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Over the last few months I have been doing a lot of building. In turn I blame Big Squid RC for sending me to USTE lol. I know there are two types in the scale world, those who build and those who just want some scale right out of the box. Whatever one you are, they are both fine and [...]
It has been a while since we have seen a big new release from Killerbody RC. However, it looks like they’ve been using that time wisely and are getting ready to drop an all new scale rig. The Killerbody RC Mercury scale rock crawler is set for announcement this weekend at the big Hobby Expo China 2019 that is being [...]
Hot on the heals of the announcement of their 2019 nitro powered GTX, XRay has dropped details on their latest GTXE. The GTXE is a 1/8 electric powered GT race car that can also be used for some serious high speed bashing. Here are some of the new GTXE’s highlights- * Increased oil capacity in diffs * New front upper arms with [...]
Here ya go hardcore Axial Racing fans, they have just dropped the SCX10 II based UMG10 Rock Crawler Kit. The military style UMG10 has impressive scale detailing and its SCX10 II chassis is well known for its off-road capabilities. Here are the highlights- * Aggressive forward cab body w/ impressive approach & departure angles * Comes as a kit * Comes with interior [...]
New from Team Associated is the RC10B74 Team Kit race buggy. The B74 is AE’s latest 4wd buggy race kit and features an entirely new chassis design. Here are the highlights- * All new 2mm hard anodized chassis * Easy access diffs w/ quick change height adjustment * 7075-T6 aluminum bulkheads and arm mounts * Updated shocks with increased stroke length * All new rear [...]
Just announced by Tamiya a limited edition HKS Skyline GT-R GR.A. This classic race machine comes in kit form and features a Tamiya TT-01 E chassis. * 4wd bathtub style chassis * Detailed polycarbonate body * Pre-cut wheel arches * Molded plastic side mirrors and rear wing * Comes with 3 sheets of stickers * Includes motor and ESC The Tamiya HKS Skyline GT-R GR.A is retail [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the rear wheel drive M-08 Concept Chassis Kit. The M-08 is a high performance rear wheel drive kit designed for great handling, here are the highlights- * Can be built with three different wheelbases * Rearward mid-ship mounted motor * Comes with oil-filled gear diff from the M-07 * Oil damped shocks * A-arms, uprights, suspension mounts, & aluminum parts [...]
Recently announced by Hobbytech RC is the CRX Survival 1/10 scale rock crawler kit. The CRX Survival was nicely scaled and was designed from the ground up to be highly capable out on the trail. Here are some highlights- * 2 speed transmission * Black 1.9″ Climber 121 wheels * Realistic solid axles * Threaded aluminum shocks * Easy access transmission * 4-link suspension * Chassis mounted [...]
Getting ready to jump into one of the most competitive classes in all of rc racing is the new Schumacher Cougar Laydown Buggy Kit. The Laydown was designed with all the latest buggy technology and was made to be lower and faster than previous designs. * Ultra-low center of gravity, fast, versatile platform * Works well on a wide variety of grip [...]
New and shipping soon from XRay is the GTX8 1/8 nitro on-road kit. The GTX8 is based off of the XRay XB8 nitro buggy, but has been re-designed for serious on-road performance. Here are the highlights- * New larger capacity diffs * Reduced caster front upper arms * Harder lower arms * All new chassis fits hard or soft radio trays * Narrow rear suspension [...]
To get you stoked for the 2019 outdoor season, Mugen has announced a World Edition of their MBX8 nitro buggy. What’s new on the worlds edition? It comes with a slew of option parts to help make a great race buggy, even better. * Inline front uprights for smoother steering * -3mm front upright arms for improved initial turn-in * 46 tooth spur [...]
Being teased right now by Team Associated is the B74 4WD Buggy Kit. The B74 represents the latest and greatest in racing technology from the crew at Area 51. Over the years, Team Associated has won an incredible 29 IFMAR world championships, expect their new RC10B74 to be a major contender once it starts hitting tracks. We will post more details [...]
New from PR Racing is the SB401R-T 1/10 electric truggy. The 401R-T benefits from having all the upgrades from PR’s latest race buggy put onto the truggy, but was also thoughtfully designed to account for the different gearing needs of a truggy. While not much else is known about the new truggy, we do know that it comes loaded with [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Volkswagen Type 2 Van. This recreation of the historic VW is highly detailed and comes on Tamiya’s M-06 chassis. * Comes in kit form * Scale realistic polycarbonate body * Molded plastic body parts – Light cases, side mirrors, bumper * 239mm wheelbase M-06L RWD chassis * Metal plated wheels * 540 brushed motor * TBLE-02S electronic speed controller Street pricing for [...]
After a few weeks of teasing, Tamiya has released full details on their new Volvo Globetrotter FH16 6×4 Timber Truck. The Volvo is highly scale realistic and comes loaded with features, here is the scoop. * 1/14 assembly kit * Plethora of metal parts * Remote gear changes * Comes with 35 turn TR mighty-tuned motor * Width- 194mm, length- 733mm * 3 speed transmission * Highly [...]
