New from Traxxas is the EZ-Peak Plus 4S Charger. The EZ-Peak Plus 4S was designed to charge large packs quickly, thus giving you more drive time, with less time waiting around on batteries to charge. Check out these highlights- * High output 8-amp, 75 watt design * Easy to use interface with charge progress indicator and audible alerts * Automatically recognizes Traxxas iD [...]
Over at Cross RC they are always pushing the envelope of scale realism. Coming soon from Cross are the BT8 (pictured above) and DC8 (pictured below) 1/10th scale 8×8 off-road trucks. Both of the 8x8s are still in the teaser stage, but from looking at the pictures, we can’t wait to get full information on both rigs! As we await [...]
If you’re looking to liven things up on your small-scale R/C crawler, Injora has released a set of 1.0″ pre-mounted aluminum beadlock wheels and tires. With a tire that offers an aggressive tread pattern and wheels that are available in a variety of color and finish combinations, you now have even more opportunities to customize your 1/24 or 1/18-scale trail [...]
New over at Team Saxo is a Version 2 of their GT-500 1/10th scaled pan car kit. If you are looking to go fast on-road, a 2wd pan car can certainly do that. The GT-500 V2 packs numerous upgrades for more durability, as well as raw speed. Check out these highlights- * Fits most 1/10 touring car bodies * Low maintenance, yet [...]
1up Racing has released a new tool to help with the tire mounting process; Lockdown Tire Straps. These straps are designed to allow for an easier tire mounting and gluing experience, whether you’re prepping for a weekend of bashing or racing. Each Lockdown Tire Strap uses Velcro to ensure a secure fit and a rubberized inside surface helps prevent slippage. These [...]
Now being teased by MaxAmps is a small LiPo Race Battery. The teaser shot leaves a lot to the imagination, but based on the size of the new pack, it sure looks to us like it would fit well in today’s no-prep drag racers. Of course we’ll have to wait until next Tuesday to get the entire scoop, but the [...]
New from Pro-Line are Extended Body Mounts for the Losi Tenacity SCT/TT Pro. The extended mounts make it easy to install all sorts of different aftermarket bodies on your Tenacity. Here are the highlights- * Fully adjustable design * Fits- Losi Tenacity SCT & TT Pro * Screw-on body mount system * Works with stock body * Long mounts are included * Made from a durable [...]
Most ready-to-run (RTR) R/C vehicles have been designed with optimal electronics placement in mind. However, there are times when you need to make some adjustments, especially when you’re swapping out bodies or adding custom components to your machine. Element RC has highlighted an easy way to move around the receiver and ESC on their RTR line of Enduro models. Using the [...]
Over in Somerset, UK, the 2021 running of the Southern Scale Trail Event For Charity happened last weekend. Despite Covid-19, the 2021 SST had a huge turnout with over 600 drivers in attendance. This enormous figure makes the SST the largest rc event held in the UK this year! Such a large turnout shows that not only is scale [...]
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The news from Cross RC today is that they are getting ready to release their EMO JT4 RTR in a new Ocean Blue color. The Ocean Blue EMO JT4 is a high-end scale realistic RTR that comes not only with some of the most intricate scale detailing in the game, but also a highly capable chassis that is ready to [...]
Coming to a hobby near you soon is a 1/10th scaled Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Clear Body for monster trucks. This highly scale detailed body makes it easy to transform your rig into a modern scale truck. Here are the highlights- * Fully licensed by Jeep * Fits – 1/10 monster trucks like the Traxxas Stampede and ARRMA Granite * Made from a durable [...]
Hey everyone! I’m preparing the fleet for this weekend’s BIGFOOT 4×4 Open House in Pacific, MO and I wanted to share the full details with you all! For those that aren’t familiar, the BIGFOOT team has been holding an Open House for over a decade now. What started as a fun experiment to see if people would dig it as has turned [...]
Over at Pro-Line they have announced a new 1/8 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Clear Body. Designed to fit 1/8 monster trucks like the ARRMA Kraton, the new Silverado is big on scale realism, while also being tough for the rigors of hardcore bashing. Check out these highlights- * Fully licensed by Chevy * Can turn your monster into a modern scale [...]
New from RC4WD are 1.0″ sized Mud Basher Scale Tractor Tires. The new Mud Bashers feature a beefy chevron tread design for serious traction when the trail turns to mud. Here are the highlights- * Molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Fits- 1.0″ wheels * Diameter- 2.12″ * Width- 0.78″ * Weight- 0.36oz each The RC4WD Mud Basher Off-Road Tires are street priced at [...]
