Now being teased by SWORKz is the 1/8 Apollo II Pro RTR Buggy. With big brushless power and a finely tuned chassis, the Apollo II is ready to go big on your next bashing adventure. Here are some highlights- * 7075 aluminum chassis * Full set of CVA style driveshafts * 12kg metal gear steering servo * 7075 aluminum shock towers * Fully pre-assembled and [...]
For all you 1/24th scale fanatics out there, RC4WD is now shipping Chrome Stamped Steel 0.7″ Stock Beadlock Wheels. These scale realistic wheels have a great vintage look and are designed to fit small scale crawlers. Here are the highlights- * Made from stamped steel * Wheel Size – 0.7″ * Width – 0.39″ * Negative Offset – 0.07″ * Weight – 0.17oz per wheel The [...]
New over at Max Speed Technology is a CMX version of their DL1 Off-Road Van. MST’s CMX chassis has long been a favorite among off roaders, soon it will come with MST’s highly detailed DL1 body. Here are more highlights- * Available right now * Wheelbase – 242mm * Width – 195mm * Gear Ratio – 1:19 ~ 1:42.6 * Tire Diameter – 90mm * Shaft-driven [...]
The ROCHobby TYPE82E RTR 1/12 Beetle is one of FMS’s top scale rigs. Opening doors, hood, trunk, working fan belt, detailed interior, and the ability to switch from 2wd to 4wd along with a high and low gear adds up to a wicked scale rig. When our running video came out, I felt like the film could have been better. [...]
Does your Traxxas basher need a durability overhaul? If you’re looking for a way to battle-harden your Traxxas Slash, Rustler, or Stampede, take a look at this new offering from Injora; Hardened-steel Front and Rear CVD Shafts. As the name implies, these CVD driveshafts are made from hardened steel and should help improve the longevity of your 1/10-scale Traxxas basher’s [...]
This week in the MTM I wanted to share some r/c pulling news with you. The folks at Sutton Motorsports & Machine have announced that their latest generation r/c pulling chassis, the JAWS EVO, has been updated. The EVO is designed for both performance and scale looks. It’s very similar in appearance to what you’d see underneath the fiberglass body of a [...]
Coming soon from Kaioz RC Model Studio is the JKmax AIRMATIC System 2.0. The AIRMATIC air-ride suspension system is designed for use in the JKmax scale crawler, but can be used for other custom applications as well. Here are the highlights- * Second generation air system from Kaioz * Comes with main compressor and four airbags * Silicone air pipes * Four channel remote [...]
Now being teased by LESU is a very cool looking Scale Cement Mixer Kit. This 1/14th scaled cement mixer is made from stainless steel for a truly authentic look and even rotates like a 1:1 unit. The cement mixer has a part number of #LS-A0029 and you can hit up this link to visit LESU’s Official Facebook Page. Smash This Link to [...]
New from Axial Racing is the SCX10 III Base Camp 4WD RTR. The new Base Camp was designed for excellent performance, while not breaking the bank. Check out these highlights- * Available in three colors – Blue, green, or gray * All-new SCX10 III LCXU transmission * Easy to mount body posts * AR45P portal axles * All-new aluminum oil filled shocks * Fully licensed Demello [...]
Axial Racing has released a new ready to run called the 1/10 Axial SCX10 III Base Camp, and it is a budget/entry level rig that will open up the doors to this wonderful hobby to all the newcomers while keeping the cost down. Will the Axial Base camp live up to its lineage, or will it be left by the [...]
The list of SCX24 upgrades continues to grow. If you’re searching for more scale detail to add to your 1/24-scale rig, you’ll want to check out this new release from Injora. With their Aluminum M2 Wheel Nut Caps, you add a simple touch of detail to each of your wheels. Made from CNC-machined aluminum, each wheel nut cap houses an M2 [...]
Coming this summer from Kyosho is a 1/10 1967 Pontiac GTO Readyset in Tyrolean Blue. Kyosho’s Pontiac GTO has been very popular among street bashers and soon it will be available in an all new color option. Here are the highlights- * Licensed by General Motors * Width – 210mm * Wheelbase – 274mm * Gear Ratio – 6.54: 1 * Weight – 1650 grams * [...]
Club 5 Racing has introduced another neat scale accessory for the Element RC Knightrunner. Their Truck Bed Storage Box is a great way to add some modern utility to the already tricked-out Knightrunner RTR. These Truck Bed Storage Boxes are 3D printed using black PA12 Nylon and include all necessary installation hardware. Priced at $27.99, these Truck Bed Storage Boxes from Club [...]
Shipping this July from Kyosho is a Cortez Silver version of their 1/10 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396 Readyset. This vintage El Camino SS 396 has the scale looks that you want, with an easy to drive Phaser Mk2 FZ02L chassis underneath. Here are the highlights- * Width – 210mm * Wheelbase – 274mm * Weight – 1650 grams * Gear Ratio – [...]
Coming in July from Kyosho is their Honda Civic Type R AWD Mini-Z in Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic & Crystal Black Pearl. The Civic Type R is one of the hottest cars on the road and soon you will be able to get the AWD Mini-Z version in two hot new colors. Here are more details- * Four-wheel drive chassis with [...]
