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Scale interiors, radiators, bodies & wheels….sounds a lot like scaling right? Well yes, but I’m actually talking about drifting. On the surface a scale off-road crawling truck may not look like it has anything to do whatsoever with a belt driven drift car, but there are sure a lot of similarities between genres. The line between each “scene” is becoming more [...]
Team Associated has announced a Lite version of their RC10B5M kit. The B5M Lite was designed for spec classes where lower weight can be an advantage. Associated shaved 75 grams off the B5M by using a 3 gear tranny, using a lighter chassis, adding titanium turnbuckles, and by using aluminum front axles. The street price is $279, the part number is [...]
At the Nuremburg Toy Fair, scale realism is all over the show. One of the booths loaded with scale realistic vehicles is from Tamiya. The moment you get close to their booth you can’t help but see the giant full size Mercedes Unimog 425 along with the new rc version. Want to talk about making an introduction? That is the [...]
While you don’t see many Volkswagen Amaroks cruising down the street here in the states, they are pretty cool mid-sized trucks. The folks over at Tamiya have announced their version at the Nuremburg Toy Fair. The Tamiya Amarok Custom Lift is modeled after the version used to promote the 2014 Winter Olympics and comes on a WT-01N chassis. The Amarok [...]
More big news from the Nuremburg Toy Fair comes via Carisma with the announcement of their new racing division. Carisma Racing was formed to show the world that Carisma products can compete at the top levels of racing around the world. The first vehicle to come out of Carisma Racing is the 4XS 1/10th 4wd Buggy. The 4XS comes with [...]
One of the hottest new trucks being shown at the Nuremburg Toy Fair is the HPI Jumpshot MT. 1/10th scale in size, the Jumpshot is a 2wd monster truck designed for serious bashing. A 2.4GHz radio system comes standard, while a brushed power system provides affordable power. A large bottom mount battery tray has plenty of room for various styles [...]
For all you race buggy fanatics, Schumacher has announced the Cougar KF2. The KF2 sports many updates over the original to make it faster and more durable than ever. Some of the highlights of the KF2 include- * Adjustable motor position * Black alloy chassis * Updated aerodynamic body * QUAD pad vented slipper * Lightweight side gears * Alloy chassis stiffeners The KF2 comes two ways, [...]
Previously released with high grip tires, Team Associated has announced a Drift Version of their Apex Scion Racing tC. The new slick drift tires allow for long corner drifts and lots of tire burning action. A Reedy 3300kV brushless motor provides the power, while an XP 2.4GHz radio system with digital metal gear steering servo provides the control. The street [...]
The Losi TEN-SCTE has long been a favorite among both bashers and the race crowd. Now Losi has announced an extra-trick version sporting livery from Troy Lee Designs. If you’ve never heard of TLD before, they are known for doing the coolest helmet paint jobs on the planet and producing some of the finest motocross gear you can buy. The TLD [...]
The new Jackal Trophy Truck from Thunder Tiger was designed for both performance and a scale realistic look. A four link suspension is used on the Solid Axle rear end to soak up bumps and jumps. An independent suspension is used up front while a 3900kV brushless motor provides the power. Also standard is a Cougar GP2 2.4GHz radio system [...]
ECX has given the 4WD Ruckus and 4WD Circuit two very important upgrades- Brushless Power and AVC stability control. Both trucks receive 4 pole Dynamite 3300kV brushless motors and Dynamite 8.4V 3300mAh NiMH batteries for power. Waterproof electronics come standard and both trucks are equipped with Spektrum DX2E radio systems. The Brushless 4wd Circuit has a part number of #ECX03017, the [...]
The folks over at LRP in Europe have announced a new Rally Legends Ford Escort RS 1800 body. This body was designed to easily fit standard 200mm touring cars and comes in clear, ready for your personal paint job. Plastic parts like side-view mirrors and wipers come standard, as do window masks and decals. The part number for the body is [...]
Coming soon from Gmade is the Sawback Sport 1/10 off-road truck. This sporty version of the Sawback comes with bigger tires, a roll cage, lights, and even more scale detailing than the original. The Sport is expected to start hitting hobby shops in February and we’ll post more details as they become available. Until then you can hit up the [...]
The folks over at Boom Racing have announced two new colors for their Boomerang Type I Internal Shocks. These shocks were developed to give a scale realistic look to tenth scale off-road trucks and now are available in gun metal and in orange. Available in 3 different lengths, the Type I shocks are priced at $17 per pair. To read [...]
The folks over at RC4WD have announced a new limited edition version of the Gelande II D90 that comes with multiple accessories to give it even more scale realism. Anchored by an aluminum ladder chassis, licensed parts from Warn, Rock Krawler, and ARB give this truck amazing looks while being fully capable on the trail. Some of its highlights include- * [...]