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Pro-Line Pro-Spec Shock Kits
Our friends over at Pro-Line Racing have just announced Pro-Spec high end shocks. The Pro-Spec shocks are designed to offer the ultimate in performance while being tough enough to take a hard beating. A single x-ring seal, white delrin pistons and shaft guides, and 3.5mm hard chrome coated shock shafts ensure a silky smooth stroke. The Pro-Specs come with extra pistons [...]
- 10/24/2013
- 8:18 am
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Tim Mohr
Unboxing – Carisma GT16MT RTR
Carisma might not be available here in the states (yet!), but they sure have a cool looking bash line-up. Today we’ll show you what it looks like to pull a brand new Carisma GT16MT out of the box. The pictures below don’t really show the scale of the GT16MT but it is a big “mini”. The GT16MT dwarfs an Associated RC18T [...]
Teaser – Pre-Cut Bodies and Wings from Pro-Line
There are many reasons why Pro-Line is our favorite body company, now we’ve got another one, they are teasing new bodies and wings that come pre-cut. Ever spend hours painting up a new body only to realize you’ve still got to spend a bunch of time trimming it? Ever have excess body material get in the way while you were [...]
- 10/23/2013
- 3:16 pm
- miscellaneous
Pro-Line - By: Tim Mohr
Kyosho SCORPION XXL Convertible Kit GP/VE
So lets say you want a big 7th scale buggy that comes as a kit and is easily convertible from nitro to electric. Boy are you in luck, Kyosho has announced their new Scorpion XXL kit buggy that comes with the parts needed to go from nitro to electric right in the box. For even more value, the Scorpion XXL [...]
Unboxing – ECX Ruckus 1/18 4WD RTR Monster Truck
Small scale vehicles can make great bash machines, they are inexpensive, usually take a good beating, and can be driven almost anywhere. Today we’ll be showing you what it looks like to unbox a new ECX 1/18th Ruckus 4wd Monster Truck. It’s bigger brother is loads of fun to bash, we’ll see if the 18th scale version is just as, [...]
MIP Pro8 Buggy Conversion Kit for Losi SCTE
Want to turn that beast of a Losi SCTE 2.0 you have into a lightweight 8th scale buggy? The crew over at MIP now make a conversion kit that makes it a snap. The kit contains new towers, new wheel hexes, wing mounts, and body mounts, as well as handling upgrades like springs and shock pistons. The part number for the [...]
iHobby Expo 2013 Aerial Demo Video
We just posted a video of some of our demos that we did this year at iHobby 2013. This video was compiled from aerial footage that our own 3DBill shot with his tri-copter during a few of our runs. Check out some of the high-flying, extreme rc bashing. At one point there are 6 vehicles in the air at once! [...]
- 10/23/2013
- 12:02 am
- iHobby Expo 2013
video - By: Brian
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Axial Scale Driver Heads
We recently posted a teaser about a scale paint project we were working on. We received a envelope, and inside a parts tree that said Choose Your Head Wisely. We stuck our best model painter on the project and here are the results. Keep in mind these heads aren’t much bigger than a US Quarter. The skeleton came out amazing! [...]
Teaser – Team Durango DEX408 V2 Buggy
The original Team Durango DEX408 buggy was fast and handled like a dream. Today the Durango crew released a Teaser Shot of the upcoming V2. The biggest change shown in the picture is the location of the rear shocks, they are now mounted behind the tower instead of in front. Full details and more pictures are coming later in the [...]
Parkzone Mosquito Mk VI BNF & PNP Airplanes
If one motor is fun, two has to be even better. Parkzone has announced their new Mosquito Mk VI, a replica of Britain’s twin engine warbird. This twin-motor park flyer comes with loads of scale detailing and is said to be great fun to fly. Some of its specifications and features include- * Made from durable Z-Foam * Two 1300kv brushless [...]
- 10/22/2013
- 10:52 am
- New Products
Parkzone
RC Airplane - By: Tim Mohr
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Mugen MBX7 M-Spec Nitro Buggy
Mugen are known for making some of the best 8th scale buggies that you can buy, now they’ve introduced their MBX7 M-Spec. The M-Spec comes pre-assembled with a race set-up and a clear body, perfect for getting on the track in no time flat. Some of its other features and specifications include- * Clear mid-cab body * 5mm front and 4mm rear [...]
- 10/22/2013
- 9:33 am
- Mugen
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Flyzone Aircore P-51 Mustang Cathy II 22″ Airframe
Sooner or later everyone burns out. You can only huck a Revo off your roof so many times before you need a change of pace. Enter the rc airplane scene, a completely different way of getting your rc fix. Flyzone has a new AirCore airplane called the P-51 Mustang Cathy II. First off, what is AirCore? AirCore is a modular system [...]
- 10/21/2013
- 2:59 pm
- Flyzone
New Products
RC Airplane - By: Tim Mohr
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VectorWorks Losi SCTE Carbon Fiber Front Shock Towers
The Losi Ten SCTE not only rips around the track, it’s also a fantastic bash machine. One of the few weak points on the SCTE is its shock towers. Jeremy and Brian over at VectorWorks have new towers for the SCTE that should be a lot tougher than the stockers. The VectorWorks shock towers are made out of 4mm thick [...]
- 10/21/2013
- 12:35 pm
- Losi
miscellaneous
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
THE Cub Report, 10.21.2013, Version- Professional Provocateu…
Good morning rc world, it’s Monday, meaning time for THE Cub Report. First up, some site news… We’ve got another big contest going on, this time with Pro-Line. Pro-Line made rc bodies, tires, and accessories for 30 years before they decided to pull trigger on a full scoot kit, the PRO-2, and we are giving away a very special one. We are [...]
Review – Vaterra Swift Justice 2012 CHP Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
THE Vaterra Swift Justice 2012 CHP Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 from Horizon Hobby ReviewWhile Vaterra might be relatively new to the marketplace, they are certainly making a splash with their extremely scale looking rc cars. Their latest on-road machine, the 2012 CHP Camaro ZL1 is heavy on scale detailing at a moderate price point. Does the chassis drive well? Is the [...]
- 10/21/2013
- 10:22 am
- Car & Truck Reviews
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Vaterra - By: Cubby
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