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RC4WD Scale Metal Exhaust
Increase the scale factor on your G2 Cruiser (or other vehicles) with the new Scale Metal Exhaust from RC4WD. This muffler with exhaust tip is easy to install and can add a perfect touch of scale realism to your rig. * Made from stainless steel and steel tubing * Hand welded with a black, corrosion resistant, powder-coat finish * Weight- 1.10oz * Length- 4.17″ * [...]
- 5/18/2017
- 5:21 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
ASK Cubby – More Questions, Less Answers
“Big Squid Track Build Do you know who could build me an off-road track? I was thinking 2200 sq feet of track. What’s the normal size for off-road? Dwayne A.” Cubby- Hey now Dwayne, how nice of you to write in. Don’t forget your snail mail for a sticker pack. So… you are wanting to build on off-road track and want some advice. Here [...]
Full Details – Redcat Everest Gen7 & Gen7 Pro Scale Crawlers
Oh yes, the crew over at Redcat Racing are creating a lot of buzz with their much anticipated Everest Gen7 and Gen7 Pro scale crawlers. They’ve done a fair bit of teasing on the new trucks, now all the details have been released. Perhaps most importantly, the Everest Gen7 is slated to have a street price of only $199 while the [...]
- 5/18/2017
- 12:46 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Video – Pro-Line’s 2017 By The Fire Event
Scale events have really taken off, with one of the best examples being Pro-Line’s By The Fire scale adventure. This year’s event was off the hook and the Pro-Line crew have worked up a video to show everyone that could not attend just how cool it was. Watch the above video to see some serious scale off-roading, as well as [...]
Now Shipping – Redcat Racing Carbon 210 Race Drone
First teased in April, the new Redcat Racing Carbon 210 Race Drone is now shipping. The Carbon 210 was designed for extreme performance, while not breaking the bank. Here are some of its highlights- * Real time, HD image transmission * Durable carbon fiber chassis * Pre-built and ready to fly * 2500kV brushless motors * FPV ready with F3 flight controller and on [...]
- 5/17/2017
- 5:20 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Vusion House Racer Review
Looking to get into FPV for cheap? Boy, have I got the quad for you! I’m talking a full ready-to-fly package, with goggles and all. This isn’t one of those deals where you’ll have to wait a month to get parts either. This quad is supported by your local hobby shops. Join me while I take a ride in the [...]
- 5/17/2017
- 3:46 pm
- Other Reviews
- By: Andrew Schaefer
Full Details – Dromida Rally & Monster Truck FPV Packs
After a Sneak Peak at the NRHSA Show, Dromida has now released full details on their upcoming FPV Packs. Both vehicles are BIG news as they will become the first ready to run first person view vehicles to be released from a mainstream hobby grade company. The Dromida FPV packs come in two forms, a Monster Truck (#DIDC0080) and a Rally [...]
- 5/17/2017
- 10:57 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Teaser – PROTOform Spec Tires for Vintage Trans Am Racing
Now being teased by the good folks over at PROTOform are Spec Tires for Vintage Trans Am racing. These will be the official spec tires for US Vintage Trans Am racing and are 100% made right here in the USA. The tires are molded from award winning compounds and will be available this summer along with some new wheels that [...]
Review Teaser: APlastics and EXCLUSIVE R/C
APlastics and EXCLUSIVE R/C sent the H.C.W.B 5.0 rc body and a trick set of 3d printed accessories for review. Can you say window louvers? The detail is looking nice on these – even your choice of air freshener (dibs on vanilla-roma!) We’ll have a full review, and a few body building tips, coming later – we just need a [...]
- 5/16/2017
- 11:50 pm
- New Products
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RC Drifting - By: multi-bash
Coming This Summer – The Futaba 7PX
If you are truly serious about rc, there is nothing more valuable than a high-end transmitter. As we first reported Here, the crew at Futaba have an all new top-of-the-line radio called the 7PX coming out. It is expected to start shipping some time this summer and is loaded with all the features that the hardcore enthusiast needs. Here are [...]
Monster Truck Madness #12 – Clod Versus Shafty
One of the most popular monster truck themed questions I get is, “What’s better, a Clod or shaft truck?”. This is probably the most asked question in the solid axle community. It’s also a very tricky one to answer as both types of vehicles have significant advantages and disadvantages. While I cannot give you a definitive answer, I can tell you [...]
JConcepts Aluminum Planetary Caps For Tribute Wheels
Just announced by the crew over at JConcepts are Aluminum Planetary Caps for their Tribute monster truck wheels. The planetary caps are not only stronger than the stock units, but also add a great touch of scale realism. Here are some of their highlights- * 6 hole pattern, mounts with stock hardware * CNC machine aluminum * Anodized in black * Direct fit for [...]
Video – Insane Hydroplaning With The 8S Traxxas X-Maxx
Sure, there are lots of hydroplane videos out there, but the one shown above featuring a 8S Traxxas X-Maxx is something special. In the video a paddle tire equipped X-Maxx just keeps on trucking, making turns, and is able to return to the exact spot that it started. In fact, the video makes hydroplaning look easy. The person who uploaded the [...]
Video – Fun In The Sun With The Traxxas Blast
Recently uploaded by Traxxas is a video for their Blast high performance rc boat. The Blast has received a new look for this summer and Traxxas took the time to make up a video to show off just how fun it can be. The Blast is powered by a 20 turn, water cooled, 540 brushed motor and its modified “V” [...]
THE Cub Report – Here Comes Surface FPV
Well hello there friends, welcome to THE Cub Report. I trust you had a great weekend filled with loads of trigger time, as well as at least a couple of hours chill’n with the person that brought you into this world. By popular demand, I gotta crowbar some Feld Supercross in here. Yes, I know it was an off week as [...]
