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Pro-Line Jeep Comanche Full Bed Clear Body
With scale realism being all the rage, the good folks over at Pro-Line are releasing a new Jeep Comanche clear body. One piece construction makes it easier/faster to get mounted up, while its crisp lines and realism turn heads on the trail. * Fully licensed * Made to fit 12.3″ wheelbase trucks * Formed from genuine GE Lexan * Made in the good old [...]
- 6/26/2015
- 7:44 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Vanquish Has KMC 3.8″ Rockstar XD811 Wheels
Looking for a really trick set of wheels for your Traxxas 3.8 truck? Check out the new officially licensed KMC 3.8″ Rockstar XD811 wheels that are over on the Vanquish site. The KMC’s have 17mm hexes making them an easy bolt on for trucks like the Traxxas Revo/Maxx, Axial Yeti XL, and Thunder Tiger MT4 G3. * Made from [...]
ASK Cubby- You Write The Questions, I Pretend To Have Read T…
“Noob help I love you reviews on different r/c products and vehicles. I am new to the hobby and I am looking to make my first real investment in an rtr I have been looking at the Losi TEN-STCE RTR and the 8ight-E RTR. Simply which one would you recommend and also what charger would you recommend? Thank you in advance [...]
Vaterra 1968 Ford F-100 Pick Up Truck RTR
Bring some serious attitude to your next bash party with the new 1968 Ford F-100 Pick Up Truck from Vaterra. While the F-100 sits on Vaterra’s proven V100-S platform, its main attraction is its aggressive look that is sure to turn heads at your next bash or even when just cruising your cul-de-sac. * Body officially licensed by Ford * Licensed 54mm [...]
- 6/25/2015
- 8:31 am
- Featured Posts
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
RC4WD Bully 2.2 Competition Crawling Tires
If you are into all out rock crawling competitions, take a look at the new tires from RC4WD. Their new Bully 2.2″ tires were developed for competition use by the RC4WD rock crawling team to put you on top of the box. They come with foam inserts, they are molded in RC4WD’s X2SS rubber compound, and their tread was designed [...]
Revolution Design Associated B5M/T5M/SC5M Carbon Fiber Batte…
Keep that battery under control in your 5 Series Associated with the new carbon fiber Battery Plate from RDRP. Made from glossy 3mm carbon fiber, the plate looks on point and is ultra-light. The part number for the battery plate is #RDRP0265 and Right Here is the link to more details on the RDRP website. Check out This Link for more RDRP [...]
Horizon Hobby to Distribute Sphero Products
Soon, thanks to the folks at Horizon Hobby, you’ll be able to buy Sphero products from your local Horizon dealer. Ok, so you know who Horizon is, they are a major distributor to your local hobby shop and have lines like ECX, Vaterra, Blade, Losi, and Spektrum. But who is Sphero? Some of you may recognize their products from shops [...]
- 6/24/2015
- 10:09 am
- Industry News
- By: Tim Mohr
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Exotek HPI Sprint 2 Aluminum Bulkhead Set
New from the crew at Exotek Racing is an Alloy Bulkhead Set for the HPI Sprint 2. Adding a trick bulkhead like the one from Exotek to your Sprint 2 will give it some bling while making it tougher than the stock. The Exotek unit also makes it easier to wrench on your car by using set screws to hold [...]
Battlebots 2015 – Thoughts and Spektrum on TV
Did you catch the comeback premiere episode of the new BattleBots? While we were more than happy to see some RC on prime time television, my biggest fear is that they are already aiming to go and screw it up. People are watching BattleBots to watch robots fight. I don’t really care about the drivers history, or that they like [...]
Graupner Race Copter Alpha 250Q HoTT RTF
Do you know what’s taking off right now? Quadcopter racing, that’s what. That is where people race their quads around corners and through obstacles while driving FPV. One of the latest Race Quadcopters to hit the market is the Alpha 250Q HoTT from Graupner. The 250Q comes in a variety of forms but all of them use very trick carbon [...]
- 6/23/2015
- 12:37 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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Tamiya 1/10th Raikiri TG10-Mk.2FZ
To show that Tamiya is committed to nitro engine racing, they have announced the Raikiri. The Raikiri is a 1/10th scale on-road kit that comes on Tamiya’s TG10-Mk.2FZ platform. Some of its highlights include- * Stylish body designed by Kota Nezu * Comes with Tamiya FS-12FZ engine * Adjustable 2 speed tranny * Shaft driven 4wd * Slim-line TM-8 exhaust * Comes with full bearing set [...]
- 6/23/2015
- 10:27 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Gear Head RC 1.9 CL EZ-Loc Beadlock Wheels
In need of some sharp new wheels for your scaler? If so, the folks at Gear Head RC have announced some new 1.9″ CL EZ-Loc Beadlocks for you to consider. These are made right here in the USA out of 6061-T6 aluminum and can help give your truck a unique scale look. Better still, their EZ-Loc design makes it easy [...]
- 6/23/2015
- 8:36 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Video – Pro-Line Roll-Up Pit Mat
Make your tailgate easier to wrench on with the new Roll-Up Pit Mat from Pro-Line Racing. The mat rolls up to save space and is made from an extra thick material for durability. It is also resistant to most chemicals used in rc, meaning it will not break down after getting hit with some motor spray. The mat is street [...]
Team Associated RC8B3 Factory Team Upper Titanium Screw Set
Team Associated has announced a Factory Team Titanium Screw Set for the RC8B3. Containing 92 different screws, the set saves weight and adds a trick look to the buggy. The screw set has a street price of $65, it has a part number of #81274, and they are shipping right now. To get more details check out This Link over on [...]
THE Cub Report, Version- I’m No Sterling Archer
Ever notice how back in the day that many rc companies advertised only about racing? That wasn’t just the case in rc either, it is easy enough to look at the motorcycle industry and see the exact same thing. Sure, being the fastest on Sunday did sell a lot of a cars and bikes, but it wasn’t the best thing [...]
