Over at Tamiya they have announced a Lotus Europa Special. This vintage race car was popular back in 1966 and soon you can put one on your shelf for display, or to bash around your cul-de-sac. Check out these highlights- * 1/10 scaled kit * Width- 176mm * Wheelbase- 225mm * Uses M-06M rear wheel drive chassis * Clear polycarbonate body * Plastic bushings * Friction [...]
Over at Team Associated they have announced a new Carbon Fiber Standup Motor Plate for the RC10B6.1 race buggy. The carbon fiber motor plate is great for saving weight, as well as looking ridiculously trick. Here are the highlights- * Fits- RC10B6.1, RC10B6.1D, RC10B6.1DL, RC10SC6.1, RC10T6.1 * Made from 3mm thick carbon fiber * Drop on fit * Ultra-lightweight design The Associated Carbon Fiber Standup [...]
Firebrand RC has introduced a new 1/10-scale R/C drift car body that’ll look great at the track or on the shelf. The Netsu Redsun Type GTR Body features a sporty design with plenty of molded detail. Made from durable polycarbonate, this body has a 200mm width and has been designed to work with deep offset wheels and/or extended wheel hubs. The [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1992 Audi V8 Touring Car Kit. The Tamiya faithfully recreates a classic Audi race car from the early 1990s and comes on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-02 platform. Check out these highlights- * Shaft driven 4wd * Clear, highly detailed polycarbonate body * Highly adaptable chassis with 2 different wheelbases * Brake disc shaped wheel hubs and [...]
Coming soon from Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled BD10F Competition FWD Touring Car. The BD10F is a high-end competition car that can compete at the very highest levels of racing. Here are the highlights- * Optimized weight distribution for FWD * Dedicated 90 gram front weight for more traction * Forward motor position * New Ackerman ratio using a long bell crank for neutral [...]
Coming later this month from Team Associated is a DR10 Pro Reakt RTR Drag Car with special Lucas Oil livery. Lucas Oil has long been a huge supporter of professional motorsports, this hot looking drag car is sure to turn heads. Check out these highlights- * Available as a RTR or as a LiPo combo * New Lucas Oil livery * New aerodynamic [...]
New and hot from Bittydesign is the ZL21 No Prep Drag Race Clear Body. This ultra-sleek body is perfect for no prep drag racing with a high performance design and a street wise look. Here are the highlights- * Premium quality * Made from genuine 1mm thick Lexan * Includes all needed hardware * Wheelbase – 330mm * Sold clear with overspray protective film * Decal [...]
Redcat Racing has created a new craze in the R/C world, thanks to the success and popularity of their SixtyFour Hopping Lowrider RTR. Now they’ve got an offering for fans of total customization; the LRH285 Hopping Lowrider Chassis. As the name implies, this is the foundation of the SixtyFour Lowrider without the pre-painted and glitzed-out Chevy Impala body shell. While the [...]
Now being teased by Horizon Hobby is a TLR Tuned version of the mighty ARRMA Typhon 1/8 Buggy. This revolutionary collaboration between the TLR race team and the hardcore ARRMA Typhon bash machine is intended to help get more bashers into the race scene. Check out some of these highlights- * Comes with a host of TLR Tuned parts * Factory finished [...]
Available terrain and prevailing weather are the two main factors affecting my choice of vehicle whenever I feel like trigger time. I have no indoor arena anywhere near where I live, so I am dependent on nice and dry weather for outside asphalt drifting. Well, that’s part of what’s fun with RC, isn’t it? Variety. There’s a vehicle for every [...]
We recently got our hands on another 1/18th scale crawler. This is the EASYRC 1/18th Scale Patriot. It’s got some great interior details, lights, a hard plastic body with nice exterior details as well. Check out our unboxing video, and watch for a full review very soon!For those looking to order a Patriot here are the US links: EASYRC on [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the small scaled TamTech-Gear Mighty Frog Mini. The Frog Mini is small enough to be run indoors, but is large enough for outdoor fun as well. With a GB-01S chassis and a battery that lasts up to 30 minutes, the Frog Mini will be a great way to get your rc fix this fall [...]
New from Tamiya is a Track Unit Set. The new track set from Tamiya was first seen on their Landfreeder QuadTrack kit, but soon you will be able to bolt them onto your CC-02, CC-01, GF-01, GF-01 CB, GF-01 TR, G6-01, G6-01 TR, or TT-02 Tamiya chassis. Here are the highlights- * Great for sand, snow, or mud * Sold as a [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced a new Extra Long Wheelie Bar. The wheelie bar was originally designed for the mighty Drag Slash, but the new version comes with a pair of heavy duty mounts, thus allowing you to mount it up to your 2WD Rustler, Bandit, Stampede, or Slash. Here are more details- * 5 adjustable height positions * Two different [...]
Coming soon from JConcepts is a very trick High-Flow Aluminum Cooling Fan. This high-end cooling fan is standard sized and was designed for serious air movement. Here are the highlights- * CNC machined aluminum case * Size- 30 x 30 x 10mm * Pre-wired JST plug with extension wire * Input Voltage- 5 to 8 volts DC * Current Draw- 0.6 amps * Tough black anodizing * [...]
