Greetings all and Happy Thursday! The International Monster Truck Museum and Hall of Fame in Butler, IN held it’s annual induction ceremony over the past weekend. This is one of the most important events on the full scale monster truck calendar. JConcepts is a proud sponsor of the HOF, and they usually tease a new r/c monster truck product while in [...]
Coming next month from Team Associated is the HR28 Hot Rod RTR. This micro sized Hot Rod is loaded with features and comes with everything needed to run right inside the box. Here are the highlights- * 1/28 scale electric 2WD RTR Hot Rod * Powerful electric motor and capable drivetrain * Just charge and you’re ready to drive * Included 2.4GHz transmitter * Race-inspired [...]
New from the bash masters at ARRMA is the 1/8 Kraton 6S BLX EXtreme Bash Speed Monster Truck RTR. The new Kraton 6S EXB RTR is loaded with upgrades to make it even tougher and faster. Here are the highlights- * Loaded with aluminum option parts for extreme bashing * Laser-etched EXtreme Bash 7075-T6 aluminum parts * Powerful 6S LiPo capable Spektrum brushless [...]
Yeah, I know, scale pictures is all the rage nowadays. There’s zillions of those around, so I decided to do skate pics instead. Nothing like the local skate park for interesting backgrounds.So, beast number six is finally done: Fawkes the Phoenix. Blue and orange, contrasting colors for a simple and effective color scheme. I’m pretty happy with it, didn’t take [...]
If you’ve added Redcat’s new Chevy 1953 COE Custom Hauler or Custom Trailer to your R/C collection, you might be searching for ways to make your new showpiece stand out even more. RC Patina Guy, known for his painting prowess, has released a new series of bed options for both the Custom Hauler and the Custom Trailer. Designed to sit on [...]
Now shipping over at RC4WD is a Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale Hard Body Complete Set. This incredibly scale realistic body is fully licensed and has a hood and tailgate that open. Here are the highlights- * Made from injection molded plastic in grey * Includes chrome plated parts * Black interior parts * Requires assembly * Clear molded windows * Detailed dash with steering wheel * Includes decal [...]
New from Serpent is the Medius X20 ’24 Carbon Touring Car Kit. This top-of-the-line race machine comes loaded with carbon fiber parts and was designed for an exceptionally low center of gravity. Here are the highlights- * More adjustable and more refined * New and improved suspension geometry * Improved corner rotation * Aluminum rear diff * New rear upper arm link setup * New style [...]
Coming soon from FMS Model is the 1/24th scaled FMT24 Chevrolet Colorado Monster Truck RTR. This tiny but rugged monster truck has a nicely scaled body and comes on the new FMT24 platform. Here are more highlights- * Fully licensed pre-built RTR * High strength nylon chassis * 2-speed transmission * 370 sized brushed motor * Metal gear servo * Full bearing set * Full time 4wd [...]
New from Injora is their Black Brass Front Bumper Mount for the Traxxas TRX-4M Bronco & Defender (4M-79). Easily add front-end chassis weight to your small-scale crawler with this brass upgrade item. Made of CNC-machined brass, this front bumper mount features black anodization and exposed brass accents. Weighing 7g, this is a great way to add static weight to the front [...]
Slated to start shipping in December is a line-up of PST Drift Tires from the crew at Max Speed Technology. The new drift tire line-up has been engineered for high-end performance, with hot scale looks. Here are some highlights- * #830011 PST F/R drift tire (silver HDPE) (F2R2) * Suitable for tile and cement surfaces * Expected release date is December * Each set [...]
With colder weather approaching parts of the U.S., it’s a great time to start gathering parts and pieces for winter R/C projects. If you’re interested in a micro servo that can double as ballast for your radio-controlled vehicle, you might want to check out the 99Micro Brass Edition from REEFS RC. Featuring the same performance as its aluminum-cased cousin, the 99Micro, [...]
The crew over at Team Corally have uploaded a new Spark XB-6 – The First True 1/8 Bash Buggy video for your viewing enjoyment. The Corally Spark XB-6 was designed from the ground up for all out bashing performance. Watch the video below to see the Spark hit massive jumps, scrape low Earth orbit, then land back to terra-firma without [...]
New from RPM is a Crash Structure (Radiator) for the Losi Promoto. This heavy duty unit helps to bulletproof the mighty Losi Promoto. Here are the details- * Replaces the stock mock radiator * Mock louvers are used as strengthening ribs * Available in dyeable white and black * Strengthens one of the most common stock breakage points * Scale realistic look * Backed by RPM’s [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD is a 1/14 DXR2 Hydraulic Earth Dozer (Limited Edition). This heavy duty, and incredibly scale realistic dozer, is more than ready for a long day’s work out on the jobsite. Here are the highlights- * Alloy zinc and alloy aluminum casting (except tracks & hydraulic pump) * Welded steel bucket * 9-Channel 2.4GHz radio system * Heavy duty hoses * Optimized [...]
Over at Team Corally they have dropped a new Behind The Scenes with the Kagama Monster Truck video. The mighty Team Corally Kagama comes loaded with a powerful 6S brushless system, with a burly chassis and suspension system to match. Watch the video below to get a behind the scenes look at the Corally crew as they do all the [...]
