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How to Apply Picture-Perfect Decals on Your R/C Machine [Vid…
Admit it, you love stickers. Throwing on a new set of decals, whether on your workspace or R/C car, is a great way to personalize your gear. Of course, there are always tricks of the trade that will make applying decals easier. In one of its latest Trail Tip Tuesday videos, the folks at Element RC give you the rundown on [...]
Tekin Clinic: Programming Drag Brake Through the ESC [Video]
Whether you’re a basher, a racer, or a trail trekker, you’ve probably heard of the term “drag brake”. If you’re new to the hobby, drag brake is an ESC-centered braking function that kicks in when there is no throttle input (in either forward or reverse). Drag brake is a helpful tool for rock crawling and trail cruising, however, it’s also [...]
Fantom Racing ICON V3 Pro Modified Motor Series
Fantom Racing has released its latest lineup of motors for on-and-off-road racing applications; the ICON V3 Pro Modified. Featuring 5.0 Turn through 9.5 Turn classifications, these motors have been designed to give your buggy, truggy, short course truck, or touring car a massive performance boost. Highlights of the ICON V3 Pro Modified motor include a new stator design promoting smoother power, [...]
- 2/28/2022
- 11:09 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
H-Tech Custom Products SCX6 Jeep Wrangler Aluminum Side Step…
New from H-Tech Custom Products is its Aluminum Side Step & Side Garnish Set for the Axial SCX6 Jeep JLU Wrangler. This multi-piece body detail set allows you to add even more scale realism to your 1/6-scale trail machine. Made from CNC-machined aluminum, this Side Step & Side Garnish set features a matte black finish and includes all hardware necessary for [...]
- 2/22/2022
- 10:47 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
H-Tech Custom Products Releases its Second Aluminum Front Bu…
H-Tech Custom Products has released its second aluminum front bumper for the Traxxas TRX-4 2021 Ford Bronco. The Aluminum Front Bumper with Winch and LEDs (#HTB-13) offers a new style and new features thanks to an integrated winch and LED light buckets. Made from CNC-machined aluminum, this bumper is built for durability and features a matte black finish. You can coordinate [...]
- 2/21/2022
- 11:13 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
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How-to: Dealing with Stripped Screws [Video]
Stripping screws is something that’s bound to happen to anyone, no matter how much experience you might have. Whether its a ready-to-run (RTR) model or a kit build, dealing with stripped screws is never fun. Thankfully, there are some tricks you can use to make the best of a bad situation. In their latest Trail Tip Tuesday video, the folks at [...]
Club 5 Racing’s V2 Metal Roof Rack for the Axial SCX6
Club 5 Racing has released its V2 Metal Roof Rack for the Axial SCX6 Jeep Wrangler. Featuring metal components and integrated LED lighting, this roof rack is a great way to add scale detail to your 1/6-scale trail machine. The roof rack’s side rails are made from SUS304 stainless steel and are powder coated for added protection. The cross members are [...]
- 2/16/2022
- 10:37 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
Club 5 Racing Sidetrack Lighting Kit for the Axial SCX6
Club 5 Racing has a nifty, new body accessory for the 1/6-scale Axial SCX6 Jeep Wrangler. The Sidetrack Lighting Kit offers up a unique way to add accent lighting to your large-scale trail rig in an easy-to-assemble package. The LED housing is made from SLS 3D Printed PA12 Nylon and includes LED lighting strips and installation hardware. The LEDs are waterproof [...]
- 2/15/2022
- 10:16 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
Element RC Recaps 2021 with their Top 10 Tips for New RC Hob…
The folks at Element RC have been sharing some great tips throughout the year with their Trail Tip Tuesday video series. To cap off 2021, they’ve released their Top 10 tips for new RC enthusiasts.Here is an overview of Element RC’s Top Trail Tip Tuesday videos of 2021:RTR Garage Box Assembly New RTR Checklist Glue Accessory Grommets 5 Battery Care Tips 4 Tips For [...]
Redcat Racing Releases a Dual Servo Kit for the SixtyFour Lo…
Looking to take your R/C lowrider hopping to the next level? Redcat Racing has announced a new, Dual Servo Kit for the SixtyFour Lowrider that will give you full control over the front suspension on your low-riding machine. Consisting of a base plate, link arms, installation hardware, and more, this kit allows you to add a second REEFS RC 300 Alacritious [...]
Add Scale “Awe” to Your Trail Rig with SOR RC Products 1…
There doesn’t seem to be a limit to the amount of scale detail one can apply to their R/C rig. For those looking to replicate every aspect of 1:1 off-road adventuring, SOR RC Products has introduced a 1/10-scale Retractable Overland Awning. That’s right, you can now incorporate rest and relaxation into your next R/C adventure. Featuring an aluminum case and fabric [...]
- 2/9/2022
- 10:12 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
Redcat Racing Launches Mod-Wheels for its SixtyFour and Mont…
Redcat Racing has cooked up another way for you to customize your 1/10-scale R/C lowrider with their Mod-Wheels lineup. Available in chrome and gold finishes, Redcat’s Mod-Wheels offer up four different wheel faces and center rings to let you personalize the appearance of your SixtyFour or Monte Carlo lowrider. Redcat Racing Mod-Wheels Components:4 Barrels 4 Stock style hubcaps 4 Mag style inserts 4 Steely style [...]
- 2/8/2022
- 9:28 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
3BrothersRC SCX6 Anti-Foam Tire Inserts
R/C trail rigs and crawlers are designed to tackle the elements. No matter the terrain or climate, these rugged machines can handle just about anything you can throw at them. With its larger size, the Axial SCX6 can handle a great deal more than your standard-sized crawler, meaning your outdoor adventures can get rather extreme. If your SCX6 tends to gravitate [...]
- 2/7/2022
- 4:56 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
Enjoy a Stroll on the Beach with Element RC's Enduro Gatekee…
With winter weather creating cold, uninspiring R/C action in my neck of the woods, I’ve been longing for sunny days and the chance to hit the trail without bundling up with cold-weather gear. Others, however, have the good fortune of warmer climates and have been sharing their R/C adventures for others to live through, vicariously. The team at Element RC recently [...]
NitroPro Racing KS1-Pro Low Profile Servo
NitroPro Racing has released its most powerful and fastest servo for low center-of-gravity chassis applications; the KS1-PRO LP. Featuring stainless steel gears and a uniquely-designed billet aluminum case, this servo should be a great component for on-and-off-road R/C applications. NitroPro Racing KS1-Pro LP Servo Specs:Torque: 458oz Speed: .068secThe KS1-Pro LP servo is priced at $124.99 and is available for purchase at nitroproracing.com. Click [...]
- 2/4/2022
- 10:39 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
