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Over at Tamiya they are now teasing a New Version of their Wild One Offroader Blockhead Motors buggy kit. We have virtually no information at this time, as even the picture above is of an older model. However, we’ve been hearing that the new version will be well worth the wait (featuring at least a unique sticker design), and we [...]
The good folks over at Tamiya are now teasing a 45th Anniversary Tamiya Porsche 934 RSR Vaillant in White. The 934 will be a “must have” for serious Tamiya collectors and should make for a nice cul-de-sac basher as well. We have very few details, but we do know that the Tamiya will release a limited number of these cars [...]
After a few weeks of Teasing, the crew at Tamiya have released full details on their Toyota GR 86 Kit. Check out the highlights below- * Adaptable TT-02 chassis with shaft driven 4WD * 2 different wheelbases, plus 2 ground clearance settings * Brake disc-shaped wheel hubs and stylish front bumper supports * Highly detailed polycarbonate body * Light buckets included * Black ABS side mirrors * [...]
Coming later this month from Element RC is the Version 2.0 of their Enduro Trail Truck Builder’s Kit. The Builder’s Kit 2 comes with a bunch of upgrades, thus making this Enduro one of the best trucks on the market for a new custom build. Check out these highlights- * Updated GKS shock towers front & rear * Shock mount inserts allow [...]
New from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled Super Avante Buggy Kit with TD4 Chassis. This much anticipated buggy has a highly sculpted body that was designed by Kota Nezu, as well as that all new TD4 chassis. Here is the good stuff- * 1/10 scaled kit * New shaft driven 4wd chassis * One-piece monocoque frame * Ball differentials front & rear * Longitudinal battery [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is a First Try RC Kit of their classic Plasma Edge II Buggy. Tamiya’s First Try Kits are designed for first time hobbyists as a way to get them easily into the hobby. The First Try Plasma Edge II kit comes partially pre-built (the hard parts) and uses Tamiya’s classic TT-02B buggy chassis. * Intended for absolute [...]
Over at Max Speed Technology they have announced a line-up of kits, RTRs, and an ATR, for their gorgeous LBMT on-road body. Soon you will be able to pick up an LBMT body in kit form with an FXX or RMX chassis, or in brushless RTR form on an RMX chassis. Here are the highlights- * ABS plastic scale details like [...]
New over at Schumacher is the Cougar LD2 1/10th scaled 2wd race buggy. Dubbed as the “ultimate buggy for 2wd off road racing”, the LD2 is a high-end race rig that is more than ready to put you on the top step of the podium. Check out these highlights- * Even lower center of gravity for improved corner speeds * Versatile platform [...]
New from XRay is the 2022 edition of their 1/8th scaled XT8E Electric Truck Kit. The XT8E is a high-end race rig that has won races all across the globe. The 2022 edition sports a number of upgrades for improved durability, as well as better handling. Here are the highlights- * New E concept w/ two different layout alternatives * New chassis [...]
The crew over at Cross RC are new teasing their upcoming 1/10th scaled EMO AT4V Rock Crawler Kit. The AT4V kit is the second in their EMO line-up and comes with all the scale realism that you crave. Check out some of its pre-release teaser info below- * 313mm wheelbase * Four LED headlights w/ lenses * Daytime running lights * Metal shock bodies * [...]
New over at PR Racing is the VB-10 short course truck kit. The VB-10 takes a race style 2wd chassis and mates it to a classic off-road body for serious backyard fun. Here are the highlights- * Aluminum shock bodies * Mid motor configuration * 25 degree chassis kick-up * 12mm wheel hexes * CVA driveshafts * Width- 296mm * Wheelbase- 325-329mm * Gear Ratio- 2.6:1 The PR [...]
Coming soon from the folks at XRay is the 2022 edition of their XT8 1/8 Nitro Truck Kit. The XT8 has long been one of premier trucks in the 1/8th scale class, for 2022 it has been revised to be better than ever. Check out these highlights- * New chassis plate with wider rear section * Chassis has mount for a graphite [...]
New from Fenix Racing is a Team Edition of their G56 Pan Car Kit. The Team Edition G56 is a high-end race machine that sports dual micro shocks, an extra stiffener kit, as well as aluminum upgrades. Designed to be easily adaptable to different classes, the Team Edition G56 is more than ready to put you on the top step [...]
Over at Max Speed Technology they have announced the DC1 CFX-WS Kit, as well as the DC1 CMX-WS RTR. MST’s DC1 body has been nicely scaled and comes with a bunch of scale accessories, now you can get it in kit form with MST’s CFX-WS chassis, or in RTR form on their CMX-WS platform. The DC1 crawlers come with a [...]
New from Team Shepherd is the 1/10th scaled Velox V10 AWS Nitro Touring Kit. Nitro on-road is still popular in many areas, the Velox V10 AWS is ready for hardcore track use, or for high speed on-road bashing. Here are the highlights- * Advanced weight system chassis plate- allows use of sliding weights * Updated carbon battery mount * Updated rear end geometry * [...]
