Over at Yokomo they have announced the return of their classic Esprit RPM Motor 27T. This blast from the past is a perfect match to Yokomo’s recent release of their Super Dog Fighter. The Esprit 27T comes with an old school pink label and is perfect for your next vintage build. You can use this link to get full details on [...]
Over at Gmade they have posted a new teaser image of their upcoming Spider 1/10 Scale Rock Crawler. The Spider was designed from the ground up for outstanding performance, but we’ve still got some waiting to do for the final specifications. As we await more details, you can use this link to visit the official Gmade Website, or you can Click [...]
New from H-Tech Custom Products is their Magnetic Body Mount for the Redcat Ascent (HT-RE0006). This upgrade allows you to ditch the clips and switch to an easy-to-use rear body mount system for quick access to the internals of your crawler. Featuring a durable, aluminum handle, this body mount set replaces the need for traditional body posts and body clips. No [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced that their Ford Fiesta ST Rally will now start shipping with their BL-2s Brushless Power System. The BL-2s brushless system gives the Fiesta ST Rally car serious power, plus the car gets the Traxxas Extreme Heavy Duty Upgrade Kit for even more durability. Check out these highlights- * Officially licensed clipless body * Long lasting BL-2s [...]
H-Tech Custom Products has announced the release of its Aluminum Front and Rear Bumpers (HT-RE0014) for the Redcat Ascent with the one-piece body. This aftermarket bumper option looks like a great way to add durability and style to Redcat’s low-cost crawler. These bumpers are made from CNC-machined aluminum and are a direct replacement for the stock bumpers for the Ascent. Please [...]
Coming soon from Carisma is the 1/24 Audi Sport Quattro S1 1985 GT24 4WD Brushless RTR. This micro sized rally machine comes with big brushless power and a nicely scaled vintage Audi rally car body. Here are more details- * Scale realistic body * 8,000Kv brushless motor * Sturdy full time 4wd system * 2.4GHz FHSS radio gear * 2S LiPo compatibility The Carisma 1/24 Audi [...]
New from Killybody is the 1/10 Mercury Chassis Kit for their Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Hard Body. This scale chassis kit is perfect for the Killerbody Land Cruiser 70 body, or for other bodies sized for 1/10th scale crawlers. Check out these highlights- * Two speed transmission * Can be shifted from 2wd to 4wd * Front axle uses 3-link suspension with coil [...]
H-Tech Custom Products has begun to release a selection of upgrades for the Redcat Ascent, starting with its Aluminum Front and Rear Bumper Mounts (HT-RE0012). This direct replacement for the stock, nylon bumper mount improves durability and helps improve frame rigidity all while adding a splash of style. Made of CNC-machined aluminum, this bumper mount can be used on either the [...]
Over at G-Force they have announced the BLC160Air Brushless ESC. The BLC160Air is a full competition brushless speed controller that can be easily tuned via a cell phone app. Check out these highlights- * Pure competition ESC model * Bluetooth connection * 160 amp continuous rating * Full aluminum case for efficient heat dissipation * 5 amp BEC reliably drives high-spec servos * High efficiency and [...]
Recently announced by APlastics is a 1/10 MX5 NB Clear Body. The MX5 is sized to fit most 1/10 touring cars and is the perfect lid for your next drift car build. Check out these highlights- * Fits – 1/10 drift and touring cars * Molded from clear Lexan * Includes protective overspray film * Wheelbase – 259mm * Width – Stock 194mm, with fenders [...]
The folks over at Kyosho have posted a new Kyosho Optima Mid ’87 WC Worlds Spec 60th Anniversary Limited Video. The new video shows Akira Kogawa, the developer of the re-release, giving you assembly tips on the Optima Mid ’87 WC Worlds Spec buggy. The Optima Mid ’87 WC Ｗorlds Spec is the epitome of rc scene back in the [...]
Hey folks, Happy Thursday! We are about to head into a very long weekend, or at least I am, as I’m going to be off from tonight through January 2nd. I am soooo looking forward to both the holidays AND time off. It’ll be some much needed time to get behind my work bench! I’ve got a Tamiya Konghead that’s not going to [...]
G’day folks! There’s probably no need to remind you, but living on the wrong hemisphere I constantly need to remind myself that Christmas is just around the corner. Ninety to a hundred degrees outside, blue sky, beach holiday, warm ocean waters, playing in the surf – it definitively does not feel anything like December to me. This Christmas my hobby wishes [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced new Belted Tires for the X-Maxx and XRT large scale trucks. With both the X-Maxx and XRT capable of high speeds, belted tires come in handy when running full tilt. The new Sledgehammer and Gravix tires feature high-strength belting to drastically increase high speed stability. Both of the tires are available unmounted, or on [...]
If you’re looking for a new set of wheels to outfit your 1/24 or 1/18-scale crawler, Injora’s got you covered with their latest release. Their 1.3" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (W1301) offer the style and durability of a metal wheel with the lightweight benefits of aluminum. These machined wheels feature a multi-piece design that should make them easy to install on most [...]
