Over at MIP they are raising the bar with their new Gen 2 Series Tools. The new Gen 2 series comes with lazer etched sizing to make it easy to find the proper size while wrenching. Also new on the nut drivers is a tough, black oxide coating on the tips to increase durability. With new simplified identification, and larger [...]
Hey all, Happy Thursday! I received a good e-mail from a reader the other day in reference to my 2024 prediction column. I figured it would be a good basis for discussion this week. Hi Doug. Big fan of your articles. Reading the most recent prediction one, I noticed something about the lack of a revival of the Juggernaut occurring being the only [...]
New from Element RC is the 1/10 Enduro Trail Truck Bushido+ Blue RTR. The new Bushido+ comes with a detailed interior, plus other goodies to make it even more scale realistic. Check out these highlights- * Detailed polycarbonate interior with molded head * Injection-molded light buckets * LEDs for the headlights and taillights * Polycarbonate faux spare tire and cloth tire cover * Integrated servo [...]
Over at Kyosho they have announced Two New Colors for their Mini-Z AWD Dodge Challenger SRT. The new colors include the Dodge classic of Plum Crazy (#32621PU), as well as Eye Red (#32621R). The Dodge Challenger SRT Mini-Z comes with a display case worthy body, as well as a high-performance AWD chassis underneath. Here are more highlights- * Factory completed body [...]
New from Axial is a Portal Conversion Kit for their SCX10 Pro scale crawler. The new conversion kit makes it fast and easy to upgrade your SCX10 Pro to high clearance portal axles. Here are the highlights- * Fully assembled and ready to install * Designed specifically for the Axial SCX10 Pro * Increases ground clearance by 13.8mm * Widens overall track by 13.6mm * [...]
Now available for pre-order from RC4WD is the Trail Finder 2 1987 Toyota XtraCab Hard Body RTR in White. The RC4WD crew has gone above and beyond to produce this ultra-realistic off-road classic. Check out these highlights- * 1987 Toyota Xtracab body set in White * Billet aluminum ladder frame * R3 single speed transmission * Center mounted Hammer transfer case * 45 turn, 540 [...]
Over at Jetko Power they have announced their J-ONE 1/8th Buggy Tires. Jetko is really pushing the limits of technology with these using a Flexible Light-Belt Carcass. The new flexible belt technology is said to be an improvement over traditional belting, which tends to the leave the tire carcass too stiff for small bumps, or for maximum mechanical grip. The [...]
New from Killerbody is a Mercury Chassis Kit for the Killerbody 1/10 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Hard Body Set. The Mercury chassis is highly scale realistic and is the perfect mate to Killerbody’s Jeep Gladiator Rubicon hard body. Check out these highlights- * Chassis frame kit * Realistic fuel tank * Battery compartment shell kit * Engine and transmission housing set * Exhaust pipe kit * Axle [...]
New from H-Tech Custom Products is an Aluminum Grille for the Redcat Ascent (One-piece Body). This add-on looks like a great way to add a subtle touch of personalization to your budget rock crawler. Made of CNC-machined aluminum, this Aluminum Grille features cut-outs for the headlights and a recessed center grille area with the “Ascent” logo printed in the center. The [...]
Over at Capo Racing they have released more teaser images of their upcoming 1/8 CD1582X Queen Baja Ultra4 Kit. Capo Racing is considered by many to be the highest of the high-end, with their on-road Nissan Skyline GT-R being arguably the most esoteric on-road car to ever hit the market. Not to be outdone in off-road, the Capo crew is [...]
Over at Team Associated they have announced Clear Bodies & Wings for the RC10B7 and B7D. The high performance body and rear wing are made in both standard and lightweight versions to suit your buggy and racing style. RC10B7 Clear Body Part Number – #92422 Street Price – $25 RC10B7 FT Lightweight Clear Body Part Number – #92423 Street Price – $25 RC10B7 Rear Wing, 7″ Part Number [...]
New over at Team Associated is the announcement of Three 3S LiPo Truck Combos. The new LiPo combos come with a compact charger and Reedy WolfPack 2600mAh 3S LiPo battery for serious levels of power. The three combos include the Rival MT10 monster truck, as well as the Pro4 SC10 RTR and General Tire Pro4 SC10 RTR short course trucks. All [...]
New from H-Tech Custom Products is their Aluminum Rear Bumper (HT-AX0005) for the Axial SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7. Beef up the backside of your trail rig with this durable bumper and hit the trail in style. Made of machined aluminum, this rear bumper upgrade features a black finish and includes machined tow hooks/shackles for even more scale detail. Also included with [...]
New from Futaba is the T10PX Limited Edition Transmitter. This top-of-the-line transmitter has 10 channels of operation and is loaded with high-end performance to help you get the most out of your vehicle. Check out these highlights- * Futaba 4th Generation System * Telemetry communication can now be used * Supports up to 10 channels * Lightest in class & high balance design * Wide [...]
New over at Maverick is a Quantum2 MT Quick Look! video. The short video goes over some of the highlights of their Quantom2 MT- like it’s ultra tough body, working lights, and burly new wheels and tires. Maverick is the affordable bashing side of HPI Racing and their Quantum2 monster truck was designed for hours of bashing fun, without a [...]
