Greetings everyone and Happy Thursday! It’s gotten cold out and I’m currently taking a break from wrenching on trucks as my next few weekends are devoted to the NFL playoffs (and building Legos!), so I figure this is a good time to talk about large scale monster trucks. In particular large scale solid axle monsters. Large scale r/c is considered something that [...]
Over at Mayako they have just announced their upcoming MX8-24 & MX8E race buggy kits. Both buggies have been engineered for serious on-track performance. Check out these highlights- Mayako MX8-24 * High KPI front end (KPI1/Caster1) * Front and rear upper links for a forgiving car * Soft arms for increased durability * Adjustable rear differential height * CVDs provided front and rear * Optional UJ’s available [...]
Just announced by Vanquish are Yokohama Geolandar M/T 1.9″ Tires. These incredibly scale realistic tires are fully licensed and designed for serious off-road performance. Here are the highlights- * Fully licensed by Yokohama * Scale realistic look * Molded in extra soft Red compound * 4.75” tall x 1.65” wide x 1.9” wheel bead diameter * Includes medium density open cell foam The Vanquish Yokohama Geolandar [...]
Over at Mon-Tech Racing they have announced the 1/10 GR-10 LMH Series Body. The new GR-10 was designed to be the queen of endurance races and has all the performance you are looking for. This highly detailed race body looks like the real thing and is sized to fit 1/10 touring and F1 cars. Shipped with wing hardware, decals, and [...]
New from Kyosho is the 1/10 1970 Chevy Chevelle Supercharged VE Readyset. This scale realistic muscle car has a gorgeous look, with big brushless power under the hood. Let’s check out some highlights- * Fully licensed * Muscular body and supercharger * Ultra Scale body * TORX10E brushless motor * Syncro KT-231P+ radio system * Width – 208mm * Wheelbase – 274mm * Weight – 1680 grams The Kyosho [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD is the R7 Crawler Transmission. This beefy unit was designed for durability, as well as to help keep as much weight down low as possible. Check out these highlights- * Beefy machined billet aluminum case * Single speed transmission * Width – 1.59in / 40.5mm * Length – 2.83in / 71.9mm * Height – 1.76in / 44.9mm * Output Shaft OD – [...]
New over at McAllister Racing is The SHAKER 60’s Chevelle Dirt Oval Body. This classic blast from the past comes in at over 10″ wide for maximum performance out on the track. Check out these highlights- * McAllister’s wildest street stock body to date * Aimed to fit modern 1/10th buggies converted to oval racing * Modeled after the 1960’s Chevelle with a [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are American Racing 1.9″ Outlaw II Deep Dish Wheels. These high-end aluminum wheels are a great choice for your next custom build. Check out these highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Chrome plated finish * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Wheel Size – 1.9″ * Width – 1.27in / 32.2mm * Negative Offset – 0.48in / 12.1mm * Weight – [...]
Coming later this month from Team Associated is a Factory Team Decoupled Slipper Clutch Conversion Kit. The new Decoupled Slipper Kit (#92364) fits buggies like the RC10B74.2 and RC10B74.2D. Check out these highlights- * Decouples front drivetrain from the rear drivetrain when off power * Greatly reduces front tire binding * Allows for more off-power steering * Comes with everything needed to run the [...]
New from Injora is its +4mm Diamond Axles with Lay-down Servo Mount and Steering Links for the Traxxas TRX-4M. Featuring complete front and rear axles, this upgrade provides both appearance and performance benefits for your 1/18-scale crawler. Made from machined aluminum, the axle housing has an eye-catching diamond-shaped pumpkin and clean lines that not only look great but should prevent hang-ups [...]
Coming soon from the good folks at Hitec is the RDX2 800 AC/DC Multi-Function Smart Charger. The RDX2 800 can charge at up to 35 Amps to get your battery packs ready in record time. Check out these highlights- * High power dual port charger * 200W AC and 800W DC with smart power distribution * Can simultaneously charge two batteries of any [...]
Now being teased over at Team Magic is the 1/8th scaled Teken RTR Truggy. The new Teken comes with huge truck style tires and a sleek buggy body to give it a unique look. With long travel shocks and a powerful brushless system, the new Teken was designed for hardcore bashing sessions, as well as serious fun! As we [...]
New from the good folks at Hitec is the RDX2 200 AC/DC Multi-Function Smart Charger. This two channel charger comes loaded with features and can pump out 100 watts of power to each channel. Here are the highlights- * Capable of charging two batteries simultaneously * Integrated balancing for 6-cell LiPo batteries * Easy-to-read LCD screen and sleek metal scroll wheel * User-friendly interface * [...]
Coming soon from Hitec is the RDX4 AC/DC Multi-Function Smart Charger. The RDX4 comes loaded with high-end features to give you a safe, fast, and high quality charge on your batteries. Check out these highlights- * 4 channel charger * Delivers up to 100 watts per channel at 10 amps * Built-in Bluetooth communication for use w/ iOS & Android Link Power X [...]
Recently announced by JConcepts are 1/24 The Hold And Fling Kings Pre-Mounts. Designed to fit 24th scaled crawlers, The Hold and Fling Kings are the perfect way to upgrade your micro rig. Check out these highlights- The Hold 1/24th Pre-Mounts * Fully pre-mounted for your convenience * Robust carcass, horizonal bar based, 1:1 inspired * 63mm overall size without inserts * Cut and sliced lugs, [...]
