After the announcement of their touring car and buggy, Team Associated has released details on the 1/18th scale Rival Monster Truck. The Rival looks a whole lot like the 18th scale Associated RC18MT that was so much fun back in the mid 2000s, now it is back with updated RTR electronics. Speaking of electronics, it comes with a Reedy ESC/receiver [...]
Last weekend the National Drone Racing Championships in New York made some big waves. The event was exclusively covered on ESPN3, sending notice that drone racing is steadily working its way towards the mainstream. One of the companies behind the evolution of FPV drone racing is Horizon Hobby. Horizon’s Blade line of drones has helped get FPV racing get to [...]
Now, thanks to RC4WD, all you Teraflex fans can add a nice touch of scale realism to your Vaterra Ascender. New from RC4WD is an officially licensed Teraflex Diff Cover for the Ascender series of trucks. The diff cover is made from CNC machined aluminum and was designed for the worst you can throw at it out on the trail. [...]
New from Axial Racing is a clear version of their 2000 Jeep Cherokee Body. The Jeep is heavy on scale detailing and now you can put your own custom paint scheme on it. All the regular stuff like window masks and decals are included, plus you get plastic molded parts like rock sliders, a grill, and other items. The Jeep body [...]
Coming soon from the mighty Team Associated is the 1/18th scale Reflex RTR Buggy. The Reflex looks to sport the original 4wd shaft system from the AE 18th scalers but comes with a choice of new colors and sports an Associated XP radio and Reedy ESC/receiver combo. * Super 370 motor * Fluid filled shocks * Comes with 6 cell NiMH battery & [...]
Shipping right now to a hobby shop near you is the Vaterra 1972 Chevrolet K10 Pickup Ascender RTR. The K10 has a customized look and rides on Vaterra’s very capable Ascender chassis. If you have been thinking about putting one in your rc garage, we are posting unboxing pictures to show what it looks like when you crack the box [...]
Yes, black wheels are still all the rage and RC4WD has a new set for your scale rig. Skavenger is their name and they are 1.9″ sized beadlocks. A CNC machine was used on billet aluminum to carve out these beauties and they have a great scale authentic look to make your truck the best looking one on the trail. * [...]
New from Thunder Tiger is the ARR version of the Bushmaster. If you already have a heap of electronics laying around, the Almost-Ready-To-Run version of the Bushmaster can save you some serious cash. The ARR comes pre-built and with a servo, but it doesn’t include any other electronics. * Top flip body for easy maintenance * Realistic look * 16mm oil filled shocks * [...]
While Hitec is primarily known for their high-end servos, they also have a great battery charger line-up. Their latest charger is the RDX1. The RDX1 is a tower style charger that has an extra small footprint, leaving you extra space on your pit table. It is an AC/DC design, making it easy to use anywhere, and it can charge all [...]
Looking for something different for your radio choice? Until now, there were very few aesthetically and functionally different options in this arena. Sure, you could pick from a variety of radios, but they all looked and functioned essentially the same. Not anymore. Check out the Tango from the boys at TBS (Team BlackSheep). I am personally VERY excited for this radio [...]
Remember the 18th scale class? Remember how affordable, durable, and easy on the wallet they were? Well, Team Associated has just announced their latest 18th scaler, the Apex Touring RTR. The Apex Touring is designed for on-road use with a road car body, wheels, and tires. It features 4wd and an easy to drive brushed power system. * Ball diffs front [...]
These days, action cameras are essentially a dime a dozen. The category “action camera” used to only encompass a few specific models (GoPro, and… um… GoPro) but now that category has broadened to include a variety of new products from a variety of manufacturers. Some of the companies getting into the action camera segment are already recognizable by us RC [...]
Well hello there, I am me, you are you, and this is THE Cub Report. This week life is gonna be tough as both the AMA outdoor motocross series and F1 are on their Summer breaks. Back in the day I was the guy risking life and limb while racing, now days I have to sit back in the easy [...]
New from Fantom is a line-up of Outlaw HV LiPo Batteries. The Outlaw HVs are not legal at ROAR tracks, but when you are out where bashing horsepower is king, a little extra voltage can go a long ways in beating your friends to the other side of the parking lot and back. * Produced using premium Japanese materials * Come with [...]
New from RC4WD are 5 Lug Deep Dish Wagon Stamped Steel Wheels. These are 1.9″ in size and have a beadlock design. And as we all know, the perfect wheels can make or break a custom build, these should look really good for a bunch of different styles. The stamped steel wheels are available in 3 different colors- white, black, and [...]
