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Have you ever been on the trail and come upon a section that is simply impassable? Ever wish you had a truck big enough to get over an extra tough rock/limb/root section? If so, Redcat Racing has a new truck for you, the Clawback. The Clawback is HUGE, it is a 1/5th scaler that measures in with a whopping 650mm [...]
Are you a proud new owner of the Losi MTXL monster truck? Have you started looking for upgrades? If so, Losi has just announced four new Aluminum Upgrades for the MTXL. All four pieces are anodized in black and CNC machined from high quality aluminum. The aluminum upgrades can make your truck tougher while adding a nice touch of bling. LOS354005 [...]
New from European company RS5 Modelsport is the 1/5th Scale XF Formula One Chassis. The XF brings scale realism and high performance to the 1/5th on-road scene, plus, it just looks cool. Some of it highlights include- * Servos & receiver box mounted on the same carbon plate * Works with Zenoah & Beast engines * Easily accessable front MonoShock * Easy to change [...]
TLR is set to go HUGE later this summer with the new 1/5 5IVE-B Race Kit. Not only is it big, but it was specifically designed to bust out fast lap times down at your local track. You see, the 5IVE-B is based off the 8IGHT platform which is well known around the world for great handling and durability. Here [...]
Hey, in case you didn’t get the memo, the Traxxas X-Maxx is a big deal now days, not only in size but in the way it has taken off with the bash crowd. The X-Maxx pretty much rocks out of the box, with one exception, a watered down power system. While the stock brushless system has decent power, it is [...]
Make easy work of cleaning your K&N air filter with the new Aerosol Care Service Kit from Losi. The kit comes in two parts, a cleaner and filter oil, helping to make a dreaded chore easy. The K&N Service Kit is priced at just $20 and has a part number of #LOS77001. Stoked that it is Friday? So are we, try [...]
Wow, talk about big and mean, have a look at the new 1/5 Monster Truck XL from Losi! The Monster Truck XL is a gas powered beast designed to crush cars and catch big air. The Monster Truck XL comes ready-to-run, making it fast and easy to go from the box to your local bash spot, and is powered by [...]
Tired of slow pit stops with your Losi 5IVE-T? If so, MIP has something for you. The crew at MIP have created a 1/5th Scale Quick Fill System to make your pit stops faster and safer. The Quick Filled can be used with just one hand and resembles the dry brake systems used in full scale cars. Pricing for the 1/5th [...]
With 2016 being dubbed “The Year of Large Scale”, there are a large number of consumers looking for 1/5th scale power systems. Whether it be for an electric converted HPI Baja 5B, or the new Traxxas X-Maxx, big power systems are in demand. A few months ago Castle Creations announced their new Mamba XL X brushless power system. The new [...]
Hot on the heals of their DH5E brushless and first gen Dragon Hammer gas truck, FIDracing has announced the Dragon Hammer III. Like previous offerings, the Dragon Hammer III is a scale realistic off-road design sporting a solid rear axle. Right now the III is just being teased, we will post more details as they become available. Until then, check [...]
In some parts of the country (including Chicago, St Louis, and New York), rc drag racing is alive and well, especially with 5th scalers. New for that 1/5th drag crowd is the Primal RC Quicksilver Gas Dragster. The Quicksilver is a beast, designed to tear up your local drag strip. What’s the scoop on it? * 30.5cc 4 bolt gas [...]
The folks over at Castle Creations wanted us to let you know that their beastly new Mamba XL X is now shipping. That is great news for the 1/5th scale crowd as the XL X has been highly anticipated. The Mamba XL X ESC is street priced at just over $200 and has features like a new higher power BEC, [...]
With 2016 being the year of large scale rc, it is only fitting that HPI Racing announced a pair of new 1/5th Scale Buggies at the Nuremberg show. And better still, both are part of a collaboration with Kraken RC. First up is the HPI Baja Kraken Sidewinder X5 Buggy (the white buggy above). The Sidewinder comes out of the box [...]
There is no doubt about it, 2016 is shaping up to be a banner year for 1/5th scale rc. Evidence of that can be found in new releases like the 1/5th K&N Edition Desert Buggy XL from Losi. The newest DBXL comes with an officially licensed K&N air filter and body. The air filter helps to increase engine performance, while [...]
When it comes to insane power, Castle Creations is the name that pops into most people’s heads. Their latest over-the-top power system is the Mamba XL X Combo which combines the ridiculous wattage of their 2028 800kV brushless motor with their new X series 1/5th scale ESC. We recently received a unit for review and decided to snap a bunch [...]
