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Coming soon from Tamiya is a 1/10 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Car Kit. The Abarth is a classic rally machine that will come with a highly detailed body that sits on Tamiya’s MF-01X chassis. With a fully time 4wd system and a scale realistic tire/wheel combo, the upcoming Abarth sounds perfect for backyard fun. The Tamiya 1/10 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally [...]
Just announced by Kyosho is the FANTOM Ext Gold 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Kit. This old school classic was re-released a while ago, but is back in a special limited edition form. Here are the highlights- * Expected to start shipping in July * Special 60th anniversary model * Gold anodized aluminum parts * Standard rear shock * Chain driven 4wd * Length – 340mm * Width [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts are Drop Step 2.2″ Buggy Rear Tires. The new Drop Steps have a vintage look and are molded from JConcepts’ pink rubber compound, which is known to work well on carpet or turf tracks. Here are the highlights- * Designed to work on many artificial conditions * JConcepts fit, finish and design * 3D, double-step, large-height pin-size * Semi-circle protrusions [...]
New from APlastics is a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Clear Body. This classic muscle car body has been nicely scaled from the 1:1 original and is sized to fit 1/10th scaled on-road cars. Here are the highlights- * Fits – 1/10 touring and drift cars * Made from durable Lexan * Wheelbase – 259mm * Width – 195mm * Includes front and rear light buckets * [...]
Uploaded recently by Tamiya is a promotional video for their classic Tyrrell P34 F1 kit. The Tyrrell P34 was one of the most famous F1 cars ever built. The Tamiya version is easy to build, easy to drive, and has the real look of the iconic P34. Watch below to see the Tyrrell P34 in action around a real rc [...]
Just announced by Schumacher is the re-release of their iconic Cougar Classic 1/10th buggy kit. The Cougar Classic is a blast from past and is one of the more sought after buggies from that era. Here are the highlights- * Authentic re-release using much of the original tooling * Comes with a number of subtle upgrades * Updated battery box to fit LiPo [...]
Over at Losi they have announced a 1/16 Mini JRX2 Brushed 2WD Buggy RTR. The Losi JRX2 is a great vintage buggy, soon you will be able to get a re-issue in 1/16th scale. Here are the highlights- * Scaled-down version of the vintage JRX2 * Rear motor configuration * 5-link rear suspension * Completely RTR * 650mAh LiPo battery and USB charger * SLT 2.4Ghz [...]
Over at Tamiya they are getting ready to drop a Avante (2011) Black Special Re-Issue Limited Edition. The Avante buggy is a classic blast from the past that represents a piece of rc history. Here are the highlights- * 2mm thick carbon-fiber upper & lower decks * Carbon fiber rear damper stay * Includes the 2011 Avante racing steering set * 2mm carbon fiber [...]
The crew at Kyosho has been teasing the re-release of their Optima Mid Buggy Kit for several weeks and now they’ve dropped a bunch of teaser images. Look at the pictures below to see the new Optima Mid buggy kit in all its glory. With small revisions to bring it into the “brushless/LiPo” age, the new Optima Mid brings performance [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are Heritage Edition Stamped Steel 1.9″ Wheels in White. These classic wheels are perfect for old school builds and were designed for hardcore trail use. Here are the highlights- * Made from stamped steel * CNC machined aluminum mounting adapter ring * Industry standard 12mm wheel hex * Width – 1.06″ * Zero offset * Weight – 2.86oz each The RC4WD Heritage Edition [...]
The good folks over at RC4WD have announced new Heritage Edition Stamped Steel 1.9″ Grasmere Green Wheels. These classic looking beauties have the vintage style that you love and were designed for serious off-road adventuring. Here are the highlights- * Made from stamped steel * CNC machined aluminum mounting adapter ring * Includes standard 12mm wheel hex * Weight – 2.86oz each * Width – [...]
Over at Tamiya they are now teasing the 2022 Thunder Shot Pre-Painted Buggy Kit. The mighty Thunder Shot is a true classic from Tamiya and the 2022 version is upgraded for your bashing enjoyment. Here are the highlights- * First produced in 1987 * Upgraded CVA II oil shocks * Upgraded aluminum motor mount * Pre-painted & pre-cut body for your convenience * Durable ABS [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced 3 New Upgrades/Accessories for the Team Associated RC10T stadium truck. The parts include a trick front nose piece, an aluminum steering bellcrank set, as well as diamond nose tubes. Here are the highlights- RC10T Front Nose Piece, Black * Part Number – #2930-2 * Street Price – $34 * Fits – Team Associated RC10T, T2 & RC10GT * Made [...]
New for the vintage rc crowd are Mono Wheels from JConcepts. The Mono wheels are designed to fit stadium trucks like the Team Associated 10T, T2, T3, as well as the GT nitro truck. With a classic look and a durable design, the Mono wheels are a great choice for your next vintage stadium truck build. * Classic dish styling * Available [...]
Just announced by Pro-Line is a 1973 GMC Sierra 3500 Clear Body. The new dually GMC body was designed to fit rock crawlers with a 313mm wheelbase and of course is fully licensed by General Motors. Check out these highlights- * Crawler body specifically made for dually rear wheels * Licensed GMC Sierra 1 ton dually * Iconic styling for pulling trailers or [...]
