Greetings all and Happy Thursday! It only took 4 months of dragging my feet to get it done, but my Tamiya Konghead 6×6 G6-01 is now finished! This truck isn’t exactly going to be a shelf Queen, as I intend to take it out to r/c monster truck events to play around with it….but it will indeed spend most of its life [...]
After a bit of teasing, ARRMA has officially announced their Small Scale Typhon Grom Mega Brushed 4X4 RTR. The small but mighty Typhon Grom has major ARRMA attitude and is small enough to be driven nearly anywhere. Here are the highlights- * High-traction 4WD drivetrain * Two color choices * Powerful Spektrum 2S LiPo battery with charger * Easy clipless body attachment and removal * [...]
The crew over at Bittydesign are now teasing a new Clear Drag Race Body. With no-prep drag racing getting bigger and bigger, the new high performance drag body from Bittydesign will have plenty of people waiting for its full announcement this Friday. Bittydesign is well known for putting out high quality, highly scale bodies, and we have no doubt their [...]
Recently announced by Exotek are Aluminum Steering Knuckles for the new Tamiya BBX buggy kit. These heavy duty steering knuckles are a great way to bomb-proof your BBX, while also upping your buggy’s bling factor. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined 7075 billet aluminum * Fits the Tamiya BBX BB01 * Polished silver finish to match the classic retro look * [...]
Just announced by Team Associated are the RC10B74.2 & RC10B74.2D Champions Edition Team Kits. Loaded with Factory Team upgrades, the new Champions Edition kits are more than capable of putting you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- RC10B74.2D Champions Edition Team Kit * Factory Team molded ring and pinion gear sets included * Factory Team molded LTC [...]
Over at Hobbywing they have announced some new XeRun V10 G4R Brushless Motors. Available in two versions- standard or ROAR 13.5T/17.5T, the new V10 G4R motors are faster and more powerful than previous versions. Here are the highlights- * Output power is increased by nearly 4% * Internal resistance is about 3% lower than G4 series motors * Improved heat dissipation * Wear-resistant silicon [...]
Recently announced by ZooRacing is the 1/10 Gorilla MAX FWD Clear Body. Made for FWD racing, the Gorilla Max clear body has a nicely scaled look and comes in clear awaiting your custom livery. Here are the highlights- * CAD designed * Specialised FWD body shell with balanced front-to-rear downforce * Low-profile design for higher top and corner speeds * Large wheel arches allows [...]
Just announced by the good folks at Team Associated is a new Factory Team Tire Adhesive. The crew at AE take their tire gluing extremely seriously and their new medium-thin viscosity tire glue is perfect for the racer, or for bashers. Here are the highlights- * Improved formulation * New glue is slightly thicker * Allows for more control during application * New packaging * [...]
New from Koswork RC is a very trick 3 Tier Pit/Display Stand. If you’ve been looking for a way to tidy up your workbench or pit spot, this 3 tier stand from Koswork is a great way to get started! Here are the details- * Designed for 1/10th and 1/8th scaled cars * Foldable design to save space * Includes handy carrying bag [...]
New over at Redcat Racing is the 1/18th scaled Ascent-18 RTR Rock Crawler. The Ascent-18 is small enough to be driven inside, yet large enough for big adventure while outside on park trails. Check out these highlights- * Hex hardware * Full bearing set * Impressive steering angle * Precision metal geared micro servo * 2mm aluminum chassis rails * High clearance portal axles * Machined aluminum [...]
New from Injora is their Brass Skid Plate Transmission Mount for the FMS FCX18. Now you can easily add weight and stability to the bottom of your chassis, helping it perform better in crawling situations. Weighing 28g, this brass skid plate adds a substantial amount of weight to the low-end of your FCX18 Toyota LC80 or Chevy K10. It features a [...]
The crew over at XRay have dropped full details on the 2024 edition of their 1/8 XB8 Nitro Race Buggy Kit. The 2024 edition gets a number of updates to increase durability, as well as speed. Here are the highlights- * All new shorter chassis with milled flex zones * Shorter rear center driveshaft * New 7075 Swiss aluminum shock towers * Multi-adjustable 3-in-1 [...]
New over at Tamiya is a promotional video for their 1/10 Manta Ray Buggy Kit. The classic Manta Ray has an edgy futuristic look and sports a durable 4wd chassis underneath. Check out the video below to learn more about the Manta Ray, plus there is plenty of action footage so you can see what it looks like during real [...]
New from Injora is a set of Aluminum Front and Rear Bumpers (4M-95) for the Traxxas TRX-4M Ford F-150 High Trail. Stylish and durable, these bumpers add a subtle touch of class to this rugged 1/18-scale rig. Made from machined aluminum, these bumpers easily mount to the chassis rails of the TRX-4M. Both the front and rear bumpers feature chrome-plating with [...]
New from Mon-Tech Racing is the 1/12th scaled 499 LMH Clear Body for Pan Cars. The 499 LMH was designed for serious speed, while also having a highly scale realistic look. Here are the details- * Le Mans styling * Available in standard or lightweight versions * Includes decals and window masks * High downforce rear wing * Comes with wing mounting hardware You can use [...]
