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Coming soon from the folks at Hobao is the 1/8 Hyper VS2 Brushless RTR Buggy. Hobao has long made durable and sweet handing 1/8th scaled buggies, their latest is the VS2 version of their Hyper brushless buggy. The VS2 uses the latest in buggy technology for serious bashing, or even for racing at your local track. Here are the highlights- * [...]
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Over at Pro-Line they have announced a new 1/8 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Clear Body. Designed to fit 1/8 monster trucks like the ARRMA Kraton, the new Silverado is big on scale realism, while also being tough for the rigors of hardcore bashing. Check out these highlights- * Fully licensed by Chevy * Can turn your monster into a modern scale [...]
New over at IGT8 is the 1/8th scaled 2021 GTe touring car kit. The 2021 version of the GTe is an all new design for increased speed and durability. Here are the highlights- * Super narrow 7075 aluminum chassis * Ultra-low center of gravity * Perfectly straight driveline * Ultra-low two piece motor mount * Aluminum/carbon fiber transmission mount * Multiple battery configurations * Two piece 2.5mm [...]
Here ya go folks, after a bit of teasing, ARRMA has officially announced the TLR Tuned Typhon Roller. The TLR Tuned ARRMA Typhon was designed to help get more bashers into racing, but it also looks like a sweet way for racers to get into the bashing scene. Check out these highlights- * Loaded with TLR-Tuned parts to improve durability and [...]
The good folks over at Reedy have announced the RT5012A HV Digital Competition Servo. The RT5012A was designed to be the ultimate combination of performance and durability. Here are the highlights- * High torque brushless motor * Full aluminum case * Waterproof * Optimized speed * Precise metal gears * Dual bearings * High voltage compatible * Input Voltage- 4.8 to 8.6 volts DC * Speed (sec/60deg.) at 8.4 [...]
The crew at Hobbytech RC has announced the NXTE RR21 1/8 Buggy Kit. The RR21 is an updated version of the RR 2020 and is more than ready for racing, or for hardcore bashing. Check out these highlights- * Made in France * New 1mm thick polycarbonate body * New 4mm thick chassis * 7075 T6 aluminum shock towers * Laser engraved aluminum parts * 2 [...]
For all you rc motorcycle fanatics out there, X-Rider has announced a special 7th Anniversary 1/8 Saturn ARR. X-Rider is the leader in rc motorcycles and their new special edition Saturn is tuned for serious performance. Check out these highlights- * Single sided swingarm * Chassis comes pre-assembled * Metal wheels * High grip tires * Front mechanical brake * Scale exhaust * Waterproof electronics * 35 amp [...]
New from the folks over at Traction Hobby is the 1/8th scaled Tank 300 RTR Scale Crawler. This large scaled crawler has incredible levels of scale detailing and has the extra size that it takes to get over the really gnarly stuff. Here are some highlights- * Goes on pre-sale August 29th * Will be available as an RTR or in Kit [...]
New from JConcepts is an F2 Series Body for 1/8th scaled off-road trucks. Designed for absolute performance, the F2 can help put you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * Reduced surface area above the shock tower * Designed to fit Mugen, Team Associated, TLR, HB, and Tekno truggies * Carbon fiber adaptors used for a proper fit * [...]
New from Serpent RC is a RTR version of their mighty SRX8-E brushless buggy. The RTR version comes completely pre-painted and assembled to get you on the track with no time wasted. Here are the highlights- * High-end components packed in a Ready-To-Race package * Dragon-RC 2.4GHz pistol type transmitter * Dragon-RC 120 amp waterproof speed controller * Dragon-RC 1900kV brushless motor * Dragon-RC 15kg [...]
New over at Maclan Racing is the M32e Pro 200 Brushless ESC. The M32e Pro 200 was designed to be competitive at the world championship level and is for use in 1/8th scaled off-road vehicles. Here are the highlights- * Lower temperatures than previous model * Silicon coated circuit boards for increased durability * Full aluminum case * Super powerful 8.4 volt BEC * 30mm [...]
As new models are concerned, the yet-to-be-released Redcat TC8 Marksman is a bit of an enigma. Little by little, details have been revealed, but not much in the way of running footage…until now. The Redcat Racing team has posted a quick action video of their latest creation, a 1/8-scale crawler, to their YouTube channel. If you’ve been wondering what this rig [...]
New over at ARC is the mighty 1/8th scaled R8S-21 Electric On-Road Pan Car. The new ARC is perfect for high-end road racing, or for building a gnarly speed run car. Check out these features- * Based off of ARC’s successful R8S platform * New slot-less chassis for added rigidity * New 2.0mm chassis flex plates for increased stability & traction * Body-shell mount [...]
Just announced by ARRMA is a RTR version of their Outcast 6S EXB. The Outcast 6S EXB RTR has all the heavy duty upgrades of the EXB model, but comes ready to bash and loaded with Spektrum electronics. Here are the highlights- * EXB hardened components increase toughness * Heavy-duty all metal drivetrain * Center body support & aluminum center brace * ARRMA motor [...]
