Over at Team Associated they have announced the MT12 Monster Van RTR LiPo Combo. The Monster Van combines scale realistic looks, with serious monster truck performance. Here are the highlights- * Realistic chrome wheels with soft rubber chevron-style tires * Retro-styled van body * Steel ladder frame chassis * 4-link suspension with threaded shocks * Compact 3-gear transmission * Plastic low-friction slider-type drive shafts * Front steel [...]
Over at Kyosho they have been busy preparing for their rapidly approaching 60 Anniversary. To help celebrate, Kyosho has dropped a totally LIT 60th Anniversary Specification McLaren P1 GTR Mini-Z. This high-end McLaren P1 GTR has custom 60th Anniversary Livery and of course was designed from the ground up for serious performance. Check out these highlights- * Display quality body * Limited [...]
Coming soon from Element RC is the 1/10 Enduro Knightwalker Trail Truck RTR in Red. This is the latest collaboration of Element with Knight Customs and comes with an all new Knightwalker body. Here are more highlights- * Fenders have been pushed up and out to clear larger tires * New hood scoop * Front and rear molded light buckets, LED ready * Demello [...]
Hitting hobby shops later this week from Traxxas are Anodized Aluminum Car & Truck Stands. These beefy pit stands can make wrenching on your rig easy. Check out these highlights- * Available in two different sizes * X-Truck Stand – Designed specifically for X-Maxx and XRT * RC Stand – Designed to fit 1/10 to 1/8 scale vehicles * Tough aluminum construction * Brilliant blue [...]
New from Injora is their 130 Brushed 80T Motor (#INM12–80T) for the FMS FCX24. Whether you’re running an FCX24 crawler or a Smasher monster truck, this motor looks like a great way to improve your overall running performance. Stated to deliver more torque than the stock motor, this 130-size motor also features improved drag braking capability. A stainless steel pinion gear [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are Black Rhino Blaster Forged 2.6″ Wheels. With incredible scale realism, and built from beefy aluminum, the fully licensed Black Rhino wheels are the perfect upgrade for your next custom monster truck build. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Chrome plated finish * Fits – 2.6″ scale tires * Width – 1.58″ / 40.3mm * [...]
New from Tamiya is a promotional video for their upcoming Tamiya 1/10 Squash Van. The Squash Van has a unique retro look and comes with a pre-painted green and white body. It also has a rugged GF-02 chassis with optional 4 wheel steering to give your Squash Van that true monster truck driving experience. No matter if you are backyard [...]
After a few weeks of teasing, FMS Model has announced the 1/18 FCX18 LC80 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 RTR. The new FCX18 series from FMS was designed for incredible scale realism, with affordable pricing. Check out these highlights- * Fully licensed by Toyota * All new FCX18 series 4wd chassis * Two speed transmission * Softer crawling grade tires * Eye catching smart lighting * Long [...]
New from Injora is their 130 Pro Brushed 60T Motor (#INM12–60T) for the FMS FCX24. Whether you’re running an FCX24 crawler or a Smasher monster truck, this motor looks like a great way to improve your overall running performance. Claiming to deliver more torque than the stock motor, the 130 Pro also features improved drag braking capability. A stainless steel pinion [...]
New from Fair RC is a Shark Modified version of their 1/24 FCX24 Smasher RTR. The modified version comes with custom shark livery to give this monster truck serious attitude. Here are the highlights- * Two tone red and black paint * Pre-attached shark mouth water-based decals on doors * Innovative two speed transmission * 4-link suspension * Front and rear gear diffs * Full bearing [...]
Over at Kyosho they’ve been busy preparing for their 60th Anniversary, plus they’ve been dropping all kinds of new products. Today we are posting their new promotional video for their Inferno MP10 & MP10e RTRs. No matter if you love nitro or brushless power, the new RTRs from Kyosho are a fast and easy way to get your rc fix. After [...]
New from Spektrum is a complete line-up of Smart Powerstage Surface Bundles. The Powerstage Surface Bundles are an affordable way of getting a battery and charger for your next build. With 5 different models ranging from 2S to 4S, there is a Smart Powerstage Surface Bundle for everyone. * #SPMX-1031 – 5000mAh 2S 50C LiPo Battery (IC3) / 100W S100 Charger * [...]
All the teasing is now over, Team Corally has released full details on their 1/8 Kagama XP 6S Monster Truck. The Kagama sports all the latest in bash technology and will be available in RTR form, or as a roller. Here are the highlights- * The ultimate 1/8 scale monster truck * Redesigned chassis with ultra-durable hybrid braces * Available in three different [...]
Just announced by Kyosho is the 1/10 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT3 “50 Years Legend of Spa” 4WD FAZER Mk2 FZ02 Readyset. Their new Mercedes sports special “50 Years Legend of Spa” livery and comes on their easy to drive 4wd Fazer platform. Here are the highlights- * Scale realistic body * Full time shaft driven 4wd * Width – 200mm * Wheelbase – 260mm * Weight [...]
Happy Thursday everyone! While I haven’t been turning many wrenches the past week on my traditional monster trucks, I have been going at two “monsterous” truck projects! Last week I talked about my new RC4WD K10 Scottsdale and what I planned to do with it. Since then, my wheels, tires, and roll bar have all arrived! I’ve also picked up a JConcepts [...]
