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Now available for pre-order from Duratrax are 1/5 Warthog 5.7″ Pre-Mounted Monster Truck Tires. These beastly pre-mounts are sized to fit trucks like the Traxxas X-Maxx and ARRMA 8S Kraton. Here are the highlights- * All terrain tires ready for dirt, grass, gravel, or pavement * Pre-mounted on black Ripper wheels with removable hex * Ripper wheels are compatible with the Duratrax Clip-Lock [...]
Adding a servo winch to your R/C crawler is a great way to give yourself or a trail companion a helping hand when things go sideways. If you’re in the market for this type of add-on accessory, the Tug Buddy from Holmes Hobbies might be the perfect fit for you. Featuring a compact design, the Tug Buddy is packed with power [...]
It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Duratrax but they are back with new Fossil 1.9″ Rock Crawler Tires. The Fossil crawling tires will be available as just tires, or pre-mounted, and feature a great scale look. Here are the highlights- * Open tread block design that clears easily * Aggressive sidewall design for improved side-hilling * Open-cell foam inserts are included * [...]
In terms of small-scale R/C crawler upgrades, the FCX24 from FMS already has one of the larger selections and keeps growing. Adding to the list of upgrades for this 1/24-scale rig are Injora’s Brass Rear Portal Inner Housings (#FCX24–08). This upgrade will add significant weight to the rear of your crawler, helping keep it planted on the trail and crawling [...]
Add style and crawling performance to your 1/24 or 1/18-scale trail truck with Injora’s 1.0 Plus 12-Spoke 42g Brass Beadlock Wheels (#YQW-1101). With 42g of weight per wheel, these brass beadlock wheels will amp up the style and traction of your rig. With an outer diameter of 1.1", these wheels are slightly larger than other 1/24 and 1/18-scale options. They feature [...]
New from SWORKz is the 1/10 S14-4C 4WD Pro Carpet Buggy Kit. Designed for high traction tracks like carpet, the S14-4C is ready to help you win at even the highest levels of competition. Check out these highlights- * Designed for optimized corner speeds & easy handling on carpet * New gear box with adjustable differential system * T7075 hard anodized and lightened [...]
Now available from Carisma is the Prairie Wolf SCA-1E Clear Body Set. The Prairie Wolf is a nicely scaled van body that is perfect for a 70s or 80s style build. Here are more highlights- * Made for rigs with a 324mm wheelbase * LED-ready grill * Robust wing mirrors * Rear panel roof access ladder * Made from a thick, vacuum formed Lexan * Retro [...]
Coming soon from new company Corsatec is the CTX-10RS Brushless ESC. Made for use in 1/10th scaled on or off-road vehicles, the CTX-10RS is filled with performance. Check out these highlights- * Ultra-small footprint * 2S LiPo maximum input voltage * Lightweight aluminum case and fan * Can be programmed remotely via the Corsatec app * Designed for low operating temperatures * Low center of gravity [...]
The crew over at Hitec have announced that they have signed David Ronnefalk to their factory team. Ronnefalk has long been one of the top race drivers in our hobby and is perhaps best known for his World Championship win in 2016. Here is the official press release- “Hitec is thrilled to announce the addition of David Ronnefalk as our Flagship [...]
New from JConcepts are Landmines and Tusk Tires for the Axial Racing SCX6. Both the Tusks and Landmines have proven themselves to be extremely capable while off-roading and soon you will be able to get them for your mighty SCX6. Also, both styles will be available just as tires, or conveniently pre-mounted. Here are more highlights- Landmines 2.9” Tires * Robust carcass, [...]
Hitting hobby shops later this month from Kyosho is the Inferno MP9 Mini-Z Buggy Readyset. This mini sized Readyset is designed for performance and can be driven just about anywhere, indoors or out. Check out these highlights- * Durable 4wd system with slipper clutch * Syncro KT-531P FHSS 2.4GHz radio system * Fully pre-assembled, just add AA batteries * Printed polycarbonate body * Optional gyro [...]
Coming later this month from Kyosho is the 1/8 INFERNO MP10e TKI2 Brushless 4WD Race Buggy Kit. The new MP10e TKI2 gets some of the updates from it’s nitro powered brother and is more than ready to win at any level of competition. Here are the highlights- * New body with improved aerodynamics to increase speed * Longer stroke suspension with updated [...]
The crew at Awesomatix has been doing a lot of winning at high level carpet races around the globe the last few years. To help extend their dominance, they have just announced the 1/10 A800R Touring Car Kit. The A800R comes with a number of upgrades and revisions to make it Awesomatix’s fastest touring car to date. Here are the [...]
New from Jetko Power are a pair of 1.0″ Micro Crawler Tires. The all new Raider and Conqueror rock crawling tires have a nice scale look, while also being designed for serious performance out on the trail. Sized to fit most standard 1/24th scaled rock crawlers, the Jetko tires are molded from a soft rubber compound to give your rig [...]
New from AJC Mods is a Dually Conversion Kit for the Traxxas TRX6 Ultimate R/C Hauler. If you’ve longed for a dually version of the TRX6, this is a great kit to help you make that a reality. Featuring a blend of plastic and metal parts, this conversion kit will bolt directly to the TRX6 without needing modification. Multiple configurations are [...]
