Many have made said that the Super size crawler are a “thing of the past”, or have “died”. At RC4WD they will never give up on the Super Class. They have been working to bring new items like tires, wheels, and axles to the Super class community. Now RC4WD has a complete Super Class kit.

Introducing the new Rockbull 1/8 scale competition crawler kit. The Rockbull is the first competition super class crawler with pendulum weighted adjustable beadlock wheels, Rok Lok 4.0 tires and advanced alloy Super Bully axle.

Listed below are some of the other great features that the Rockbull kit offers.

• Rockbull chassis with steel skid plate
• Super Bully Comp Axle (MOA)
• Rok Lok 4.0 Tires (8.62″ / 219mm tall)
• Spark aluminum comp shocks(100mm)
• Low Boyz 4.0 adjustable beadlock wheels
• Meets all USRCCA required specs
• Full metal suspension with metal rod end
• Full ball bearings
• Gear Ratio: 40:1
• Length: 25inch/635mm
• Width: 15.5inch/393mm
• Height: 7.25inch/184mm (Chassis)
• Wheelbase: 16.5inch/419mm
• Ground clearance: 4.25inch/108mm

Retail price $649.99
Visit RC4WD to view their entire product line.

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There’s no doubt that rock crawling is huge right now. Losi has made some big innovations with their Mini-Rock Crawler and 2.2″ Class crawler. They have now added another innovative crawler to the family, only this time it’s a little one. Seeing a niche for desktop crawlers, Losi delivered with the 1/24 scale Micro Rock crawler. Don’t let it’s size fool you, it’s loaded with features that will have it running all over your desktop in no time.

The axles are loaded with metal worm gears, which eliminate the need for an ESC with drag-brake. They are connected to the TVP chassis by a 4 link suspension that uses plastic links. Power is delivered from a micro motor, through a compact gearbox, and to the axles by plastic slider shafts. The servo is a standard 3 wire servo that is controlled by an integrated ESC/DSM Reciever combo. This little rig operates on the 2.4 ghz Spektrum system. Like the Strike, it will be available as an RTR or Bind-N-Drive. The Bind-N-Drive is perfect for RC enthusiasts that already own a Spektrum radio. These should start hitting the shelves soon, get one while they last!

To get more info, head over to Losi’s website: www.Losi.com

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Representing your favorite RC brands has always been a great way to promote the hobby. Axial recognized this and is working on putting out a line of really cool shirts and hats. No word is out yet on when they will be available, but you can bet on them being ready for the upcoming winter holidays.

You can check out the rest of the designs here: Axial Shirts.

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Hot news from RC4WD for Baja 5T fans.

“We are proud to announce a new line of limited edition aluminum beadlock wheels for the ever popular 5T. We will release a new style once each round is sold out. So you will be one of a select few to have a set of these new wheels.”

The first release is……. The “Poison” 5T Beadlock wheel.

Offered in both high quality chrome and a black anodized finish, these are the same size as the stock beadlock wheels and fit even better. Add a set of our Dune Reaper tires for that ultimate scale look. These rims will be available exclusively through our Baja partner, Team Gonads.

Hit the RC4WDStore.com site for details.

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While Losi has been notorious recently for hyping releases. It seems odd then that the Losi Mini Desert Buggy nearly went unnoticed. Based on the Mini-T/Mini Slider platform, this new scale buggy looks like it has what it takes to be a solid performer. The first thing a person will notice about is the scale roll cage. With scale appearance all the rage, this will be a big plus. Better yet, they remembered to put a driver in there.

The wheels and tires bear resemblance to full size dune buggy treads. The electronics are above-average for an RTR. The radio uses Spektrum technology, and the ESC is LiPo Compatible. This buggy is a true RTR, including everything you need, right down to a 1100mAh battery, a charger, and AA’s for the transmitter.

Drop by Losi’s website for more info.

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RC4WD is huge in the RC Rock Crawling scene, pumping out new tires nearly every month. One of their more recent releases are these bright yellow X-Lock 2.2” comp crawler tires. Molded in their X3 Ultra-Soft compound, these should stick to just about anything. Will spec crawler tires catch on? Only time will tell.

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The Traxxas Slash has made a huge impact on our hobby. Even though it may look scale on the outside, the internals of the chassis hardly resemble the full size CORR trucks it takes after. RC4WD and a member of the scale RC community, Katan, are collaborating to change all that. Their creation is the Hardcore Chassis for Slash. Made entirely of aluminum, this chassis conversion is designed to have the Slash front-end bolt on. Not much else of the original truck is retained. The rear axle duty will be handled by a modified Wheelie King unit. The conversion kit is still in development, but it’s cool to see the scale segment of our hobby continue to grow.

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It was only a matter of time before Axial released the SCX-10 as a Ready to Run, or Ready to crawl in their case. Instead of pre-assembling the SCX-10, putting it in a box, and calling it a day, Axial went the extra mile to make it well worth the money. The links get the standard Axial RTR treatment, being plastic instead of aluminum. Don’t let that fool you though; this is a full blown, trail ready scale rig. Axial designed awesome looking front and rear bumpers, as well as side steps that bolt onto the chassis. By the looks of it, they should hold up to lots of abuse. Pro-Line Flatiron tires are standard equipment, mounted on Axial 1.9 beadlock wheels. To complete the scale look, the Axial Durango body (no relation to the Dodge vehicle) has a full roll cage, mounted spare tire, fender flares, and a full set of LED lights. A 27 turn motor provides the power through the proven Axial drivetrain. Full electronics are included, just add batteries! If you are looking to get into scale crawling, but not ready to try building your own rig, check out the Axial SCX-10 RTR.

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HPI Racing first made its name in the mini market with the Micro-RS4. It’s been some time since the shrink ray has been out, but HPI is at it again with the Brama 18B Buggy. Just like big Brother, the Brama 10B, the 18B is loaded with features. A shaft drive 4wd system provides power to front and rear differentials for even power distribution. The whole drive train rides on smooth ball bearings. This little buggy gets the full RTR package. The prebuilt buggy includes everything you need to get going, just add AA batteries for the transmitter. The body and rear wing come pre-finished, painted and decaled. Knowing HPI, this little car will hold up against everything you throw at it. The center shaft is sealed, making maintenance a bit easier. It should start hitting the shelves mid September.

Check out the official HPI Racing web page for more info!

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Tuners, get rid of those JC-Whitney spoilers and grab the next hot new tuning accessory, the Pro-Line Racing Titus Tuner weights. These die cast metal weights are designed to clip onto your Pro-Line 1.9″ or 2.2″ crawler wheels to get extra traction where you need it most. Each set comes with pairs of 4oz and 12oz weights.

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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Axial rocked the scale crawler market with the SCX-10, and they’re about to do it again with their new scale accessory kits. If you opt for the scale interior kit, you’ll snag 3 different steering wheels, door handles, window cranks, arm rests, a number of different shifters, a gun rack (guns included) and all the necessary hardware. The exterior kit includes windshield wipers, a fire putter-outer, and mirrors. A cool feature of the mirrors is the number of included spacers to get the angle just right for that ultra-realistic look. Both sets are available in black or chrome.

Axial has also made a very nice headlight kit, called the Night Visions System. It includes a controller for headlights, tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals. There are auxiliary slots for any other lights if you feel the need for more. The blinkers activate when the wheels turn, and the brakes light up when you get on the brakes. All the lights are LED’s. If you happen to break any of the light strings, replacements can be had separately. The control box itself is a compact 47×32x23mm ~ 1.8x 1.25×0.9” (Width x Depth x Height). There is a separate on off switch for all the auxiliary slots. The switch for the control box also is separate, making it easier to reach.

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Like nitro? Like 1/5th scale rc cars? Looks like HPI Racing has the solution. The HPI Savage 5T is already available in Japan, so it’s only a matter of time until it makes it state side. Going by the rough translation of Babelfish, I picked up a few things on this new truck. The S5T uses the K 5.9 Engine for power. The drivetrain has been revised and regeared to suit the much larger truck. Instead of 17mm, the hubs are 24mm in typical 5B fashion. However, you can swap back to 17mm for more traditional wheel choices. The wheelbase has been stretched to a whopping 562mm. The best part about this truck is that it is 4WD instead of RWD. The truck weighs in at a mere 15 pounds, which is much less than the 25 pound Baja 5T.

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Want to drive like Travis Pastrana? You might not be able to hop behind the wheel of a real Subaru Rally car, but Kyosho has released a 1:10 Subaru that is sure to make rally fans happy. Based on the DRX (Drive Really Xtremeley?) platform, this car is loaded with cool features. The drive-train uses three differentials to distribute the power to all four wheels. The power is put down onto the ground by some gnarly looking rally-treaded tires that are wrapped around wire spoke wheels. All the suspension components match front to rear, so finding the right components is a snap. The suspension is also highly adjustable, and allows for stability on dirt and pavement at any speed. The power is produced by a GXR .18 engine and is delivered by a racing type 2 shoe clutch. A 103cc fuel tank allows for upwards of ten minutes of runtime. When it’s time to stop, the dual disc brakes slow the car down. The DRX rally car is currently available in (very detailed) Subaru livery.

The body itself has functional light buckets and spot-on decals for all the scale fans. Thanks to the downward angle of the exhaust pipe stinger, there’s no need to worry about putting a hole in the body or having to clean exhaust residue off the exterior. It should be available in the United States some time this September. If you want to see it running, check out this video Kyosho made, it looks like the real deal in the dirt and on tarmac!

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Tamiya and Vintage RC fans rejoice! The Buggy Champ is being re-released to celebrate it’s 30th year anniversary. The re-release is faithful to the original, with metal parts and the trick trailing wishbone front suspension. A few tweaks have been made to make it perform better, but overall it will be arriving just as it first did in 1979. The new Buggy will feature full ball bearings, improved front hubs, reinforced front uprights, and much improved oil shocks. Staying true to Tamiya tradition, the kit will come in the original blister pack boxing. If you have never built a kit before, this is the time to try it!

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From the makers of the immensely popular AX10 Scorpion crawler comes a new breed or RTR…or Ready to Crawl. The Axial AX10 Scorpion RTC is slated to start shipping and hitting shelves sometime soon. Features include a high-torque 55t crawling motor, a slipper clutch like the one found in the SCX-10, the tried and true Axial transmission and Axles, full rubber shielded bearings, improved composite plastic links, Pro-Line Hammer tires with memory foams, and true beadlock wheels. The electronics include a high torque metal gear servo, and Axial’s ESC. Axial has also revised their shocks. The new shocks feature a threaded body, 3.5mm Ti-Ni shock shaft, a high clearance spring perch, and some other improvements to prevent leaking and improve the operation. This new rig may be the ticket for people who are looking to compete in rock crawling competitions without spending a ton of money.

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