Over at Traxxas they have just posted a new “how-to” on project building a Brushless Powered TRX-6. Installing a brushless system in the TRX-6 helps to give it more power and speed, making it more suitable for rally-style running, instead of being powered for slow-speed rock crawling. To help you with your build, Traxxas lists all the part numbers that [...]
Axialfest 2020 officially starts this Thursday! (7/16/2020). Jeremy headed down early to get a behind the scenes preview and sneak peak at some of the hard work that is going on behind the scenes to make Axilfest the amazing event that it is! Many of the folks from Axial and Horizon Hobby were kind enough to answer questions from Jeremy about [...]
Recently announced by KO Propo is the BSx3-one10 Grasper Type-S steering servo. The KO’s “Grasper” design gives it top notch holding power, to go along with its buttery smooth movement. Check out these highlights- * Affordable case design * Soft black servo lead * Two pre-sets * Brushless motor * Low profile to fit in small areas The KO Propo BSx3-one10 Grasper Type-S is priced at [...]
Hey all, I’m back this week with a *gasp* finished project! Forgive me for going out of order here as this week I meant to originally discuss how to replace the stock four wheel steering system on a stock Clod Buster with something that actual works like it should, but after building Rotten Ol’ Apple (the truck that was to [...]
Shipping now from FTX is the 1/24th scaled Outback Mini 3 Ranger RTR. The Mini 3 Ranger may be small in stature, but is loaded with features. Check out these highlights- * Realistic body and molded roll cage * Waterproof electronics * Front mounted motor * Upright steering servo * Split drive transmission * Factory LED lighting * Available in 3 colors The FTX Outback Mini 3 Ranger [...]
Over at RPM they have just announced Front A-Arms for the mighty ARRMA Kraton 8S. If you send your 8S powered Kraton hard, durable RPM a-arms should be high on your upgrade list. Check out these features- * Triple beam construction designed to spread impact energy * Molded fingernail slots for easy access to aluminum support ring * Left and right arms sold [...]
Shipping right now from the folks over at Exclusive RC is a 1/10 scaled Red Drag Racing Parachute. No-prep drag cars are all the rage this summer and this incredibly scale realistic drag parachute from Exclusive RC is the perfect upgrade for your personal drag machine. * Accurately scaled directly from 1:1 cars * Size- 30mm square * Made with real drag chute [...]
Over at JConcepts they have uploaded a video for their very trick Regulator Chassis Conversion Kit for the Tamiya Clod Buster. The Regulator was designed from the ground up for maximum performance, the video below gives tons of behind the scenes talk about the making and development of the Regulator Stage 2 chassis kit. After the video, you can hit up [...]
New from Traxxas are Heavy Duty X-Maxx Roof Skids. The new roof skids are made from Traxxas’ toughest composite material and will be available in a plethora of different colors to match your build. * Heavy duty design * Resistant to breakage, even in cold temps * Available in 6 different colors * Protects roof during rollovers The Traxxas Heavy-Duty X-Maxx Roof Skids are priced [...]
Coming soon from Bittydesign is the 1/10th scaled Seven20 GT Clear Body. The Seven20 GT looks to be a great choice for USGT competition, or for your next 1/10th speed run build. Modeled after real supercars, the Seven20 GT was designed for high-end track performance. * Styled like the British GT3 supercar class * Low nose to enhance steering * Made using the [...]
Have you ever wondered what it would look like if an IFMAR world champion hit a local skate park? Watch below to see Team Associated driver, and IFMAR world champ Spencer Rivkin, send his factory backed RC8T3.1e to moon and back at a skate park. The video features huge air, as well as huge smiles, and is well worth a [...]
Hey folks, the column is going to be super short this week as I am dealing with a family situation. I haven’t missed a weekly MTM post since starting it a few years back though, so I’d rather make a short one versus not one at all! The picture above is what is currently awaiting me on my build bench. A [...]
AxialFest Badlands is a week away and the Big Squid RC Bash Crew is hard at work getting ready for the event. As for me I have been going through all our Axial rigs one by one and giving them some TLC. Now for most of the Events Big Squid attends there are no rules on what kind of rigs [...]
Recently announced by RC4WD are Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail 1.9″ Scale Tires. The Falkens are fully licensed and have some pretty incredible scale realism. Check out these features- * Designed to handle rocks, snow, and mud * Fits standard 1.9″ rock crawling wheels * Molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Outer Diameter- 4.24″ * Width- 1.38″ * Weight- 2.51oz The RC4WD Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail [...]
New from Team Associated is the Team Kit Version of their extremely popular DR10 No-Prep Drag Race Car. The kit version allows you to assemble it yourself and use your own electronics for a truly custom build. Check out these features- * Rear anti-roll bar * 26 precision ball bearings * Water-resistant enclosed receiver box * Vertical ball ends for roll center adjustments * 2.6:1 [...]
