The folks at Redcat keep rolling out surprise releases, with their latest being the souped-up Ascent-18 Apex Brushless Rock Crawler. The newest addition to their Ascent-18 lineup, the Apex takes the already impressive performance of this platform to the next level with a lightweight and compact chassis design, plus several upgrades included right out of the box. Designed for pure performance, [...]
New from H-Tech Custom Products is their Metal Ditch LED Light Kit for 1/10 R/C rock crawlers. No matter what brand or model of rig you may be running, these bolt-on LED lights will help you illuminate the trail and keep you on the right path when the sun goes down. Featuring a machined aluminum housing, these lights can be mounted [...]
New from Treal is their Aluminum Rear Gearbox Set for the Traxxas Mini Maxx & Mini XRT. This gearbox upgrade is sturdier than the stock version with a sharp appearance that enhances the look of your scaled-down basher as well as improving its performance. Made of machined aluminum, this gearbox set is available in four colors (black, blue, green, and orange) [...]
A little company named Furitek has really made a name for themselves in the last 2 years. Furitek got big with their high-end ESC line-up, but now days, they are venturing into the car market. Just announced by the Furitek crew is the 1/18th scaled Terra Comp ARTR Rock Crawler. This little beast was designed for top shelf performance to [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! Hooooo boy, this past week was a wild one on the announcement front. Practically every major player in the R/C crawling world had something to unveil, so let’s hit each of them and then tie it all together. Traxxas surprised everyone with the TRX-4M Nissan Pathfinder, sporting a fantastic licensed body that nails the late-’80s/early-’90s vibe. It’s [...]
New from Max Speed Technology is the 1/10th scaled MTRTR Clear Body. The new MTRTR body is sized to fit most 1/10th drift/touring cars and has a hot scale look to help turn heads at your next car meet. Here are more highlights- * One-piece molding for reduced assembly complexity * 275mm wheelbase for a more realistic scale proportion * Width – 200mm * [...]
Calling all Losi Micro-B and Micro-T owners! Get ready to upgrade your steering performance, as Injora has released its INJS480 Coreless Micro Servo and Servo Saver for those two micro R/C models. Featuring a durable aluminum case and metal gears, this ultra-fast coreless servo will help you get your Micro-B or Micro-T headed in the right direction. The INJS480 boasts impressive [...]
With the mini and micro scene getting bigger each day, the need for high quality upgrade parts gets bigger as well. A new entry into this field is Vast RCX. Vast RCX is dedicated to producing high quality upgrade parts that are not only stronger than stock, but also more adjustable. Recently we got a bunch of Micro-B upgrades from [...]
JConcepts has announced the re-release of their RC10 Precut Chassis Protective Sheet. This pre-cut chassis protector can give your old chassis a brand new look, while also providing a slick surface to decrease friction. Here are more highlights- * Large footprint covers the complete chassis * Provides the most coverage possible * 2 pieces included per package * Made from a durable and low-resistance [...]
Just announced by RPM are Front & Rear Skid Plates for the Traxxas Mini Maxx & Mini XRT. These beefy bumpers were designed for serious protection, while also looking cool! Here are the highlights- * Fixes weak point in the stock design * Separated skid ribs from the screw holes, protecting the screws * Skid ribs act as functional wear surfaces * Proudly made [...]
New from Knight Customs is their 3D-Printable Vanquish Phoenix RTR Detail Set for Vanquish Products’ VS4–10 Phoenix ready-to-run models. If you want a fun way to add detail to your crawler, this detail set is a great place to start. This Phoenix RTR Detail set includes 3D-printable files for an interior, a driver figure, a snorkel, an intercooler, and two rollbar [...]
After announcing the Maxx Ultimate RTR earlier in the week, Traxxas has now announced the 1/10 TRX-4 Nissan Pathfinder. This beautifully scaled truck comes on Traxxas’ highly capable TRX-4 platform and is available in RTR form. Here are more highlights- * Fully licensed Nissan Pathfinder clipless body * Trail-tuned XL-5 HV waterproof ESC with five drive profiles * Titan 21 turn, 550 sized [...]
Available now from RC4WD are Raceline Monster UDR 40 Series 3.8″ Beadlock Wheels. These beautifully scaled wheels are fully licensed and are made from high quality aluminum. Here are the highlights- * CNC machined from billet aluminum * Silver/black anodized finish * Wheel Size – 3.8″ * Fit – 3.8″ sized tires * Width – 2.44in / 62.0mm * Negative Offset – 0.32in / 8.30mm * Weight [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a Purple Fin Titanium Turnbuckle Set for the Associated RC10B7 race buggy. These trick looking turnbuckles are anodized in purple to help your buggy stand out in a crowd. Here are the highlights- * Designed specifically for style, durability, and performance * Original design by JConcepts * “Fin” styling * Made from high-grade, machined titanium * Heavy-duty 3.5mm thread base * [...]
Who’s ready to go large-scale crawling? Redcat is joining the 1/6-scale R/C crawling scene with its Vertex-6 Brushless Rock Crawler. This performance-focused rig certainly looks the part of a comp crawler with its low cg chassis, massive tires and shocks, and flat rail frame, but how does it perform? Well, to answer that question, the folks at Redcat have put together [...]
