This next Fan Spotlight is a prime example of, if you want something bad enough and you put your mind to it you can build anything. The Jeep Brute that Dion Jay Rosser A.K.A MrCommaD has built has all the field of dream factors. MrCommaD had always wanted a Jeep Brute but given the hefty price tag he hadn’t had [...]
New from Pro-Line are 8×32 to 20mm Aluminum Hex Adapters. The adapters fit P-L’s 3.8″ Raid removable hex wheels and make it easy to put a 20mm hex on your truck. 20mm wheel hexes are used on large scale trucks like the Losi Super Rock Rey, these new adapters make it fast and easy to put new wheels on your [...]
“National Hobby Month Cubby, I have been following Big Squid RC for years now. The information I’ve found here has been invaluable. In your last Cub Report you mentioned that January is National Hobby Month. So imagine my surprise when I walk into the break room at work and see one of our communication boards asking us to write down what our [...]
The Kansas crew from Castle Creations has announced a new 2028 Extreme 800kV Sensored Brushless Motor. This extreme version of the 2028 now comes fully sensored, plus it sports an improved 4-pole, 12-slot design. Here are the highlights- * 2028 Extreme can easily run in the 10 horsepower range * Works in 2wd vehicles up to 30 lbs, 4wd up to 25 [...]
The crew at ARRMA has announced new Tire Compounds for their extremely popular HOONS Belted On-Road Tires. The new compounds range from gold compound, which is perfect for colder temps or to get maximum grip levels, to silver, which was designed for hotter temperatures and for longer life. * dBoots HOONS Gold Compound – #ARA550071 * dBoots HOONS White Compound – #ARA550062 * [...]
Pro-Line’s Hole Shot buggy tires have won a lot of races over the years. The original & 2.0 gave racers across the globe unheard of traction on dry hard packed tracks. The updated Holeshot 3.0 promises even more grip for your race buggy. With an updated carcass and closed cell foam inserts, the Holeshot 3.0 is ready to dominate your [...]
For all you speed run fanatics out there, Delta Plastik USA has announced that pre-ordering is now open for their 1/7th scaled Jag XRS Li High Speed Body. The Jag XRS was designed for serious speed in 1/7th scaled cars like the ARRMA Infraction. * Formed from 2mm thick Lexan * Comes in clear only * Modern sleek styling * Width- 310mm * Wheelbase- [...]
Pro-Line has announced a new Axis series race body for the TLR 22X-4. The Axis is the latest in body technology from the world champions at Pro-Line and features an ultra-low slung design. Here are more details- * Made from light weight polycarbonate * Perfect fit for the TLR 22X-4 buggy * Cab forward design for increased steering * Small side fins increase side-bite * [...]
New from Pro-Line are Big Bore Scaler Shocks. These bad boys were designed to be the best-of-the-best for your hardcore scale off-road rig. Coming in at 90mm in length, the new Big Bore Scaler Shocks feature the latest in shock technology. * Nearly 11mm bore * Large oil volume * CNC machined aluminum shock caps, bottom caps, bodies, collars * Hard chrome coated steel [...]
A whole lot of people have been waiting for this one, and now it is here. Pro-Line has just dropped fully belted Pro-Line Badlands MX38 HP 3.8″ Pre-Mounts. The previous version of the 3.8″ Badlands took over the monster truck world, the new belted versions take performance to an entirely new level. Here are the highlights- * Herringbone weave pattern belt * [...]
So here’s an unboxing video that’s a little different! Today we unbox the Swatch X DRL 2019 watch! So while I can hear a few of you rolling your eyes, this is actually a pretty big deal. Swatch is a HUGE company and they have been a sponsor as the timing system for the Drone Racing League (DRL) and it’s [...]
New from Pro-Line is a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Clear Body for short course and monster trucks. The new Gladiator has all the realism that you demand and was designed to fit trucks like the Traxxas E-Revo 2.0, Slash 4×4, ARRMA Senton 3S, as well as a plethora of other vehicles. Here are the highlights- * Fully licensed by Jeep * Fits a [...]
Recently announced by 1 RC Racing is the Sprint Car 2.0 RTR. The 1/18th scaled oval race machines from 1 RC Racing are a great affordable way to get into the oval racing scene. The Sprint Car 2.0 RTR is available in black, red, or with a clear body that awaits your own custom paint scheme. Here are more details- * [...]
The crew over at ST Racing Concepts have recently announced a line of Aluminum Option Parts for the 6S ARRMA Kraton. STRC has long been known for supplying high quality aluminum upgrades, their new parts for the Outcast can really help to bomb-proof your Outcast. * CNC Machined Aluminum Chassis Protector Plates (Front & Rear) * CNC Machined Aluminum Front Upper Steering [...]
We aren’t even out of January yet and RC4WD has already put out what will probably be the most interesting product release of the year for me, the RC4WD Intimidator Pulling Sled. It’s been 30 years since the legendary Hobbico MaxTrax Eliminator Pulling Sled was released and FINALLY r/c truck and tractor pullers have an option for getting into this niche [...]
