackle, but before I do [...]
Being teased just before the open of the Nuremburg Toy Fair is a new Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 6×4 Timber (#56360) from Tamiya. Featuring serious scale realism, a heavy duty chassis, and a 3 speed transmission, the new Volvo log hauler is sure to turn heads this spring. We will post release date and pricing information as it becomes available, [...]
