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Just announced by Castle Creations is the Cobra 6 Brushless ESC. The Cobra 6 is designed for 1/6th and 1/7th scaled vehicles and is highly adjustable for nearly any surface or track condition. Here’s the highlights- * 32-bit processing power for smoother motor control * Enhanced data logging * Double the maximum sample frequency of older generations * 8x increased logging time of older [...]
Over at Redcat Racing they have announced Two New Colors for their mighty Vertex-6 RTR Crawler. The beastly Vertex-6 is now available in orange and dark grey, thus giving you a couple more choices before you buy. Here’s some highlights- * LCG flat rail chassis design * Hobbywing Fusion RTR brushless 2-in-1 FOC system * Hexfly large scale digital servo * Multiple battery mounting [...]
The folks over at Cross RC are now teasing the 1/6th scaled EMO XX2 and EMO XXL2. Both rigs are absolutely enormous, perhaps closer to 1/5 than 1/6 scale, and will be available in RTR or ARTR form. The EMO XX2 is a 4wd pick-up styled truck, while the EMO XXL2 comes with a flat bed and full 6 wheel [...]
The folks over at Yikong are promoting their new 1/6 Rock Slide RTR Crawler. The Rock Slide is a giant rock crawler that can get over nasty obstacles much more easily than smaller rigs. Here are some highlights- * Wheelbase – 495mm (about 19.5″) * CNC metal frame structure * Robust chassis components * Oil-filled shocks with aluminum bodies * Waterproof electronics * 60 kg high-torque [...]
Well, I did not see this coming. Redcat has announced the release of its Vertex-6, a large-scale, brushless-powered rock crawler. This release appears to be aimed squarely at performance crawling enthusiasts, but the twist of the 1/6-scale size is very intriguing. With its low center of gravity and flat rail chassis, the Vertex-6 offers its drivers plenty of opportunities to tune [...]
Just announced for all you large scale fanatics out there is the Traction Hobby/Primal RC 1/6 Porsche 934 RTR. This collaboration between Traction Hobby and Primal RC is sure to turn heads as this high-end large scaler is fully licensed by Porsche. With hot scale looks, and a burly brushless power system, the upcoming Porsche 934 is perfect for long [...]
Over at Cross RC they have released a new video for their 1/6 EMO XX Stegosaurus. The Cross Stegosaurus now has a new name and is a huge rc machine sporting a wheelbase of just over 20 inches and a width of over 14 inches. Watch the video below to see just how gnarly this monster is when going off-roading. [...]
Over at Yikong they are now teasing their very first 1/6th scaler, the Rockslide YK4061. The new Rockslide is a massive 6th scaler, thus making even large obstacles easy to get over. While we don’t have many details at this point, we do know that the large scale crawler market is hot right now and the Rockslide should be a [...]
The crew at Pro-Line has officially announced 1/6 Steelies Stamped Steel 2.9″ SCX6 Wheels. With a scale realistic look, and made for durability, the new Steelies wheels are an easy upgrade for your beastly SCX6. Check out these highlights- * Trail-proven wheel solution for the SCX6 * Black powder coated stamped steel wheel face * Anodized aluminum rings are pre-installed * Internal bead-loc style [...]
New over at Losi is the 1/6th scaled 8IGHT-X Super Lasernut RTR. The new Super Lasernut is huge in size and has a great scale look. Here are the highlights- * Modeled after Cody Waggoner’s incredible Lasernut U4 * Full metal 4WD drivetrain * Spektrum Smart 6S power system for 50 mph speed potential * LED light pods, light bar, and rear tail light [...]
New from Duratrax are 2.9″ Fossil Rock Crawler Tires. Made to fit trucks like the SCX6, the new Fossil tires have a great scale look, to go along with serious on-trail performance. Check out these highlights- * Duratrax’s next-generation scale crawler tire * Open tread block design so the tread clears more quickly * Aggressive sidewall for maximum traction while side-hill * Open cell [...]
The Pro-Line crew has officially announced a 1/6 Coyote Grande Clear Body for the SCX6. This classic looking lid is a perfect fit for the SCX6 and has been designed for extra tire clearance for when the going gets rough. Here are the highlights- * Domestic 80’s SUV styling * Pinched front end * Dove-tailed in the rear * Body adheres to competition [...]
New and hot for all you SCX6 owners is a 1/6 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty Cab-Only Clear Body from the good folks at Pro-Line. This highly scale realistic cab-only body is fully licensed and ready for the gnarliest trail that you can throw at it. Here are the highlights- * Slightly pinched body to increase clearance on the trail * Bolts [...]
The good folks over at Pro-Line have announced 1/6 Trencher 5.7” Pre-Mounted Tires. This giant sized version of the Trencher is perfect for a wide variety of conditions and is an easy upgrade for your 8S Kraton or X-Maxx. Here are the highlights- * Horizontal h-shaped tread * Professionally mounted for your convenience * Over-sized tread for traction in loose conditions * Detailed sidewall * [...]
New from Pro-Line are 1/6 Mickey Thompson Baja Pro X G8 2.9″ Crawler Tires. These beast sized tires are sized to fit large rock crawlers like the Axial SCX6. Check out these highlights- * Licensed Mickey Thompson Baja Pro X replica design * Oversized gnarly design * Tackle tougher terrain and more obstacles * Molded in P-L’s legendary G8 rock crawling rubber compound * Made [...]
