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Coming soon from the good folks at Pro-Line are 2.2″ Mickey Thompson Baja Pro X G8 Rock Crawling Tires. The new Mickey Thompsons have a great scale look and were designed for high-end off-road performance. Here are the highlights- * First licensed tire from Mickey Thompson Tires * Competition proven extreme terrain tire * Molded from Pro-Line’s legendary G8 rubber compound * Cleats for [...]
New from our friends at FMS is a promotional video for their tiny but mighty 1/18 Atlas 6X6 Scale Rock Crawler RTR. The Atlas features some pretty cool scale styling, and thanks to its full time 6 wheel drive, can climb rocks like a mountain goat. The Atlas also features a true ladder style frame and waterproof electronics for when [...]
Over at RC4WD they have just announced a 1/14th scaled Forge 8×8 Hydraulic Dump Truck. The Forge is big on scale realism, as well as performance. Here are the highlights- * One of the most powerful R/C hydraulic dump trucks available today * Highly detailed and based on European style dump trucks * Designed to transport gravel, sand, asphalt, snow, wood chips or [...]
Now being teased by Kyosho is a Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage Mini-Z Readyset. The new D90 from Kyosho has some incredible scale detailing for its size and has a classic off-road adventure look. Not many details have been released, but we do know it has a 110mm wheelbase and that its body will be available for sale separately. The Kyosho [...]
New at RC4WD are a pair of KC HiLiTES Light Sets. Both sets have been licensed by KC HiLiTES and are an easy bolt-on scale upgrade for your rig. Here are the details- * Made from injection molded ABS plastic * Highly scale detailed look * 3mm LED pocket * Choice of KC Daylighter (#Z-E0022) or regular KC logo (#Z-E0036) * Outer Diameter – 0.67″ * [...]
Over at JConcepts they have released some insanely trick Scale Monster Truck Transport Wheels & Tires. These beauties are perfect for your scale monster truck to add that perfect piece of scale realism. Check out these highlights- Transporter – Display and Transport Tires, Pink Compound * Scaled version of transport tires * Chevron tread with center overlap * Slightly recessed tire lugs * Detailed sidewall [...]
New over at Pit Bull RC is a promotional video for their 1″ Rocker Tires for the SCX24. These micro sized Rocker tires are molded from Pit Bull’s ridiculously soft and sticky Alien Kompound rubber and have a great scale look. Watch the video below to see the Rockers in action climbing over rocks, as well as doing some serious [...]
Just in time for April is the RC4WD Autoboys Limited Edition TF2 RTR W/ 1985 Toyota 4Runner Body. From eyelashes on the headlights, to a crazy rear race wing, to a giant hood scoop, this limited edition release has all the hot mods you could wish for! * Racing stripes * Flame decals on body * Grimm Reaper decals * Turbo 2.4L V8 decals * [...]
Over at Toyan Engine they have turned a lot of heads with their upcoming FS-V800 V-8 Nitro Engine. This beast was designed for 1/7th scale or larger applications, or can be used for custom builds like truck pullers or monster trucks. Here are more details- * Will be available unassembled as a kit or fully pre-built * 90-degree cross-type crankshaft structure * New [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is a Trail Finder 3 22R Scale Engine Cover. The legendary 22R engine has been very nicely scaled by the crew at RC4WD to fit inside your TF3 or other custom scale crawler. Here are the highlights- * Made from a durable black nylon * Includes CNC machined aluminum mounting brackets * Weight – 3.70oz * Fits – Standard [...]
New from the good folks over at Vanquish Products are Incision S8E 80mm & 90mm Scale Shocks. Designed for performance, and featuring a great scale look, the Incision S8E shocks are an easy upgrade for your rock crawling machine. Here are the highlights- * Larger 8mm bore for increased damping, control, and tuning * Dual molded X-Ring lower shock cartridge * Threaded shock [...]
Shipping soon from Vanquish Products are F10 Portal Style Plastic Molded Axles. These high clearance portal axles were designed to be ultra rigid, and of course have a great scale look. * Integrated truss that ties both ends of the axle together * Brass inner reinforcement tubes for more strength & weight * Front and rear units will be available * Molded plastic axle [...]
New from Capo Racing is a Teaser Image of their upcoming CD15829 Scale Rock Crawler Kit. While the teaser shot only shows a small portion of the truck, from what is shown it is easy to see some pretty insane scale realism. Going from the picture, we can see some insanely scale brakes, tie-rods, and a-arms, but with such a [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are Metal Side Sliders for the Traxxas TRX-4 2021 Ford Bronco scale crawler. The metal sliders were designed for extra durability, while also have a great scale appearance. Here are the highlights- * Made from hand welded stainless steel * Tough black powder coated finish * Weight – 6.45oz * Length – 6.49″ * Width – 1.69″ The RC4WD Metal Side Sliders [...]
Coming soon to a hobby shop near you is the Trail Finder 3 RTR W/ Mojave II Hard Body Set from the scale masters at RC4WD. With incredible scale looks and a seriously capable chassis, the TF3 RTR looks like a great rig for your next off-roading adventure. Check out these highlights- * Steel, c-channel chassis rails * Aluminum structural crossmembers and [...]
