Everyone that pre-orders the hot new GMade Komodo from rcMart will receive 3 extra light bucket packs. The extra light buckets can be used to customize the appearance of your new Komodo after it arrives, or simply used to install more lights for those late night trail sessions. To get all the details hit up the Komodo Pre-Order Page over [...]
The good folks over at MaxAmps have put out a press release to let everyone know they have just been recognized as a Trusted Google Store. To find out exactly what that means you can read the entire press release below and you can hit up This Link to check out all the batteries on their website. MaxAmps.com, which offers batteries [...]
The folks at Futaba are showing off the new 4PXR at the All Japan Model & Hobby Show. While no details have been released, we do know the unit on display has a shiny exterior to really up the bling factor. More details are coming soon, until then you can hit up this link to see a ton more pictures [...]
When it comes to scale accessories, RC4WD is arguably the top name in the business. A few weeks ago we got our hands on their new 1/8 Warn Zeon 10 Winch and put it to work in a freshly built Axial SCX10 Dingo. For the longest time a winch has been more of a decorative piece of scale swag than something that was [...]
“Crystal ball Cubby, I see that your crystal ball doesn’t work so good. You mention a lot of stuff that never happens and I think you are straight up full of it. You can’t get away with saying a truck is going to come out when it never does, maybe you need to get your facts straight before you post. Stanley R.” Cubby- [...]
Know the trucks used to haul around Formula One cars? Ya, those are MAN TGX transporters and Tamiya has announced a new Gun Metal Edition. The MAN is loaded with scale realism and could make for some cool projects this winter. * ABS plastic body * 3 speed tranny * Durable ladder frame * Cab can tilt forward for scale realism * Friction shocks and [...]
New for the 12th scale racing crowd is the Kyosho Plazma Ra 2.0. The 2.0 version has been highly refined from years of competition and was designed to be easily adjusted to compensate for various track conditions. The 2.0 comes with an “immaculate high-quality finish” and is loaded with carbon fiber and aluminum anodized parts. Some of the highlights of [...]
With winter quickly approaching, it is time to start thinking about a project. With RC4WD’s Predator Tracks Front Fitting Kit you can easily add tracks to the front of your Vaterra Ascender. These are CNC machined from billet aluminum then finished with a corrosion resistant black anodizing. Once mounted to your Ascender, the front fitting kit makes it simple to [...]
Pro-Line Racing has announced an Aluminum Top Shaft for their performance transmission. Weighing in at just 4.4 grams, it is 64% lighter than the original steel unit. A lighter top shaft can help your truck accelerate faster, a good thing while racing, especially in the stock classes. The top shaft is street priced at $13, it has a part number of [...]
For you entry level drivers, Tamiya has announced the Lightning Hawk. 14th scale in size, the Lightning Hawk has an ultra low price point (sub $140) and comes with 2.4GHz radio gear. The buggy is powered by AA sized batteries to keep it simple and a 370 brushed motor provides the power. The Tamiya Lightning Hawk has a part number [...]
New and sleek for the Team Associated RC10B5M is the Predator from Pro-Line. The Predator first appeared for the RC8B3, but has now been scaled down to fit the B5M. Low and aerodynamic to give a balanced feel while on the track, the Predator for the B5M is priced at $28 and has a part number of #3459-00. Want to see [...]
Our friends over at Kyosho have announced that they are adding the Team Orion dDrive 2-1 Brushless System to new editions of the Rage and Mad Bug. The new Kyosho Rage VEi has a part number of #34353 and is expected to start shipping in October, while the new Mad Bug VE has a part number of #34354T3 and should [...]
Save time with the new Pre-cut Flo-Tek Fusion from Pro-Line. The pre-cut body will save you time before hitting the track, while its highly aerodynamic body will shave time off your laps while racing. The Flo-Tek Fusion has large vent holes all over the body to give you maximum parachute effect resistance and it fits a wide variety of trucks [...]
The folks over at AsiaTees Hobbies wanted us to let you know that they have recently picked up Pit Bull Tires. Pit Bull is famous for their full sized tires, but also make a nice line of scale/trail/crawling tires for the rc crowd. Available in 1.9″ and 2.2″ sizes, Pit Bull rc tires are known as much for their grip [...]
Go big or go home, that is the basher way. ARRMA is passing around a new video that shows one of their Kraton monster trucks doing some serious bashing action, including a triple backflip. Take a look at the video above to get a nice dose of bashing and you can hit up This Link to visit the official ARRMA [...]
