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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 [...]
We know the Traxxas TRX-4 RTR is a capable rig, we have seen TONS of them both on the trails and in comps. Now you have the choice to build it from the ground up which is an awesome way to learn everything there is to know about the truck for if and when you need to work on it. [...]
A new Traxxas TRX-4 Sport Kit is coming! We dubbed it the Adventure Kit around the office because it comes with some sweet accessories, but it’s officially the ‘Sport Kit’. We don’t have all the details, but it looks like it will come as a completely un-assembled kit with a clear body and cool accessories like the fuel tanks, [...]
Is there a monster truck build you have been looking to do, but you don’t want to pick up a some trashed/used Stampede off Craigslist? Maybe You already own a few trashed Stampede’s (looking around, I can see at least 3 here in the office) and you want to transfer the working electronics on over? Well have we got the [...]
Just announced by WRC Racing is the NTX.3 Nitro Touring Car Kit. What’s new on the point 3 version of the NTX? Have a look at these features- * Innovative magnet brake return system * New upgraded clutch * Floating radio plate * Pivot ball suspension * Symmetrical parts left & right * Aerodynamic front bumper, diffuser in rear * New shock upgrade * New plastic mixture Full details [...]
1/8th scale brushless buggies are not only one of the fastest off-road race machines that you can buy, but they are also great bash machines. Guys like Paul Bludgen use TLR 1/8 buggies to set world long jump records, while others like Dakota Phend use TLR 1/8 buggies to win championships on the track. The latest electric 1/8 buggy kit from [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the Audi Quattro Rally A2 Kit. This vintage rally car sits on Tamiya’s popular TT-02 4wd chassis and features a nicely scaled polycarbonate body. More details are coming soon on the Tamiya Audi Quattro Rally A2 Kit, to get one on pre-order now, simply hit up your local hobby shop with the part number #58667. [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is a re-release of their famous Turbo Optima race buggy. The new Turbo Optima received a number of updates to bring it into the brushless/LiPo era including 2.2″ sized wheels, as well as gold shocks and more. Kyosho collectors and vintage racers have been waiting a long time for the Turbo Optima re-release, we can’t wait [...]
Want to see the latest and greatest in scale crawlers? If so, have a look at the new 1/6 Samurai from Capo Racing. Capo Racing has been pushing the limits of scale realism for several years, the Samurai continues this trend. Here are just some of the the Samurai’s highlights- * Scale realistic hard plastic body * 1/6th in scale – easier [...]
Just announced by 3Racing is the SAKURA M4 M-Class Touring Car. The M4 comes in kit form and sports a highly adjustable wheelbase. This makes it easy to fit bodies of different sizes onto the car. Here are more highlights- * Adjustable 210-225mm wheelbase * Sakura Advance 2K18 battery tray * FRP chassis and top deck * Extended a-arms for greater control * Sakura Advance [...]
After great success with their Comical Grasshopper in 2018, Tamiya is now teasing a Comical Hornet!. The Comical series from Tamiya keeps things fun with a unique look and easy to build parts, the Comical Hornet should be yet another hit for Tamiya. The Comical Hornet (#58666) comes on Tamiya’s WR-02CB short wheelbase chassis. We’ll have to wait for more [...]
After a few months of teasing, the crew over at Team Corally have now officially announced the SBX-410 buggy. The SBX-410 is a 4wd 1/10th race buggy kit that has been manufactured from high grade materials using the very latest in production technology. With loads of carbon fiber, big bore shocks, and improved weight distribution, the SBX-410 should be a serious [...]
Coming soon from HB Racing is the D819 nitro buggy kit. The D819 is the latest high-end nitro race machine from HB, here are the highlights- * New JConcepts Silencer S15 race body * CNC machined 1 piece motor mount * Innovative asymmetric engine mount cams * Heavy duty, lightened, spur gear * New front & rear diff pinion & center outdrive system * 1 piece [...]
