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Now shipping from JConcepts is a Mini LMT Body Mount Set. The JC body mount set doesn’t require the use of the stock cage and comes with multiple body mount options inside the package. Here are the highlights- * Original JConcepts injection-molded design * Durable chassis standoffs and body mounts * Four different post heights and angles for versatility * Rubber body clip leash [...]
New from Delta Plastik is the 1/7th scaled Mercedes CLR Clear Body. This hot looking body is sized to fit large scale on-road cars and comes in clear awaiting your custom livery. Here are the highlights- * Crafted with precision and attention to detail * Exceptional fit and finish for your 1/7 scale rc car * Molded from 2mm thick, high-quality Lexan * Wheelbase [...]
The crew at JConcepts have announced that their Smoothie 3 Race Tires are now available in Gold Rubber Compounds. The new third generation Smoothie race tires are designed for 1/10 dirt oval and off-road and feature a new low-slung tire carcass. Here are more highlights- * JConcepts original design * Super low-profile carcass * Thickened Smoothie 3 concept * Recessed tire lettering for cleaner [...]
RC Patina Guy has released a new scale accessory, this time focusing on Kyosho’s 1966 Chevy C-10 EP Fazer Mk2. His Wooden Bed add-on allows you to add a touch of warmth and class to your 1/10-scale R/C truck, making your ride stand out in a crowd. This hand-made bed features a stained finish with aluminium strips that run the length [...]
Recently announced by Kyosho is the 1/28th scaled First Mini-Z Speed Racer GoGoGo. No matter if you are a Speed Racer fan or not, this easy to drive Mini-Z is a great first rc car for nearly anyone. Here are the highlights- * Perfect for beginners and pros alike * Shock-absorbing suspension * High-grip rubber tires * Pre-assembled display-quality body * Real Drive Mechanism offers [...]
Coming soon over at Traxxas are Two New Liveries for their Unlimited Desert Racer RTR. The Traxxas UDR has been my personal all time favorite rc car since it was first released back in 2018. With incredibly scale realism, and serious performance under the hood, the UDR gives you plenty of reasons to love driving it. Soon Traxxas will be [...]
After some teasing, JConcepts has officially announced their 1/10 Pioneer Modern Buggy Wheels. In rc racing, we’ve been using pretty much the same style of wheels, for decades. The crew at JC are out to change that up with their Pioneer series wheels. The Pioneer wheels are a nod to the past, while also being on the cutting edge of [...]
New from Team Powers is a V2 Portable Soldering Iron Station. This updated version 2 of their portable soldering station has all the power you need and is small enough to be packed along on the trail. Here are the highlights- * Ultimate portable soldering solution * Supports 2S~4S (7.4V~18V) battery input * Operates directly via PD 3.0 USB power supply * Rapid heating—boosts [...]
Over at Fan RC they are now teasing a 1/10 Vintage 2WD Buggy Kit. With vintage buggy racing blowing up like crazy this year, Fan RC is helping to expand the genre by introducing new products with that old vintage vibe. From the teaser images we can see old school pre-load collars on the shocks, old school wire rear wing [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is the 1/8 Inferno NEO 4.0 Nitro Buggy Readyset. This 4.0 version of the nitro Inferno NEO comes completely pre-built and painted for your convenience, yet is highly competitive out on the track. Here are more highlights- * Readyset with pre-built chassis, installed engine, and pre-painted * Simplified engine break-in system * Shares body with the electric Inferno NEO [...]
Over at Yokomo they are now teasing the return of their Wonder Dog Fighter Race Buggy Kit. Recently during the 2025 Shizuoka Hobby Show, the crew at Yokomo teased the return of this rare vintage race buggy. The Wonder Dog Fighter was released originally way back in 1986 and was the buggy used by Gil Losi Jr. to win the [...]
Over at FTX RC they are now teasing a new Large Scale SCT RTR. UK based FTX has been a force in the rc market for close to a decade now, but their upcoming short course truck will likely be their very first large scale offering. FTX is well known for hot looking releases, but we’ll have to wait a [...]
New over at Exotek is a Slipper Eliminator for Kimbrough Spurs on the 22S Sprint. This lightweight slipper eliminator is perfect for oval and drag racing. Here are the highlights- * Ultra-light direct spur gear mount for the 22S Sprint and Drag series * Machined alloy unit that weighs only 3.6gr with the screws * Uses a wider range of available spur gear [...]
Knight Customs has released a new 3D-printable F1 Driver Detail Set designed specificallly for Mon-Tech’s F22 and F23 Formula 1 R/C car bodies. These printable files are a direct fit for Mon-Tech’s F1 bodies, so you can easily add additional scale detail to your formula racer. The download includes files for the driver cockpit with an attached driver helmet, uppe torso, [...]
The crew at Avid Racing have announced Carbon Fiber Lowered Shock Towers for the Associated B7 and the Schumacher LD3. These lowered towers help reduce the center of gravity on your race buggy to increase corners speed. Here are the highlights – * Made from 4mm thick forged carbon fiber * Lightly chamfered edges to prevent splitting * Designed for high-bite carpet/turf tracks * [...]
