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For all you on-road racers, yesterday we received a press release from Hobbico for the HB Racing R8. The R8 was first officially announced back in 2014, now it sounds like it will be available and shipping here in the states next month from Hobbico. The official Tower Hobbies website has the R8 kit listed for $799 with an expected [...]
Do you remember several years ago when the rumors came out about a new car company called ARRMA? The first teaser pics featured the Raider, a unique looking buggy that set internet on fire. Since then ARRMA has come an incredibly long way, and the Raider has too. The Raider XL was offered in brushless BLX trim last year, for [...]
With FPV racing being all the rage, and with more people flying/driving FPV every day, Tactic has announced a new DroneView 1080P Wi-Fi FPV Camera. The new DroneView can shoot HD photos and transmit HD video in real time. You can view the video on a smart device that has the DroveView app on it, making it easy to watch [...]
Over the past year, the ARRMA Senton BLX Short Course Truck has really taken off. Bashers love the truck for its power, looks, and for its ability to take a beating and come back for more. For 2016 ARRMA upgraded the Senton with a new power system, new radio gear, and fresh livery. We’ve been beating on the 2016 ARRMA [...]
The folks over at Dromida are making it easier and easier to fly an rc airplane. Their latest air release is the Sky Cruiser 2. The Sky Cruiser 2 was designed to be ultra easy to fly, even for us land loving surface guys. Some of the highlights of the Sky Cruiser 2 include- * Made from virtually unbreakable EPO foam * Uses [...]
Ever want to try flying an rc airplane? If so, Dromida has a new plane for you. The Twin Explorer RTF has twin props and was specifically designed for the first time pilot. Dromida designed the Twin Explorer to be extra tough, they describe it as being “virtually indestructible”, meaning that you can crash it without having to worry about [...]
If you work within the hobby then you already know who Hobbico is, if not, they are the largest model hobby company in the world. In the surface world they are best known for names like ARRMA, Dromida, Axial, and Team Durango. They are also the exclusive distributor here in the states for lines like Futaba and O.S. Engines. Hobbico has [...]
Hey on-road drivers, Dromida has just announced their 1/18th scale Touring and Rally Car. Both come in ready-to-run form and both are available with either brushed or brushless (5300kV) power. Pricing is very easy on the wallet with the brushed street priced at $109 and the brushless priced at $169. 4wd is used on both style of cars and they [...]
Recently released as a kit, the new Axial Racing SCX10 II will soon be available as a RTR. The RTR version comes pre-built and ready to hit the trail right out of the box. Included electronics are a Tactic TTX300 radio system, a 35 turn brushed motor, an Axial AE-5 ESC 3S LiPo ESC, and a Tactic TSX45 metal gear, [...]
Some people want tires to win the IFMAR worlds. Others, mainly bashers, are just looking for an upgrade in traction at a reasonable price point. For all you 8th scale buggy bash fanatics out there, Duratrax recently added a couple of new sets of Pre-Mounted 8th Scale Buggy Tires to their set list. We handed a new set of Lockup [...]
New from AquaCraft is an upgraded version of the Revolt 30 mono hull. The Revolt 30 now has a Tactic TTX300 2.4GHz radio system for even better control on the water. Thanks to a 1800kV brushless motor and 60 amp ESC power combo, the Revolt has plenty of power and it also comes with genuine GrimRacer hardware. The factory finished [...]
The ARRMA Talion has developed a great reputation with the bashing crowd. It is big, it is fast, and it loves big air. ARRMA has just announced the upgraded 2016 Version of the Talion. What’s the big news on the 2016 Talion? Well, it comes with an upgraded BLX 6S capable brushless power system, a stronger rear wing mount, new [...]
When first introduced last year, the ARRMA Typhon BLX 1/8 Buggy was a hit with the bashing crowd. It had a 6S capable power system, long travel suspension, and a high-tech look. Not one’s to rest on their laurels, ARRMA has upgraded the Typhon for 2016. The Typhon now comes with a Tactic radio system, new wheels, a new rear [...]
New from Dromida is the XL 370 RTF Drone and XL 370 FPV Camera Drone. Both units are loaded with features to be easy to fly, safe, and fun. The XL drones have an auto takeoff/landing button that makes getting off the ground and landing extraordinarily easy. It just takes one touch of the takeoff button and the XL will hover [...]
Just announced by AquaCraft is a Tactic TTX491 radio/TR625 receiver combo equipped Bristol Trawler. The trawler has some extreme scale realism and can run for up to an hour when used with a recommended 3S LiPo battery. The new radio makes the trawler easy to control, while the new twin antenna receiver gives excellent range. Minimal assembling is required and [...]
