New from WRC Racing is the GT4.1 Nitro Touring Car Kit. The GT4.1 is a 1/10 high-end race kit that features the latest in on-road nitro technology. Check out these highlights- * 7075 CNC machined aluminum parts * Premium quality plastic * Optimized weight distribution * Two piece carbon fiber top deck * Short, big bore shocks * Super narrow radio plate * Two speed gearbox To get [...]
Treal has introduced three new aluminum suspension upgrades for the Losi LMT. Whether you’re building your own monster truck from an LMT rolling chassis or are customizing an RTR, these look like some great performance upgrades. These new option parts include Treal Lower 4 Trailing Arms, Treal Aluminum Upper Suspension Links, and Treal Aluminum Lower Suspension Links. Each of these components is [...]
Score discounts on kits and RTRs from Axial and ECX. It’s become rare to see discounts on certain R/C brands, especially those that include popular kits and ready-to-run models. That said, you get a few surprises now and then, including this Spring Savings Sale from Horizon Hobby. Celebrating the start of spring, Horizon Hobby is offering up a 10% discount on select [...]
Join us as we talk RC news! There were a bunch of big announcements today from ARRMA, Traxxas and Losi! Stop by, say hello, can’t wait to chat! Please share, bash that like button, and tell all your friends! Let’s make some April Fool’s history! This show takes place at 8:30pm CST, April 15th, 2021.
A huge congratulations to ARRMA and the ARRMA Army for the win in the March Bash-ness 2021 Championship of Champions bracket. The ARRMA Kraton pulled off the win over the Infraction, and while it was a win-win situation for ARRMA in the finals, they should be proud of how they got here. Voting was pretty close, but in the end, the [...]
Had some good e-mails in the queue, so this week I wanna catch up on them here. Hey Doug, I read your articles on Big Squid and follow your Trigger King Youtube page and enjoy all of it. I have an SMT10 that I use for bashing and I’m having some trouble finding some info on wheelies. I have the updated 2020 [...]
The guys over at HPI Racing are hard on the come-back trail for 2021! After a couple of new car drops, today they announced the return of some of their best selling monster truck bodies. Here is the list of bodies that you’ll soon be seeing back in your local hobby shop. * Grave Robber Clear Body – #7167 * 1973 Ford [...]
Treal adds to its lineup of aftermarket parts for the Losi LMT monster truck with its Aluminum 7075 Gearbox Housing Set. Attractive and durable, this lightweight gearbox guard provides yet another way to customize the inner workings of your Losi monster truck. Available in four color options (black, silver, green, and blue), this gearbox housing set is a great upgrade option [...]
Over at ARRMA they have just announced their fastest 1/10 4×4 to date- their new Vorteks 3S BLX Stadium Truck RTR. This third version of the 4×4 Vorteks is fully loaded with all the latest in bashing technology. Here is the good stuff- * Fastest and most technically advanced 1/10 4X4 in the ARRMA lineup * Engineered to deliver astonishing speed, control, [...]
Now here is a beautiful new release, the Losi 1/10 1969 Chevy Camaro V100 RTR. With an impeccably scaled body, and Losi’s durable V100-S chassis, this classic muscle car is sure to turn heads while out bashing. Here are the highlights- * Striking reproduction of the ’69 Camaro * CE28 Volk licensed wheels * Molded grill with bucket lights, fog lights, and rear [...]
New from Traxxas is the 4-Tec 3.0 Chassis with Corvette Stingray Body. That’s right folks, the new 4-Tec 3.0 is larger than the 2.0, and comes with a fully licensed Corvette body. Lets dive right into its specifications and features. * Fully licensed, faceted, Corvette Stingray body with massive side intakes which have been duplicated to the millimeter * 4-Tec 3.0 chassis- [...]
Shipping right now from the good folks at GensAce is the Imars III Smart Balance Battery Charger. The Imars III is affordable, highly versatile, and easy to use. Check out these highlights- * Convenient built-in stand * Maximum LiPo Cell Count- 6S * Maximum Charge Rate- 5 amps * Maximum Charge Power- 100 watts * Easy to see 2×16 backlit LCD display * Supports- LiPo, LiFe, [...]
New over at Max Speed Technology is the E92 Clear Touring Car Body. This classy looking on-road lid has been precision molded and features ABS plastic rearview mirrors, as well as door handles. Light buckets come standard, as do window masks and overspray protection. The MST E92 Clear Body has a part number of #720011 and you can click on [...]
New from the crew at FMS is the 1/18th scaled Toyota LC80 Land Cruiser RTR. This ridiculously scale detailed rig was designed for serious backyard, or indoor, scale crawling. Check out these highlights- * Designed to static-model standards * Period-correct lights and functioning indicators * Detailed interior * Aluminum chassis rails * Water resistant electronics * Injection-molded hard body * Fully functional hood * Multifunctional light control system * [...]
G’day folks! Last column I was a bit unlucky with the timing, Yokomo managing to release a new RTR when I had written most of the column, but had to take a break before I could finish it off. Well, it’s difficult to stay on top of the game at all times. But now the news are well and comfortably [...]
