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There are many different segments to the rc hobby. Some people love flying planes, others love rock crawlers, while others scratch their rc itch by driving boats. RC Tanks have long been a favorite among rc hobbyists, and while the genre isn’t a large one, it is still quite active and can be a great way to experience something new [...]
Long known for making excellent high-end servos, Futaba is getting ready to drop the new S9373SV. The 9373 comes with a full metal case for greater durability, Futaba S.Bus 2 technology to make it easy to set-up for any install, and is capable of handling high input voltage. At 7.4 volts the 9373 has a speed rating of 0.06 sec/60 [...]
Sometimes you don’t want (or need) high-end. Sometimes you just want something affordable to get the job done. The Revell Modzilla MT is a very affordably priced 1/18th scaler aimed at the basher crowd. Does it have enough performance to be fun? How hard can it be bashed before it breaks? Should you cut the check? Read on to find [...]
Thanks to reversing motors, the new Dromida Verso can take-off, fly, and land inverted. All it takes is one push of the invert/flip button and you can go from flying normally, to inverted flight, and vice versa. Some of its other features include- * Everything needed for flight comes in the box * LED lighting * Three different flight modes * Available in four [...]
Once again Hobbico is putting out a special series of videos for the Holidays. This year the focus is on drones, watch the video above for part 1 of what is sure to be a neat series to get everyone in the Holiday spirit. To get more details on all the drones offered by Hobbico simply Hit This Link, or by [...]
Axial Racing once again set off to set the world on fire with their new Yeti SCORE Trophy Truck. Using the proven Yeti platform of 4wd featuring a solid rear axle, the Trophy Truck was designed to bring true scale realism to the 1/10th truck market. Did they hit the mark? Is it a good basher? Can it take a [...]
Hey look, our very first tank unboxing! Yes, rc tanks can be pretty dern cool to bash with. We recently received the latest from VS Tanks and took a bunch of pictures while pulling them out of their packaging. One tank is a German King Tiger Porsche in Desert Camo, while the other unit is a Japanese Type 10 (both [...]
One of the latest high-tech drones to hit the market is the Xiro Xplorer. The Xiro comes two different ways, as a normal RTF (#16000, $499), or with a 3 axis gimbal for a GoPro camera (#16002, $699). The Xplorer comes with brushless motors and is appropriate for all skill levels. * Wi-Fi capable with 5.8GHZ transceiver * Auto take-off and land [...]
Available now for your bashing pleasure is the Revell Modzilla MT. The Modzilla is a perfect little starter truck and is priced to be easy on your wallet at just $79. As we were unboxing our test unit we took a bunch of photos to let you see exactly what is inside the box before you buy one. Included with the [...]
When we first saw the new Wasteland series vehicles from Dromida we couldn’t wait to get our hands on them. They had a cool “Mad Max” look, and more importantly, they had foam rocket launchers on top. During our review we’ve spent a lot of time driving, bashing, and shooting the Wasteland vehicles, here is the scoop on what we [...]
New and affordable from Heli-Max is the Fuse Foamie 250 Class Drone Racer. The Fuse is a 250mm sized drone perfect for use as an entry level FPV racer. The Fuse is extremely light, weighing in at just 4.1oz, and is recommended to be used with a 3S 1300-2200mAh LiPo battery. The Fuse is street priced at $199, it has a [...]
Looking for a performance oriented boat that can smash 40 mph right out of the box? If so, take a look at the AquaCraft UL-1 Superior FE Hydro. The Superior has been around a while but now it features a Tactic 2.4GHz radio system. Of course it retains its awesome scale look and outrageous power. Some of its other features [...]
FPV quad racing just keeps getting more popular. You’ve probably seen the videos of quadcopters racing around an track at breakneck speeds, heck, maybe you’ve even thought about building one for yourself. If you are in the market for an FPV racer, Heli-Max has announced the Joule 250 Carbon Fiber Race Quad. This is a 250mm (hence 250 class) quad [...]
What are parallel charge boards used for? You use them to charge multiple Lithium based battery packs off of just one charger. The RC Gear Shop Paraboard Parallel Charging Boards allows you to charge (and balance) up to 6 packs off of a single battery charger. RC Gear Shop has two affordable 30 amp units (works on up to 6S [...]
When you think Estes Proto-X, you think small, fun to fly quadcopter. However, Estes is upping their Proto-X game with the the Proto X Six Nano Hexcopter. That’s right, the latest Proto-X comes with 6 rotors, not just 4. * 6 rotors make it even more stable and easy to fly * You can chose to fly in “normal” or “True Direction” [...]
