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Shipping once again from Kyosho is the 1/10 Turbo Optima 4WD Buggy Kit. This vintage blast from the past is back again after first being released in 1986, then coming back again in 2019. Here are some highlights- * 7th model in Kyosho’s Vintage Series * Gold anodized parts come standard * New block pattern tires * New threaded shock bodies * Parts have been [...]
The crew at Kyosho has started teasing the re-release of their classic 1/12 Plazma MKIII Limited Alpha-2 Pan Car Kit. The original Plazma MKIII was released in 1987 and the new version has received a few updates to bring it into the brushless/LiPo era. * Carbon fiber main chassis * Front kingpin with rear A-type suspension * Adjustable rear shock * Carbon fiber upper [...]
Over at Kyosho they are teasing a Kyosho America 20th Anniversary Limited Edition 1/10 Ultima’87 WC Worlds Spec 2WD Kit. This special edition Ultima kit is expected to start shipping in November and is another great addition to Kyosho’s vintage line-up. Kyosho has not released any details at this point, so we’ll have to wait a bit to see if [...]
New from TWS RC is the 1/10 CTS Advanced Chassis Kit. This Advanced version of the CTS comes with a bunch of changes to improve durability and performance. Check out these highlights- * Efficient metal gear planetary gearbox * Reverse rotation, metal gear transfer case * Aluminum shocks * Wheelbase – 242, 252, or 267mm * Width – 162mm * Pinion gear module M0.6 (20T included) * [...]
The crew at Team Associated has been crushing it in 2024. Their latest hot release is an RC10 Jay Halsey Edition Kit. Jay Halsey is a legend of the rc hobby and was one of the reasons why the original RC10 took off and became an icon. Halsey took the victory as the first IFMAR 2WD Stock Class World Champion [...]
The crew over at Cross RC has released more pictures and details on their upcoming 1/12 AC6 Military Kit. After a bit Of Teasing, Cross has posted up more pictures to show us all the potential that the AC6 has. From military builds, to vintage builds, to a wild 6×6 off-road build, the AC6 is a great base for whatever [...]
Newly announced by the good folks at Tamiya is the 1/10 Hornet Evo Kit. The Tamiya Hornet was first introduced 40 years ago and the new Hornet Evo will certainly help to continue it’s legacy as one of the all time greats of rc. Here are the highlights- * Updated version of the original * Evo has 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension * [...]
Recently announced by PR Racing is the 1/10 B10R 2WD Buggy Gear Diff Pro Kit. The B10R was designed from the ground up for serious on-track performance and this version comes with a beefy gear diff. Here are more highlights- * Starts shipping in October * Carbon fiber shock towers * Mid-mounted motor * 12.8mm big bore shocks * 3 gear transmission * Metal gear diff * [...]
Shipping soon from Element RC is the 1/10 Enduro Comp Fox Competition Rock Crawler Kit. Designed for the hardcore competition rock crawling scene, the Fox Comp kit is more than ready for the roughest trails you can throw at it. Check out these highlights- * High clearance portal axles * Lightweight flat rail carbon fiber chassis * Machined aluminum braces * Servo on axle [...]
Officially announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 1982 Porsche 956 Kit. Expected to start shipping in October, the Porsche 956 is an iconic race machine from the 1980s. Here are the highlights- * All-new polycarbonate body mold * Easy to assemble ABS plastic bathtub chassis * Direct-drive 2wd chassis * Independent coil-sprung king pin front suspension * 3-point rear suspension w/ FRP T-bar & CVA [...]
New from the crew at LC Racing is the 1/14th scaled BHC-1ST 2WD Stadium Truck Kit. The folks at LC Racing make some of the best 14th scalers in the industry and their new BHC-1ST was designed for elite levels of performance. Here are the highlights- * LC Racing carpet/astro turf tire set * Aluminum threaded oil-filled big-bore shocks * Graphite composite shock [...]
New from Yokomo is the 1/10 Rookie Speed RS2.0 Touring Car Kit. Perfect for beginners, or those on a budget, the Rookie Speed RS2.0 is a great way to get into on-road racing. Here are the highlights- * Entry-level touring car kit * Even more affordable than the original * Main chassis and upper deck are made of resin * Front and rear gear [...]
New from Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled SO2.0 Dirt Edition Buggy Kit. The SO2.0 has been meticulously engineered for superior performance on dirt off-road tracks. Here are the highlights- * Optimized for dirt surfaces with several key modifications * Shortened rear arms with dirt specific springs * Hard graphite-molded gearbox coupled with a ball differential * Optimized weight distribution * J-Concepts F2 series race body [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced that they will be releasing another batch of 1/10 TT-02R Chassis Kits. The high performance TT-02R comes loaded with upgrades and is a solid base for your next on-road build. * 4WD TT-02 chassis includes a range of option parts * Aluminum rear uprights with 3-degree toe-in * Aluminum motor mount * Ball bearing equipped * CVA oil shocks [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 Eneos X Prime GR Supra Kit. The Eneos X Supra comes on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-02 chassis and of course comes with a highly scale realistic body. A full time 4wd system helps put the power to the ground, while a double wishbone suspension soaks up the bumps. The Tamiya 1/10 Eneos X [...]
