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VBC Racing has announced a Carbon Fiber version of their GhostEVO touring car. It comes loaded with carbon fiber parts to make it not only look cool, but to perform better than ever. * Carbon fiber chassis, upper deck, and shock towers * Full bearing set * 7075 aluminum parts * Long travel aluminum shocks * Floating servo mount * Low friction belt system The GhostEVO Carbon [...]
Scalers around the world rejoice, the Axial Wraith Spawn Rock Racer will soon be available as a Kit. Some of the features of the kit version include- * Ultra-tough AR60 OCP axles * WB8 HD Wildboar driveshafts * Maxxis Trepador 2.2″ tires * 2.2″ Method IFD beadlock wheels * Icon Vehicle Dynamics threaded aluminum shocks * Aluminum lower suspension links * Dual slipper clutch * Heavy duty front [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is a Volkswagen Scirocco TT01ED Drift Edition. The Scirocco comes on a 4wd platform for better driftability and it is fully built and painted, making it fast to go from the box to the local parking lot. A 2.4GHz radio means interference free performance, while a sport tuned brushed motor supplies the power. The VW is street [...]
Hot and new for 2015 is a whole new line-up of 8th scalers from Team Durango. Being the super lucky media types that we are, we managed to get our hands on one of the first DEX8 Buggy Kits to hit American shores and have been giving it the full BSRC Bash Crew treatment for several weeks now. The last [...]
One of the latest drift machines to be announced by Yokomo is the Drift Package D1 Version GReddy R35 Spec-D. The car comes with a Nissan GTR body that is loaded with scale detailing, while under the hood is a shaft driven 4wd system. Big foam bumpers are used to soak up hits, while solid axles front and rear make [...]
Designed to make an affordable platform for VTA Racing, the new GhostEVO from VBC Racing should be a strong performer on the track (or around the cul-de-sac). The GhostEVO is a an all new design that features an FRP chassis and top deck to keep costs down. 7075 aircraft grade aluminium is used in strategic areas (like the motor mount) [...]
New from Tekno RC is the EB48SL Super Light Buggy Kit. Why would someone want a “super light” buggy? For a couple of good reasons- to be able to use more affordable 2S 550 power systems, and for more agility on tight tracks. The EB48SL was also designed to be easy to drive fast with great traction and corner speed. * [...]
Tekno RC has announced their latest short course truck, the SCT410.3. The previous versions of the SCT410 were well known for their capabilities around a track, the new one comes with many improvements to make it handle better and to make it tougher than ever. Some of those improvements include- * Lightened outdrives and couplers * Angled rear diff with larger bearing * [...]
Tear up some pavement with the new S10 Blast TC 2 Brushless RTR from LRP. Featuring an 8.5 turn 4300kV LRP Vector motor and LRP Spin Pro ESC, the S10 Blast TC 2 is splash-proof and ready to bash. Big bore oil filled shocks come standard, as do CVD front drive shafts and sway bars. * Full ball bearing [...]
To hype the upcoming release of their new DTM Series cars, Carisma has put together a video highlighting how cool they look while driving around a track. There will initially be 4 cars in the series, two Mercedes, an Audi, and a BMW, all of which are highly detailed and look nearly identical to the actual race cars. All the [...]
Pushing the envelope of scale realism, that is exactly what the new 1/8th Jeep Wrangler 4×4 from Capo Racing does. What does the Capo Jeep have that most other scale rigs don’t? How about reclining seats, doors/tailgate/hood that opens and shuts, and an incredibly detailed scale engine compartment. This big 8th scale beast also has a linear steering wheel and [...]
Gmade started teasing their Sawback Sports a few weeks ago, now they have released full details. The Sports edition of the Sawback comes with a plethora of scale details. A highly detailed lexan body is used on the Sports, while a roll cage, light buckets, and rear view mirrors add to the look. The interior is also highly detailed sporting authentic [...]
Looking for an easy to assemble (and drive) kit? Want something with a unique look? If so, Tamiya has announced their new Sandshaker. The Sandshaker is 1/10th scale 4wd kit that comes on Tamiya’s TT02T platform. Some of the highlights of the Sandshaker include- * Newly-designed polycarbonate stadium truck body * Independent double wishbone suspension w/ oil filled shocks * Plastic bushings * Bell [...]
For the rock crawling crowd, Tamiya has announced a limited edition version of a Toyota FJ Cruiser that will come on their CR01 chassis. Their CR01 is a 4wd platform that comes with 4 link suspension and gear diffs that are lockable by simply turning a screw. Some of the other features of the FJ CR01 include- * Comes as a [...]
Tired of every new product being murdered out? Looking for that clean all-white 80’s look in your next buggy? If so, Tamiya has you dialed with the new White Version of the Dark Impact buggy. With virtually every molded part coming white, they don’t get much cleaner looking than the new Dark Impact. Some of the other notable features of [...]
