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New from Element RC is the 1/12th scaled Bushido Enduro12 Trail Truck RTR. The Bushido was designed for serious off-road performance, while also having a scale realistic look. Check out these highlights- * 3-gear transmission with 13.98:1 ratio * Forward-biased motor mount for increased climbing ability * Low-friction slider-type driveshafts with metal front CVA drive axles * Metal ring and pinion gears * 4-link suspension [...]
Officially announced by Traxxas is the Maxx Slash RTR 4WD Short Course Truck. This Maxx sized Slash is massive in size, with hardcore performance under the hood. Here are the highlights- * Wheelbase – 15.49″ * Width – 14.3″ * Weight – 11.78 pounds (no battery) * Belted Maxx SC off-road tires * Velineon VXL-6s ESC – 6S LiPo max cell count * Velineon 2000 kV [...]
Starting to ship in the next week or two is the return of the mighty HPI Racing Venture Rock Crawler!. The new version of the Venture is called the Wayfinder and comes with a slew of updates compared to the original. Check out these highlights- * Several option parts now come as standard equipment * Aluminum lower link set * Aluminum rear 4 [...]
New over at Axial is the 1/18th scaled UTB18 Capra Unlimited RTR Trail Buggy. This highly capable off-road machine sports high clearance portal axles, as well as an affordable price point. Here are the highlights- * Capra performance in a smaller 1/18 scale size * Spektrum 2.4GHz radio and electronics * Spektrum 2S Smart G2 LiPo battery and Spektrum Smart USB charger * Proven [...]
New over at Axial is the SCX24 Jeep JT Gladiator RTR. With serious scale realism and a highly capable 4wd chassis, the SCX24 Jeep JT Gladiator is ready for hardcore off-roading indoors, or out. Here are the highlights- * Detailed Jeep JT Gladiator polycarbonate body * Oil-filled shocks * Durable metal chassis * Spektrum SLT2 2.4GHz radio system * Spektrum 350mAh LiPo battery with 0.5A [...]
New from HPI Racing is the 1/10 Venom 2 Sport 3 RTR. The Venom 2 comes on HPI’s Sport 3 4wd on-road chassis and sports an updated version of their classic Venom T-10 body. Here are the highlights- * Modern street look * Everything needed to run comes inside the box * Shaft driven 4wd * Double wishbone suspension * Oil-filled coil-over shocks * Fully [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled XM-01 Pro Chassis Kit. This M-chassis sized kit is highly adjustable and a great base for your next rally car build. Here are the highlights- * Shaft-driven 4WD chassis * Polycarbonate chassis cover * M-Chassis 11-spoke racing wheels * 60D rally block tires * 3 wheelbase choices * Bathtub frame chassis * New front c-hubs and rear uprights * Two [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1998 Honda NSX Racing Kit. The Tamiya NSX comes on their easy to build TT-02 chassis and features a beautifully scaled polycarbonate body. Check out these highlights- * Proven TT-02 chassis * Adjustable wheelbase, ground clearance, track and gear ratios * Shaft driven 4wd * Double wishbone suspension * Realistic looking faux brake discs * Molded plastic side mirrors and [...]
New over at Kyosho is a Kit Version of their very popular Mad Wagon VE Monster Truck. The new kit version is perfect for all you hobbyists that like to build your trucks and is more than ready for serious backyard bashing. Here are the highlights- * Includes features unique to the unassembled kit version * Pre-built front, center, and rear gearboxes * [...]
Over at the Toy Fair in Germany the crew at Tamiya are showing off their early 2024 new releases. One of those new releases is a 1/10 Ford Baja Bronco Kit. The new Ford Baja Bronco comes on Tamiya’s easy to build CC-02 chassis, and of course, the body is fully licensed by Ford. This first generation Bronco has been [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the 1/10 TRF421 Chassis Kit. This elite level race machine is loaded not only with high tech features, but also features high-end build materials for the ultimate in performance. It has been many years since Tamiya fielded a full-on touring car race team, but the new TRF421 just might bring the Tamiya factory team [...]
New over at Traxxas is a Ford Fiesta ST Rally VXL 60+ MPH Rally-Bred Performance Video. The Traxxas Ford Fiesta ST Rally car has long been a bashing favorite, featuring gnarly VXL brushless power and beefy plastic that can take a hard hit and keep on going. Watch the video below to see the Traxxas rally car going hard on [...]
New from Element RC is the 1/10 Enduro Trail Truck Bushido+ Blue RTR. The new Bushido+ comes with a detailed interior, plus other goodies to make it even more scale realistic. Check out these highlights- * Detailed polycarbonate interior with molded head * Injection-molded light buckets * LEDs for the headlights and taillights * Polycarbonate faux spare tire and cloth tire cover * Integrated servo [...]
Over at Kyosho they have announced Two New Colors for their Mini-Z AWD Dodge Challenger SRT. The new colors include the Dodge classic of Plum Crazy (#32621PU), as well as Eye Red (#32621R). The Dodge Challenger SRT Mini-Z comes with a display case worthy body, as well as a high-performance AWD chassis underneath. Here are more highlights- * Factory completed body [...]
Now available for pre-order from RC4WD is the Trail Finder 2 1987 Toyota XtraCab Hard Body RTR in White. The RC4WD crew has gone above and beyond to produce this ultra-realistic off-road classic. Check out these highlights- * 1987 Toyota Xtracab body set in White * Billet aluminum ladder frame * R3 single speed transmission * Center mounted Hammer transfer case * 45 turn, 540 [...]
