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Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled Volkswagen Golf Ii Gti 16V. Featuring a highly scale realistic body, and sitting on Tamiya’s long proven MB-01 chassis, this Tamiya Golf is perfect for long days at the park bashing. Here are the highlights- * Expected to start shipping in April * Realistic front motor, front drive configuration * Choice of three different wheelbases * [...]
Recently announced by ARC RC is the 2025 1/8 R8.4 LCG-25 Kit. The R8.4 LCG-25 is a high-end 8th scale on-road car that is perfect for a day at the track, or a day of high speed bashing. Here are the highlights- * Includes numerous upgrade parts * V2.0 carbon fiber upper deck * Smooth running Kevlar pulley set * V2.0 middle shaft base * [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is the 1/10th scaled RC10 2025 Metallic Edition Kit. 2025 marks the 41st anniversary of the RC10 and to help celebrate AE is releasing a special limited edition 2025 Metallic Edition kit. Check out these highlights- * Long throw, fluid-filled racing shocks * Machined alloy shock cylinders and drill blank shock shafts * Simulated gold plating on competition [...]
New from Roche is the Rapide 1/12 P12V2 Competition Pan Car Kit. The P12V2 has received numerous updates to increase speed and durability. Check out these highlights- * Front graphite lower arm with lightweight pivot ball * Graphite stiff front brace for high traction tracks * Optional flex front brace for low traction * New servo mounting position * 7075 aluminum lightweight kingpin * Single piece [...]
Over at Carten RC they are in teaser mode for their upcoming 1/10 T410D Professional Drift Car. The T410D is a cutting edge rear wheel drive drift machine built from high-end material like carbon fiber and machined aluminum. The upcoming Carten has the motor located high in the rear to give the car a more realistic feel while drifting and [...]
New from Serpent is the 1/8th scaled Viper 990e EVO Kit. The 990e EVO is a high-end 4wd 8th scaler that is not only perfect for track racing, but can also make a great base for your next speed run or high speed on-road basher. Here are the highlights- * Updated front and rear arms * Flex shock mounts * Front arms feature [...]
Over at Tamiya they have released full details on their upcoming 1/10 Audi 90 Quattro Racing Kit. This hot looking Audi comes on Tamiya’s easy to drive TT-02 chassis and is a recreation of the car that won race after race in the late 1990s. Here are more highlights- * Width – 192mm * Wheelbase – 251mm. * Fully licensed polycarbonate body * Red [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled Mazda 787B Kit. The Mazda 787B was the first Japanese car to win the overall at the coveted 24 Hours of Le Mans and will soon be available for your rc collection. Here are the highlights- * Width – 217mm * Weight – approximately 835 grams * ABS resin bathtub frame * Independent kingpin coil spring [...]
Over at Team Associated they are getting ready to release a small batch of TC7.2 Factory Team Kits. The TC7.2 originally came out in 2018, but is making a short return before the release of Associated’s highly anticipated TC8. Here are the highlights- * Ultra-precise aluminum rear gear diff * Ultra-lightweight front spool with hardened steel outdrives * One-piece IFM (Inline Flex Mount) [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10 Audi R8 LMS 2008 Kit. This Audi R8 LMS has a beautifully scaled body to go along with its easy to drive TT-02 4wd chassis. The R8 LMS comes with scale accessories like side mirrors and rear wing, to go along with its sleek body lines. The Tamiya 1/10 Audi R8 LMS 2008 Kit [...]
Newly announced by Kyosho is the 1/10 Ultima RB7.5 Buggy Kit. The Ultima RB7.5 has numerous changes to help improve durability and to increase speed out on the track. Here are some highlights- * Starts shipping in April * Aluminum front axles * Carbon fiber front shock tower w/ protector * Front wing * Aluminum front bulkhead * Lightweight, aerodynamic body * Refined Ackermann setting * Carbon [...]
Over at Tamiya they have officially announced the 1/10 TRF104 F1 Chassis Kit. The TRF104 (#42389) takes off where the 103 left off by improving performance and adjustability. Up front the TRF104 gets plastic arms with easily adjustable camber and caster. The rear end has also been updated and we can’t wait to see full details to learn more. As we [...]
Over at Tamiya they are now teasing the 1/10th scaled Fighter NXGEN Buggy Kit. Tamiya’s new buggy has the name NXGEN to tell you it’s their next generation of buggy kit. The NXGEN comes on Tamiya’s new DT-04 rear wheel drive chassis that is perfect for a buggy like this. For the body, Tamiya went with a classic buggy look, [...]
New from Tekno RC is the 1/8 NT48 2.2 Nitro Competition Truggy Kit. The updated 2.2 version of the NT48 has been revised to increase performance, predictability, and durability. Check out these highlights- * New 140mm rear universal driveshafts * New precision molded shock pistons and guides * New reduced Ackermann spindle plates * New adjustable sway bar deadband bushings * Lightened 7075 CNC machined [...]
The crew over at Tamiya has uploaded a new promotional video for their classic Frog Buggy Kit. The Tamiya Frog has been getting people into rc for decades and is still one of the best ways to get into our hobby. Watch the video below to see the mighty Tamiya Frog in action driving through sand, over hills, and hitting [...]
