Good day my four wheel loving friends. I come to you with a smorgasbord of random MT related topics this week. That new CEN Racing Ford F450 sure seems to be making a big splash this week, doesn’t it? Jeremy, our resident scaling fanatic, will probably be touching on it in Friday’s Everybody’s Scalin’ so I won’t steal his thunder, but [...]
Being teased over at Kyosho right now is a very realistic looking 1969 Chevy El Camino SS 396 Fazer Mk2 Readyset. This classic El Camino is perfect for on-road driving and comes on Kyosho’s durable Fazer Mk2 chassis. All we have for now is one teaser image and a part number, #34419T1. We will post more details as we receive them. [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is the 1987 Toyota XtraCab Hard Body Complete Set. This classic Toyota has incredible scale realism, with insane detailing. * Body made from injection molded ABS plastic * Comes with full interior * Clear ABS windows * Hood, doors, and tailgate open * Magnets used to keep hood closed * Wheelbase- 12.36″ * Weight- 33.1oz * Width- 7.48″ The RC4WD 1987 Toyota XtraCab Hard [...]
Since we know some of you skip the unboxing videos, we figure there should be a post for the first run video of the CEN RACING DL Series Ford F-450 SD 4WD RTR. Jeremy knocked this one out of the park, and if you are looking to see what the new CEN truck is like in action, this is the [...]
New from Traxxas is an Upgraded & Unleashed Traxxas Maxx Rock ‘N Roll Edition action video. The crew at Traxxas took a Rock ‘N Roll edition Maxx monster truck and upgraded it to the hilt to increase performance. Watch below to see just how gnarly their Maxx turned out. The video features enormous jumps, huge rooster tails, as well as [...]
Over at Team Associated they have dropped a full line-up of Octalock Spur Gears, as well as Factory Team Octalock LCF Slipper Pads. This combo was first seen on the B74.1 buggy, later this month the spur gears and slipper pads will be available in sizes from 72, up to 81 teeth. The slipper pads will be available in 11 [...]
Hey all, back again with another check-in on my Traxxas Bandit drag car conversion project. This fella has been progressing quite slowly, but I’ve actually enjoyed it that way, as I use it as a quick fill-in between working on my race monster trucks. So today we are going to talk about the body I picked…or should I say bodies? Let [...]
New from the crew at Bittydesign is a Vision Series Clear Body for the Kyosho MP10E race buggy. With performance enhancing attributes, as well as sleek styling, the Vision clear body for the MP10E is ready to put you on the top step of the podium. * Made from from genuine Lexan * Pre-cut for your convenience * 1mm thick for durability * Comes [...]
We got our hands on the recently announced CEN RACING DL Series Ford F-450 SD 4WD RTR, and talk about a surprise. The video does not do the blue justice, it looks great in person, and they did some interesting things with the chassis setup as well as the gearing. We have both an unboxing video and a first [...]
The folks over at CEN Racing are proud to announce their all new DL Series Ford F450 SD 4WD RTR. Their new DL Series promises loads of scale realism, with the extra pulling power of dually tires in the rear. Check out these highlights- * Street Price- $369 * Two colors available * Steel frame rails * 3S LiPo capable ESC * Chassis mounted servo * [...]
For all you Cat fanatics out there, Diecast Masters America has announced a full line-up of 1/24th Scaled Remote Control Work Equipment. All the vehicles are fully licensed by Caterpillar and feature amazing scale realism. This affordable line-up is a great way to get started in rc and includes 4 different units to create your own scale realistic worksite. Cat 745 [...]
The folks over at Horizon Hobby made big news when they introduced their Smart Technology line-up of products a couple of years ago. The latest product in that line-up is the Spektrum S1100 Smart Battery Charger. We’ve been passing the S1100 around the office for a few weeks to get our Bash Crew’s thoughts on how it performs. How easy [...]
The folks over at ARRMA decided to just release the hounds this last month and load up the bashers with some amazing new products. This is the revised version of the ARRMA Senton 4×4 Mega, which has a brushed motor, and comes fully RTR with a NIMH battery and charger. It’s a great entry vehicle for those looking to dip [...]
Coming up next Tuesday, the crew over at CEN Racing will officially unveil their upcoming DL Series. CEN Racing has been coming on strong the last couple of years with all new products. The new DL Series from CEN is expected to be quite realistic, while also having the kind of performance that is rarely seen in the scale segment.We [...]
New from the crew at RC4WD is a very trick looking Snorkel, LED Flood Light, & Antenna Kit for the Axial JLU Wrangler. This kit includes numerous scale upgrades that can turn your Wrangler from mild, to custom, in a matter of minutes. * Plastic parts made from a durable nylon * Scale realistic design * Bright LED lights * Easy to install * Weight- [...]
