New from Iris is the 1/10 ONE.05 Competition Touring Car Kit. This 4wd competition machine is available with either a carbon fiber or aluminum chassis to suit your local tracks and driving style. Here are more of the highlights- * Updated shock linkage geometry for less roll & higher corner speeds * Belt driven 4wd system * Chassis pin locators on bulkheads, motor [...]
New from MIP is a limited edition 8.0mm “Slim Fit” Nut Driver. This beefy nut driver has a modified outer diameter to fit all Vanquish SLW wheel hubs and is shipping right now. Here are more highlights- * Steel construction optimized for durability and long wear * Nickel plated for protection against oxidation or corrosion * Heat treated to last a lifetime (70+ [...]
Injora has released another design option for its 1.0 Plus Black Brass Beadlock Wheels (#W1107) for 1/24 and 1/18-scale R/C crawlers. If you want the benefit of added traction offered by a brass beadlock wheel, but also want a classic, stylish design, you’re in luck; these wheels have both. Weighing 45g per wheel, this wheelset is made from machined brass and [...]
Over at FMS Model they have uploaded a new FCX18 LC80 Toyota Land Cruiser Unboxing Video. The Land Cruiser is the first model in FMS’s new FCX18 line-up and it is loaded with scale realism. Sporting a highly capable 4wd chassis and a fully licensed body, the FCX18 Land Cruiser is more than ready for your next scale off-road adventure. Use [...]
G’day folks and welcome back to me! Why can’t we all be like Doug and never miss a column? That guy’s consistency is impressive and beats mine to the extent that it’s embarrassing to mention both in the same sentence. So, let’s drift from that topic to, well, drift. Big boss Brian sent me a big box that showed up a [...]
After some teasing, XRay has announced their top-of-the-line 2024 X4 Touring Car Kit. The X4 is as high-end as it gets in touring car racing and it has been refined even further for 2024 to increase speed, tuning, and durability. Here are the highlights- * Available in two different versions * Chassis available in aluminum or carbon * New more narrow chassis design * [...]
Hello everyone, and welcome to this week’s Everybody’s Scalin’! Over the last few weeks, I have been working on multiple projects. Between the CrossRC WT4, Axial scx10 iii build, testing the new RC4WD Rock Racer, I made a scale diorama for the upcoming FMSTIVAL in Oxnard CA, at the Murphy Auto Museum, OCT 7th and OCT 8th.FMS Model hit us [...]
Just announced by Traxxas is 4-Amp USB-C Charging with Traxxas iD Technology. Traxxas has just dropped a new USB-C charger that will come standard on select 2wd models. Here are the details- * Fast 4-amp charging virtually anywhere * Powered by conventional USB-C power supply * 45+ watt 4-amp max output * Auto-recognizes Traxxas iD batteries * Optimizes charger settings * LED progress indicator * Charges 6-7-cell [...]
Happy Thursday everyone! I hope you all are making the most of early Autumn and partaking in what is usually some of the best weather for trigger time! Earlier this week the folks at Team Associated unveiled their MT12 Monster Van, a 1/12 RTR monster truck that looks VERY dope! The MT12 is no doubt paying homage to another famous 1/12 van, the [...]
Over at Exotek they have just announced the 1/10 Vader Pro Drag Kit with Wheelie Bar. The Vader Pro Kit is as high-end as they get for no-prep drag racing. Here are the highlights- * Designed from the ground up for maximum street racing performance * Pro level components for lightness, durability, and ease of use * Premium components and design features at [...]
New from Duratrax are 1/8 Warthog 3.8″ MT Pre-Mounted Tires. These beefy monster truck tires were designed to give your rig massive traction and come pre-mounted on removable hex wheels. Here are more highlights- * Fits – Monster trucks with 17mm wheel hex * Lightweight and durable design * Pre-mounted for maximum convenience * Tires made in USA * 17mm wheel hexes are included with [...]
New from the AKA crew are Void 2.2″/3.0″ Short Course Tires. If you’ve been needing some slick tires for your short course vehicle the AKA crew has got ya dialed. Check out these highlights- * Void is finely tuned to excel on indoor clay tracks * Purpose-built to conquer indoor off-road racing * Fits 1/10 short course vehicles * Refined tire shape to improve [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is the 1/10 Miller Motorsports Pro Rock Racer RTR. This high-end off-roader has massive levels of scale realism to go along with it’s highly capable rock racer chassis. Check out these highlights- * Officially Licensed by Miller Motorsports * Contoured scale chassis * Molded Lexan body panels * Faux fuel cell * Scale V8 engine housing * Functional scale transmission and [...]
New over at ARRMA is the 1/8 MOJAVE BLX 4S Desert Truck RTR. The latest version of the Mojave comes with a 4S power system and a choice of two colors. Here are more highlights- * Scale desert truck body with two color options * 4S LiPo-capable Spektrum brushless power system * Rugged center diff — new to the 4S BLX 4X4 platform * [...]
Redcat’s busy 2023 continues with the release of three new R/C items. You read that right. Three. New. Items. Whether you’re a fan of on-road R/C, crawling, or you’re an admirer of scale realism, each of these releases should have something worth checking out. For pure crawling fanatics, Redcat’s 1/10 Everest Ascent LCG Rock Crawler aims to offer superb performance in [...]
