Hello everyone and Happy Thursday! I was hoping to discuss my new Losi Mini LMT this week, but it won’t arrive until after this posts. As the great Tom Petty said, “The waiting is the hardest part.” I suppose the good news is that it’ll give me a full week to drive mine and get a feel for it, so barring some [...]
New from the Pro-Line crew is a 1/18 Volkswagen Baja Bug Clear Body. This hot looking Bug body is made to fit trucks like the Losi Mini-T 2.0 and has been modeled after P-L’s 1/10th version of the Baja Bug. Here are the highlights- * Classic VW Bug styling with Baja flair * Simulated engine detailing * Optional add-on spoiler * Officially licensed by [...]
The hard working folks over at Pro-Line have announced 1/24 Toyo Open Country R/T Trail 1.0″ Pre-Mounted Tires. These micro sized pre-mounts are incredibly scale realistic and are the perfect upgrade for your 24th scale crawler. Check out these highlights- * 2.27″ tall to help get over larger obstacles * Extra-thick shoulder and sidewall lugs for soft terrain traction * Wide lateral zigzag [...]
New from the HackFab crew is a Carbon Fiber Sprint Car Chassis Conversion for the Losi Mini-B. This high-end carbon fiber chassis conversion can help turn your stock Mini-B, into an oval speedster! Here are the highlights- * Left offset weight bias for better handling * Utilizes the original HackFab bolt-on Sprint cage & body * Improved battery location – left weight bias * [...]
Wow. That’s about all I can say regarding Redcat’s recent R/C releases. For the past three weeks, they’ve unveiled some ambitious products, and their latest is no different. If you’ve had your eye on a low-cost crawler that has performance packed inside of it, you’ll want to turn your attention to the Redcat Ascent Fusion. Redcat has taken its Ascent 1/10-scale [...]
If you want to live the “High Trail” lifestyle with your TRX-4M Bronco or Defender, you can easily do that with Injora’s new Aluminum Shock Mount Height Lift Kit (#4M-94). Elevate your small-scale crawler by roughly 11mm with this easy-to-install lift kit. Made of machined aluminum, these lift kit braces feature a black finish with exposed silver accents. Installation hardware is [...]
Just announced by ARC is the 1/10 A10-25 Touring Car Kit. This speedy race machine comes loaded with carbon fiber bits and has been updated to increase durability and adjustability. Check out these highlights- * Updated suspension, lower arms, bulkheads, & motor mount * 2.25mm carbon fiber chassis * 2mm longer lower arms * Lowered bulkheads to improve corner speed * Fully adjustable upper arms * [...]
New from TWS RC is the 1/10th scaled VTG80 4WD Scale Off-Road Kit. The kit version of the VTG80 comes ready for serious off-road adventure with a durable 4wd system and a realistic looking body. Here are more highlights- * High-efficiency planetary gearbox * Reverse rotation transfer case * Aluminum suspension system * Front motor placement * Beefy CNC machined bevel gears in the axles * [...]
Just announced by MST is the 1/10 RMX EX S PRO Competition-Level RWD Drift Car Kit. This elite level drift machine features serious RWD drift tech, at an affordable price point. Check out these highlights- * Newly designed front & rear suspension * Newly developed short spring sets * More stable during large-angle drifting * Designed for racing-grade performance at an entry-level price * Newly [...]
Recently announced by Futaba is an Aluminum Brake Trigger for their flagship T10PX transmitter. This high-end aluminum trigger is great for precision driving and is an easy upgrade to install. Made from aluminum and sporting chamfered edges, the Futaba aluminum trigger is a must for drivers looking for maximum performance. The Futaba Aluminum Brake Trigger is street priced at ¥3,410 (around [...]
Coming soon from XRay is the 2024 edition of their mighty XB8E Electric Race Buggy Kit. Designed to be the ultimate electric race buggy, the 2024 XB8E has what it takes to win at any level of competition. Here are the highlights- * Shorter chassis with improved layout * New center dog bone driveshafts * New Swiss 7075 aluminum shock towers * New shocks [...]
Our good friends over at RC4WD have posted a new promotional video for their Trail Finder 2 “LWB” Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale RTR. The K10 RTR has an incredibly scale realistic body to go along with its highly capable TF2 4wd chassis. Watch below get a closer look at the K10 showing off details like its LED light system and opening [...]
The good folks over at Tamiya have released a new promotional video for their 2017 Top Force Buggy Kit. The Top Force has long been a bashing favorite with its cool look and fun to drive chassis. Watch the video below to see the Top Force in action driving on dirt, grass, and pavement. After the video you can use this [...]
New from Injora is their MB100 20A Brushed Mini ESC with 180 Pro Motor combo for the Traxxas TRX-4M. This ESC and motor package helps provide smoother throttle and braking control, making it ideal for hardcore small-scale R/C fanatics. A 6V BEC is built into the ESC, which means you won’t need to add that separate item to your rig. MB100 ESC [...]
New and hot out of Italy is the Bittydesign 1/10 Ekanus No-Prep Drag Racing Clear Body. For all you street racers looking for a high performance drag body with hot styling, the Ekanus is for you. Here are the highlights- * Fits – AE DR10, Losi 22S, Traxxas Slash 2wd Drag Car & Traxxas Drag Slash * Stylish upper rear wing * Aggressive [...]
