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If you are doing some indoor racing this winter then you already know how popular the 2wd and 4wd buggy classes are. The last few years have seen those classes rise again in popularity, as well a rise in the amount of cars available. The latest entry into the war for supremacy of the 4wd buggy class is the 2016 [...]
New from Team Durango is their updated DETC410V2. The second version of the DETC410 has a bunch of changes from the previous unit to make it stiffer, stronger, and faster. Some of the changes on the version 2 include- * New front spool for greater durability * Gold anodized motor mount for increased durability * New screw design on motor mount to eliminate [...]
Newly announced from Tamiya is a Motul Autech Nissan GT-R. This version of the GT-R won the full scale GT500 class last year and soon you’ll be able to build your own 1/10th scale replica at home. A clear polycarbonate body allows you to put on the paint scheme of your choice, while a shaft driven 4wd TT-02 chassis resides [...]
Hot and new from SWORKz is the 1/10th 2wd S12-1M Pro Buggy Kit. Designed from the ground up for racing, the S12-1M uses a 7075 aluminum chassis and mid-front gear box for optimal handling on carpet tracks. Four different battery positions are offered on the chassis and it uses a “pure oil system” on the shocks (they don’t use bladders). [...]
Are you ready for touring car season yet? No? Well, you can be by picking up one of the uber new 2016 XRay T4 touring cars. XRay is particularly well known for their ultra high-end touring cars and the T4’16 was made to continue that tradition. What’s new on the 2016 edition? Mainly changes to improve steering and to add more [...]
Know the trucks used to haul around Formula One cars? Ya, those are MAN TGX transporters and Tamiya has announced a new Gun Metal Edition. The MAN is loaded with scale realism and could make for some cool projects this winter. * ABS plastic body * 3 speed tranny * Durable ladder frame * Cab can tilt forward for scale realism * Friction shocks and [...]
For all you 12th scale aficionados, XRay has just announced the 2016 specification of their X12 pan car. The 2016 edition boasts a bunch of revisions to make it faster and better than ever before. Some of the all new features on the 2016 X12 include- * Chassis * Rear pod plate & rear bulkheads * Optimized pod link positions * Floating, adjustable servo [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is a special release of their Toyota FJ Cruiser that comes with a Black Pre-Painted Body. The pre-painted body helps ensure a sharp looking vehicle while saving the hobbyist time. Under the hood is the CC01 cross country chassis with independent front and 4 link rear suspension. The Toyota should have a street price around $319, it [...]
With indoor season just around the corner, many people are looking for a new F1 style car to race this winter. One of the latest to hit the market comes from VBC Racing with their LightningFX. The VBC is loaded with trick goodies to help bust out fast lap times. * Highly tunable * 2.5mm carbon fiber chassis * Reactive caster system * Inline [...]
Just in time for indoor season is the Serpent Spyder SRX4 10th scale off-road buggy. It is expected to start shipping the last week of August and should make quite the splash in the ultra competitive 10th scale 4wd class. Some of the SRX4’s highlights include- * 2 belt 4wd system * Carbon fiber chassis and shock towers * Gear diffs * Hard coated [...]
The brushless 8th scale buggy wars are heating up with the latest entry into the class being the Team Associated RC8B3e. The RC8B3e comes as a kit and was designed for maximum handling while using a brushless power system. Here are some of its highlights- * Hard anodized 7075-T6 chassis * Chassis designed for optimal weight distribution * Pillow ball front end * Lightweight [...]
Big, burly, and better than ever, Tekno RC has announced the ET48.3 electric truggy kit. A long list of refinements and changes make the latest truggy from Tekno their best one yet. New items on the ET48.3 include- * New rear hubs * New low-pro wing mount * New spindles and spindle carriers * New split center diff mount * New V2 hinge pin braces * [...]
Tamiya has announced it is re-releasing the 2014 version of the Fighting Buggy. The Fighting Buggy is a classic Tamiya buggy that was very innovative back in the early 1980s, now it can make for a cool addition to your collection, or can be just as much fun bashed around your backyard as it was 30 years ago. Some of [...]
Let’s face it, monster trucks and 8th scale truggies rule most bash areas. Their sheer size and power allow them to run amok over lesser bash-mobiles. One of the latest truggies to hit the market comes from Team Durango with their DEX8T Kit. Is it only suited for a race track? Does it out handle its competition? Can it go [...]
Fun for ages is the new Toyota Land Cruiser 40 from Tamiya. The Land Cruiser comes on Tamiya’s 4wd GF-01 wheelie chassis which is easy to build and easy to drive. Some of its other highlights include- * Comes with driver figure * Body comes pre-painted red * Friction shocks * Centrally located motor * Front and rear gear diffs * Includes ESC and motor The Land [...]
