New over at Fair RC is a 1/12th scaled Rust Modified Land Rover Green RTR. This Land Rover has been hand modified for a custom patina look. Check out these highlights- * Hood, doors, and tailgate can be opened * Windshield can be folded down * Roof can be replaced with different styles * Full bearing set * Two speed transmission * Durable 4wd system * Realistic [...]
New from Spektrum is a pair of Firma Smart Dual Protocol 2-in-1 ESC and Receivers. These handy 2-in-1 units can be used to save space in tight builds and they offer the latest in Spektrum’s Smart technology. Here are the highlights- * Available as a 40 amp or 60 amp model * Designed for brushed motors * Dual protocol – SLT and DSMR [...]
Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s Everybody’s Scalin’! The Big Squid RC scale shop has been extremely busy these last few weeks. With a bunch of new releases and a few more still to come, getting some time to start the Cross RC WT-4 has been a challenge. A build of this magnitude needs to be done slow, as [...]
New over at T-Works is a 17mm Aluminum Magnetic Nut Driver. This handy dandy nut driver is sized to fit 17mm axle nuts that are common on 8th scaled vehicles. The nut driver is made from lightweight 7075-T6 aluminum and has a magnet in the middle to help hold steel wheel nuts. With more and more people wrenching with cordless [...]
New from Injora are their Brass & Aluminum 59mm Long Threaded Shocks (#4M-63BK) for the Traxxas TRX-4M. If you want more suspension travel paired with added low-chassis weight, these shocks offer the best of both worlds. These shocks feature aluminum bodies and top shock caps with a black finish. A brass spring retainer and rod end help provide additional weight where [...]
New from our friends at Pro Boat is the 1/6th scaled Jetstream Jet Boat 24″ RTR. The Jetstream is the first true basher RC boat from Pro Boat and is as fun for kids, as it is for us long time hobbyists. Check out these highlights- * Can be used in water as low as 2″ * High-performance jet propulsion system and [...]
The JConcepts crew has dropped a new 2023 Monster Truck Team Shirt. With more and more people running scale monster trucks, the new JC monster truck t-shirt is perfect for your next competition, or for just wearing around town. * Sizes medium through XXXL * Updated design * Fresh shield logo bursting in blue and gray colors * Regulator chassis monster truck is featured [...]
Hey folks and Happy Thursday! Last week I wrote about updating my Rotten Apple paint scheme and it’s now finished so I wanted to share it here! The body I’m using is a JConcepts ’97 F-150, which works with the looooooong wheelbase of the TLR LMT. I trimmed a little extra out of the fenders and rounded the front by the bumper [...]
Now shipping from Fair RC is a Rust Modified version of the 1/12 Toyota FJ45 Yellow RTR. This custom modified classic has been patinaed at the factory to give the FJ45 a truly old school look. Here are the highlights- * Repainted by hand for increased realism * Rust effect on grille, bumpers, and contours * Mud and weathering on all panels, wheels [...]
Hot off the molds at Traxxas is the 1/18 High Trail TRX-4M Chevrolet K10. That’s right folks, the TRX crew has given the mighty TRX-4M the High Trail treatment to make this one of the most highly capable small scalers on the market. Check out these highlights- * Comes with long arm lift kit for 35% more center ground clearance * Detailed [...]
History and hobby both repeat themselves, right? Then we die, and then we’ll see. Or not. Anyway, I’ve got a new project coming up, the process being the standard one. Dreaming, choosing, planning, slowly accumulating, bargaining (with wife), building, painting, upgrading. Have done it before, will do it again. Ours is a great hobby! Contrary to what last week alluded to, [...]
Here ya go rally race fans, CEN Racing has dropped their new 1/8 2023 M-Sport Ford Puma Rally RTR. With incredible scale looks and a beefy 4wd drivetrain, the new CEN is posed to be a genuine winner in the marketplace. Even better, with me supporting Red Bull before the product even came to America, the CEN is one of [...]
Just announced for pre-order is the CEN Racing 1/8 M-Sport Ford Puma Rally 4WD Brushless RTR. We’ve been lucky enough to have this beauty around the office for a couple of weeks and it is certainly a stunner in person. With immaculate Red Bull chrome livery, and a smartly scaled Ford Puma rally body with plastic scale accessories, the new [...]
New from the folks at JConcepts is a S15 Clear Body for the mighty Tekno ET48 2.0. The S15 style of body is a staple at JConcepts because of its hot styling and on-track performance. Here are the highlights- * Redesigned cab with single window S15 treatment * Roof features a center stabilizing fin * Lowered bed area * Manufactured in the U.S.A. * Forward [...]
Now available from Exotek is a very trick Carbon Fiber Adjustable Wheelie Bar for the Losi 22S drag car. This high-end wheelie bar is not only lightweight, but is also easy to adjust for changing track conditions. Here are the highlights- * Extra long adjustable carbon fiber wheelie bar * Extends from 9.5″ to 12″ (axle to axle) * Longer bar to give [...]
