New from Waterford Concepts is a 3D-printed Radiator Brace replacement for the Losi Promoto MX. If you plan to run your R/C motorbike hard and want a spare radiator brace on standby, this option part is worth checking out. Designed for durability, this upgrade is made from 3D printed, carbon fiber reinforced nylon and is thicker than the stock radiator brace. [...]
What’s up everyone? Happy Thursday! It’s funny how the hobby works. A couple weeks ago due to being in the middle of moving houses and a variety of activities that all seemed to hit at once, I was ready to write about how I was dealing with burn-out and was perhaps on the verge of needing to take a break from [...]
New from Traxxas is an RC Backpack, as well as a new Duffel Bag. Both bags are made to withstand the rigors of daily rc use and can make it easy to help transport and store your rc gear. Stay tuned for our usage review coming soon! Here are the highlights- Traxxas RC Backpack – #9916 * Thick, weather-resistant nylon fabric * Heavy [...]
New from Yokomo is a Multi-Stand for rc cars. This multi-stand is perfect for use at the races to save space. Here are the highlights- * Makes for effective use of pit space * Can be used for car storage or battery chargers * Quick and easy to assemble * Made from a durable plastic * Can be compactly stored when transporting * Comes with Yokomo [...]
Over at Traxxas they have posted a new Small Bronco vs Big Mountain Bike Trail with the TRX-4M promotional video. The TRX-4M Bronco has some pretty incredible scale realism to go along with its highly capable 4wd chassis. Watch the video below to watch the TRX-4M Bronco take on rugged hills, tight mountain passes, and more. You can use this [...]
New from Eustace and the crew at MIP is a promotional video for their X-Duty Center Drive Kit for the Axial SCX10 Pro scale crawler. While the video is short, it gets right to the point with Eustace showing off just how well the X-Duty drive kit held up on his SCX10 Pro that he drove at Axialfest. MIP has [...]
The good folks over at Futaba have dropped a pair of new high-end servos. The new servos are the CD700 and the CT702, both of which were developed for top of the line performance. Here are the highlights- Futaba HPS-CD700 * New king of drift servos * Blistering fast 0.045sec/60° * 236oz of torque * Low profile design to fit into tight spaces * High-strength metal [...]
New from Robin and the good folks at Schumcher is the 1/10th scaled Storm ST2 Stadium Truck Kit. The ST2 takes off where the first ST took off and is loaded with high-end racing features. Here’s the good stuff- * Improved suspension geometry, durability and adjustability * Lightweight, low center of gravity design * Front end with adjustable bulkhead height & chassis length [...]
Over at JConcepts they have dropped two new colors for their Metal Car Stands. The metal car stands from JC are sized to fit 1/10 and 1/8 vehicles and make it easy to get all that pesky wrenching out of the way in a sano manner. Here are the highlights- * New gray #2903-8 and yellow #2903-9 colors * Made from aluminum * [...]
The crew over at Horizon Hobby have posted a new RC Fest 2023 Recap Video. RC Fest is a big rc event put on every year by Horizon. Not just a surface event, RC Fest has crawling, rc racing, long jumping, as well as rc boating and loads of rc aircraft. Watch the video below to check out just how [...]
Over at Tekno RC they have announced a bunch of Upgrade Parts for a number of their vehicles. Check out all the new parts below. #TKR9416B – Gearbox (-2mm Lower, F/R, EB/NB/ET/NT48 2.x) * Lowers diff height to improve bump handling * Provides a smoother, more consistent driving experience * Direct drop in for the EB/ET/NT48 2.X 1/8th vehicles #TKR9141B – Adjustable Ackerman Spindles (-2mm, [...]
Now being teased by TWS RC is the THR Concept Car Kit. This advanced looking off-roader comes with solid axles front and rear and was designed for an ultra-low center of gravity. Here are more highlights- * Aluminum shock set with new springs * Stainless rock sliders * Stainless link rod set * Soft compound TG98 scale tires * LED light set * Pre-built axles and [...]
Artful Dodgers Design has released its newest conversion kit for the Element RC Enduro platform; the GroundFox V2. Designed to offer you ground-hugging performance, this low center-of-gravity (LCG) chassis conversion kit should help you transform your stock Enduro into a ground creeper. Several options are available with the GroundFox V2 kit based on servo mounting style (CMS or SOA), chassis rail [...]
A couple of days ago I was found guilty of smuggling. It was a simple case for the prosecutor, who found and secured all the hard evidence needed for conviction. I had nothing for it, but to plead guilty. Sadly, it wasn’t the first time. I am a repeat offender. One more strike, and I’m out. The contraband was four JConcept [...]
Over at Team Bomber they have announced their 1/12th scaled TB-AK12X Pan Car Kit. This slick race machine is loaded with carbon fiber parts and was designed for serious handling around high-grip indoor tracks. Check out the highlights- * New 2.0mm 70-75 duralumin main chassis & lower brace * New IND suspension system * Newly designed upper arms, front knuckles, and caster blocks * [...]
