New from Exotek is 3 upgrade parts for all you Team Durango DEX410 owners. The upgrades fit most versions of the 410 and can increase durability and handling. First up is the Pro Servo Mount. This unit makes it much easier to work on your buggy while adding a nice touch of bling. It is priced at $26, it has a [...]
“Regarding RC4WD Cubby: It’s nice to hear you are, at last, going to get your RC4WD project [and have another sponsor]. I’m a bit envious because their stuff certainly is eye candy. You might pass along to them that they annoy their customers and lose a lot of business because they are always “Out of Stock”. I owned a business [...]
New from Dynamite is a 3800 550 Brushless Motor. This affordable unit is a 4 pole design sporting a 3800kV rating. Its 550 size makes it suitable for a wide variety of 10th scale 4wd vehicles, while its sensorless design allows it to work with numerous different ESCs. The Dynamite is street priced at $71, it has a part number of [...]
Kyosho did a bit of teasing with their new Inferno MP9 TKI4 1/8th scale nitro buggy, but now full details have been announced. Like previous versions, the TKI4 is sure to be a premium contender at racetracks across the world this summer. So, what are some of the changes? * 1.5mm X 5 hole shock pistons * Larger receiver box opening * Improved [...]
The good folks over at Tower Hobbies now have the new Futaba 4PXR Limited Edition listed for pre-order with an anticipated ship date of mid April. That is huge news for Futaba fans as many have been waiting for the chance to get their hands on the 4PXR. Not only does it have the uber new chrome type finish, but [...]
Hot on the heals of their DH5E brushless and first gen Dragon Hammer gas truck, FIDracing has announced the Dragon Hammer III. Like previous offerings, the Dragon Hammer III is a scale realistic off-road design sporting a solid rear axle. Right now the III is just being teased, we will post more details as they become available. Until then, check [...]
Now you can have scale fun just about anywhere with the new 1/18th Scale Gelande II RTR from RC4WD. That’s right, the small scale Gelande II comes with an ultra realistic D90 body set and new 1/24th scale Yota II axles and mini cast transmission. The truck comes ready to run right out of the box with a high quality [...]
Just announced by Serpent is the Aluminum Chassis version of their Spyder SRX4. Previously the SRX4 came with a carbon fiber chassis, the new version comes with a stiffer 7075 T-6 version for higher bite surfaces. If your local track is high bite clay, blue groove dirt, carpet, or turf, the aluminum version will be the weapon of choice. * Belt [...]
The juggernaut that is DJI has announced that preorders for the Phantom 4 drone are available now. As the leader in the consumer drone industry, the new Phantom 4 platform touts some truly amazing features such as ActiveTrack visual tracking. Using ActiveTrack, the Phantom 4 will recognize your subject, follow them naturally, and keep them in the frame. No GPS bracelet, [...]
Check out the bashing antics of the Mad Kruiser 2.0 VE and GP (Nitro) in the new video from Kyosho. Set in a genuine bashing area filled with mud, rocks, and jumps, the Kyosho crew airs out both of the new Kruisers for your enjoyment. The video also showcases some of their features, like the Orion brushless system in the [...]
Want to talk about scale detailing? If so, take a look at the latest version of the AquaCraft Atlantic II Harbor Tugboat. Everywhere you look on the Atlantic II you can see the high attention to detail that can make it a special addition to your collection. As far as upgrades go, the new version of the Atlantic II comes [...]
New in the servo department at KO Propo is the one10 Grasper. The Grasper is a high-end servo that comes with an aluminum top case for increased durability and a hot look. It is also a smaller sized servo, making it a good choice in the tight confines of a 10th scale buggy or pan car. The BSx2 design allows [...]
When it comes to scale realism, the RC4WD Trail Finder 2 has long been one of the hobby stalwarts. Recently, the previously “kit only” truck became offered as a full fledged RTR that also featured numerous updates from the OG version. Here is what it looks like when you open the box. That body, realistic chassis layout, and all metal construction [...]
Yes, I know today only exists once every four years, yet here we are with another Cub Report. Sometimes THE Cub Report is about news, sometimes it is about racing, heck, sometimes it is even about rc. Ok, so most of you bashing types have never heard of Jilles Groskamp, but he is a big league on-road racer who recently announced [...]
In some parts of the country (including Chicago, St Louis, and New York), rc drag racing is alive and well, especially with 5th scalers. New for that 1/5th drag crowd is the Primal RC Quicksilver Gas Dragster. The Quicksilver is a beast, designed to tear up your local drag strip. What’s the scoop on it? * 30.5cc 4 bolt gas [...]
