Pro-Line has posted a video of their very trick Travel Bag. The video shown above gives you an up close look inside the bag, showing off its features and how much gear it can hold. So whether you do a lot of traveling with your rc gear, or are just wanting to become more organized, the Pro-Line travel bag can [...]
The more I do it, the more I realize that competitive r/c monster truck racing is a battle against myself, not the opponent. I think that’s why I love it so much. Before getting to that though, let’s talk about the nuts and bolts of the actual race format for those of you that are uninitiated. At the core of it, monster [...]
Coming in late April is a Brushless version of the Dromida 1/18th Monster Truck. The truck is a RTR that comes with a potent 5300kV brushless system to give you plenty of pulse quickening power. Realistic chevron style tires are mated to a 4wd drivetrain to help put all that power to the ground. Here are some of its highlights- * [...]
Just announced by Gmade are 2.2″ MT 2202 Off-Road Tires. The 2202s are molded from a super soft rubber compound to help give you more grip over tough rock sections. With large lugs and a realistic looking tread layout, the 2202s are ready for all sorts of off-road adventures. * Fits 2.2″ wheels * Soft foam inserts are included * Height- 5.6″ * Width- [...]
The new Neon-X Plus quadcopter from Ares is labeled as being “a box of fun”. The Neon-X is a small but high performance quad that is super affordable and designed to put a smile on your face. Available in two different color schemes (bright green or orange), the Neon-X has a bright LED lighting system and uses a 6-axis gyro [...]
Now available from Integy are 1.9″ High Mass 6X Spoke Wheels. The “high mass” design means they are heavy, helping to give your truck more traction out on the trail. The wheels have a modern 6 spoke design and use a 6 bolt center cap & simulated alloy brake disc for scale realism. The wheels are a true beadlock design [...]
Want to make a cool $5,000? If so, the folks at Hobbico have announced the RISE House Racer Challenge! The challenge involves taking one of their House Racer quadcopters, flying it through a course you have created with RISE Race Gates, then submitting the FPV video. A panel of all-star judges will then pick a winner who gets some serious [...]
If you ride motocross, or snowboard, or ride bicycles, then you know what Freeriding is. For those of you who do not, freeriding is simply going to a big open space and getting extreme. Freeriding can use existing trails, but often times involves venturing where nobody else has gone before. Freeriding is about freedom, going huge, pushing your personal limits [...]
Here ya go monster truckers, JConcepts has announced the iconic 1979 Ford F-250 Monster Truck Body. The Ford body makes it easy for you to paint up a BigFoot replica, or a good looking shell for any monster truck build. Here are some of its highlights- * Officially licensed by Ford * Made from heavy duty polycarbonate * Comes with protective film, window [...]
Team Associated has announced a pair of new Carbon Fiber Upgrades for the B64 and B64D. The first item is a carbon fiber long rear shock tower, with the second being a carbon fiber battery strap. The longer rear tower allows B64/B64D owners to use longer, high capacity 31mm shocks for better rough track handling. The battery strap looks trick [...]
Coming soon is the RC4WD Mystery Box 4. What is inside the RC4WD mystery box? Nobody knows, but that is where all the fun is. What we do know is that the mystery box 4 is bigger than ever, it comes in one of RC4WD’s uber 1/14 all metal 40′ shipping containers, and that you get $900 worth of products [...]
Is the world ready for a RWD touring car class? The crew at Yokomo think so and have introduced the YD-2TC. In the full scale world, most high performance touring cars are RWD, hence the reason the YD-2TC exists, to bring more realism to a class that could use a breathe of fresh air. Here is the scoop- * High grip [...]
If you are new to our hobby, you’ve probably wondered what are some of the easiest modifications to help make your truck faster. Traxxas has put together a short video that highlights some of the easiest ways to get the mph up on your Slash, Stampede, Rustler, or Bandit. The folks at Traxxas go over gearing, LiPo battery cell counts, [...]
Well howdy there all you rc fanatics, I hope you had unseasonably warm temps over the weekend to get your bash on. Locally we’ve been truly blessed with insanely warm weather, perfect for allowing us to gather up our Bash Crew to flog our personal trucks. First up this week is a mention about our upcoming “March Bashness” contest. Oh yes, [...]
The folks over at Spektrum have posted a new Quick Start Guide Video for the DX6R transmitter. Watch the video shown above to see how fast and easy it is to set up and bind the DX6R to a receiver. The DX6R is a high-tech Android based transmitter that uses a touch screen to make set-up and adjustments easy, something [...]
