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Just announced by Vanquish is the 1/10th scaled VRD Carbon Kit. This high-end competition rock crawling chassis is of course made from carbon fiber and was designed for elite levels of performance. Here are the highlights- * Vanquish Products first competition level platform * All new Lightweight Spec VFD Transmission * Updated F10 competition inspired portal axles * Matte finish 3mm thick, carbon fiber [...]
New from Exotek is a line-up of Aluminum Upgrade Parts for the Team Associated Reflex 14 Series. The upgrades include rear hubs, steering cranks, c-hubs, and a steering hub set. All the parts were designed to fit the Associated Reflex 14B, 14T, and 14MT. Here are the highlights- Reflex 14 HD Steering Hub Set * Part Number – #2185 * Factory style heavy [...]
Now shipping from Futaba is the S-U306 Metal Gear Servo. This affordable upgrade servo features increased servo travel and beefy metal gears. Here are more highlights- * Speed – 0.18 sec/60° at 6.0V * Torque – 123.6 ozf/in at 6.0V * Size – 1.57″ x 0.79″ x 1.50″ * Weight – 1.64 oz The Futaba S-U306 Servo is street priced at $44 and you can [...]
Available and shipping now from Fair RC is a Hello Kitty Modified version of the CR18P Rock Van RTR. With Hello Kitty being such a huge brand worldwide, especially in Japan, this version of the Rock Van is perfect for a daughter, niece, granddaughter, or anyone who’s into collecting Hello Kitty merch. Check out these highlights- * Hand repainted in electric [...]
Over at Traction Hobby they are now teasing a special 3rd Anniversary Edition of their mighty Tank 300. The Tank 300 is one of the original 1/8th scaled rock crawlers and their latest version is highly upgraded for increased realism, as well as performance. As we await more details, you can use this link to check out the official Traction Hobby [...]
Over at Tamico they have announced a very special 15th Anniversary Limited Edition Tamiya Dancing Rider Custom. To help celebrate Tamico’s 15th anniversary, they have just dropped a very limited edition Dancing Rider. Limited to only 333 pieces, this version of the Dancing Rider is certain to be big among the collector crowd. Here are more details- * Limited to 333 [...]
Over at Team Assocaited they are teasing a Crystal Clear RC10 Classic Buggy Kit. The AE crew recently whipped up this special clear SLA prototype RC10 Classic for the SEMA aftermarket car show in Las Vegas this fall. AE is coming up on their 60th anniversary as a company and the 40th for the original RC10 so they are pulling [...]
New from Bittydesign is the 1/10 P10R Clear Rally Car Body. The P10R is the first universal rally car body from Bittydesign and is sized to fit popular 1/10 touring, rally, and drift cars. Here are the highlights- * Wheelbase – 257mm * Width – 190mm * Molded from genuine polycarbonate Lexan * Includes wing mounting hardware * Produced only in a 0.75mm thick version * [...]
One of the hottest, new small-scale crawlers is quickly getting aftermarket upgrade support. If you’re interested in outfitting your FMS FCX18 for the unexpected, Injora’s Stainless Steel Drive Shafts (#FCX18–01SR) should help you accomplish that goal. Made from stainless steel, these drive shafts feature the same telescoping functionality as the stock FCX18 driveshafts, but offer improved durability. Performance gains are also [...]
Over at STRC they have dropped a second batch of Brass Option Parts for the Axial Racing SCX10 Pro. This wave of parts includes brass front and rear axle tubes, as well as brass shock components. Here are the details- #STA232081BR – CNC Machined Brass Front Axle Tubes (1 pair) #STA233034BR – CNC Machined Brass Shock components (8 pcs) #STA232082BR – CNC Machined [...]
New from Traxxas is the 1/18 TRX-4M Ford F-150 High Trail Edition RTR. That’s right folks, soon you will be able to get a TRX-4M High Trail with a beautifully scaled Ford F-150 body. Check out these highlights- * 35% more center ground clearance than a standard TRX-4M * Large 2.4″ Mickey Thompson Baja Pro XS tires * Extended wheelbase chassis for even [...]
New from Losi is the 1/16 Mini-B 2WD Buggy Brushless RTR. The new brushless version of the Mini-B comes with a powerful 6000Kv brushless motor for exhilarating performance. Here are the highlights- * New brushless power system * Race-proven TLR 22 engineering * Fully ready-to-run * Track-ready with refined features * Mid-motor chassis configuration * Strong aluminum chassis * Threaded oil-filled shocks * Spektrum 2-in-1 brushless motor/ESC system * [...]
Coming soon from Team Associated is the 1/10 Pro2 RT10SW RTR in Black. The RT10SW is a tribute to rat rod culture and includes a realistic body to go along with its high performance RWD Pro2 chassis. Here are the highlights- * Highly detailed and fun-to-drive RTR * Based on AE’s championship-winning short course truck * Lightweight aluminum top shaft * Rugged steel turnbuckles * [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10 Hotshot II 2024 Buggy Kit. That’s right folks, the Hotshot II was first released in 1987 and now has been updated for 2024. Here are the highlights- * Width – 235mm * Length – 390mm * Shaft driven four-wheel drive * 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension * CVA (II) oil-filled shocks (One in the front & two in [...]
Now here’s some big news out of Yokomo – they are getting ready to Re-Release their legendary 1/10 YZ-870c Super Dog Fighter. This vintage race machine has been fully updated for today’s modern power system, while also maintaining much of its original feel. Here are some highlights- * Originally released in 1987 * Considered by many as Yokomo’s first full competition 4WD [...]
