New from Mon-Tech is the Version 2.0 of their 308 TCR clear on-road body. The 308 TCR was designed to fit 1/10 scaled front wheel drive cars and features a stylish look. Here are the highlights- * New version 2.0 design * Scale FWD realistic look * All new aerodynamic rear wing * New front end design * New side panel design for improved performance You [...]
Recently the folks over at JConcepts uploaded a new Monster Truck World Challenge 2020 highlight video. The video, which is shown below, is a great overview from the racing action at the Monster Truck World Challenge. Hosted by Chris Marcy and his crew at RC Madness in Connecticut, the Monster Truck World Challenge showed off just how scale realistic rc [...]
Last weekend Brian and I got to spend some time at a RC Swap Meet held at Crawler Canyon in Rockdale ILLINOIS. Proceeds of the event went to the Wounded Warrior Project so spending the day with a bunch of RC nuts and helping a good cause made for a perfect Sunday Funday! Surprisingly, this was my first RC swap [...]
For all you TLR 22 5.0 drivers out there, Pro-Line has announced Velocity Series Hex Front Wheels. Velocity wheels have won countless championships, soon you can bolt some to the front of your 22 5.0. * Lightweight & durable racing wheels * Stiffer than stock for a more precise feel * Spins true * Made from a durable nylon * Available in white or yellow * [...]
Coming soon from Pro-Line are Speed Forms Mini Clear Test Bodies. The test bodies make it easy to try out your painting rig, to simply practice with, or to try crazy new paint schemes. Here are some highlights- * Comes as a 6 pack of test bodies * Modeled after full-sized paint sample bodies * Great for displaying color options * Comes with overspray [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced new Aluminum Clamping Servo Horns for the Team Associated B74 4wd race buggy. The JConcepts servo horns are ultra-beefy and come with the correct geometry for the B74. Here are more highlights- * Made from precision machined aluminum * Durable black anodized finish * Highlighted edging * Lightweight design * Available in 23 or 25 teeth The JConcepts Aluminum Clamping [...]
Do you remember how much fun the 1/10th gas truck class was? Nitro stadium truck was an incredibly popular class back in the day, now Ignite Design is bringing it back. New from the Ignite crew is a Nitro Conversion Kit for the Team Associated T6.1/6.2 stadium truck. The conversion kit comes with everything needed to make the switch from [...]
Over at JConcepts they have just announced Hawk and Animal SCT Tires and Pre-Mounts. The Animal rear tires are perfect for mud, sand, or snow, just as the Hawk front tires are. Check out these highlights- * Smooth narrow carcass design * Animal rear tires have large scooped paddles * Hawk front tires have strategically placed ribs * Molded from JC’s durable yellow rubber [...]
Over at JConcepts they have just dropped a pair of new Aluminum 20mm Clamping Servo Horns. These ultra-strong units are ready for the worst you can throw at them. Check out these highlights- * Proper geometry for a vast array of vehicles * Clamping design for high torque applications * Made from lightweight aluminum * Chamfered edging * 20mm center to center * Durable black anodizing * [...]
New from Pro-Line are Showtime Bi-Metallic Wheel Dots for all you hardcore oval racers out there. The wheel dots feature gold printed spokes with a silver bead-loc for a very stylish look. Here are more details- * Fits Showtime sprint car wheels * Scale realistic look * Allows you to run dish wheels with a scale look * Can also fit other 2.2″ sprint [...]
Over at SuperScale 2020 they recently uploaded a new video to promote their Active Rock Crawler Suspension Kit. The active suspension kit is next level engineering that can give your scale rig the ultimate in scale appearance while out rock crawling. Watch the video below to see how incredibly scale realistic the SuperScale active suspension kit can make your off-road [...]
New from Pro-Line are Interco Super Swamper TSL SX 1.55″ G8 scale crawling tires. Super Swampers are legendary in the 1:1 world for their rugged appearance and incredible off-road capability, soon you can get some for your Class 0 scale crawler. Check out these highlights- * Fully licensed by Interco, incredible scale detailing * Fits Ultra-scale 1.55″ sized wheels * Class 0 Tire [...]
For all you small scale fanatics out there, Traxxas has released a new video for their LaTrax Teton monster truck. Watch below to see the Teton fly through mud, catch huge air, and throw serious roost. The Teton comes with a durable 4wd drivetrain, as well as adjustable suspension, to make it a great little backyard basher. After the video, use [...]
New from the Pro-Line crew is a 1.9″ Rock Terrain version of their legendary Trencher off-road tires. Trenchers have long been a bashing favorite, soon you will be able to get all that grip on your scale off-road rig. * Inspired by P-L’s Trencher all terrain bashing tires * Extremely aggressive tread design * Highly detailed side tread * Multiple sipes and levels * Great [...]
I’m pretty much the last person that needs to tell ya’ll that 2020 isn’t exactly great. For me, it’s been the toughest year of my life. Emotionally and professionally. At some point here I’m going to write about one of those reasons- the loss of my dear Dad- but those words continue to be much too tough to write. You know [...]
