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Here ya go folks, a new monster truck from Traxxas! That’s right, Traxxas has just announced for pre-order, the Hoss 1/10 RTR monster truck. The Hoss was designed for hardcore bashing with a powerful VXL 540XL brushless motor and huge Traxxas Sledgehammer tires. Check out more highlights below- * Torque-biasing center drive w/ steel spur gear * Internally reinforced body * Heavy duty [...]
For all you Nitro lovers out there, Tamiya has just announced the Raikiri GT. The 1/10th scaled Raikiri GT 2020 rides on Tamiya’s sweet handling TG10-Mk.2FZ chassis and uses a FS-12FZ 2.1cc nitro engine for power. * Carbon fiber top deck * Aluminum chassis * Oil shocks * Full bearing set * Lightweight aluminum flywheel * Universal style driveshafts The Tamiya Raikiri GT is expected to start [...]
Coming soon from TLR is the 1/8th scaled 8IGHT-XT/XTE Nitro/Electric Truggy Kit. The 8IGHT-XT/XTE comes with everything needed to build the truggy with a nitro engine, or with an electric power system. Check out these highlights- * Nitro and electric parts included * Improved suspension geometry * Shorter wheelbase * Adjustable Ackerman draglink in steering rack * Flex tune a-arms * 3mm thick aluminum chassis * Large [...]
After a few weeks of teasing, Losi has officially dropped the 1/10th scaled Lasernut U4 Brushless RTR w/ Smart ESC. The Lasernut U4 is a scale rock racer that comes with the latest in Spektrum SMART electronics. Check out these highlights- * Officially licensed Lasernut Racing body and cage * Officially licensed BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tires * Officially licensed Raceline 2.2″ wheels * [...]
Over at ARRMA they have announced that they have given a Full Refresh to their entire line-up of Mega series and BLX series 4x4s. These vehicles get electronic updates, as well as numerous other upgrades. Check out just some of the updates below. * New Spektrum SLT3 radio * Upgraded chassis * Improved dirt sealing * Large power module pull tab * Rubber shielded bearings * [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced they are bringing back the Avante 2011 Kit. The Tamiya Avante is a legend in the rc world, this fall you will be able to once again go down to your local hobby shop and buy a brand new one! Here are some of the Avante’s highlights- * First released in 1988 * Classic 4wd race [...]
Coming soon from FTX is the 1/10th scaled Torro Brushed RTR Trophy Truck. The Torro comes with a solid rear axle, along with independent front suspension, to increase scale realism and performance. Check out these features- * Affordable 550 sized brushed motor * Comes with battery and charger * Internal roll cage with spare tire * Tubular front bumper with skid plate * Internal driver [...]
Over at Element RC they have announced the Enduro24 RTR Scale Rock Crawler. The Enduro 24 is sized to drive just about anywhere and comes with a cool scale look. Check out these highlights- * Realistic polycarbonate Sendero body * Available in two color schemes * Comes with battery and charger * 7mm wheel hexes * Soft compound crawling tires * Coil-over shocks * Steel pivot balls * [...]
Shipping now from FTX is the 1/24th scaled Outback Mini 3 Ranger RTR. The Mini 3 Ranger may be small in stature, but is loaded with features. Check out these highlights- * Realistic body and molded roll cage * Waterproof electronics * Front mounted motor * Upright steering servo * Split drive transmission * Factory LED lighting * Available in 3 colors The FTX Outback Mini 3 Ranger [...]
Now available for pre-order is the Tekno ET410.2 4WD 1/10 Electric Truggy Kit. The original version of the ET410 set new standards for durability on the race track, plus it could easily be used for bashing. The new version of the ET410 comes with numerous updates to help keep it on the top step of the podium. Check out the [...]
New from ARRMA is the 1/8 Kraton EXtreme Bash Roller Speed Monster Truck. The “EXB” (EXtreme Bash) edition of the Kraton comes as a roller to save you cash on electronics that you may not need, plus it comes with a number of upgrades to make it even tougher than before. Check out these highlights- * EXB-hardened components throughout * Comes fully [...]
Being teased now by Tamiya is the 1/10 Toyota GR Yaris. The GR Yaris is said to come with a FWD M-05 chassis that sports a total length of 372mm. Grippy 60D tires are said to come stock, as is a very nicely scaled, and fully licensed, Toyota GR Yaris polycarbonate body. The Tamiya Toyota GR Yaris M-05 has a [...]
New from Serpent is the SRX8GT TQ nitro 1/8 on-road kit. The TQ edition of the SRX8GT is loaded with upgrades and is more than ready to put you on the top step of the podium. Check out these features- * Aluminium uprights with carbon brackets * All new adjustable GT clutch set * New large volume HTD diffs * Aluminum bulkheads * Adjustable diff [...]
Over at Hong Nor they have announced the X3GTS.e Pro Kit. Designed for massive speed on-road, the X3GTS.e Pro features all new electronics placement, as well as new open-type 7075 aluminum gear boxes. While designed for racing, the X3GTS.e Pro should also be a beast when used for bashing as a speed run car. To get more details about everything Hong [...]
Over at Serpent they have announced the 40th Anniversary Viper 989 1/8 On-Road Car Kit. This version of the 989 is very special to the folks at Serpent as it represents quite a milestone for them. The 40th Anniversary Viper 989 comes with all the parts that their factory team used at the last IFMAR world championships, thus making it [...]
