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Recently posted by HPI Racing is a new video for their Baja 5R 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302. The Boss 302 is a large 1/5th scaled on-road car that is powered by a gasoline engine. Watch the video below to see the Boss 302 take on a paved track in retro style. In the video you can see how realistic the [...]
After a bit of teasing, MCD Racing has released full details on the upcoming RR5-Max Pro. The Max Pro is a 1/5th scale RTR buggy that now comes with a number of upgrades to help it bash harder. Here’s the full scoop- * Barracuda tuned exhaust * CNC machined engine mount * CNC machined 7075 T6 chassis * New front chassis stiffener * All new [...]
Is the large scale short course truck class heating up or what? First announced was the burly Losi Super Baja Rey. Then, just the other day, Traxxas announces their Unlimited Desert Racer. Now, to go even bigger, Kraken has announced the 1/5 VEKTA.5 TSCO Desert Truck. The Kraken is a huge beast of a truck that is powered by a [...]
Being teased now is a new 1/5th scale from MCD Racing. MCD is now teasing the RR5-Max Pro which is based on a race proven design but now sports a longer wheelbase. The longer wheelbase is used to improve handling by making the car more stable. The RR5-Max Pro has been optimized for better performance and can be used with [...]
Attention large scale fans, MCD has just announced the 1/5th scale XR5 MAX Factory Team Kit. The MAX Factory Team edition brings multiple upgrades to the plate for improved handling and durability. Here are some of the changes, plus some specifications- * New longer wheelbase chassis * Wider track * New aluminum shock towers * New shock bodies * New body * Shaft driven 4wd * [...]
1/5th scale drivers can now rejoice as the HPI Racing Kraken Buggies are now shipping. That’s right, these are now available across the globe for your bashing enjoyment. Each of the buggies are street priced at $1349 and both come with Kraken upgrades to make them stand out in a crowd. The Baja 5B TSK-b Class 1 comes with a gnarly [...]
As part of our ongoing NRHSA Show coverage, today we are bringing you the giant Pro Boat Zelos 48 Type G Catamaran. The Zelos 48 Type G has been on display this week at the show in Vegas and it is certainly making some big waves. With its large size and powerful Dynamite Zenoah 30cc gasoline engine, the Zelos is [...]
Go big with the new W5 Max Factory Team Short Course Truck from MCD Racing. The 1/5th scale W5 Max FT hosts a slew of changes over the previous W5 truck to make it faster and more durable than ever. * New extended wheelbase long chassis * New body * New alloy shock towers * New alloy lay-shaft carrier * New alloy shock bodies * New [...]
Wow, talk about big and mean, have a look at the new 1/5 Monster Truck XL from Losi! The Monster Truck XL is a gas powered beast designed to crush cars and catch big air. The Monster Truck XL comes ready-to-run, making it fast and easy to go from the box to your local bash spot, and is powered by [...]
Tired of slow pit stops with your Losi 5IVE-T? If so, MIP has something for you. The crew at MIP have created a 1/5th Scale Quick Fill System to make your pit stops faster and safer. The Quick Filled can be used with just one hand and resembles the dry brake systems used in full scale cars. Pricing for the 1/5th [...]
Remember the enormous Mammuth Works 1/3 Scale off-road machine that has been getting teased for a while now? Well, it is getting closer to release. The Mammuth Works third scaler is the biggest of the big, a machine designed to dwarf everything else on the market. It seems they had been having some issues with their engine, but as their [...]
In some parts of the country (including Chicago, St Louis, and New York), rc drag racing is alive and well, especially with 5th scalers. New for that 1/5th drag crowd is the Primal RC Quicksilver Gas Dragster. The Quicksilver is a beast, designed to tear up your local drag strip. What’s the scoop on it? * 30.5cc 4 bolt gas [...]
The Savage line-up of trucks from HPI Racing has earned a reputation for durability, speed, and all out bashing fun. For 2016 the HPI has updated and improved the entire line to be better than ever before. First up is the Savage XL 5.9 2.0 (#116050). It receives a brand new F5.9 nitro engine for better acceleration and more overall power. [...]
With 2016 being the year of large scale rc, it is only fitting that HPI Racing announced a pair of new 1/5th Scale Buggies at the Nuremberg show. And better still, both are part of a collaboration with Kraken RC. First up is the HPI Baja Kraken Sidewinder X5 Buggy (the white buggy above). The Sidewinder comes out of the box [...]
There is no doubt about it, 2016 is shaping up to be a banner year for 1/5th scale rc. Evidence of that can be found in new releases like the 1/5th K&N Edition Desert Buggy XL from Losi. The newest DBXL comes with an officially licensed K&N air filter and body. The air filter helps to increase engine performance, while [...]
