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Waterproofing is the next big thing, thanks Traxxas. But this post is about HPI, specifically their new version of the Blitz RTR with all new, waterproof electronics. The waterproof components include the SC-15WP brushed ESC and SF-10W servo. There’s also a waterproof radio box to protect the newly included 2.4 GHz receiver. Beyond the electronics, other changes include the new [...]
HPI Europe is showing off their new brushless electric version of the euro only Trophy 3.5. Just like the nitro version, this electric copy utilizes a 4mm 6061 aluminum chassis, aluminum shock towers, extra-long shocks, and more. Where the Trophy Buggy Flux differs is in the power system. The buggy is packing a 4s ready Flux Rage speed control matched [...]
Tamiya has stepped back into their well-used time machine to bring back their next release in the Fast Attack 2011 buggy. Featuring a cool, scale military look, the Fast Attack 2011 is a re-released kit based on the same model from 1984 that features full ball-bearings (first production run only), detailed resin body and roll cage, a soldier figure and [...]
Here’s HPI‘s latest, the Desert Trophy. Now if it looks familiar to you, you’d be right. It’s a Mini-Trophy with a new, and pretty, Yokohama livery. But what’s different besides the paint job you ask? Well, there’s the… … Um… No that’s not new, but what about the… … Hmm… Nope, that’s not new either. So I guess it is just the paint job. But it’s a [...]
So you’ve been bashing and thrashing monster trucks, short course, or 1/8 buggies and truggies, but you’ve grown tired of them and are looking for something different. Thunder Tiger may have what you’re looking for in their new 1/8 scale Go Kart, the KT8. It’s packed with a brushless system for high speeds, but is it durable enough to live [...]
Tamiya is showing off their redesigned TA06 Pro chassis at the Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan. Some of the new features include a completely new chassis layout, with different motor, battery, and electronics positioning. You’ll also notice the front shocks are inboard and the belt drive system is different. There’s also been some changes made to the differentials, which Tamiya [...]
Our Italian friends at Hobby Media.IT have been covering the Shizouka Hobby Show over in Japan and, as always, a few interesting R/C things are popping up. Yokomo, as is usual with them, are showing off a couple new prototype vehicles at the show. The big one is their new 2wd 1/10 scale buggy, but little information was available other [...]
HPI has made some changes to the already dominant Blitz ESE, to create a new Pro version. The Blitz ESE Pro has a few new features, like a new, genuine MIP ball differential for extra smooth diff action and greater adjustability. You’ll also find HPI’s redesigned Mk. 8 V2 wheels in matte black. The Mk. 8 V2 features a flat [...]
Thunder Tiger sent along one of their new KT8 Racing Karts for us to review. We first saw this thing back at IHobby 2010, in the Great Planes booth, and now we have our hands on it for review. But it’s going to take a little time for that review to get written, so here’s some unboxing pics for [...]
Abbreviations abound in Team Associated‘s latest release, the SC10RS RTR. The RS stands for Race Spec, which means AE has taken all kinds of race winning parts and slapped them on the RTR version to make it more competitive out of the box. But that’s not all, the A Team is taking cues from other names in the industry and [...]
Axial just posted up a teaser of their new rock racer, the Wraith, which is still pending an official announcement. There’s not anything new in this video, but it sure does look cool. Check out the video after the break, then hit up Axial’s website to patiently await the official announcement, coming in a couple weeks.
HPI Racing‘s recently announced E-Firestorm Flux was on display, front and center, at the RC Expo. Here’s a few more pics of it from the show floor showing the water proof radio box and Flux Brushless system. #gallery-15 { margin: auto; } #gallery-15 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-15 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-15 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */
As promised, here’s a bunch of pics of what is sure to be a big hit for the gang at HPI. Check out the gallery and read the previous post with all the pertinent information. #gallery-17 { margin: auto; } #gallery-17 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-17 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-17 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */
We first saw the SavageXS Flux at Nuremberg. Now here it is stateside. While it’s still in prototype form, the word from RCX is that it should be hitting mid-summer. It’ll come from the factory RTR, with a waterproof 2.4 GHz radio system, Flux brushless system, and a top speed on 3S of about 60 MPH. I’ll be posting more [...]
And now ElectrixRC brings us another really inexpensive, entry level vehicle. The Boost is a 1/10 scale, electric buggy all put together and ready to go out of the box. For an entry level vehicle it’s got some nice features like full ball bearings, oil filled shocks, an adjustable slipper clutch, and multiple shock mounting positions for extra tunability. For [...]
