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Knight Customs has released a new 3D-Printable Stubby Bumper for the Tamiya Bigwig R/C buggy. Designed to offer a cleaner, more aggressive appearance for your Tamiya buggy, this bumper will also give you an improved approach angle for anyone looking for performance gains. This 3D-Printable Bigwig Stubby Bumper is $4.99 and is available at knightcustoms.com. If you don’t have access to [...]
The crew over at HPI Racing are teasing a new 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Nano-TTR. The Nano-TTR series from HPI has really taken off thanks to low pricing and the ability to be driven nearly anywhere. With this new teaser, we now know that a hot looking vintage 911 Porsche will be hitting dealer showrooms in the not too [...]
DSM Off-Road isn’t the only 3D-print designer cranking out goodies for the Axial SCX10 III Toyota SR5. Knight Customs has released its own take on an Interior Detail Set for this 1/10-scale R/C trail truck, and it’s packing some fun details for fans of scale and visual detail. Designed as a direct fit for the SCX10 III SR5’s body, this body [...]
The crew over at Cross RC just keep the fun stuff coming and have recently started to tease the 1/8th scaled EMO X7 & EMO XL4. Cross has been leading the class with their 1/8th scaled crawlers and the new X7 and 6wd XL4 are sure to uphold that tradition. Featuring loads of scale realism and serious off-road prowess, [...]
Recently announced by Kyosho is a 1966 Volkswagen Beetle Mini-Z MR-04 Readyset. Designed for serious scale realism, and using Kyosho’s sporty MR-04 chassis, this new addition to the Mini-Z line-up is sure to produce smiles wherever its driven. Here’s some highlights- * Starts shipping in July * Readyset that has fully assembled chassis, body and transmitter * Ultra reliable multi-function Syncro KT-531P transmitter * [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of their 1/10 Nissan R91CP Group-C Kit. This classic Tamiya was first released back in 1992 and is expected to make its return this August. Here’s some highlights- * Limited edition release * Composite chassis * Independent coil-sprung king pin front suspension * 1.5mm FRP T-bar and CVA oil damper rear suspension * Adjustable ground clearance * [...]
Over at Maverick RC they have announced a line-up of 1/12 QByte Flux and Pro RTRs. Their new QByte line-up is available as a short course truck or as a buggy and are small enough to be used indoors, while also being large enough to be driven in the rough outdoors. Here’s the highlights- * Powerful 1/12 scale 4WD platform * Metal [...]
New and hot from Bittydesign is the 1/8 P-GT3R GT Clear Body. Designed to fit 1/8th scaled on-road cars, the new Bittydesign body can help you win more races in the GT class. Here’s the highlights- * Molded from genuine polycarbonate Lexan * Produced in Light Weight version * Thickness of material 1mm, but also made in hard version 1.5mm thick * Width: 311mm * [...]
The folks over at Rlaarlo have released full details on their enormous 1/7 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U4000. Fully licensed and loaded with scale realistic features, the Mercedes-Benz Unimog U4000 is sure to turn heads while out on the trail. The mighty 1/7 Rlaarlo Unimog comes in both brushed and brushless forms, but what really blows us away is its additional ad-on [...]
New from Serpent is the 1/8th scaled SRX8 Gen4 4wd Nitro Buggy Kit. If you are looking for a high-end nitro 8th scale buggy to race this summer, then you definitely need to check out the new SRX8 Gen4. Here’s the highlights- * New narrow chassis layout * Carbon fiber radio tray * Redesigned center differential assembly * Geo-Matrix 25 position suspension geometry system * [...]
Over at Mardave they have announced the affordable VRX Halo Circuit Rod Kit. This new car from Mardave is designed for loads of fun racing on indoor carpet, without breaking the bank. Here’s some highlights- * New 3mm GRP Chassis * GRP band location battery holder with forward & back positions * New trailing arm front suspension with caster wedges * New short [...]
Here ya go micro on-road fans, Team Associated has just announced the 1/28 TC28 Team Kit. Featuring independent suspension and a full time belt driven 4wd system, the TC28 is ready to rule your local track. Here’s the highlights- * Steel chassis plate for low center of gravity * Independent suspension front and rear * Mid-motor configuration with equal length belts * Fluid [...]
New from RPM is a Front Skid Plate for the mighty Traxxas Maxx monster truck. This beefy front skip plate can help you prepare your Maxx for full-send bashing. Here’s the highlights- * Protection of the screws from sliding damage * Three full skid ribs * Improved durability and abrasion resistance * Replaces stock Traxxas #8944 * Rear Skid Plate also available * Proudly made in [...]
The crew over at Exotek has released a Heavy Duty Ball Differential Gear for the Associated RC10. If you are looking to bomb-proof the transmission in your classic RC10, Exotek has you dialed with this heavy duty diff gear. Here’s the highlights- * Machined from 7075 hard anodized aluminum * Fits – RC10 re-release kits * Built for high power and high traction [...]
New from Injora is a new chassis option for Axial SCX24 owners that are looking for improved performance with a splash of style. Their Rainbow Titanium LCG Chassis Kit for the SCX24 brings the strength and durability of titanium together with a performance-focused, adjustment-rich chassis design. This chassis kit features sandblasted, rainbow anodized flat titanium chassis rails that offer several shock [...]
