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Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of their 1/10 2017 Top Force Buggy Kit. First produced way back in 1991, the Top Force received an update in 2017, and that version will be shipping again in quarter 1 of 2024. * Shaft driven 4wd * Assembly kit * Front and rear ball diffs * Oil filled shocks * Double deck chassis * Spiked off-road [...]
New from Schumacher is the 1/10 Icon 2 Worlds F1 Kit. The Icon 2 Worlds Kit is a high-end F1 race machine loaded with carbon fiber parts. Check out these highlights- * Horizontal alloy wing mount for increased durability * Vertical carbon fiber wing mount * LCG CNC alloy rear transmission housing * Lowered bearing housings allows use of small diameter tires * Rear springs [...]
Injora has just released a new motor and transmission upgrade for the Axial SCX24 and AX24. The Complete Transmission & 50T Brushed Motor (SCX24–169BK) offers improved durability and smoother performance compared to the stock motor and transmission setup found in these 1/24 crawlers. This upgrade offers a pre-assembled motor and transmission, meaning you won’t have to spend much time wrenching before [...]
New from Custom Works is the 1/10th scaled Enforcer 8 Sprint Car Kit. This high-end race kit was designed for oval track supremacy. Here are the highlights- * Features high quality precision cut carbon fiber * CNC machined aluminum parts * Designed for high bite foam tire Sprint car classes * All new direct drive version * Perfect for stock or spec class racing * Race [...]
Over at Bittydesign they have announced 3 New ARES-1 Series Bodies. The new high performance ARES-1 series bodies are sized to fit 1/7th scale, 1/10th scale, as well as 1/12th scale on-road cars. Here are the highlights- * 1/7th fits ARRMA Infraction/Limitless, Traxxas XO-1, Hobao Extreme VTE2 * 1/10th designed for USGT class pan cars * 1/12th fits standard sized 1/12th pan cars * [...]
New over at AKA are Rivet 2.2″/3.0″ Carpet Short Course Tires. Designed for indoor carpet racing, the Rivet race tires can help put you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * Dense, small pin tread pattern * Unique pin design * Designed for carpet racing * Ideal for tight indoor tracks * Includes closed cell foam inserts * Available in two [...]
Now shipping from Fair RC is the FCX24 Smasher RTR Camouflage Mod w/Batrazzi Tracks. This modified version of the Smasher comes with a special camo paint scheme and off-road tracks for when the going gets gnarly. Here are more highlights- * Rusted camouflage livery * Includes tracks as well as monster truck tires * Two speed transmission * High clearance portal style axles * Four [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is an S2 Schumacher LD3 Clear Body. The JC crew has worked up one of their high-end S2 series race bodies for the freshly announced Schumacher LD3. Check out these highlights- * Low profile design * Aggressive progressive cab design to increase front-end downforce * Channeled roof increases rigidity of cockpit * Dual side-window design * Upper side-pods have vents to [...]
The good folks over at Pro-Line have dropped a 1/7 Pre-Cut 2007 Chevy Silverado Clear Body for the Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer. The Silverado has been nicely scaled and is fully licensed. Check out these highlights- * Classic “Cateye” Chevy for the Unlimited Desert Racer platform * Aggressively flared fenders for a muscular stance * Bolts directly to the stock UDR cage * Fully [...]
Coming soon from Pro-Line is the 1/10 Coyote Grande Clear Body. Sized to fit 12.3″ wheelbase scale crawlers, the Coyote Grande is a high performance competition rock crawling body. Here are the highlights- * Fresh take on the original Coyote * Aimed at Class 2 and Class 3 rock crawlers * Fresh 1980’s SUV-styling * Pinched front end with dove-tailed rear * Wheel arches have [...]
New from Pro-Line is a Twin I-Beam 2WD Pre-Runner Suspension Conversion Kit for the SCX10 I/II. This ultra-trick conversion kit comes with everything needed to install true I-Beam suspension on your SCX10 I/II. Check out these highlights- * Transforms your SCX10 I/II into a 2WD Desert Truck * Highly detailed, durable, scale-looking conversion kit * Molded I-Beam arms, radium arms, and trailing arms * [...]
Just announced by ARRMA is the 1/7th Scaled Big Rock 6S 4X4 BLX Monster Truck RTR. This giant version of the Big Rock comes with a burly 6S brushless power system, to go with it’s beefy 4wd chassis. Check out these highlights- * Big Rock supersized to 1/7 scale * Loaded with ARRMA durability and performance * Highly detailed, rugged truck body * Three [...]
New over at Batrazzi RC is a Car Stand Repair Workstation. The new workstation from Batrazzi is designed to work with 1/10th to 1/8th scaled vehicles and can make wrenching a whole lot easier. Check out these highlights- * Fits 1/10 and 1/8 vehicles * Five different height adjustments * 130 x 160mm base * Non-slip top * 360-degrees of rotation * Easy to assemble The [...]
Being teased now by Tamiya is the 1/10 Toyota Celica GT-Four RC (ST185) Kit. The Toyota Celica was a best seller worldwide for decades and the Tamiya version has been nicely scaled down from the 1:1 original. Here are some highlights- * Comes on Tamiya’s TT-02 chassis * Shaft driven 4wd * Double wishbone suspension * Coil damped suspension system The Tamiya Toyota Celica GT-Four [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced Scalloped 2.2″ Carpet/Turf Tire Inserts. The scalloped inserts help to increase rolling speed, while adding support to the center section of the tire. Here are the highlights- * Soft and pliable open cell material * Increased sidewall support * Open cell material, scalloped inner cuts * Bright white material for easy identification * 2 pieces included per package The JConcepts [...]
