Coming soon from Bittydesign is the 1/10th scaled Seven20 GT Clear Body. The Seven20 GT looks to be a great choice for USGT competition, or for your next 1/10th speed run build. Modeled after real supercars, the Seven20 GT was designed for high-end track performance. * Styled like the British GT3 supercar class * Low nose to enhance steering * Made using the [...]
Have you ever wondered what it would look like if an IFMAR world champion hit a local skate park? Watch below to see Team Associated driver, and IFMAR world champ Spencer Rivkin, send his factory backed RC8T3.1e to moon and back at a skate park. The video features huge air, as well as huge smiles, and is well worth a [...]
Hey folks, the column is going to be super short this week as I am dealing with a family situation. I haven’t missed a weekly MTM post since starting it a few years back though, so I’d rather make a short one versus not one at all! The picture above is what is currently awaiting me on my build bench. A [...]
AxialFest Badlands is a week away and the Big Squid RC Bash Crew is hard at work getting ready for the event. As for me I have been going through all our Axial rigs one by one and giving them some TLC. Now for most of the Events Big Squid attends there are no rules on what kind of rigs [...]
Recently announced by RC4WD are Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail 1.9″ Scale Tires. The Falkens are fully licensed and have some pretty incredible scale realism. Check out these features- * Designed to handle rocks, snow, and mud * Fits standard 1.9″ rock crawling wheels * Molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Outer Diameter- 4.24″ * Width- 1.38″ * Weight- 2.51oz The RC4WD Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail [...]
New from Team Associated is the Team Kit Version of their extremely popular DR10 No-Prep Drag Race Car. The kit version allows you to assemble it yourself and use your own electronics for a truly custom build. Check out these features- * Rear anti-roll bar * 26 precision ball bearings * Water-resistant enclosed receiver box * Vertical ball ends for roll center adjustments * 2.6:1 [...]
Being teased now by Pro-Line for all you dirt oval racers out there are 2.2″ Showtime Front & Rear Wheels. The Showtime dirt oval wheels are sized to fit 2.2″ front and rear buggy tires and are aggressively styled. Street pricing should be right around $13 per pair and you can hit up this link to visit the Official Pro-Line Racing [...]
Just announced by JConcepts is the Speed Shop T-Shirt. These 100% cotton t-shirts are perfect for the track, the trail, or your local bash spot. * Stealth black t-shirt made from 100% cotton * High impact Speed Shop print * Available in sizes medium through XXXL * High quality design The JConcepts Speed Shop T-Shirt is street priced right around $20 and has a part [...]
”Utilitarianism” is not a tongue-twister first and foremost, but a book published by the British philosopher John Stuart Mill in 1863. It is one of the most influential philosophical works of the nineteenth century, and is still frequently quoted. Sometimes in even places as random as columns on RC drifting, something I am positively certain Mr Mills never would have [...]
New from ARRMA is the 1/5 scaled Outcast 8S BLX RTR Stunt Truck. The large scale version of the mighty Outcast comes with a SMART 8S capable ESC and a powerful BLX brushless motor. Check out these highlights- * Spektrum DX3 2.4GHz radio with SRS6110AT AVC receiver * Spektrum Firma 160A Smart ESC * Wheelie bar * Extra-rigid, laser-etched anodized aluminum chassis * Multi-structure chassis [...]
New from JConcepts is a VLog titled Drag Race Talk with Jason & AJ. Jason and his crew at JConcepts have done a great job of promoting all the different sectors of rc, watch below to see over 20 minutes of no-prep drag race talk. No-prep drag racing is all the rage this summer, find out more about this hot [...]
The good folks over at RC4WD have dropped a new 1/10th scaled Hi-Lift Extreme Jack. Working in conjunction with the crew over at Hi-Lift, the new Extreme Jack from RC4WD has insane levels of scale realism. Check out these features- * Fully functional down to the smallest detail * Hand painted for increased realism * Steel standard bar * Height- 5.6″ * Width- 1.41″ * Weight- [...]
It’s happening next week! The Axialfest 2020 Countdown starts now! Next week, July 16-18 at the Badlands Off-Road Park in Attica IN. fans and enthusiasts will be gathering to celebrate Axial and the scale crawling scene. Horizon Hobby and Axial have been working day and night to make something magical, and we can’t wait to attend. Over on the Axial Racing [...]
New over at JConcepts is a 3.5mm Fin Turnbuckle Kit for the TLR 22 5.0 race buggy. The JConcepts turnbuckle set for the TLR 22 5.0 was designed for maximum durability, while also being incredibly lightweight. * Original JConcepts styling * Standard 3.5mm thread base * Made from machined titanium * Conveniently marked threading * Black with natural color highlights The JConcepts Fin Turnbuckle Kit [...]
The crew over at WRC Racing have officially dropped the new LM16.3 Pan Car Kit. Designed for serious on-track performance, the LM16.3 is low slung and more than ready to put in some blazing lap times. Check out these highlights- * Aluminum front wing support * Increased rear suspension travel * Multiple battery mounting options * All new ball differential w/ ceramic balls * 3 [...]
