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Over at HPI Racing they have released a new Teaser. The HPI crew is now teasing a new, fully licensed Ford ready to run, but that’s about all the information that has been given. HPI has long been known for making some of the best looking bodies in rc and we can’t wait to see what they have worked up [...]
The crew at Exotek Racing have announced new NASCAR CVD Sets. These beefy CVDs are available for front (43mm) or rear (41mm). Here are the highlights- * Pro racing style CVD sets * Precise machining that reduces bearing binding * Hardened steel axles * 7075 hard anodized lightweight CVD bones * Lightweight alloy hexes for a smoother drivetrain The Exotek Racing NASCAR CVD Sets are street [...]
The crew at Leadfinger Racing have announced a Retro-Mod Clear Body for the Associated B74.2 race buggy. This vintage inspired body is sure to make your B74.2 stand out in a crowd with its classic lines. Here are the highlights- * Nostalgic throwback styled body * Pays homage to the golden era of rc racing * Captures the essence of classic RC aesthetics * [...]
Ever been working on a custom build and thought to yourself, “This build really needs a Howitzer!!!”? Well here ya go folks! Capo Racing has announced a Self-Propelled Vehicle-Mounted Howitzer for rc vehicles. This scale realistic Howitzer can rotate, rise up and down, and even does a shell loading demo. It can also turn a fairly normal build, into something [...]
If you’re packing for a summertime camping trip and want to bring some R/C fun with you, nothing beats a 1/24 or 1/18 crawler. The folks at Redcat have been putting a lot of effort behind their Ascent-18 platform and now have a brushless version for those who want even more power for their tiny truck adventures. The Redcat Ascent-18 Scout [...]
H-Tech Custom Products has released its first “house brand” rock buggy cage, the HTB-10 First Cage & Body Panel Set. If you’re looking for something new in a 1/10-scale rock buggy, this cage and panel set might be worth checking out. Made of machined aluminum, the HTB-10 requires the Vanquish Products VRD Builders Kit for completion. Other highlights of this buggy [...]
Now available from your local JConcepts dealer are Carbon Fiber Shock Towers for the Associated RC10 4wd vintage buggy kit. These high-zoot shock tower not only look cool, but can also help improve performance on your buggy. Here are the highlights- * Made from 2.5mm genuine carbon fiber * Improves rigidity over stock components * Reinforcement ribs added for strength * RC10 4wd geometry * [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a very trick Mini LMT Carbon Fiber Chassis Set. This high-end chassis is set-up to factory geometry specifications and sports that hot carbon fiber look. Here are the highlights- * Standard geometry chassis rails * Made from lightweight carbon fiber * Includes rear wheelie bar rails * Aluminum machined and black anodized wheelie bar pivots * Simple installation using stock [...]
Here’s some big news from Team Associated. The AE crew has just announced the RC10 ‘89 Stealth Car Masami Edition buggy kit!!! This vintage blast from the past changed rc racing forever with it’s cutting edge technology for that time. Check out these highlights- * CNC machined aluminum chassis * Laser etched chassis logo * Carbon fiber top plate * Hard anodized shock bodies [...]
New from Injora is a neat new upgrade item for the Axial SCX24. Their +4mm Planet Axles with Double-Joint Shafts look like a great way to add visual detail, plus improved steering performance to your 1/24-scale crawler. The robust axles feature aluminum housings and feature double-jointed shafts for up to 52 degrees of steering angle. Instead of the slim differential housing, [...]
Over at ABC Hobby they have announced the 1/10th scaled Gunvaid RR Kit. The Gunvaid RR comes with a rear motor/rear wheel drive chassis to go along with its beautiful looking MCM210 clear body. Here are some highlights- * Chassis arrives pre-assembled * Rear motor 2WD driveline * Kingpin strut type suspension * Sealed 4 bevel gear differential * 2.0T FRP chassis * Front and rear [...]
Over at Fenix Racing they have announced an Outlaw version of their 1/10 Mistral 3.5 F1 Kit. The Mistral 3.5 Outlaw is designed for the Outlaw F1 class where big tires are the normal, as are outrageous speeds. Here are the highlights- * Carbon fiber chassis * Variable wheelbase * Designed for larger Pro10 tires * Wings not included * Ships mid-July The Fenix Racing 1/10 [...]
New over at Schumacher is the 1/10th scaled Vibe TC Kit. The Vibe TC is designed to be an affordable club racer that comes with all the features and adjustments of higher-end racers. Here are the highlights- * Durable and simple to maintain * Alloy shocks with purple anodized adjusters * Universal driveshafts * Purple alloy transmission and layshaft mounts * Lightweight front spool [...]
Over at JConcepts they recently announced 3 New Sets of 2.0″ Sized Crawling Wheels. All three sets are machined from aluminum, have a premium scale realistic look, and are designed to be shod with 1.9″ crawling tires. ALso, all three sets are street priced at $153 for a complete set of four. Here are the highlights- JConcepts Quick Draw 2.0″ Crawler [...]
New from Fan RC is the 1/10th scaled FR-02 Composite Worlds Buggy Kit. This composite vintage buggy is perfect for racing, or for long days of bashing in the backyard. Here are the highlights- * Uni-directional carbon fiber chassis * Uni-directional carbon fiber top deck and shock towers * Uni-directional carbon fiber transmission brace and battery strap * Ball diff transmission with big slipper [...]
