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Redcat Racing has officially announced the RDS 2WD Drift Car! Want to hear something even more crazy? We got our hands on one! The body on this beast looks like it’s a prototype vehicle from the future. Jeremy was able to do an unboxing video, and a quick first run around the shop, and we have mailed it off to [...]
Over at Spektrum they have now gotten into the tire warmer game! New from Spektrum is the XT2000 Tire Warmer. Made for the racing crowd, the XT2000 is an easy way of getting your tires up to temperature before the race starts. Here are the highlights- * Full coverage tire wraps inspired by F1 racing * Powered by 3 or 4S LiPo [...]
Our good friends over at Hitec have just announced the RDX2 1000 Battery Charger & Optional AD350 Discharger. The RDX2 1000 is a true powerhouse featuring up to a 35 amp charge rate! The optional AD350 discharger also brings some serious performance with the ability to discharge at up to 40 amps! Here are more highlights- * AC/DC powerhouse designed to [...]
You sometimes need to tune your radio-controlled machine under less-than-ideal conditions. Klinik RC has announced the Fischdaddy Pro LED Driver Handle for those instances when you need more light. This driver handle features three bright LEDs to improve visibility when working on your R/C. Designed by R/C racer Billy Fischer, this tool features a lightweight design and accepts 4mm driver tips. [...]
New from Tamiya is a Toyota GAZOO Racing WRT/GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid Kit. After one glance at the pictures, we have to say that is one hot looking Yaris! Nicely scaled down from the original, the Tamiya Gazoo Racing Yaris Rally1 is perfect for backyard rally car runs, or for doing hot laps around your cul-de-sac. Here are the highlights- * [...]
The crew at Tamiya has announced their upcoming 1/10 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG Racing Version Kit. This version of the CLK AMG features enlarged fenders and a rear wing for a racing style look. Here are the highlights- * Shaft driven 4WD TT-02 chassis * Lightweight 1.0mm thick polycarbonate body. * Molded side mirrors and rear wing * 16-spoke silver color wheels * Racing slick [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is the Scania 770 S 8X4/4 Full Option Kit. This incredibly scale realistic semi-truck features double-axle 4-wheel drive in the rear, with double-axle 4-wheel steering up front. Here are more highlights- * 1/14th scale kit * Width – 196mm * Cab authentically recreated by precise injection molding * Detailed auxiliary machinery tower, fuel tank, and air tank * Motor and transmission [...]
For all you Land Cruiser fans out there, check out the upcoming 1/10 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 from Tamiya. Sporting a highly scale detailed polycarbonate body that sits on Tamiya’s CC-02L chassis, their new Land Cruiser is sure to make a big splash at your local bashing/trailing spot! Features include plastic molded scale parts, as well as stock looking [...]
Shipping soon from Kyosho is the 1/8th scaled Inferno MP9 TKI4 V2 .21 Nitro Powered 4WD Buggy Readyset. If you are looking for high-end performance, without having to use a bunch of time building a kit, the new Readyset version of the MP9 TKI4 V2 is a fast and easy way to get on the track. Check out these highlights- * [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled Porsche 911 GT3 (992) Kit. This hot looking Porsche has been nicely scaled from the original and comes on Tamiya’s easy to drive 4WD TT-02 chassis. Here are more highlights- * Highly detailed polycarbonate body * Beginner friendly and highly customizable TT-02 chassis * Shaft driven 4WD * Identical left and right suspension arms & uprights * [...]
Coming later this month from Kyosho is the 1/10 FW-06 Chassis Kit .15 Nitro Powered 4WD Touring Car. If you love the smell of nitro, the new FW-06 chassis kit is the perfect start for your next on-road build. Check out these highlights- * Powerful KE15SP nitro engine with slide carburetor * Double wishbone suspension with adjustable camber and toe angles * Machined [...]
New from Tamiya is the Fiat Abarth 1000TCR Berlina Corsa Kit with MB-01 Chassis. This highly detailed 1/10th scaled kit uses an MB-01 chassis. The MB-01 allows for six different setups via the choice of three different wheelbases, as well as the choice of running front or rear wheel drive. Here are more highlights- * Multi-purpose, 2WD MB-01 chassis * Low or [...]
Now shipping from Powerhobby are Aluminum Dually Wheels for the Axial Racing SCX24. To help give you more customization options for your SCX24, the crew at Powerhobby have dropped aluminum dually wheels. Made from lightweight aluminum, the dually wheels are perfect for giving your SCX24 a lot more attitude, as well as traction. Included are a pair of dually wheels, [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of their Toyota Land Cruiser 40. This time around, the Land Cruiser uses Tamiya’s legendary CC-02 4WD chassis and has a few detail tweaks to sweeten the deal. Here are more highlights- * New roof rack with light pods * New silver 12-spoke wheels * New semi-pneumatic rubber, block pattern tires * New stickers with integrated [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you soon is the Tamiya VW Golf MK.2 GTI 16V Rally Kit with MF-01X Chassis. Tamiya has faithfully recreated the MK2 GTI in rally race car form and is a great choice for on-road, or off, with its MF-01X chassis. Here are more highlights- * Lightweight polycarbonate body * Plastic molded scale side mirrors and bumper * [...]
