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Big news for all you hardcore bashers out there, Losi has formally announced the Ten-MT Monster Truck!. Based on the legendary 1/10th scale Losi Ten platform, the MT version brings even more fun to the plate with its large monster truck style tires, big brushless power, and AVC stability control system. * 50+ mph speeds * Shaft driven 4wd * 3S ready power [...]
Got an 8th scale on-road itch that you just can’t scratch? Maybe the new cars from Serpent can give you some relief. Serpent has announced a pair of newly updated Cobra GT 3.0 4wd 1.8th scale on-road cars. The 3.0 GTE (#600048) is the electric powered version, while 3.0 GT GP (#600047) is propelled by nitro power. What’s the scoop [...]
Just announced by Serpent is the Aluminum Chassis version of their Spyder SRX4. Previously the SRX4 came with a carbon fiber chassis, the new version comes with a stiffer 7075 T-6 version for higher bite surfaces. If your local track is high bite clay, blue groove dirt, carpet, or turf, the aluminum version will be the weapon of choice. * Belt [...]
What is the latest high-end touring car to hit the market? That would be the R11 2016 from ARC. The designers at ARC set out to lower the center of gravity while centralizing mass on the R11, making it easy (and fast) on a variety of different track conditions. * Motor moved 4mm inward * Widened lower chassis for less flex * Bulkheads [...]
With spring quickly approaching, GMade has announced the new Sawback 4LS Truck Kit. With a GS01 chassis featuring 4 link suspension and new 93mm XD Aeration shocks, the latest version of the Sawback should make for a capable stunner out on the trail. * Steel ladder frame * Clear Lexan body * Tube front bumper * Dust proof receiver box that looks like a [...]
Hot and new from Losi is the TEN-SCBE 1/10th scale 4wd buggy. Based off of the incredible TEN-SCTE 2.0, the TEN-SCBE has the performance and scale looks that today’s consumers are looking for. The open wheel design of the SCBE comes with a scale inspired roll cage and multi-panel body, along with a powerful 3S capable brushless power system. Spektrum [...]
Hey, what’s this that Losi has up their sleeve? To find out all the details you’ll have to drop by the Horizon Hobby booth this weekend at Motorama. Motorama is a huge indoor off-road event that goes off this time every year in Pennsylvania. This year you can be one of the first people in the world to get an [...]
It seems like everyone got ramped up after seeing the teaser shots, now here it is in all of its glory, the re-release of the Kyosho Optima 4wd Buggy. For those of you that were in the hobby back in the mid 80s, the Optima was easily one of the coolest buggies that money could buy. For those of you [...]
Recently announced by Maverick RC is a pair of new vehicles in their 1/10th scale Strada line-up. One is the Strada DT desert truck, while the other is the Strada RX rally car. Both come on the durable 4wd Strada platform and feature waterproof electronics, front & rear gear diffs, and a 2.4GHz radio system. The Maverick line just keeps getting [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Ferrari 458 Challenge TT02D Drift Spec. The Ferrari comes as an easy to build kit and uses Tamiya’s popular TT02 chassis in a drift configuration. * Comes with 24mm drift spec tires * Includes LED lights * Updated marking stickers * Lightweight polycarbonate body * CVA oil dampers * Full bearing set * Comes with sport tuned motor and ESC The Ferrari [...]
You don’t see many Mercedes G Series in the rc world, and even fewer of the soft top convertible versions. That is what makes the new Tamiya Mercedes-Benz G320 Carbrio something different. The Mercedes comes on a pretty basic 4WD MF-01X chassis, but its polycarbonate body looks well done and comes with scale details like plastic molded rear view mirrors. * [...]
In the last couple of years the Team Magic 8th scale monster truck has really taken off in some parts of the world. Now Team Magic has announced a 10th scaler to win over even more bashers. The 1/10 Team Magic E5 Monster Truck has a lot of great features that should make for a fun bash machine. * Waterproof electronics * [...]
Maverick RC is new to the US market. In Europe they are well known as a basher line for HPI, but only recently have they decided to make a push here in the good ole’ USA. We tested one of their 1/18th scale rally cars a few weeks ago and this week we are posting our review of the 1/18th [...]
A couple of weeks ago we busted out our first Maverick RC review of the iON RX rally car, but we’ve also been working on a review for their iON XB 1/18th Scale Buggy. Maverick is a new name to America, but they are already well known in Europe and hoping to make a big name here in the states. The [...]
Whoa, now here is one hot looking truck, the new Vaterra 1972 Chevy C10. The Vaterra crew has once again knocked it out of the park with this dropped ’72 C10. Painted in black, the C10 will bring some serious attitude to your next bash. And thanks to its 4wd V100-S chassis, you can bash it extremely hard with very [...]
