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New over at Matt Olson’s Mod Speed Shop are 1/5 Jericho Tires for the Losi 5B & 5T. These full-on race tires are perfect for long main events, or for bashing at the park. Here are some highlights- * Available in 3 different rubber compounds * Ships in early December * Center offset bar helps with overall wear * Tread is designed to work [...]
New over at Taylor RC is the absolutely outrageous 1/5th scaled Outlaw V4 Billet Brushless 12S ARTR. If you are looking for the biggest, baddest basher on the market, you’ll definitely have to take a look at the Outlaw Billet Brushless short course truck from Taylor RC. Here are some highlights- * Fitted with all the best upgrade parts * Pre-built ARTR [...]
Over at IMEX Model they are now teasing a new 1/5 Gas RTR. IMEX is a legendary name in the rc business and they are now teasing a new 1/5th scaler that is expected to start shipping in 2026. While the teaser doesn’t reveal much, we do know a 30cc gasoline engine is being used for serious bashing power. As we [...]
New over at Kraken RC is a promotional video called VESLA.5 12S C1E In The Sand!. The VESLA.5 C1E is an absolute unit of an rc car with its large form factor and 12S power system. Watch below to see the Kraken tear up the dunes with huge rooster tails and big jumps. After the video you can hit up this [...]
New from Powerhobby is a 1/5 1512MG Aluminum Waterproof High Speed/Torque Brushless Servo. All you large scale owners out there already know, that in 5th scale, you need a beast of a servo, and the 1512MG was designed just for you. With huge steel gears, a burly brushless motor, and a beefy aluminum case, the 1512MG is the perfect upgrade [...]
New from the MIP crew are 4.0mm & 5.0mm Speed Tips. Some of you already know that a good 4.0 (#9214S) and 5.0 (#9215S) hex wrench will get a lot of use while wrenching on 5th scale/large scale trucks. Now the MIP crew is offering their beefy 4.0 and 5.0 in a Gen 2 version. Check out these highlights- * Easy [...]
Just announced by Kraken RC is the 1/5 3RD Gen VEKTA.5 Founders Edition ARTR. This giant beast of an rc car comes with massive gasoline power and was designed for serious durability. Here are the highlights- * “Transmission X” crafted from T7075 billet aluminum * Direct-drive spur gear * MAXXIS V2 Trepadors tires * Enhanced tire compound for superior durability * Lighter inner foams for [...]
Over at Kraken RC they have announced that they are getting ready to do some re-releases. Vehicles like the KV5TTE 12S Brushless SCT and the VEKTA.5E Ultra 2 are now available for pre-order with a scheduled delivery date of October/November. Both of these giant off-road machines are quite scale realistic, while also being designed for serious durability. You can use [...]
The good folks over at Redcat Racing have just announced the mighty 1/5th Vigilante 8S RTR Brushless Monster Truck. This large scaled beast comes with huge monster truck tires, as well as a massive 8S brushless power system. Check out these highlights- * Massive 4985 1250KV brushless motor * 160 amp electronic speed controller * 4-wheel independent suspension * Beefy 24mm oil-filled coil-over shocks * [...]
Now available for pre-order is the Kraken 1/5 KV5TTE Ultra Desert Trophy Truck Kit. This beast of a trophy truck is supersized, for super fun. With a 12S capable brushless ESC, and huge amounts of suspension travel, the KV5TTE Ultra is designed to be king of your local bash spot. Check out these highlights- * World’s first true-scale production of a [...]
Just announced for pre-order over at Primal RC is the giant 1/5th scaled Dodge Challenger 2WD RTR. This gasoline powered monster has been nicely scaled from the full sized original and comes with a massive gasoline engine under the hood. Here are the highlights- * Choose from 5 colors, 4 hood styles, and 2 sets of decals * Choose between gas engine, [...]
New from ARRMA is the 1/5th scaled OUTCAST 8S BLX EXB Brushless Stunt Truck RTR. This beast-sized stunt truck has massive 8S brushless power and is designed for hardcore bashing. Check out these highlights- * Now includes the extreme strength of EXB parts * Beefed-up Spektrum 8S LiPo-capable brushless system * Engineered tough with EXtreme Bash 7075-T6 aluminum parts * Bigger, tougher shocks, linkages, [...]
New from the good folks at ARRMA is the beastly 1/5 Kraton 8S BLX EXB Brushless Monster Truck RTR. This large scale beast comes with massive 8S brushless power and an aggressive EXB color scheme. Here are more highlights- * Includes EXtreme Bash 7075-T6 aluminum parts * Bigger, tougher shocks, linkages, turnbuckles, and more * Aggressive new EXB matte/gloss color scheme * Updated 8S [...]
Just announced by Kraken RC is the 1/5th scaled VEKTA.5E Ultra. Available as a roller or as an ARTR, the new VEKTA.5E Ultra was designed for extreme performance. Check out these highlights- * New transmission design with easy gearing access * Currie F9-inspired V3 rear solid axle * Paddle straight shafts (pinless) for direct engagement and power * Large capacity battery plate with 10 [...]
Over at Primal RC they are showing off their Collector’s Edition 1/5 Grave Digger Monster Truck RTR V3. This giant monster truck weighs in at 80 pounds and features a slew of upgrades over the previous model. With only a few of the collectors editions left, now is the time to get one before they are all sold out. Check [...]
