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Hobbico Booth at E-Fest 2016
Early each year flying fans in the Midwest are treated to an indoor event held in Champaign Illinois called E-Fest. Sponsored by Hobbico, it brings together hobbyists from several states, allowing them to get in some winter flying time. E-Fest also has a long “manufacturers row” where companies can show off the latest and greatest in flying gear. With Hobbico being [...]
Kyosho Inferno Neo ST Race Spec 2.0
Hot on the heals of the announcement of the Optima Buggy Re-release, the folks at Kyosho have also released full details on the upcoming Inferno Neo ST Race Spec 2.0 truggy. This RTR behemoth comes fully built and ready to bash with a potent KE.25 nitro engine. What are some of its other highlights you ask? * Pull start engine with [...]
- 2/5/2016
- 5:59 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Spektrum Heavy Duty 25mW 5.8GHz Video Transmitter & Camera
Need a rugged FPV Transmitter/Camera for your Drone racer? How about a tough (and waterproof) one for your surface vehicle? If so, Spektrum has got you dialed with their new Heavy Duty 25mW 5.8GHz Video Transmitter & Camera. Designed to take rough landings (drone or monster truck) their new set-up can help get your FPV game up to speed. * Small [...]
Incision chromoly spool/lockers for your Axial SCX10 or AR60…
For you hardcore scaler guys out there who twist your stock Axial lockers into metal shavings Incision has this great looking spool for your SCX10 or AR60 based axle. Incision is a division of Vanquish Products so you can bet the quality and durability will be top notch. Get them now before they are all gone. Price: 18.99 available now Pick up your [...]
FlightPower Drone Series LiPo Batteries
New for all you drone flying maniacs is a dedicated series of LiPo Batteries from FlightPower. What makes the Drone Series LiPo batteries from FlightPower so special? * No nonsense 2 year limited warranty * Ultrasonic welding on tabs & balance leads * Cell-matched packs * Capacities up to 16,000mAh * 10, 30, or 70C discharge rates * 3 to 6S cell counts * Charge rates from [...]
Video Of The Day – Pro-Line Brawler Clod Buster 2.6″ Wheels
Catch some good old fashioned monster truck action in Pro-Line’s new Brawler Wheel video. The Brawler wheels have recently been announced by Pro-Line for the ever growing solid axle monster truck crowd. While designed to fit trucks like the Clod Buster, they come with a standard 12mm hex to fit on all sorts of cool creations. Street pricing is $33 [...]
RPM Wing Mounts for ARRMA & Durango 1/8 Vehicles
We know how hard you guys bash your ARRMA & Durango trucks, so does the crew over at RPM. To help make the 1/8th scale ARRMA and Durangos more durable, RPM has just announced a new set of Wing Mounts. Made from RPM’s legendary blend of plastic, they are reinforced in all the right areas to improve overall durability. Fits- [...]
Kyosho Optima 4WD Buggy Kit Re-Release
It seems like everyone got ramped up after seeing the teaser shots, now here it is in all of its glory, the re-release of the Kyosho Optima 4wd Buggy. For those of you that were in the hobby back in the mid 80s, the Optima was easily one of the coolest buggies that money could buy. For those of you [...]
- 2/5/2016
- 9:46 am
- Featured Posts
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Everybody’s Scalin’ – Endurance Racing & Ford Bodies
As winter keeps on keepin’ on, it’s nice to look ahead to warmer weather, sunny skies, and the start of scaling season. While it’s true that technically there is no “off-season” for the avid trailsman, it sure is a lot more enjoyable when the temperature is bearable. One of the first big events of 2016 is also approaching – the [...]
ASK Cubby- Time To Answer Some Questions
“HPI Venture FJ Hey Cubby, I’m a beginner hobbyist (got my first truck at 11, 2 years ago) and I’ve recently learned about the new HPI Venture platform. I NEED this truck, but I can’t find out how to get on the pre-order list if it isn’t sold out yet. Any ideas how? Also, here’s a good shootout for you guys [...]
Connex HD Mini Video Downlink for FPV drones
The holy grail of flying FPV has always been zero-latency HD flight video. Well, the new Connex HD Mini Video Downlink from Amimon claims exactly that. Offering a lightweight, compact, robust wireless HD video downlink, the Connex HD is the perfect solution for aerial cinematography, building inspection, conservation, law enforcement, and the like. Priced at $1299.00, the system may be a bit spendy for [...]
- 2/4/2016
- 5:51 pm
- New Products
- By: Joe Davis
SWORKz S350T US Edition Truggy
Outdoor nitro season isn’t that far away, or at least that is what the groundhog said a couple of days ago. Stretching the rod on an engine, runaways, burnt clutches, and that sweet smell of burnt nitro is a great way of curing cabin fever once the weather switches from icy to nice. On that note, the folks at SWORKz [...]
- 2/4/2016
- 3:41 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
AKA Crosslink 2.2 Buggy & Stadium Truck Tires
Been racing some indoors this winter? If so, AKA has some new tires for you. You see, they have just announced new Crosslink 2.2 buggy and stadium truck tires. The AKA Crosslink features a symmetrical open tread design, giving them loads of forward traction while allowing them to break-in quickly. The Crosslinks are available in a variety of compounds and come [...]
Spektrum Focal FPV Wireless Headset
Hey all you aspiring FPV racers, Spektrum has a new premium headset for you. Collaborating with Fatshark, the new Spektrum Focal FPV Wireless Headset is full of the features that you are looking for. What does the Focal bring to the plate? * 5.8GHz headset * Spektrum wireless head tracking & channel selection * Communicates with any Spektrum Wireless Trainer Link transmitter * Comfortable [...]
- 2/4/2016
- 1:55 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Sneak Peek: Team Black Sheep Vendetta RTF Race Quad
Sure, there are plenty of ready-to-fly quadcopters available on the market, but there are very few high-end racing drones available ready to rock right out of the box. Well, that is about to change with the recent announcement of the Vendetta from the boys over at Team Black Sheep. Very few details are available as of this post (including pricing and availability), but I wanted [...]
- 2/4/2016
- 10:38 am
- New Products
- By: Joe Davis
