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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 [...]
New from the crew at Killerbody is the 1/10 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Hard Body Set. This hard body set has serious scale detailing and is sized to fit crawlers with a 313mm wheelbase. Here are more highlights- * Made from hard plastic for increased realism * Wheelbase – 313mm * Width – 193mm * Molded in white * Includes plastic scale detail parts The Killerbody 1/10 [...]
Now available from RC4WD are American Racing 1.7″ VF480 Deep Dish Wheels. These fully licensed aluminum wheels have been meticulously scaled down from the originals and can help give your rig a flashy new look. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Durable silver anodized finish * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Width – 1.19″/30.1mm * Negative Offset – 0.19″/4.80mm * [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are Centerline 1.55″ Scorpion Deep Dish Wheels. These high-end aluminum wheels are fully licensed by Centerline Wheel Company and are the perfect upgrade for your 1.55″ rig. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Tough silver anodized finsish * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Outer Diameter – 1.79″/45.5mm * Width – 1.10″/28.0mm * Negative Offset – 0.37″/9.36mm * [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is the Scania 770 S 8X4/4 Full Option Kit. This incredibly scale realistic semi-truck features double-axle 4-wheel drive in the rear, with double-axle 4-wheel steering up front. Here are more highlights- * 1/14th scale kit * Width – 196mm * Cab authentically recreated by precise injection molding * Detailed auxiliary machinery tower, fuel tank, and air tank * Motor and transmission [...]
Today the big news out of Tamiya is the announcement of their upcoming 1/10 BBX (BB-01 chassis) Buggy Kit. The BBX is an all new design, which should be great news for the Tamiya faithful, as well as anyone who enjoys backyard bashing. Ready for some highlights? * All new design! * Combination of classic design and modern performance * Brand-new chassis, styled [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM 1.7″ Scale Tires. With impeccable scaling, and molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ super soft rubber compound for increased grip, the new BFG’s are the perfect upgrade to your scale rig. Here are the highlights- * Designed to fit 1.7″ sized wheels * Diameter – 3.70in / 95.3mm * Width – 1.30in / 33.2mm * Inner [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are Edelbrock Cylinder Heads for RC4WD’s scale V8 motor. Fully licensed by Edelbrock, these cylinder heads are the perfect scale upgrade for your RC4WD V8 engine. Here are the highlights- * Smooth sandblasted gray finish * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Length – 2.32in / 59.0mm * Width – 0.93in / 23.7mm * Height – 0.45in / 11.5mm * Total [...]
The good folks at RC4WD have dropped a new Promotional Video for their beastly 1/14 6×6 Forge Hydraulic Dump Truck. Their new dump truck was designed for insane levels of scale realism and is loaded with real metal parts. Better still, it has a sturdy bed that tilts on your command. With European truck styling, and a powerful brushless hydraulic [...]
