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On the way from Tamiya is an entry level drifter kit based on their 4wd TT-02 chassis. A stylish Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 body tops the car and it comes in drift trim with mesh style wheels and Super Driftech tires. Some of its other features include- * CVA oil shocks * Full bearings * Sport tuned motor * Clear body with stickers and [...]
First seen at iHobby ’14, the new Carisma M40S Subaru WRX STI is now hitting the market. This latest offering from Carisma features one of the new school super detailed bodies, giving the car an ultra-realistic look. The body comes with rear view mirrors, lights, wipers, detailed grill, front splitters, and a rear diffuser. Also used to knock the scale [...]
First shown back in February, the HPI Sprint 2 Flux BMW M3 GTS is now headed to a hobby shop near you. A fully licensed BMW body gives it a stylish look, while a Sprint 2 4wd chassis makes it fun to drive. A Flux Vektor 5900kV motor makes sure there is plenty of power when you stab the throttle [...]
The Short Course Truck market may not be as hot as it once was but there are still new models rolling out from the manufacturers. An example of this is the new ERSC-10 from Intech Racing. The ERSC-10 is a 4wd 10th scale short course truck that was designed for performance. Aluminum alloy was used for the chassis and shock [...]
A snowy winter’s day might not be the best place for a high-end nitro touring car, but spring will come, and when it does the need for speed is sure to come with it. When your trigger finger gets itchy this spring the new Natrix 748 TQ from Serpent just might be the best cure. It is a 1/10th scale [...]
The latest RC4WD release for you scale enthusiasts is the Gelande II D110 Truck Kit with Defender Hard Body. The G2 has numerous new features like Yota II axles, an R3 single speed tranny, and the servo mount is up on the chassis for a more scale appearance. A four link suspension is used on the rear while a 3 [...]
Losi has announced a new version of the Mini WRC RTR 5th scaler that starts shipping in February. The latest version is a couple of hundred dollars less than the original and still features a big 29cc gasoline engine, a Spektrum 2.4GHz transmitter, and AVC stability control. The new version lacks the remote starting capability of the original, but should [...]
While the 2015 Edition of the XRay XB8 isn’t all new, it does feature a slew of updates to make it easier to go fast and to increase its durability. An all new chassis is the big news, it has been designed to give the buggy more traction, while new 7075 aluminum shock towers are more durable and yield better [...]
You asked for it, you begged for it, you demanded it, now Axial is offering the Yeti as a kit. With a plethora of aftermarket goodies now available for the Yeti, imagine building a brand new one from the ground up customized just for your needs. The kit Yeti also comes with high-zoot aluminum shocks for smooth action and consistent [...]
For all you nitro burners, Graupner has released information on the new SOAR Seiki 998 nitro buggy. The 998 comes with a 3mm thick hard anodized 7075 aluminum chassis, 4mm thick shock towers, and easy access differentials. 3 aluminum clutch shoes are used to put the power to the ground, while lightweight spur and bevels gears are used to help [...]
The crew over at Team Associated have announced the latest vehicle in their Qualifier Series line-up, the ProSC 4×4 RTR. Fully assembled and ready to rumble, the ProSC RTR comes with Reedy brushless power, a 4×4 drive train, a 2.4GHz radio system, and a “splash proof” ESC. Some of its other features include- * 16mm big bore shocks * Reedy 7-Cell 8.4V [...]
Shipping soon is the ER-14 1/10th scale 4wd buggy from Intech Racing. The ER-14 is loaded with carbon fiber goodness, big bore shocks, and even has a center diff. Like some of the other buggies on the market, it can run normal saddle packs or a single shorty LiPO. More details are coming soon on this one, until then you [...]
Often considered the “fastest” indoor off-road racing class, there is no shortage of competitive buggies in 1/10th scale 4wd. The latest to hit the market is the newly updated 2015 XRay XB4. The highlight of the new XB4 is its “2-n-1″ design that allows you to either run saddle packs or a single shorty LiPO battery. Some of the other [...]
Looking for a scale crawler but don’t have time to build a kit? RC4WD has announced their new Rockdragon. The Rockdragon comes 100% pre-built, just paint up the body, pop in a battery pack, and hit the trails. Some of the highlights of the Rockdragon include- * Comes with 540 brushed motor & Outcry ESC w/ BEC * XR3 Radio and Twister [...]
Vaterra now makes a scale truck? We put it through its paces to see if it has what it takes to keep up with the competition! The new kit comes with all sorts of new ideas that really add to the realism of the truck. With options like a quick and easy way to change the wheel base, or loads [...]