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While RTR radios have come a long ways, they still leave a lot to be desired for the rc enthusiast. Upgrading from the stock radio to a higher-end unit can really help make life better for you. How is that? A good radio can control all your cars so you don’t have to drag around a whole box of RTR [...]
Here is a new specialty transmitter that is really cool, the Graupner MC-28 4D. The MC-28 4D is designed for use with high-end scale trucks, excavators, ships, or even with drones. It has the capability of controlling up to 16 different proportional channels, plus it has 120 different model memories. Here are some of its other highlights- * Integrated [...]
Man, this summer has been flying by. Can’t believe it’s already the weekend of the 4th! Not sure what it’s been like in your particular neck of the woods, but here in Missouri we’ve had temperatures in the 70’s and 80’s for the better part of two weeks. Normally you can cook an egg on the sidewalk this time of year, [...]
Looking for a RC event like no other? This will be the one! Pro-Line Racing and Big Squid RC are teaming up to bring you the first Monster Truck-A-Palooza at the Pro-Line Head Quarters in Banning California! How cool is that? The date is set for October 14th, 2017, so mark your calendars. As always at a Big Squid RC [...]
Tired of spending so much time wrenching? If so, have a look at Dynamite’s new Quick Tips Expert Tool Set. The set is perfect for use with your cordless drill, thus making all your maintenance duties a whole lot faster than spinning wrenches by hand. * 1/4″ drive system * Red anodized handle * Magnetic attachment system * Tips laser etched with sizing * Machine [...]
Shipping now from Team Associated is the Limited Edition Nomad DB8. The Nomad is a scale desert buggy based on Associated’s RC8 buggy platform. It comes with scale realistic General Tire GT Grabbers on black 17mm hex wheels and is completely pre-assembled as an RTR. Here are more of its highlights- * Tunable fluid filled diffs * RC8 suspension with four oil-filled [...]
APlastics RC and EXLUSIVE R/C teamed up to create an insane bodykit for the H.C.W.B 5.0, colloquially known as the Fox Mustang. Plan a few extra days to build this if you go with the full kit – there’s alot of things here!The Body: APlastics H.C.W.B 5.0 brings the same quality you’ve come to expect. Thick lexan, gorgeous curves and [...]
“Hardcase vs softpacks for bashing Sup Cubby! When it comes to bashing, you guys know a thing or two. I am in the market for some lipos right now. On the topic of hardcase vs soft pack lipos, what is your experience? Some say a hardcase is more protection for the cells, while others say you can’t tell if cells are puffing [...]
Let’s say that you want a distressed look on your off-road rig, but simply don’t have the time to paint, or just aren’t any good at it (like Cubby!). No worries mate, the crew over at Freqeskinz have you covered with their Primer Series Body Wraps. Their Primer Series wraps can give your rig that ultra-cool distressed look without all [...]
Anatoly Kirpichev and the crew over at RC Maniacs got tired of destroying polycarbonate bodies on their bash trucks. Anatoly decided to fix the problem and come up with an “indestructible” body, one that could take the absolute worst beating from even the most extreme of bashers and walk away in one piece. After hearing that such a body existed, [...]
After some teasing, Thunder Tiger has released full details on their upcoming 1/12 Toyota Hilux RTR. The Hilux will come as a fully assembled RTR with a 2.4GHz radio system and a 2S 850mAh LiPo battery. A 380 sized brushed motor is used for power and the truck rides on 4-link suspension front and rear. * Scale detailing * Sturdy bumpers [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is an interactive media app call the AE Garage. The Associated Garage app is available for both Android and Apple devices and is loaded with information and exclusive content for various Associated vehicles. The app makes it easy to watch interviews with Associated engineers, get specifications and see expanded parts views, plus a whole lot [...]
Newly updated for 2017 is the Maverick Scout RTR Rock Crawler. The Scout sports 2.2″ wheels and comes as an RTR with a 2.4GHz radio system. The updated version is expected to start shipping in late July and here are some of its changes from the previous model- * New anodizing on aluminum parts * New paint scheme and packaging * Water resistant [...]
New from the crew at SSD RC are Aluminum Front Shock Hoops for the SCX10 II. These feature a scale realistic look and are CNC machined from a high quality aluminum. Made to fit the SCX10 II and SCX10, the shock hoops have a black matte finish and integrated panhard mount. The part number that you’ll need to get a [...]
New for the rock racing and crawling crowd is the Tekin ROC412 HD Element Proof Brushless Motor. The ROC412 HD is a 550 sized unit for improved heat dissipation and loads of torque. Here are some of its other features- * Designed to withstand water, snow, and mud * 4200kV * Beefy 5mm output shaft * 18.5mm rotor for more torque and brake force * [...]