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By tradition, the time to reminisce about significant events of the year that has passed is after Christmas, but before the New Year, right? Keeping to that tradition I will not write anything about what we’ve seen released during 2021 today, but rather offer a comment on a couple of things that we have not seen. First, solid proof that Elvis is still [...]
REEFS RC has introduced a new, heavy-duty servo horn for its BEAST 2000 5th Scale Servo. Made from durable 7075 aluminum, the Single HD 15T Servo Horn will add both style and longevity to your large-scale R/C steering needs. The servo horn features an anodized black finish with silver accents and is designed to fit a 15-tooth servo spline. The Single [...]
New over at Traxxas is an action video for their Pro Scale Winch that features the 2021 TRX-4 Ford Bronco. The video below shows you just how easy it is to use the Pro Scale Winch, as well as showing off just how scale realistic a winch set-up can be while scale crawling. With a high power winch and easy [...]
Depending on your choice of R/C vehicle, there’s a good chance that you can wheel your rig 365 days a year. If cold-weather driving is in your future, the folks at Element RC have a few tips that you can follow to make the most of your wintertime adventures. To find out how to make the most of your next cold-weather [...]
Here ya go scale crawling fanatics, RC4WD has just dropped a new 20th Anniversary Trail Finder 3 RTR W/ Mojave II Hard Body Set. Several years ago, RC4WD’s TF2 broke all the rules and brought high-end scale realism to your backyard crawling area. Now, the Trail Finder 3 is ready to take your scale game to an entirely new level. [...]
Here is a good old fashioned skate park video to get your bashing juices flowing on a Monday! New from Team Magic is a promotional video for their upcoming E5HX+ 4S Monster Truck (#510006). The “+” version of the E5HX can handle up to 4S LiPo power and comes with burly brushless power. Watch the video below to see some [...]
The team at Injora has released another upgrade option for the Axial SCX6 Jeep Wrangler; Aluminum Front and Rear Axle Housings. These stylish and durable axle housing replacements offer a great way to enhance the look of your 1/6-scale R/C crawler while also improving the longevity of an area of this rig that can receive quite a bit of punishment. Made [...]
Hey folks, before I get to anything else- a very happy holidays to you and your family! It’s kind of crazy that as I write this, on Christmas Eve Eve, it’s 70 degrees and sunny in St. Louis….but I’ll take it! As I prepare for a weekend of lounging around with eggnog, I figured I’d answer a couple e-mails- Hey Doug, Longtime reader [...]
It’s been almost 15 years since we first posted about DragRace Concepts and they are still around crushing it in the drag realm. One of their latest products is a full-on drag chassis called the Drag Pak Maxim. This high-end racing chassis was designed from the ground up for maximum drag racing performance. Check out these highlights- * 100% engineered from [...]
For all you indoor racers out there, XRay has just dropped the 2022 edition of their XB4 buggy kit. The XB4 is a high-end competition kit that is ready to take you to the top step of the podium. Here are some highlights- * New chassis layout with more weight up front * Unique XRAY one-way center slipper * Symmetrical side guards * Multiple [...]
Scale fans and history buffs alike will want to take a peak at the ROCHobby 1/12th scale Kubel Wagon! The detail on this vehicle is incredible, while offering multiple speed controls, lighting, a working steering wheel and more! While your minds are being blown at the scale realism of another FMS Model, please make sure to bash that subscribe button and [...]
New over at Mugen Seiki is the MBX8R nitro buggy race kit. Mugen is incredibly serious about their 1/8 buggy racing and the “R” version of the MBX8 is designed to win at any level of competition. Check out these highlights- * New S bend air filter boot and high-volume filter housing * New brake override and caliper springs for smoother braking * [...]
New for the vintage rc crowd are Mono Wheels from JConcepts. The Mono wheels are designed to fit stadium trucks like the Team Associated 10T, T2, T3, as well as the GT nitro truck. With a classic look and a durable design, the Mono wheels are a great choice for your next vintage stadium truck build. * Classic dish styling * Available [...]
Have you been looking for a true 1/5 large scale on-road car to terrorize your neighborhood? If so, have a look at the beastly FG F-1/5 Sportsline 2WD Brushless F1 Car. FG has long been a leading name in the 1/5th scale scene and now they have dropped a brushless powered F1 car for your bashing enjoyment. Check out these [...]
Over at Tamiya they have posted a new Happy Holiday Video. Tamiya had a solid year in 2021 with a steady stream of re-releases, plus a couple of all new designs like the Super Avante TD4 buggy kit. As Tamiya is coming off a strong year, we are stoked to see what they have in store for us next year, [...]