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Here ya go Tamiya fans and collectors, here is their new Land Rover Defender 90! The new Land Rover has been teased for a few weeks, but thanks to Tamiya Blog, we have some real pictures to post along with a limited number of details. * Highly detailed, scale realistic polycarbonate body * 1/10 CC-01 4wd off-road chassis * Front double wishbone, rear [...]
Have you been looking for an affordable 2.2″ crawler? If so, have a look at the new Hammerjaw from Force RC. The Hammerjaw is loaded with features, yet doesn’t break the bank. Here is more of the scoop- * Comes with everything needed to drive right in the box * Full time 4wd with fully locked differentials * 2.4GHz radio system * Waterproof electronics * [...]
Cross RC is starting to make some waves in the American scale market. One of the trucks helping to stir the waters is the PG4A Adventurer Scale Truck Kit. The PG4A Adventurer is a 1/10 scale off-road truck that is big on realism, while still giving consumers a fresh hardcore look while cruising the trails. * Three link front suspenion * 2 [...]
Over the last half decade we’ve seen scale realism go from taking a backseat to performance, to becoming the number 1 thing that consumers demand. Initially it started in the rock crawling scene, now it is everywhere. A great example of this is the new Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer. The Traxxas UDR was designed for incredible scale looks on the [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the TB-05 PRO Chassis Kit. With more people hitting the streets for spring, the TB-05 should make for a good platform for your next on-road build. The TB-05 comes in kit form and offers two different motor layouts (front or rear). Here are more highlights- * Universal driveshafts * Bulkhead mounted steering rack * Full bearing set * Gear [...]
Across the globe the DHK Hobby Hunter BL short course truck is well known, but not so much here in America. A few months ago HRP Distributing started bringing DHK into the states so that the American bashing crowd could find out what’s up. We’ve been bashing/thrashing/driving the Hunter BL short course truck to see just how it stacks up. [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the Mitsubishi Pajero Metaltop Wide CC-01 Kit. What’s so special about this version of the Pajero? Well, the metaltop wide version comes with a black metallic painted body, as well as black wheels, axles, and underguards. This gives the latest Pajero a trendy new look, plus it comes on Tamiya’s legendary CC-01 4wd off-road chassis. [...]
Coming later this month is the Isuzu Mu Type X from Tamiya. The highlight of the latest re-release from Tamiya is its highly realistic injection molded body. The Izuzu’s hard body is very well done, giving it the exact look of its full sized counterparts. Also, the body is mounted on Tamiya’s easy to build, as well as easy to [...]
Coming soon from HB Racing is their latest 4wd race machine, the D418. The D418 is a 1/10 4wd buggy kit that was designed from the ground up for winning races. It features an all new aluminum chassis, plus a number of other changes to help keep you on top of the podium. Here are some of the highlights- * Revised [...]
The war at the top of bash mountain is beyond fierce. You’ve got large scale short course trucks, you’ve got massively over-powered 1/8 monster trucks, you’ve got low slung truggies that seem to be glued to the ground in the corners, etc. One of the trucks at the top for Losi is the LST 3XL-E from Horizon Hobby. The LST [...]
After doing a bit of teasing, Xpress has released full details on the Execute XQ1S touring car. The new XQ1S was designed to be an affordable club racer, thus sporting a fiberglass chassis instead of carbon fiber, along with other features to keep the car affordable. Here are some of its highlights- * Oil filled shocks * Gear diff * Slotted shock towers * [...]
Here ya go 4wd racers, Schumacher has just announced the Cat L1. The Cat L1 is a 1/10th 4wd race buggy that is made from high quality materials and was designed to put you on the top step of the podium. An all new design, the Cat L1 appears ready to show the elite of the class what’s up. Here [...]
While DHK Hobby is well known overseas, here in America they are just starting to take off. DHK is now carried by HRP Distribution here in the states, thus making it much easier for local hobby shops to stock them. Over the last few weeks we’ve been able to bash and thrash the DHK Crosse BL 4wd monster truck. The [...]
Coming later this month is the Black Metallic Plasma Edge II from Tamiya. This is a limited edition release that uses Tamiya’s trusted TT-02B chassis. * Special edition black metallic paint on wing and body * Pre-cut body * New stickers * CVA oil shocks * Front & rear sealed gear diffs Street pricing for the Plasma Edge II is $129, it has a part number [...]
New from Team Redcat is the TR-SC10E short course truck. As this truck is part of the Team Redcat line-up, it is aimed at the serious basher. We think you know the type, guys looking for serious brushless speed and a chassis that can handle it. We’ve been thrashing the Redcat for several weeks now, what did we learn? How [...]
