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After some teasing last week, Kyosho has confirmed that they are indeed re-releasing the iconic Javelin. The Javelin was responsible for a whole lot of people getting into the hobby and was known for its 4wd and excellent handling back in the day. The re-release version looks much the same as the original, although Kyosho has been beefing up various [...]
Now here is some big news, Carisma has announced the first two trucks in their new Scale Adventure line-up. The folks at Carisma have always been big into scale realism, and after looking at their new trucks, it certainly looks like they hit the mark with these. The black truck shown above is the SCA-1E Coyote RTR scale crawler. The Coyote [...]
Coming soon from Traxxas is a new look for the Ford Fiesta ST Rally Car. The Fiesta is capable of all sorts of on-road, and off-road, fun. A fully licensed body is highly detailed for a captivating look, while a 550 sized motor turns all four wheels over with ease. Here are some of its other highlights- * Shaft driven 4wd * [...]
Coming soon from CAL RC is the SC01 rock crawler. The SC01 is being marketed as a high-end crawler for those people out there that aren’t looking for compromises in quality or performance. Here are some of its features- * Compact axles * Small diameter driveshafts * Stiff aluminum chassis * High performance oil shocks * Precision transmission with aluminum case * Hand assembled in California The [...]
The hype train for the MST MTX-1 Scale Monster Truck just keeps on rolling. With so many people wanting to learn more details about it, MST has released more teaser images, along with a short sneak-peak video. Right now here is what we know- * 4wd with tube style chassis * Realistic, old school body * Width- 294mm (11.57″) * Length- 467mm (18.4″) * Four [...]
Coming soon from Traction Hobby is the 1/8th scale Cragsman Scale Crawler. The Cragsman comes with a newly developed chassis for better trail capability and licensed Pro Comp off-road tires. Some of its other highlights include- * Wheelbase- 374mm * Metal axles * 2.2″ wheels * 2 speed gearbox * Locked diffs * Stainless steel links * Steel driveshafts * Aluminum shocks * 45 degrees of steering angle * Chassis [...]
Being teased right now by Tamiya is the Volkswagen Beetle Rally. The Beetle comes on Tamiya’s compact MF-01X chassis which was designed to be easy to build, affordable, and durable. A full time 4wd system transfers power from a brushed 540 motor to all of its wheels. Also, a fully independent double wishbone suspension is used to soak up bumps, [...]
Have you been wanting to pick up an awesome new scale crawler? If so, check out the new RC4WD Gelande II RTR With Green Defender D90 Body. The G2 D90 just plain oozes scale realism and is quite capable right out of the box. Here are some of its highlights- * 1.9″ beadlock stamped steel wheels * Locked diffs, cast metal axles * [...]
Looking for a truck that delivers both unmatched performance and durability? Look no further than the Losi Tencacity SCT RTR 1/10 4WD Short Course Truck! With the Team Losi racing pedigree, combined with extreme durability and a modern, aggressive body style, the Losi Tenacity SCT brings a deadly combination of innovation and legacy to rule the track and the park! Buy [...]
New and hot from ECX is the Barrage Doomsday monster truck. The Doomsday sports a gnarly post apocalyptic look which is ready to take over your local bashing area. Labeled as 1/12th scale in size, the Doomsday rides on 1.9″ wheels and monster truck tires which ready to go anywhere you dare to venture. Here are some of its highlights- * [...]
Shipping now from Team Associated is the Limited Edition Nomad DB8. The Nomad is a scale desert buggy based on Associated’s RC8 buggy platform. It comes with scale realistic General Tire GT Grabbers on black 17mm hex wheels and is completely pre-assembled as an RTR. Here are more of its highlights- * Tunable fluid filled diffs * RC8 suspension with four oil-filled [...]
After some teasing, Thunder Tiger has released full details on their upcoming 1/12 Toyota Hilux RTR. The Hilux will come as a fully assembled RTR with a 2.4GHz radio system and a 2S 850mAh LiPo battery. A 380 sized brushed motor is used for power and the truck rides on 4-link suspension front and rear. * Scale detailing * Sturdy bumpers [...]
What is bashing? Well, it is different things to different people. Some people consider bashing to be simply driving around in the backyard. Others, people like us, like to get more extreme by catching enormous airtime and popping block long wheelies. For the more hardcore crowd, ARRMA released the Outcast 6S BLX Stunt Truck. The Outcast was specifically designed to [...]
Coming soon for all you stock class touring car racers is the BD8SV from the folks over at Yokomo. What makes this car more suitable for stock class than mod? Well, for starters, the BD8SV comes with a more efficient drivetrain thanks to a 40 tooth pulley. This also helps to optimize the car’s roll balance. It also sports Yokomo’s [...]
The folks over at Helion RC have pumped up the power on the Brushless Edition of their Rock Rider. The Rock Rider BL sports a 3300kV brushless motor with 50 amp all weather ESC to give bashers the intense power that they crave. Here are some of its other highlights- * 100% factory assembled * 7-cell, 1800mAh rechargeable NiMH battery with charger * [...]
