Oh yes, 1/8th scale brushless buggies are gnarly beasts. No matter where we go to bash, there are always nuclear fast 8th scalers running around. One of the leaders in 8th scale is Losi. Their full scoot race rigs are well known for winning national titles and for being some of the best handling machines that money can buy. Over [...]
If you aren’t in the Denver CO area this weekend at the Hobby Expo, then you need to hit the ARRMAgeddon Bash ‘n Dash hosted by Falcon Hobby. ARRMAgeddon is slated for October 28th 2017 and will be held in Springfield, Illinois at Falcon Hobby Supply. If you are a proud ARRMA owner, this is the event for you! Bring out [...]
Don’t forget you can come meet us at the Rocky Mountain Hobby Expo this weekend! October 28th and 29th in Denver, Colorado. The first ever Rocky Mountain Hobby Expo will be loaded with all sorts of different hobby products from surface rc, to drones, to trains, and much more. The show will have hands-on demos, workshops, as well as great [...]
This week I wanted to share a winter project with you. Yeah, I know it’s not technically winter, but still. Close enough. My group of friends has long been wanting to add a “tuff truck” class to our monster truck racing club. For those unfamiliar with what that is, it’s a form of full size off-road racing that’s popular on the [...]
“Just a question or two from me to you Hiya Cubby, My scaling plans involving the TRX 4 and or the Barrage are on hold due to being poor. So instead, I’m dusting off and giving some love to my older RC Cars. I am re purposing my Anza Slash and turning it into an Anza Pro-MT! The Anza and the [...]
Get ready for some serious bash warfare with the new Tactical edition of the Traxxas TRX-4. The TRX-4 Tactical Unit comes with all the goodies of the previous version, but instead of wearing a Land Rover body, it sports a rugged, military inspired look. Here are some of its highlights- * Rapid-response vehicle design * Lower center of gravity than the TRX-4 [...]
For all you guys that like to fly, Graupner has announced the mz-12 PRO transmitter. The 2.4GHz mz-12 is priced right and is loaded with top shelf features. Here is the scoop- * Easy to hold, easy to reach switches, comfortable grip * 250 model memories * Real time telemetry * Falcon 12 6-channel telemetry receiver * Programmable voice alerts * CROSSFIRE V2 and race [...]
Just announced by Traxxas is Free Shipping on orders $99 and above. The free shipping offer lasts through January 2, 2018 and is good for up to $25 on kits, and up to $10 on part orders. The free shipping offer makes it easier than ever to fill your rc garage with all sorts of goodies from Traxxas. To learn all [...]
Newly announced by Tamiya is the NSU TT Jagermeister M-05. The car comes in kit form and sits on a nimble Tamiya M-05 front wheel drive chassis. The legendary body has been faithfully reproduced in polycarbonate for a great scale look and is dressed out in Jagermeister race livery. While we have not received any release date information, it is [...]
New from RC4WD are several Rook Metal upgrades for the Traxxas TRX-4. All three of the new items were designed for serious scale realism and to be rugged enough for the toughest of trails. They have all been made out of hand welded stainless steel and have been powder coated black for a tough look. Rook Metal TRX-4 Front Bumper – [...]
New from Spektrum is the affordable DX5C. The DX5C was designed to offer a long list of features at a price that won’t break the bank. Here are some of its highlights- * 5 fully proportional channels * AVC electronic stability control * Race inspired ergonomics * Proven DSMR technology * Easy to read display * Adjustable steering wheel * Easy to learn SimpleScroll programming * Servo speed [...]
The HPI Venture Toyota FJ Cruiser is finally here. Was it worth the wait? Let’s cut to the chase and find out. From: HPI Racing Direct Link: HPI Venture Toyota FJ Cruiser Unboxing: BSRC Unboxes the Venture FJ Review By: Doug Welker Photography By: Doug Welker Specs: RTR or Kit: RTR 2wd or 4wd: 4wd Shaft or Belt: Shaft Electric or Gas: Electric Scale: 1/10th Length: 20.7″ (527mm) Width: 9″ (227mm) Height: 9.4″ (238mm) with roof rack, 8.5″ [...]
As with the rest of their 1/8th scale line-up, ARRMA has just announced the newly updated 2018 Senton 6S BLX Short Course Truck. The brushless powered Senton has established itself as one of the fastest and most durable short course trucks on the market, the 2018 edition promises to be even better. Here are some of its highlights- * Waterproof electronics * [...]
For all you new PRO-MT 4×4 owners, or for other trucks sporting 17mm wheel hexes, Pro-Line has announced four new sets of Pre-Mounted Monster Truck Tires. All of Pro-Line’s most popular bash tires are represented in the line-up. Now you’ll be able to buy P-L’s Trenchers, Badlands MX28, Prime, and Sand Paw tires pre-mounted on black F11 wheels featuring a [...]
Pro-Line has just announced new Tire Rubber Bands. Their tire bands are designed to hold the bead on your tire tight while you glue it to a new wheel. This helps to ensure a proper bond between the tire and wheel, thus keeping your tires from coming off while bashing. * Makes tire gluing easier * Fits tires from 1/10 buggy to [...]
