New from our friends over at Carisma is a The Joy Of Driving Knows No Bounds scale rock crawling video. The crew at Carisma have always taken scale realism seriously and their latest scale rigs are perfect for crawling or trail driving. Watch the video below to see a Carisma out crawling around in the elements going over snow, rocks, [...]
Yo! Long time no write, I hope you’ve missed me. In between considering whether to emigrate and how to provide for my family when I quit my present job in three months, I have spent some time dreaming up my next body. Nothing like painting to settle my mind when it has been crowded with Big Thoughts and Major Considerations. Truth [...]
What is going on everybody! Element RC has taken the Bushido and added some swagger to the already wicked rig. The New Element RC 1/10 Enduro Trail Truck Bushido+ RTR has a street price of $429.99, and now comes with an interior, front and rear lights, scale driver, rear tire carrier, as well as a new scale shop to enjoy. [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a Precut Protective Chassis Sheet for the Team Associated RC10B7 race buggy. This convenient pre-cut chassis protector is an easy upgrade for your B7 and can help reduce the wear on your new B7’s chassis. Here are the highlights- * Pre-cut to perfection for an easy install * Eye catching abstract design * 2-piece design * Includes three separate [...]
Over at Tamiya they have posted a new Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Kit Video. The scale realistic Tamiya Land Cruiser is perfect for backyard bashing, or for driving on long trails at your local park. Watch below to see the Tamiya Land Cruiser in action climbing over rocks and blasting through sandy areas. After the video you can use this [...]
The Traxxas Maxx Slash is here! We got a chance to unbox this beast and so far it’s amazing. The paint is beautiful in person, the suspension looks like it’s on point, and it’s time to bash! Is the Maxx Slash on your shopping list? Let us know in the comments! Also please hit that subscribe button and leave a [...]
Just announced over at Maclan Racing is a full line-up of V4-SS LiPo Packs. The high performance V4-SS packs are designed for stock class racing and feature low internal resistance and serious output power. Maclan Racing Graphene V4-SS Stock Spec (7.4V) 2S Shorty 4500mAh Battery Type – 2S Shorty Discharge Rate – 200C Wires and Connector – 5mm bullet connectors Weight – 220g ± [...]
New over at Exotek is a Heavy Duty Titanium Top Shaft for the Vader Drag Chassis. Drag racers put incredible levels of stress on their transmissions and the new heavy duty top shaft was designed for durability, while also being extreme lightweight. The Titanium top shaft is lighter than steel, while being stronger than aluminum, to give your drag car [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled Opel Kadett GT/E Kit. This European classic comes on Tamiya’s 2wd MB-01 chassis and has a nicely scaled body. Here are the highlights- * Long wheelbase RWD MB-01 chassis * Low or high motor position in RWD configuration * 4-wheel double wishbone suspension * Friction dampers * Wheelbase – 239mm * Width – 174mm * 60mm tires * Clear polycarbonate [...]
Hello everyone and a hearty “Happy Thursday” to you! Last week I celebrated my 40th birthday, and the main gift that my fiancee got me was a new roll around toolbox/workstation for my r/c and scale modeling! In Rotten Apple colors, no less!It’s really nice because whereas I had one dedicated work bench for my hobby stuff before, now it’s expanded [...]
Recently announced by Integy are Billet Machined Rear Hub Carriers for the mighty Traxxas XRT. Available in 7 different colors, these beefy aluminum rear hub carriers are a great way to bling up your XRT. The hub carriers feature a heavy duty design and use larger 20x32x4mm bearings for added durability. The Integy Billet Machined Rear Hub Carriers are street priced [...]
Over at Mon-Tech Racing they have announced the 1/10 SC-63 LMH Clear Race Body. Designed to fit 1/10 pan cars, the SC-63 has been beautifully scaled and has quite the aggressive look. Coming in at 190mm in the width, the SC-63 includes decals, window masks, and wing mounting hardware. You can use this link to visit the official Mon-Tech Racing Website, [...]
Over at JConcepts they’ve announced a new F2 Series Race Body for the Team Associated B7 and B7D. JC’s F2 bodies have won races all around the world and now the F2 is ready to help put your B7/B7D on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * Original JConcepts design * Made from clear polycarbonate * Available in standard [...]
Officially announced by Traxxas is the Maxx Slash RTR 4WD Short Course Truck. This Maxx sized Slash is massive in size, with hardcore performance under the hood. Here are the highlights- * Wheelbase – 15.49″ * Width – 14.3″ * Weight – 11.78 pounds (no battery) * Belted Maxx SC off-road tires * Velineon VXL-6s ESC – 6S LiPo max cell count * Velineon 2000 kV [...]
Starting to ship in the next week or two is the return of the mighty HPI Racing Venture Rock Crawler!. The new version of the Venture is called the Wayfinder and comes with a slew of updates compared to the original. Check out these highlights- * Several option parts now come as standard equipment * Aluminum lower link set * Aluminum rear 4 [...]
