Just announced over at Hobbywing is the XeRun XR10 Justock G3S ESC. Designed for 1/10th on and off-road classes, the XeRun XR10 Justock G3S can help you get dialed for blinky racing. Here are the highlights- * Designed for 1/10th on-road and off-road zero timing races * Intelligent start and stop fan function * Freewheeling feature * Built-in polarity protection * Multi RPM limit, supports [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the 1/10 TRF421 Chassis Kit. This elite level race machine is loaded not only with high tech features, but also features high-end build materials for the ultimate in performance. It has been many years since Tamiya fielded a full-on touring car race team, but the new TRF421 just might bring the Tamiya factory team [...]
New over at Exotek is a Shorty Battery Mounting Tab Set for the Team Associated B74. The battery mounting set makes it easy to adjust battery placement on shorty or LCG shorty LiPo packs. Made from carbon fiber and aluminum, the set looks trick, while also being durable enough for the weekly rigors of racing. The Exotek Shorty Battery Mounting [...]
New over at HPI Racing is the Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 with SEMA Livery. Featuring a stunning body, along with a highly capable Sport 3 4wd on-road chassis, this trick looking RTR is ready for serious cul-de-sac bashing! Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed, ultra-realistic Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 replica * Custom Ford Performance SEMA livery * Molded plastic dive planes, rear [...]
New over at Traxxas is a Ford Fiesta ST Rally VXL 60+ MPH Rally-Bred Performance Video. The Traxxas Ford Fiesta ST Rally car has long been a bashing favorite, featuring gnarly VXL brushless power and beefy plastic that can take a hard hit and keep on going. Watch the video below to see the Traxxas rally car going hard on [...]
New over at HRP Distributing is the Bold RC Adventure Trail Backpack. This lightweight, versatile backpack is perfect for those long trail drives out in the woods. Check out these highlights- * Durable shell material that stands up to various conditions * Reinforced stitching with strategically placed pockets * Multiple padded and adjustable straps * Multiple external pockets * Spacious internal main compartment with full [...]
What is up Squid Nation! Over the last few years, I have been seeing a lot of wicked scale garages. Weather its build from scratch, or bought, the scale garage world is opening up, allowing everyone to enjoy another outlet in the hobby.For me, a scale garage is a must have if you are into the scale side of the [...]
Over at MIP they are raising the bar with their new Gen 2 Series Tools. The new Gen 2 series comes with lazer etched sizing to make it easy to find the proper size while wrenching. Also new on the nut drivers is a tough, black oxide coating on the tips to increase durability. With new simplified identification, and larger [...]
Hey all, Happy Thursday! I received a good e-mail from a reader the other day in reference to my 2024 prediction column. I figured it would be a good basis for discussion this week. Hi Doug. Big fan of your articles. Reading the most recent prediction one, I noticed something about the lack of a revival of the Juggernaut occurring being the only [...]
New from Element RC is the 1/10 Enduro Trail Truck Bushido+ Blue RTR. The new Bushido+ comes with a detailed interior, plus other goodies to make it even more scale realistic. Check out these highlights- * Detailed polycarbonate interior with molded head * Injection-molded light buckets * LEDs for the headlights and taillights * Polycarbonate faux spare tire and cloth tire cover * Integrated servo [...]
Over at Kyosho they have announced Two New Colors for their Mini-Z AWD Dodge Challenger SRT. The new colors include the Dodge classic of Plum Crazy (#32621PU), as well as Eye Red (#32621R). The Dodge Challenger SRT Mini-Z comes with a display case worthy body, as well as a high-performance AWD chassis underneath. Here are more highlights- * Factory completed body [...]
New from Axial is a Portal Conversion Kit for their SCX10 Pro scale crawler. The new conversion kit makes it fast and easy to upgrade your SCX10 Pro to high clearance portal axles. Here are the highlights- * Fully assembled and ready to install * Designed specifically for the Axial SCX10 Pro * Increases ground clearance by 13.8mm * Widens overall track by 13.6mm * [...]
Now available for pre-order from RC4WD is the Trail Finder 2 1987 Toyota XtraCab Hard Body RTR in White. The RC4WD crew has gone above and beyond to produce this ultra-realistic off-road classic. Check out these highlights- * 1987 Toyota Xtracab body set in White * Billet aluminum ladder frame * R3 single speed transmission * Center mounted Hammer transfer case * 45 turn, 540 [...]
Over at Jetko Power they have announced their J-ONE 1/8th Buggy Tires. Jetko is really pushing the limits of technology with these using a Flexible Light-Belt Carcass. The new flexible belt technology is said to be an improvement over traditional belting, which tends to the leave the tire carcass too stiff for small bumps, or for maximum mechanical grip. The [...]
New from Killerbody is a Mercury Chassis Kit for the Killerbody 1/10 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Hard Body Set. The Mercury chassis is highly scale realistic and is the perfect mate to Killerbody’s Jeep Gladiator Rubicon hard body. Check out these highlights- * Chassis frame kit * Realistic fuel tank * Battery compartment shell kit * Engine and transmission housing set * Exhaust pipe kit * Axle [...]
