Hello gang, happy Thursday! Last weekend I took part in my first solid axle monster truck race in four months- an eternity for me! I went racing at the Childress RC Racing event in Sullivan, MO. The racing surface was both on carpet and a relatively slick indoor tile floor. You’d go from 100% grip on carpet to the, well, less than [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you soon is the MSA-1E 1/24th 1968 Land Rover Series IIA In Classic Green from Carisma. This 1/24th scaled Land Rover is small enough to be driven indoors, but can also tackle your backyard crawling course as well. Here are the highlights- * Fully licensed by Land Rover * Gen-2 brushed motor * Lower gearing than previous [...]
Have you been looking for a high performance, yet affordable, digital servo? If so, have a look at the new 2513MG Digital Metal Gear Servo from Reedy. With beefy metal gears, and with built-in water resistance, the 2513MG looks to be a fine choice for a plethora of bashing applications. * Quality upgrade for RTR vehicles * Speed and torque ratings that [...]
Coming soon from Losi is the 1/5 DBXL 2.0 4WD Gas Buggy RTR. The 2.0 version of the DBXL comes with a number of updates to improve durability, as well as performance. Check out these highlights- * New Zenoah 32cc gasoline engine * New high-flow air filter * New steering rack and servo saver assembly * New radio tray, receiver box, and HV-rated servos * [...]
New from Traxxas are Four New Colors for their 2021 TRX-4 Bronco. The new colors include Oxford White, Velocity Blue, Iconic Silver, and Shadow Black. All four colors look quite striking on the 2021 Bronco and give you a lot more choices when you hit up your local hobby shop. Here are more highlights- * Stunning scale details * Heavy duty steel [...]
The crew over at Team Associated has announced a Factory Team Lockout Slipper Clutch for their popular DR10 drag car. Check out these highlights- * Fits AE DR10 series vehicles * Controls the amount of slip created during launch and while at speed * CNC machined pressure plates and lockout arms * Fiberglass slipper pads withstand extra forces created by pressure plates * 4 lockout [...]
Just announced by Axial Racing is the 1/24th scaled SCX24 Jeep JT Gladiator RTR Rock Crawler. The new Gladiator is big on scale realism, but small enough to be driven nearly anywhere. Check out these highlights- * Officially licensed by Jeep * Pre-assembled and ready to run * New, 22mm extended wheelbase for better handling * 88 turn brushed motor * Detailed interior with scale [...]
Over at VRC Pro they are now teasing a new 1/10 Basher Truck. During those cold wintery days when you really don’t want to go outside, the folks at VRC Pro are offering an alternative. With their upcoming Basher Truck, you’ll be able to hit open bash areas on their virtual format to get your daily rc fix, no matter [...]
Shipping now from Basherqueen is a Complete Gearbox Set for select ARRMA vehicles. This very trick looking 3 piece gearbox case comes with all the extras needed to make your ARRMA as bulletproof as it can be. Check out these highlights- * Fits – 1/8 and 1/7 scaled ARRMA BLX RTR & EXB models * CNC machined from a high grade 7075 [...]
We got our hands on the new Team Corally Sketer XL 4S! If you watch the live show, we talked about this release recently as it’s really like nothing Team Corally has done before. Talking with the guys over there, they really pour their hearts into these projects, and are excited to be releasing it to the world. While you are [...]
New from Futaba is the CDR-8000L Dual Port Battery Charger. The CDR-8000L is a versatile charger that can be used on your rc car or aircraft. Check out these highlights- * AC or DC input power * Max Charge Rate – 16 amps per port * Wireless charging function for compatible smartphones * Compatible Battery Types – LiPo, LiHv, LiFe, Lilon, NiCd, NiMH, Lead [...]
The good folks over at Team Corally have been making a big push in the basher market over the last few years. Their large line-up of bash machines have developed a solid reputation for performance and durability. To up the ante, Team Corally has just announced the 2022 version of their Kronos XTR monster truck. Designed for extreme bashing, the [...]
If you’re new to the hobby or mainly buy ready-to-run (RTR) vehicles, there’s a good chance that you’re a stranger to soldering. Having been in that position myself, it can be an intimidating task to conquer, but with a little practice, you can become pro-level in no time. When I was learning to solder R/C components for the first time, I [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you soon is a JConcepts Fin Titanium Front Axle for the Team Associated B6.3 race buggy. These ridiculously trick front axles are made from Titanium for strength, as well as to reduce weight. Here are the highlights- * Blooming flower design offers individual pads to support the wheel * Reduces rotating weight on the axle * Offers [...]
New from Team Associated are Factory Team Upgrade Parts for the DR10, SR10, RB10, and Pro2 SC10. The parts include aluminum arm mounts, an aluminum servo mount, and aluminum rear hubs to help bulletproof your rig, as well as to make it more adjustable. Here is the list of upgrades- #72008 DR10 FT Arm Mount C, aluminum #72009 DR10 FT Arm Mount D, aluminum #72010 DR10 [...]
