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For all you newer scale fanatics, RC4WD has posted a How To Paint & Assemble Your RC Hard Body Video. This short 12 minute tutorial video goes over how to do a high quality paint job on a hard body. From preparation, to the finishing touches, the video does a great job of showing you the right way to paint [...]
Now available from RC4WD are Mickey Thompson 2.2″ Baja MTZ Scale Tires. These trendy looking tires have been meticulously scaled down from the originals and are sized to fit 2.2″ wheels. Here are the highlights- * Molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Designed to fit 2.2″ crawling wheels * Diameter – 4.19″ * Width – 1.28″ * Weight – 2.11oz The RC4WD Mickey Thompson [...]
New over at Pro Boat is a promotional video for their recently announced PCF Mark 24″ Swift Patrol Craft RTR. The PCF Mark I is loaded with scale realism and was very nicely scaled down from the original. Featuring dual 390 sized motors and a realistic submerged propulsion and rudder system, the PCF Mark I is ready for hours of [...]
The crew over at FMS Model are now teasing their upcoming 1/12 Hummer H1 RS. FMS has been taking scale realism to a complete new level and their upcoming Hummer is absolutely loaded with high-end scale features. This fully licensed Hummer comes stock with 4 wheel steering, working door handles, moving steering wheel, as well as a plethora of other [...]
New over at Vanquish Products are Pre-Painted Bed Sides for their VS4-10 Phoenix RTR. The new bed sides come pre-trimmed and pre-painted to save you time during your build. The bed sides are available in red or grey and have been color matched to the RTR. The Vanquish Products Painted Bedsides are street priced at $44 and you can Click This [...]
Over at RC4WD they are now offering Mickey Thompson Baja Belted 1.9″ Scale Tires. Fully belted like their 1:1 big brothers, the new Mickey Thompson 1.9″ tires are the perfect scale upgrade for your new rig. Here are the highlights- * Molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Fits 1.9″ wheels * Outer Diameter – 4.44″ * Width – 1.83″ * Weight – 3.47oz [...]
New over at Pro Boat is the PCF Mark I 24” Swift Patrol Craft RTR. This 1/25th scale realistic classic from the Vietnam era is ready for all sorts of adventure on the water this summer. Check out these highlights- * Incredible scale realism * Dual 390 brushed motors with aluminum heatsinks * Realistic submerged propulsion and rudder systems * Highly detailed ABS hull * [...]
The good folks over at RC4WD have posted a new RC4WD Heavy Machinery Beach Clean Up Video. Watch the video below to see a bunch of different rigs clean up the beach from a massive spill of rubber duckies. From earth movers, to a track loader, to a hydraulic forklift, the video does a nice job of showing off just [...]
Over at Traction Hobby they are now teasing a fully licensed 1/8th scale Ford F-150. As 8th scale crawlers continue to be a hot item, this F-150 looks more to be a trail or track rig, as it isn’t set up strictly for crawling. With an expected shipping date of June, this incredibly scale realistic F-150 is sure to fly [...]
Now available from RC4WD are Fuel Zephyr 2.2” Beadlock Wheels. Fully licensed by Fuel Offroad, these 2.2″ aluminum wheels are mini-masterpieces and have been impeccably scaled from the 1:1 originals. Check out these highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Tough gunmetal anodized finish * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Width – 1.25in / 32mm * Center Hole OD – 0.20in / 5.2mm * [...]
New from FMS Model is the 1/24 FCX24 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. The new K5 Blazer is a nicely scaled recreation of a 1970s classic. Check out these highlights- * Fully licensed by General Motors * Two speed transmission * Realistic 4-link suspension * High traction tires * Optimized wheelbase (139mm) * Available in three different colors * Hard plastic body * Remote control lighting system * Portal axles with [...]
Now available from RC4WD are Sasquatch 1.9” Beadlock Wheels. These trick looking aluminum wheels feature a beadlock design to keep your tires firmly in place. Here are more highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Width – 1.26″/32.1mm * Center Hole OD – 0.20″/5.2mm * Positive Offset – 0.06″/1.5mm * Each Wheel Weighs – 2.97oz/84.4g The RC4WD Sasquatch 1.9” Beadlock [...]
Now being teased by Cross RC is the 1/10th scaled EMO JT6 6×6 Kit. The burly EMO JT6 features 6 wheel drive, a two speed gearbox, and remote locking differentials. Sporting a flat bed made from ABS engineering plastic, and highly capable 120×45 1.9″ mud terrain tires, the EMO JT6 is more than ready for your next off-road recovery. As [...]
New from Locked Up RC are Acorn Spike Wheel Studs. Designed to work with “SLW” style wheels, these stylish wheel studs are an easy and affordable scale upgrade. Here are more highlights- * Sold in packs of 28 * Available in chrome, black, or multicolor zinc * Gives a realistic “Spiked Lug Nut” appearance * Shaft Thread – 4-40 * Shaft Length – .25″ * Class [...]
Coming soon from Hobby Plus RC are 1.2″ Scale Steelie Wheels. The new Steelie Wheels feature iconic styling and were designed to fit small scale rock crawlers. Here are the highlights- * Made from stamped steel * Bead lock design * Machined aluminum wheel hub * Includes brass wheel weight * 7mm wheel hex * Weight – 26 grams each The Hobby Plus 1.2″ Steelie Wheels have [...]
