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Now shipping from ROCHobby is the 1/18th scaled Magnum Off-Road Truck RTR in Green. This classic pick-up truck has insane levels of scale detailing, with a highly capable chassis underneath. Here are the highlights- * Classic post war pick-up styling * Injection molded hard plastic body * Spacious cab with realistic dashboard and seats * Flat one-piece front windshield & large rear window * Splash-proof [...]
It’s time to armor your Axial UTB18 for its next adventure. Yeah Racing has announced a set of Front and Rear Stainless Steel Diff Protectors (#AXCP-023SV) for this 1/18-scale R/C crawler, helping protect the differential pumpkins from scrapes and gouges. Each Diff Cover is made from stainless steel and features a raw silver finish. The Yeah Racing “YR” logo is displayed [...]
Its almost time for the Scale Crawler world to invade my new home state or, commonwealth of Kentucky for this year’s BEAT THE CREEK! May 6th-7th In beautiful Maysville Kentucky will be here before you know it. Get your tickets and rigs ready, because Big Squid RC will not only be attending, but are proud to be a sponsor for [...]
New from Locked Up RC are Acorn Spike Wheel Studs. Designed to work with “SLW” style wheels, these stylish wheel studs are an easy and affordable scale upgrade. Here are more highlights- * Sold in packs of 28 * Available in chrome, black, or multicolor zinc * Gives a realistic “Spiked Lug Nut” appearance * Shaft Thread – 4-40 * Shaft Length – .25″ * Class [...]
Coming soon from Hobby Plus RC are 1.2″ Scale Steelie Wheels. The new Steelie Wheels feature iconic styling and were designed to fit small scale rock crawlers. Here are the highlights- * Made from stamped steel * Bead lock design * Machined aluminum wheel hub * Includes brass wheel weight * 7mm wheel hex * Weight – 26 grams each The Hobby Plus 1.2″ Steelie Wheels have [...]
Hello everyone and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This week we are talking about foams. Closed foams to be more specific. Ok, JConcepts Slam-Tech monster truck closed cell foams to be hyper specific. Closed cell foams are dense and resist deforming, unlike the “sponge” feeling of standard open cell foam. They resist flat spotting. They last a long time. They are also water [...]
New from Yokomo is the RO 1.0 Rookie Off-Road Buggy. The RO 1.0 comes with high-end features, but is an easy way for new hobbyists to get into the sport of rc racing. Here are the highlights- * Designed to be an affordable beginners buggy * Comes as a kit with some portions pre-assembled * Crash-resistant integrated resin main chassis * Suspension and drive [...]
Over at RC4WD they have released a Belt Drive Kit for the Traxxas TRX-4 & TRX-6. As belt drive conversions are all the rage now days, this one is specifically made for Traxxas crawlers. The belt drive kit is used to reduce gear noise, while also being able to handle massive amounts of power. Here are the highlights- * Pinion & [...]
Now shipping from Spektrum is the S6510 1/5 High Torque Servo. The S6510 was designed to be a replacement servo for rigs like the 1/6 SCX6, 1/5 Kraton, and 1/6 Super Baja Rey. Check out these highlights- * Designed for racing, bashing, or crawling * Engineered with the finest components and the latest servo technology * High Torque – 820oz-in @ 8.4V * Ideal [...]
New from the crew at Killerbody is the 1/10 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Hard Body Set. This hard body set has serious scale detailing and is sized to fit crawlers with a 313mm wheelbase. Here are more highlights- * Made from hard plastic for increased realism * Wheelbase – 313mm * Width – 193mm * Molded in white * Includes plastic scale detail parts The Killerbody 1/10 [...]
New from Phase1RC are “Skull” Heavy Duty Mudguards for the mighty ARRMA Kraton 6S V5 monster truck. The Phase1RC mud guards are used to prevent roost damage to your shocks and other parts, while also adding a bit of bling to your rig. Their new model features skull livery and was designed for hardcore bashing. The Phase1RC “Skull” Mudguards are shipping [...]
Now available from RC4WD are American Racing 1.7″ VF480 Deep Dish Wheels. These fully licensed aluminum wheels have been meticulously scaled down from the originals and can help give your rig a flashy new look. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Durable silver anodized finish * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Width – 1.19″/30.1mm * Negative Offset – 0.19″/4.80mm * [...]
The folks over at Team Corally have recently uploaded a ASUGA XLR One-Page Manual Introduction Video. The video gives you a bunch of insight into the design of the Asuga, as well as going over their easy to use manuals. While the Asuga is featured in the video, Team Corally has you dialed with numerous resource when it comes time [...]
New from Revolution Design are Ultra Shock Pistons for Team Associated 13mm shocks. Designed for buggies like the Associated B6.4 and B74.2, the new Ultra Pistons are 2.0mm thick and come in five different hole configurations, including blank. Here are more highlights- * Designed for precision and accuracy * Made from high-quality POM material to ensure durability and stability * Available in packs [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is the 1957 Chevy Bel Air Coupe Clear Body Set. If you’ve seen one of the Kyosho Bel Air Readysets in person, then you already know just how gorgeous that body is, and soon, you’ll be able to get one in clear to put your own custom paint scheme on. Here are the highlights- * Fits Fazer [...]