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The latest and greatest from Serpent is their 8th scale Cobra Buggy 2.1 kit. The 2.1 uses modest updates to make it better than ever down at your local track or bash spot. The changes on the 2.1 model include- * 4mm longer chassis * Longer aluminum rear brace * Longer rear center shaft * Hard coated shock caps * Aluminum 14 degree caster blocks [...]
Kyosho has a new 2wd SCT called the SC6. The SC6 can be set up in either mid or rear motor configuration, and it was designed to go fast around the racetrack. For now, the SC6 only comes in a kit version allowing you to build it exactly the way you want it. * 7075 aluminum chassis * Big bore shocks * 4 [...]
Team Durango, once a tiny, relatively unknown race oriented company, has become mainstream since being distributed by Great Planes. Part of going mainstream in rc is developing a wider product base. While Durango was well known for their uber off-roaders, they never offered anything for the on-road crowd. Several months ago Durango started teasing a new high-end touring car. That car, [...]
There are a pair of new truggies from Mugen Seiki coming out this spring, the nitro powered MBX7T and the electric MBX7T ECO. As per the usual with Mugen, you can expect both versions to be high end race oriented machines, with specific upgrades and price points to be announced soon. You never know what you are going to get with [...]
The Formula 1 class has become quite popular and one of the newest cars on the market is the VBC Racing LighteningF. The LighteningF looks pretty trick sporting loads of carbon fiber, scale appropriate wheels, tires, and wings. * Hardened rear axle * Carbon fiber front arms * 2.5mm carbon fiber chassis * Ball differential * 7075 aluminum rear bulkheads * Easy motor access The part number [...]
Schumacher introduced a new entry level racing touring car at the Nuremburg show a few weeks ago, now they have released full information and pictures. The Mi1v2 was designed to be durable, easy to maintain, and fun to drive. Some of its highlights include- * 4 wheel dual belt drive * Aluminum motor mount and shock bodies * Designed for use with LiPo [...]
Team Durango has released full information and pictures on their new DEX210v2 buggy kit. The DEX210v2 is a 10th scale 2wd that can be run in either rear motor or mid motor configuration. Some of the updates included with the version 2 are- * Straight front a-arms * New rear arms * 8mm longer hard anodized aluminum chassis * Higher downforce V2 body * Updated [...]
THE Team Durango DEX410v4 Buggy Review10th scale 4wd buggies have a well earned reputation for being nuclear missiles. All around the globe you’ll find them tearing up tracks, and flat out hauling at local bash spots. Today we’ll be taking a close look at the Team Durango DEX410v4. The version 4 is the latest and greatest from Durango, with multiple [...]
If you are serious about 2wd short course you’ll want to take a look at the new SCT-2 from Serpent. The SCT-2 is Serpent’s first short course truck and was designed by Billy Easton. It comes with durable bumpers, lexan plates in the side-guards for more stability while jumping, and comes in a rear motor configuration. The kit is scheduled [...]
One of the latest kits from Tamiya is a ’71 Renault Alpine A110 Rally Car. This car was famous for taking up all three spots on the podium at the 1971 Monte Carlo Rally, now you can own a very detailed rc version. The Renault comes on Tamiya’s M0-6 platform which is rear wheel drive with the battery running front [...]
Tamiya has announced an updated version of their TRF511 buggy called the TRF503. The 503 is a high-end 1/10th scale 4wd buggy loaded with carbon fiber and is designed to run with the best of the best. * 4 wheel belt drive * Sealed oil filled gear diffs * Bell-crank steering * Big Bore oil-filled aluminum shocks * Includes clear Polycarbonate body * 7.5mm longer [...]
Tamiya recently introduced their cool looking Freightliner Cascadia Evolution to the world at the Nurnberg Toy Fair. The Cascadia Evo is a 14th scale kit that looks just like its full scale counterpart on the outside and has loads of scale detailing inside the cab. * 4-axle semi drive-train * Gear differential * Leaf spring suspension * Bell-crank steering * Aluminum friction shocks * Radial tires * [...]
Tamiya announced their racy yet easy to assemble Zakspeed Jagermeister Ford Capri Turbo at the Nurnberg Toy Fair. On the outside is a clear polycarbonate body that closely resembles its full scale counterpart, while on the inside is a basic 4wd TT-02 chassis. You can choose to decorate it with its original orange Jägermeister livery, or you can paint it [...]
New in the Tamiya booth at the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair is the Neo Fighter Buggy DT03. The Neo Fighter is a 2wd 10th scale buggy and comes as an easy to assemble kit. With friction shocks and a basic design the Neo Fighter could be a good choice for your youngsters first kit. The part number is #58587 and [...]
The Durango DEX210 buggy has been successful around the globe. Now its predecessor has been announced, the DEX210v2. The version 2 comes with a slew of upgrades to make it better than ever. * Hard anodized 8 mm longer chassis * Straight front arms for more ground clearance and better aero * Interchangeable rear arms * New rear chassis brace * Redesigned side pods * New [...]
