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Review – Powerhobby 729MBL Brushless Waterproof Servo
A few weeks ago we received a new 729MBL Brushless Waterproof Servo from Powerhobby for review purposes. Most of our staff had not driven a Powerhobby servo, but one of guys, Hawaiian Chris, had actually used a couple in the past. Before we had even cracked open the box on the Powerhobby, Chris told us that the ones he had [...]
- 11/10/2022
- 6:49 pm
- Hop-Ups Reviews
- By: Cubby
Monster Truck Madness- Gear Jammin’ Rig Jockey
I want to thank the folks who wrote me in response to last week’s blog that I wrote– in particular reader Sean Melgarez who sent me a treasure trove of info on r/c heavy truckin’. I’m going to feature some of his builds in this space in the near future. The most poignant message was from fellow Squid Martin who shot [...]
- 11/10/2022
- 4:42 pm
- Monster Truck Madness
- By: Doug
FMS 1:24 FCX24 Smasher Monster Truck RTR 4WD – REVIEW
Monster Trucks are fun for the whole family. But how fun can they really be when they can fit in your pocket? FMS Model has released the FCX24 Max Smasher RTR to fill that Monster truck 1/24 bashing void that the scale world has had. Let’s see how it holds up while a Scalin’ Squid is driving the FMS Model [...]
- 11/10/2022
- 2:57 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Featured Posts - By: Jeremy Griffith
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Tamiya 1/10 Hotshot II Blockhead Motors Edition Kit
Now being teased by Tamiya is a special Blockhead Motors Edition of their Hotshot II Buggy Kit. The Hotshot II was last available way back in 1991 and has been highly sought after since then. The new part number is #58710 and we are sure this one will sell out fast, so getting on a pre-order list at your local [...]
Castle Creations Announces New 10 Series 28mm Sensored Brush…
New from the good folks over at Castle Creations is a full line-up of 10 Series 28mm Sensored Brushless Motors. The new sensored 28mm brushless motors from Castle feature ultra-smooth startups, low temps, and of course, insane levels of torque and raw power. Here are the details- * Designed for 1/16 & 1/14 scaled vehicles * Also available as a combo with [...]
- 11/10/2022
- 10:56 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Element RC Enduro Sendero SE RTR Trail Truck
Coming soon to a hobby shop near you is the Element RC Enduro Sendero SE RTR Trail Truck. Back with a fresh new look, the Sendero is more than ready for your next scale adventure. Here are the highlights- * Inspired by 80s and 90s truck styling * High-strength polycarbonate one-piece body * New front and rear bumpers fit snugly against the body * [...]
- 11/9/2022
- 6:01 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
APlastics 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Clear Body
New from APlastics is a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Clear Body. This classic muscle car body has been nicely scaled from the 1:1 original and is sized to fit 1/10th scaled on-road cars. Here are the highlights- * Fits – 1/10 touring and drift cars * Made from durable Lexan * Wheelbase – 259mm * Width – 195mm * Includes front and rear light buckets * [...]
- 11/9/2022
- 5:06 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Team Associated Announces Carbon Fiber Parts for the Apex2
Over at Team Associated they have announced new Carbon Fiber Parts for their mighty Apex2. Carbon fiber is light, strong, and looks oh-so trick on your AE street machine. Here are the details- Apex2 Carbon Fiber FT Shock Tower #31847 $15 Apex2 Carbon Fiber FT Top Plates #31848 $24 Apex2 Carbon Fiber FT Steering Arms #31849 $15 All the new goodies are shipping right now and you can use [...]
- 11/9/2022
- 1:29 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
ScalerFab Steel Roll Bar for the Axial SCX10 III Base Camp
If you’re looking for more ways to customize your Axial SCX10 III Base Camp, the team at ScalerFab has you covered with its new Base Camp Steel Roll Bar. This simple touch can add quite a bit of realism and detail to a stock Base Camp body. Each steel roll bar is hand-made and features two finishes (flat black and raw [...]
- 11/9/2022
- 11:01 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
Teaser – Tamiya 1/12 Lotus Type 78 Kit
Now being teased over at Tamiya is the return of their 1/12th scaled Lotus Type 78 Kit. This classic Formula 1 race car was first released back in 1978, then was re-released with updates in 2008, and now will make a reappearance for 2022. The latest version features a photo-etched part set and is incredibly scale detailed. The re-release of the [...]
Exotek Pro Wheelie Bar Set for the TLR 22 5.0
Now available from Exotek Racing is a Pro Wheelie Bar Set for the TLR 22 5.0. For all you guys that have converted your 22 5.0 over to a no-prep drag machine, the new carbon fiber wheelie bar from Exotek is a must-have upgrade. Check out these highlights- * Version 2 hinged design for easier adjustments * Extra long 3mm thick carbon [...]
- 11/8/2022
- 4:13 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Team Associated 1/10 RIVAL MT10 Brushed RTR LiPo Combo
New over at Team Associated is the RIVAL MT10 Brushed RTR LiPo Combo. The mighty MT10 was built for hardcore bashing, and as a LiPo combo, comes with a Reedy 3300mAh LiPo battery and charger for your convenience. Here are more highlights- * 3300mAh 7.4 2S WolfPack LiPo and LiPo charger included * Full metal center drivetrain, diff gears, diff ring, pinion [...]
- 11/8/2022
- 1:54 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Losing grip – One, two, three, testing, testing
When compared to humans, RC cars have several advantages. For one, they are easier to control. Think of teenagers. Also, they are a lot easier to perform studies on. Evaluating the effects of interventions on humans is a tricky process, since we are all slightly different. Two RC cars of the same make are not. Suppose I want to evaluate whether [...]
- 11/8/2022
- 11:42 am
- Columns
Loosing Grip - By: Martin
Treal 1.0" Brass Beadlock Wheels for Small-Scale R/C Cr…
Treal has introduced a new set of 1.0" Brass Beadlock Wheels for 1/24 and 1/18 R/C crawlers. With several new RTR models on the market, these wheels look like an excellent upgrade option for those who want to improve the appearance and performance of their small-scale crawling rigs. Each wheel weighs 38.7g, allowing plenty of weight to be added to the [...]
- 11/8/2022
- 10:11 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
Hobbywing Drops New EZRun Max 10 G2 Power Systems
Over at Hobbywing they have announced new EZRun Max 10 G2 Power Systems. Each power system comes with the new Max 10 G2 ESC, plus a powerful Hobbywing brushless motor. Here are more highlights- * Ideal for 1/10th scaled vehicles * Choice of different motor sizes and kV ratings * ESC can be used with sensored or non-sensored brushless motors * ESC rated for [...]
- 11/7/2022
- 4:58 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
