Now shipping from RC4WD are KMC 1.9″ Dirty Harry Beadlock Wheels. These tough looking beadlocks are sized to fit 1.9″ crawling tires and are of course, fully licensed. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Standard 12mm wheel hexes * Wheel Size – 1.9″ * Width – 1.04″ * Negative Offset – 0.24″ * Weight – 2.08oz each The RC4WD KMC 1.9″ [...]
New over at Traxxas is the announcement that their Rustler & Stampede will start shipping with USB-C Charging. The new USB-C charger has 4 amps of power and uses the Traxxas iD system to ensure easy charging. * Powered by conventional USB-C power supply * 45+ watt 4-amp max output (with proper power supply and cable) * Auto-recognizes Traxxas iD batteries * Optimizes charger [...]
If you’re looking for a great combination of weight and traction for your next set of small-scale R/C crawler tires, Injora has just the ticket. They’ve paired their Swamp Claw 1.3" M/T Tires with Black Brass Wheels to give 1/24 and 1/18-scale crawling fanatics an out of the box upgrade that should show immediate results. Their new, larger-sized 70mm Swamp Claw [...]
Just announced by Pro-Line are 1/6th Menace HP Belted 5.7″ Pre-Mounted Tires. These high performance tires are fully belted to reduce tire expansion at speed and sport a scale looking tread design. Here are the highlights- * 1:1 racing-inspired tread design * Belted to handle extreme power and high speeds * Low-profile carcass, deep grooves, and long-lasting rubber compound * Pre-mounted on durable Raid [...]
Over at ARRMA they have announced the 1/10 Outcast 4X4 4S V2 BLX Stunt Truck RTR. The latest version of the Outcast 4S comes with a number of updates for increased speed and durability. Check out these highlights- * Metal center differential for improved traction * Updated chassis with center diff module, hinge pin bracing, & dirt drain * Outdrive protectors, taller side [...]
Hello everyone and Happy Thursday! For most of my “hobby life”, my time modeling has been spent with r/c vehicles. Not so much on scale static models. Sure, I’ve done a few military vehicles, cars, and monster trucks over the years…but I wouldn’t say I’m a modeler. The more I got into scale r/c the last decade, the more that traditional modeling [...]
New from Pro-Line is a 1/24 Coyote High Performance Clear Body. Designed for hardcore rock crawling, the Coyote is sized to fit 24th scaled rock crawlers. Check out these highlights- * Pinched front end & dove-tailed rear for max tire clearance * Late-80s domestic-style appearance * Clearance for P-L’s largest SCX24 tires with no trimming * Made from a single piece of crystal-clear polycarbonate * [...]
New over at ARRMA is the 1/10 Kraton 4X4 4S V2 BLX Speed Monster Truck RTR. The latest version of the mighty 1/10 Kraton 4S has received numerous updates. Lets check out the highlights- * Metal center differential for increased traction * Updated chassis with center diff module, hinge pin bracing, and dirt drain * Outdrive protectors, taller side guards, and wishbone dirt [...]
New over at Axial is the SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7 RTR. This classic from the past has high levels of scale realism and comes on Axial’s highly capable SCX10 III chassis. Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed Jeep CJ-7 body * Full interior and many molded accessories * Strong SCX10 III steel C-channel chassis * AR45 standard straight axles * Officially licensed Gen-Right bumpers [...]
Yo and happy generic weekday! May it be a good one and provide you with a bit of relaxing hobby time. Failing that, let it at least provide you with some time of day dreaming of your next project – I’m sure there is one. I myself spend way too much time thinking of upcoming hobby projects, be it RC, [...]
New from the good folks at Team Associated is the F28 Formula RC RTR. The F28 is a micro sized RTR that has a nice scale look, with serious performance under the hood. Here are the highlights- * Everything included in the box – just charge and go! * 2.4GHz transmitter with convenient built-in charging cable * Integrated charging jack. Simple as Plug-in, [...]
The crew at Tamiya has announced a 1/10 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Olio w/ Pre-Painted Body. This classic rally legend comes with a pre-painted body to give your new build a perfect look, while also saving you time during the build. The Abarth Rally comes on the easy to build MF-01X 4wd chassis, which is a solid choice for both [...]
Over at HPI Racing they have just announced a new Hauler Bag. If you are serious about rc, you’ll most likely take a lot of tools and accessories along while bashing. The new HPI Hauler Bag has tons of space for tools, charging equipment, tires, and spare parts. Check out these highlights- * Retractable aluminum handle * Size – 60 x 37 [...]
The crew over at Team Associated have posted up a SEMA RC 1:1 History Video. At this year’s SEMA show, the AE crew stole the show with their 1:1 classic RC10 and the video below talks about the build. The classic RC10 is perhaps the most iconic rc car of all time and the 1:1 version that was shown at [...]
Coming soon from Tekno is the 1/10 MT410 2.0 Electric 4WD Pro Monster Truck Kit. The 2.0 was designed for serious hardcore bashing and has received a slew of upgrades over the original. Here are the highlights- * Based on the legendary Tekno MT410 * 2.0 includes major improvements and upgrades * 4mm black anodized long wear chassis * Three fluid-filled adjustable lightweight differentials * [...]
