Just announced by Pro-Line are 1/6th Menace HP Belted 5.7″ Pre-Mounted Tires. These high performance tires are fully belted to reduce tire expansion at speed and sport a scale looking tread design. Here are the highlights- * 1:1 racing-inspired tread design * Belted to handle extreme power and high speeds * Low-profile carcass, deep grooves, and long-lasting rubber compound * Pre-mounted on durable Raid [...]
Over at ARRMA they have announced the 1/10 Outcast 4X4 4S V2 BLX Stunt Truck RTR. The latest version of the Outcast 4S comes with a number of updates for increased speed and durability. Check out these highlights- * Metal center differential for improved traction * Updated chassis with center diff module, hinge pin bracing, & dirt drain * Outdrive protectors, taller side [...]
Hello everyone and Happy Thursday! For most of my “hobby life”, my time modeling has been spent with r/c vehicles. Not so much on scale static models. Sure, I’ve done a few military vehicles, cars, and monster trucks over the years…but I wouldn’t say I’m a modeler. The more I got into scale r/c the last decade, the more that traditional modeling [...]
New from Pro-Line is a 1/24 Coyote High Performance Clear Body. Designed for hardcore rock crawling, the Coyote is sized to fit 24th scaled rock crawlers. Check out these highlights- * Pinched front end & dove-tailed rear for max tire clearance * Late-80s domestic-style appearance * Clearance for P-L’s largest SCX24 tires with no trimming * Made from a single piece of crystal-clear polycarbonate * [...]
New over at ARRMA is the 1/10 Kraton 4X4 4S V2 BLX Speed Monster Truck RTR. The latest version of the mighty 1/10 Kraton 4S has received numerous updates. Lets check out the highlights- * Metal center differential for increased traction * Updated chassis with center diff module, hinge pin bracing, and dirt drain * Outdrive protectors, taller side guards, and wishbone dirt [...]
New over at Axial is the SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7 RTR. This classic from the past has high levels of scale realism and comes on Axial’s highly capable SCX10 III chassis. Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed Jeep CJ-7 body * Full interior and many molded accessories * Strong SCX10 III steel C-channel chassis * AR45 standard straight axles * Officially licensed Gen-Right bumpers [...]
Yo and happy generic weekday! May it be a good one and provide you with a bit of relaxing hobby time. Failing that, let it at least provide you with some time of day dreaming of your next project – I’m sure there is one. I myself spend way too much time thinking of upcoming hobby projects, be it RC, [...]
New from the good folks at Team Associated is the F28 Formula RC RTR. The F28 is a micro sized RTR that has a nice scale look, with serious performance under the hood. Here are the highlights- * Everything included in the box – just charge and go! * 2.4GHz transmitter with convenient built-in charging cable * Integrated charging jack. Simple as Plug-in, [...]
The crew at Tamiya has announced a 1/10 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Olio w/ Pre-Painted Body. This classic rally legend comes with a pre-painted body to give your new build a perfect look, while also saving you time during the build. The Abarth Rally comes on the easy to build MF-01X 4wd chassis, which is a solid choice for both [...]
Over at HPI Racing they have just announced a new Hauler Bag. If you are serious about rc, you’ll most likely take a lot of tools and accessories along while bashing. The new HPI Hauler Bag has tons of space for tools, charging equipment, tires, and spare parts. Check out these highlights- * Retractable aluminum handle * Size – 60 x 37 [...]
The crew over at Team Associated have posted up a SEMA RC 1:1 History Video. At this year’s SEMA show, the AE crew stole the show with their 1:1 classic RC10 and the video below talks about the build. The classic RC10 is perhaps the most iconic rc car of all time and the 1:1 version that was shown at [...]
Coming soon from Tekno is the 1/10 MT410 2.0 Electric 4WD Pro Monster Truck Kit. The 2.0 was designed for serious hardcore bashing and has received a slew of upgrades over the original. Here are the highlights- * Based on the legendary Tekno MT410 * 2.0 includes major improvements and upgrades * 4mm black anodized long wear chassis * Three fluid-filled adjustable lightweight differentials * [...]
New over at Team Corally is a promotional video for their mighty Spark XB6 RTR Buggy. The Spark was designed from the ground up for extreme bashing, with big brushless power, and a durable chassis design. Watch below to get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Spark XB6 video, which features big jumps, smoke bombs, and much more. After [...]
A couple of weeks ago the Team Associated announced a new Apex2 Rally Conversion Kit. The Associated Rally Conversion makes it easy to turn your Apex2 from an on-road only car, to a legit rally machine. Watch the video below to get more details on the kit, as well as some action video to show how your car will perform [...]
Who knew trailers would be one of the hottest R/C items in 2023? No matter the scale, you can find a trailer to haul your precious radio-controlled cargo. Redcat’s take on tow-behind trailers is the stylish 1/10 Custom Trailer. Part of its three-model release from a few weeks ago, the Custom Trailer is an excellent addition to any R/C collection. [...]
