Mike and his crew over at Team KNK Hardware have just announced new Scale Aluminum Wheels!. This is a huge departure from their regular nuts and bolts that they sell, but Team KNK is known as one of the most trustworthy brands in scaling. Here is the scoop- * Starting with two different wheel designs- Cyclone and 5 Slot * Available in [...]
Last week I wrote about how it was too warm and I was too lazy to go to my usual spot in the park for drifting, so instead did some drifting around the BBQ in the back. At the end of the day, my previously very shiny body was not so shiny any more, since it happened to be a [...]
The folks over at Traxxas have posted a How To on converting your 2WD Traxxas Truck Over To A 4×4. Recently Traxxas announced a new Stampede 4×4 kit. The Stampede 4×4 kit can be used to convert your 2WD Traxxas over to 4WD. Traxxas offers their Stampede 4×4 kit with, or without, electronics. You can use the electronics from previous [...]
Last weekend the crew from JConcepts held their inaugural Monster & Mega Tour Event in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Over the last few years, JConcepts has done a fantastic job of promoting scale monster and mega trucks. Their Maryland event did a fantastic job of showing off how much fun you can have while racing scale off-road machines. From mega trucks to [...]
After several weeks of gloomy skies, wet weather and cold temperatures, the midwestern early-winter broke for a fantastic Sunday afternoon. The weather was so nice that I did something that I haven’t for quite a while- went on a Missouri River trail run. My “White Wolf” Traxxas TRX-4 Sport was just dying to hit a mud hole, and that would [...]
The Thunder Tiger crew has announced that their Jackal Desert Buggy is now available in Black. Not only does the Jackal get a new color, but it also receives new high performance tires, new wheels, as well as big bore shocks and new electronics. * Fully assembled 4WD RTR * Aluminum oil filled shocks * 3600kV brushless power system * Full roll cage * New [...]
ARRMA has announced Four New T-Shirts for your bashing pleasure. These high quality shirts feature four new designs and can show the world that you are a fan of the ARRMA line-up. * New Vintage, Tread, Motorworks, and Zoom artwork * Available in sizes from small to 4XL * Made from 60% cotton/40% polyester blend, or 100% cotton * 100% designed tough! The New ARRMA [...]
Are you building a new no-prep drag car? You are? So are a lot of other people right now. To help your build be the fastest on the strip, Xtreme RC has announced a new Carbon Fiber Traxxas 2WD Drag Chassis. * Fits 2WD Traxxas trucks like the Slash and Rustler * Made from high quality carbon fiber * Narrow chassis design * New [...]
Thank goodness, another week is in the books, as well as one week closer to the holidays being over. Hey, I love the holiday season, but it does get extra busy this time of year. Hence the reason I can’t wait for the slower times of January. For rc news, the crew at Horizon Hobby lead the pack last week. We [...]
Do you have a scale crawler in need of some hot new aluminum wheels? If so, have a look at the new Rogue Beadlock 1.7″ and 1.9″ aluminum wheels from RC4WD. The Rogue wheels feature a tough off-road look and are made from beefy aluminum. * Standard 12mm wheel hex * CNC machined from billet aluminum * Silver anodized finish * True beadlock design * [...]
New from Traxxas is a Winter Wonderland video to promote their Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² scale crawler. The video does a great job of showing off the mighty TRX-4 in snowy conditions. From rocks, to mud, to snow, the Traxxas TRX-4 is ready for all sorts of adventures. After the video, you can hit up this link to get more information [...]
The scale crawler world has more than its fair share of small businesses for you to shop from. But what happens when a small RC company starts to grow and become a household name in the crawler hobby? ScalerFab is perfect example of a small company putting in the work while still being hungry enough to go the distance. The [...]
Available right now for your next scale build are Rally 1.9″ Gold Beadlock Wheels from RC4WD. The Rally wheels have a fantastic scale appearance and were designed for serious off-road use. * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * ABS plastic center hub * Center hub is removable * RC4WD logo on hub * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Width- 1.29″ * Weight- 2.82oz Priced at $54, [...]
The crew at Team Corally has dropped several new bash machines this fall. Their latest is the Dementor XP 6S. While we don’t know much about the new Dementor, Team Corally is calling it the “ultimate stunt truck”. Designed for massive wheelies, backflips, and huge ramps, we can’t wait for more details on the Dementor. Until we learn more, you can [...]
For all you Traxxas X-Maxx owners out there, RPM has just dropped new Roof Skid Rails. The RPM skid rails are a simple bolt-on mod that can be used to keep your body from getting torn up while bashing. * Reduces roof damage on that expensive body * Under body support for pull-through protection * Easy to install * Made from RPM’s legendary blend [...]
