Our friends over at Spektrum have announced a Firma 100A Brushless Smart ESC w/ 6500kV Motor Drag Combo. This incredibly affordable brushless combo comes with a Smart 100 amp ESC, as well as a potent 6,500kV sensorless brushless motor. Here are more details- * Pre-tuned for drag racing * Smart all-in-one telemetry * Fast, powerful 32-bit ARM M4 processor * Waterproof design * Multiple options [...]
New and hot from Hitec is the DB778WP Brushless, Ultra Torque, Low Profile, Waterproof Servo. The 778WP is a low profile servo sized for the tight confines of a 1/10 buggy or on-road car. Check out these highlights- * Manufactured with “Hitecnology” industrial servo innovation * Premium-quality construction, built for demanding commercial applications * Perfect for 1/10th 2WD & 4WD off-road buggies and [...]
Over at JConcepts they have just dropped new Smoothies Short Course Truck Tires. The new Smoothies are sized to fit a standard SCT wheel and were designed to help you break track records. Here are the highlights- * Original JConcepts design * Standard short course truck 3.0” x 2.2” bead size * Carefully shaped carcass for increased rolling speed * Includes SCT Dirt-Tech (gray) [...]
Happy Thursday all! As we are set to hit February next week, many of us are at the height of bench racing season. New builds for warmer weather are being planned or are actively underway. All those builds need one thing regardless of whether they are a monster truck, buggy, scaler, or stadium truck….a set of tires and wheels. And when many [...]
Coming soon from Duratrax is a Clip-Lock Wheel Face System for 5.7″ Ripper wheels. The new wheel face system makes it easy to change the color of your wheels for a fresh new look. Check out these highlights- * Easy way to give your wheels a personalized look * Three colors – Mirror chrome, black chrome, or red chrome * No tools required [...]
Now available for pre-order from Duratrax are 1/5 Warthog 5.7″ Pre-Mounted Monster Truck Tires. These beastly pre-mounts are sized to fit trucks like the Traxxas X-Maxx and ARRMA 8S Kraton. Here are the highlights- * All terrain tires ready for dirt, grass, gravel, or pavement * Pre-mounted on black Ripper wheels with removable hex * Ripper wheels are compatible with the Duratrax Clip-Lock [...]
Adding a servo winch to your R/C crawler is a great way to give yourself or a trail companion a helping hand when things go sideways. If you’re in the market for this type of add-on accessory, the Tug Buddy from Holmes Hobbies might be the perfect fit for you. Featuring a compact design, the Tug Buddy is packed with power [...]
It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Duratrax but they are back with new Fossil 1.9″ Rock Crawler Tires. The Fossil crawling tires will be available as just tires, or pre-mounted, and feature a great scale look. Here are the highlights- * Open tread block design that clears easily * Aggressive sidewall design for improved side-hilling * Open-cell foam inserts are included * [...]
Over at Kyosho they have posted a new promotional video for their 1957 Chevy Bel Air Coupe Readyset. The Kyosho Bel Air Coupe is a beautiful looking car that was meticulously scaled down from the 1:1 original. Watch below to not only see the Bel Air Coupe cruising around the beach, but to also learn more about what it packs [...]
In terms of small-scale R/C crawler upgrades, the FCX24 from FMS already has one of the larger selections and keeps growing. Adding to the list of upgrades for this 1/24-scale rig are Injora’s Brass Rear Portal Inner Housings (#FCX24–08). This upgrade will add significant weight to the rear of your crawler, helping keep it planted on the trail and crawling [...]
Add style and crawling performance to your 1/24 or 1/18-scale trail truck with Injora’s 1.0 Plus 12-Spoke 42g Brass Beadlock Wheels (#YQW-1101). With 42g of weight per wheel, these brass beadlock wheels will amp up the style and traction of your rig. With an outer diameter of 1.1", these wheels are slightly larger than other 1/24 and 1/18-scale options. They feature [...]
New from SWORKz is the 1/10 S14-4C 4WD Pro Carpet Buggy Kit. Designed for high traction tracks like carpet, the S14-4C is ready to help you win at even the highest levels of competition. Check out these highlights- * Designed for optimized corner speeds & easy handling on carpet * New gear box with adjustable differential system * T7075 hard anodized and lightened [...]
Now available from Carisma is the Prairie Wolf SCA-1E Clear Body Set. The Prairie Wolf is a nicely scaled van body that is perfect for a 70s or 80s style build. Here are more highlights- * Made for rigs with a 324mm wheelbase * LED-ready grill * Robust wing mirrors * Rear panel roof access ladder * Made from a thick, vacuum formed Lexan * Retro [...]
Coming soon from new company Corsatec is the CTX-10RS Brushless ESC. Made for use in 1/10th scaled on or off-road vehicles, the CTX-10RS is filled with performance. Check out these highlights- * Ultra-small footprint * 2S LiPo maximum input voltage * Lightweight aluminum case and fan * Can be programmed remotely via the Corsatec app * Designed for low operating temperatures * Low center of gravity [...]
Over at Kyosho they have just released a new promotional video for their upcoming Inferno MP10e TKI2 Buggy Kit. The Inferno MP10e TKI2 was designed for hardcore racing, but of course can also be used for some 8th scale bashing action. Watch below to see the new Inferno in action around an outdoor off-road track. From tagging jumps wide open, [...]
