Attention Redcat GEN8 owners: Club 5 Racing has released a new scale chassis accessory to help you dress up your trail rig. Their new Stainless Steel Step-Down Rock Sliders offer a clean look with integrated rock lights for added scale detail and nighttime driving assistance. These rock sliders are made from stainless steel and feature a black powder coating for a [...]
Recently announced by the folks at Max Speed Technology is the 1/10 TCR-FF 86RB Kit. The 86RB sports a highly detailed body as well as MST’s extremely versatile TCR chassis. The TCR chassis can be built front motor/front drive, mid-motor/rear drive, or rear motor/rear drive. Also, the 86RB body will be available separately. #532171I – TCR-FF 86RB Kit (no electrics, with [...]
Just how hardcore of a scale crawler fanatic are you? The folks at LX Shocks have just gone wayyyyy over-the-top with their new FJ40 RC Rock Crawler Kit. If you like trick hand-made parts, the new FJ40 is for you. * Purely hand made * 1/10th scaled * Wheelbase – 275mm * Made to spec when ordered * Roughly 2 month turnaround time * Engine [...]
Over at Tamiya they have added Three Models to their XB Expert Built Series. Tamiya’s XB series comes completely pre-painted and pre-assembled to get you bashing fast! With highly detailed polycarbonate bodies and professional assembly, the new XB series models make getting in the rc hobby easy. New Tamiya XB Models * XB Blitzer Beetle (2011) #57929 * XB Toyota GR 86 Red [...]
G’day mates! Last week I had the pleasure of showing off the new body of my SCX10 III, Viper. Today we’ll have a look at lessons learned. First, an easy one: black and yellow worked well as a recipe for one eye catching color scheme that would look good both out driving, and in pictures published on this very website. [...]
Now shipping from Team Associated are Factory Team Shock Shaft Multi-Tool Pliers. This multi-duty tool is made from durable aluminum and can help make putting shocks together a whole bunch easier. Here are the highlights- * Black anodized aluminum with silver edge finish * FT laser-etching * Great for building shocks * Also designed to help solder bullet plugs * Large size for proper hand [...]
Injora recently released a new set of stainless steel links set for the Axial SCX24. Each set of links comes with 8 pieces, all of which are made from high-quality stainless steel, durable plastics, as well as brass and aluminum pivot balls. These new stainless steel links are available for the following models:SCX24 Deadbolt SCX24 Betty SCX24 Chevy C10 SCX24 Jeep Wrangler SCX24 Jeep Gladiator SCX24 [...]
Now shipping from Carisma is the 1/24th scaled Mitsubishi Pajero XL-W MSA-1E 2.0 RTR. The new 2.0 version of the MSA-1E chassis comes with improved drivability and increased torque. Here are the highlights- * Upgraded gearbox with 25% lower gearing * Larger 130 sized brushed motor for more torque * 46% increase in torque * Increased voltage range of 3.0 to 8.4 volts DC * [...]
Over at JConcepts they recently uploaded a new VLog. The latest JC VLog features Jason and Fred as they talk about a bunch of new products. From their ridiculously trick tool holder, to the ultra-grippy Landmines tires for the UDR/Mojave, the new VLog is a great way to get your rc fix today. To learn more about all the fine rc [...]
For all you hardcore bashers out there, Traxxas has posted a new X-Maxx Sledgehammer Extreme Off Road Tires Video. The Sledgehammer tires from Traxxas are massive in size and were designed to give your rig massive levels of grip, on a wide variety of surfaces. Watch below to see the Sledgehammers throwing massive roost, ripping through gravel, as well as [...]
The folks over at Kyosho have announced a Purple Version of their popular 1/10 Mad Van Fazer Mk2 Readyset. The mighty Mad Van has a nicely detailed body to go along with its huge tires and easy to drive Fazer Mk2 chassis. With a beefy full time 4wd system and loads of attitude, the Purple Mad Van is ready for [...]
Recently announced by Max Speed Technology is the 1/10th scaled TCR-FF LBMT Kit. The crazy hot LBMT body sits on MST’s incredibly versatile TCR chassis. Here are the details- * Highly detailed LBMT body comes in clear * Body also available separately #720017 * Composite chassis * Independent suspension * TCR chassis supports front motor front drive, mid-motor rear drive, or rear motor rear drive [...]
Shipping now from Boom Racing is the very Limited Edition BRX01 Dually Truck Kit. With only 130 available worldwide, this is a true collectors item. Here are the highlights- * Extremely limited edition release * Numbered, limited edition gold & black BRX01 chassis * Loaded with upgrades and one-off CNC machined parts * Wheelbase – 313mm * Width – 248mm * Precision machined gear box and [...]
New from Exotek is their F1Ultra Kit With Carpet Works Conversion. This top-of-the-line F1 car kit is filled with innovation. Here are the highlights- * Designed for maximum performance on carpet tracks * Weight forward design enhances corners speed * Modular chassis design * Thick 2.5mm 1 piece carbon fiber chassis * Patented floating rear pod suspension system * 72mm extra narrow chassis * Ultra-smooth micro shocks * [...]
Over at JConcepts they have posted a promotional video for their incredibly trick Aluminum Tool Holder. The video below has JConcepts’ driver Joe Bornhorst talking about how easy the tool holder is to store, as well as to use. No matter if you are a racer, basher, or trail driver, the JConcepts tool holder is the perfect tool for long [...]
