Those lovely gents at Pro-Line have some more paraphernalia for you Jeep addicts.  The Jeep Comanche light truck is finally getting it’s just deserts and has been faithfully reproduced in crystal clear polycarbonate.  Two versions are available, one specifically for the Axial SCX10 Trail Honcho and one for every other 12.3″ wheelbase rock crawler.  Both versions of the body are two-piece setups.  The Trail Honcho version comes with a bed that has been designed around the Trail Honcho’s cage system, and the other version has a regular bed.  Both versions include all the decals you’ll need to decorate them, plus the usual window masks, overspray film, and necessary hardware.  They are also compatible with Pro-Line’s 12.3″ PL-C Floor Plan and PL-C Interior.

You can expect to pay around $45 for a Comanche body and they should be hitting hobby shop shelves very soon.  Check out the Pro-Line web site for more info about these bodies.

Now Pro-Line just needs an official J10 body and I’ll be a happy person.

Pro-Line Jeep Comanche body gallery

The Losi Micro Crawler is apparently popular enough to attract the attention of one of the bigger players in the rock crawling sector.  RC4WD has made some of their popular tires and wheels fit the Micro Crawler.  So now all you Micro Crawler owners can find a tire for every condition you may run into.   Some of the treads that are available are the Rock Crusher and Rok Lox.

Check out the RC4WD web site for more info, prices, and ship dates.

The fine folks at RC4WD sent word today that as of right now this very second many of their popular wheels and tires are now available individually instead of in pairs.  A few of the tires they’re offering as singles are the Dirt Grabber series, Mud Slingers, Mud Thrashers, and the very popular Rok Lox.  Right now there’s 15 tire types and 16 wheel types they are offering as singles.  RC4WD says they’ll add more as demand dictates so don’t be afraid to voice your opinion on what you want.

The tires are available under the appropriately named Single Tires category and the wheels under the Single Wheels category.

So I recently mentioned we were heading out to join the NIRC and XIRTIC guys that were doing a little local RC Rock Crawling here in Illinois. It was a great time, with some sweet courses. The turn out was good for their first get together, and I think the key was everyone had fun. There was some great advice given, and some very cool vehicles! If you are in the northern Illinois area, and looking to get into or just check out the rock crawling scene, one of these NIRC events is a good place to start! I’ll post some pictures here, hit continue to see them all, and Bill posted a TON in the photobucket page you can see right HERE

Bill also posted a video! If I embed it, the music won’t play, so just hit his Firesprink281 youtube page to check it out.

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1:1 scale off-road tire manufacturer Pit Bull Tires is jumping into the r/c arena.  Their first mold is the Rock Beast XOR 2.2″ crawler tire, which is modeled after their full scale Rocker LT tires.  The Rock Beast features a multi-varied tread pattern that they say increases forward, reverse, and lateral traction.  Pit Bull is using their proprietary Komp Kompound™ rubber which is suitable for daily bashing and competition according to them.  You’ll be buying them by the pair and foam inserts are not included, but a decal sheet is.

Check out Pit Bull’s site for more info.

Hey rock crawlers, here’s something new for you from RC4WD, check it out.  They’re putting out a new 1.9″ class scaler kit, called the Boyer 1/10 Scale Truggy, that may be the most versatile and adjustable chassis ever made by an r/c manufacturer. I mean, look at it.  Look at all those holes everywhere.  The mind boggles at how many different ways you could set this chassis up.

 Here’s just a short list of all the things that are adjustable on this chassis:

• Adjustable wheelbase
• Multiple shock mounting options
• Adjustable frame mounted servo — adjusts front to rear and up/down
• Adjustable rock sliders. Adjust in/out and front to back to fit any body.
• Front bumper can be adjusted front to rear and up/down with a plate to mount a winch.

Beyond all that, the complete kit comes with RC4WD’s popular and durable T-Rex axles, a full compliment of their OEM Steel 1.9″ wheels, some fat Rock Crusher meats, full ball bearings, dual spring shocks, a Bulldog 9500XT metal winch, plus more.  The kit is designed to fit Tamiya’s Hilux, F350, and Tundra hard bodies, or it can be adjusted to fit any other polycarbonate bodies.  If you don’t want the full kit, you can also get the chassis by itself and then mix-and-match your favorite parts.

The kit has a going price of $599.99 while the chassis only option is set at $299.99. Find out more about this John Boyer engineered piece of art at the RC4WD web site.

The orange team is putting out the goods today. Novak has a new ESC and motor combo that should satisfy your torque needs and please your wallet. The Novak Rooster Crawler has been paired with the budget 55T Terra Claw brushed motor for the low, low MSRP of less than $100.00 ($99.99 anyone? huh? amirite?). This is an ideal combo for the frugal rock crawlers out there and also those that just want their other kinds of cars to go very, very slow. Look for it at your local hobby shop some time in April.

Novak also has some new hats to cover your head, if your head requires covering. Bald guys, I’m lookin at you… They have a fancy black hat with pin stripes and an orange embroidered Novak logo, and a resplendant orange hat with a black embroidered logo. These are available now, so get one to keep your scalp out of the sun.

Novak’s site has all the info you need.

New from the folks at RC4WD comes the T-Runner Lexan Scale Body. It comes with molded front and rear bumpers, mirrors, and wiper blades! Also window masks and decals.
As an upgrade to your T-Runner body from the stock black parts, they have a chromed set that includes Front Bumper with grill, rear bumper, mirrors, wipers, and brush guard!

Visit RC4WD for more info!

With HPI releasing their new Crawler King, RC4WD has re-released their hardened steel transmission gear set. This is welcome news to the offroad, bashing, and crawling crowds.

Check out this product and more from RC4WD’s web site.

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

Do you want the look of the Pro-Line Racing 2.2″ Titus wheel, but without the weight?

Now available, unweighted with a 12mm hex, the 2.2″x1.4″ Titus Beadlocks are available in chrome or black for your Mini E-Revo or 1:10 Rock Crawler.

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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.

Team Novak has just released the first crawler-specific 13-turn brushless motor: the Crawler 13.5T Brushless Motor (#3414). Wow! I thought my GOAT was always plenty fast! It’s ideally compatible with Novak’s new Goat 3S Crawler Brushless/Brush ESC (#3214). Hit their webpage for more info!

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.

Crawling fans this is for you! Everyone knows the quality Pro-Line Racing lets out of the cage and they have put it into the Titan Weighted Wheels. Available in both 1.9″ and 2.2″ they should fit what you’ve been searching for.

Features:
- New 3-Piece easy to assemble wheel design
- The 1.9″ includes 4 oz. of add-on internal weight / The 2.2″ includes 8 oz. of add-on internal weight
- Aluminum die-cast bead-loc with Pro-Line USA insignia
- Extremely detailed injection molded wheel design available in black or chrome
- Extremely true finish
- 12mm hex for use with traditional rock crawling stepped 12mm hexes as well as non-stepped 12mm hexes.
- Pre ventilation included

Available in chrome or black these sets include everything you need to get up and running (except the tire of course). Drop by Pro-Line Racing and get a set for some extreme crawling action!