Some people use bags to simply get their gear from the house to the park, while others use them to keep more organized. Any which way, a good storage bag can make your life easier. We recently received a storage bag from TheToyz that is made just for 24th scale Losi Micro vehicles. We’ve been putting it through the ringer [...]
Since their introduction, short course trucks have become a mainstay among the bashing community. Their large size, scale looks, and big bumpers made them a hit at bash spots around the world. One of the biggest and baddest short course trucks to hit the market comes from ARRMA. The Senton BLX is based on an 8th scale chassis and comes [...]
New from Kyosho is the Plazma Lm Carbon Edition Porsche 962C Joest-racing Coupe. This is a 1/12th scale pan car that features a highly detailed polycarbonate body on the outside, with lots of carbon fiber goodies under the hood. While the car comes as a kit, the body is pre-cut and pre-printed to make the build faster. A full bearing [...]
The latest battery charger from Traxxas, the EZ-Peak Dual, is loaded with features. First off, it is a dual port charger capable of charging two packs at one time. The EZ-Peak Dual also comes with Traxxas iD automatic battery identification, meaning that it can automatically detect the capacity and chemistry of a Traxxas iD pack, making charging easier. A built [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is a Volkswagen Scirocco TT01ED Drift Edition. The Scirocco comes on a 4wd platform for better driftability and it is fully built and painted, making it fast to go from the box to the local parking lot. A 2.4GHz radio means interference free performance, while a sport tuned brushed motor supplies the power. The VW is street [...]
Add some bling to your Vaterra Ascender with Chrome Bumpers from SSD RC. A front and a rear bumper are available, with both being CNC machined from aluminum. The bumpers were designed for a great scale look and have been chrome plated to look sharp out on the trail. Each bumper comes with a steel mounting plate and also feature [...]
Aloha one and all, welcome to THE Flip’n Cub Report. Love it or hate it, it’s what all the industry types are talking about around the water cooler on Monday mornings. Hey, the Texas behemoth aka as Traxxas announced some new products at the table-top show in Vegas last week. Their two new trucks, the Skully and the Craniac, aren’t big [...]
KO Propo has announced the latest addition to their radio line-up, the EX-2 KIY. The EX-2 isn’t intended to replace the more high-end EX-1, instead it is aimed at intermediate level drivers. Some of the highlights of the EX-2 include- * 2.7″ LCD display that can be rotated * 4 channels * K.I.Y. parts compatible * Dual 2.4GHz output with FHSS and MHS for [...]
Traxxas has announced updated versions of their ever popular Slash VXL and the Slash 4×4 VXL. Both trucks will be receiving TSM (Traxxas Stability Management) and OBA (On Board Audio). Both also come standard with a LCG chassis, as well as TQi radios and Velineon brushless power systems. Both trucks are expected to start shipping in June. The new Slash has [...]
Back in 2013 and 2014 it seemed like there was some sort of major scaler product or news release every month. We are close to halfway through 2015 and, boy, it sure feels quiet by comparison. Over the last year and a half we’ve seen Axial release the new Yeti and Yeti XL platforms as well as updating the SCX10 and [...]
Everybody loves the 18th scale line-up from Dromida, they are known for being great handling little machines that can take good beating. One thing they are not known for is power. Their stock brushed power systems are perfect for noobies, but for the power hungry they were a bit on the slow side. For you guys looking for more yank, Dromida [...]
Panther has unleashed their Z Compound Ocelot 8th scale buggy tires on the world. These are said to be ideal for most outdoor tracks and were designed for not only high grip, but also for long wear characteristics. Street priced at $20 per pair, they have a part number of #T981 and you can hit up This Link to visit the [...]
Over in the U.K., HPI Racing has an affordable line of bashers called Maverick. The latest two vehicles to be released under the Maverick line is the Tiberwolf SCT and the Desertwolf 8th Scale Buggy. Both vehicles share the same base platform and come RTR with brushless power and 4wd. 4000kV brushless motors supply the power along with a 3S capable [...]
Looks like SSD RC has another cool aluminum hop up for your Axial SCX10. Check out the Rock Shield Narrow Rear Bumper. It comes complete with everything you need to bolt it right up. It ads a pretty slick look to the vehicle for sure. Features: * CNC machined aluminum bumper * Scale lightweight one piece design * Annodized black * Direct fit onto [...]
Meet the latest and greatest transmitter from Airtronics, the M12S. The M12S is said to be 30% faster than the previous model and comes with all the features that you could want in a high-end radio. Some of its features include- * Drop down wheel option * Fully adjustable trigger * Comes with Li-Fe battery * Has brighter backlighting * Telemetry mixing function * Earphone jack * [...]
