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New from Traxxas is a video called “TRX-4 Moab Ascent Part 1”. The Moab video has been beautifully filmed and features the TRX-4 Sport scale crawler. The TRX-4 Sport is an affordable way of getting into the ultra-hot crawling scene, plus Traxxas has numerous scale accessories for the rig so that you can truly make it your own. After watching the [...]
We know that a bunch of our readers have been scratching at the walls waiting for more information on the all new Redcat Racing Gen8 Scout II. The Gen8 was meticulously designed for not only scale realism, but also for serious on-trail performance. The folks over at Redcat have released a new action video that does a great job of [...]
The crew at Pro-Line have announced another awesome scale product with their 1965 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Clear Body. This highly realistic body is sized to fit the 12.8″ wheelbase of the Traxxas Land Rover Defender and Tactical Unit, thus giving you a great scale option for a replacement body. * Exacting scale details * Officially licensed by Toyota * Made from lightweight [...]
Here you go crawling fans, Pro-Line has just announced a new Chevy Colorado ZR2 Clear Body. The 2019 ZR2 is a lightweight, one piece, polycarbonate unit that has a great modern scale look. Here are some of the highlights- * Fully licensed by Chevy * Incredible scale appearance * Lightweight design for LCG & improved performance * Comes with decal set, window masks, & [...]
The hobby of rc is popular with all ages, as well as all types of people across the glode. A couple of days ago the folks over at ET Online posted an article about Prince Harry and his beautiful wife Meghan Markle attending the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge in Australia. This is where the Prince got his chance to [...]
Just announced by FTX is the 1/10 Outback Fury Scale Crawler. The Outback Fury is an affordable crawler designed for a cool look, while also being highly capable off-road. Here are the highlights- * Metal twin-rail chassis * 6mm steel multi-link suspension * Factory LED lighting * Low center of gravity 3 gear transmission * Brushed 20 turn motor * 313-320mm wheelbase * Waterproof electronics * Hobbywing HW1040 [...]
Now available from Racer’s Edge is a large line-up of Scale Accessories. From roof racks, to light bars, to even an aluminum step ladder, Racer’s Edge has nearly 30 new scale products that you can use to totally customize your rig. Here is a list of all the new Racer’s Edge scale goodies- RCE3404 – 1/10 Scaler Plastic Gasoline Jugs (2) [...]
The newest truck to be released in Horizon Hobby’s Vaterra line is a 1968 Ford F-100 Ascender. With bold scale looks sitting on the ultra-capable Ascender platform, the F-100 should make for a great trail rig. How well does it hold up under hard bashing? Is it easy to set-up as a bind and drive? How well can it rock [...]
A beat-up truck with dents and rust will actually turn my head faster than seeing a pristine shelf Queen. One of my favorite Hot Wheels as a kid was the police car that when you ran something into the car the door would flip over and show a dented panel. Even the old crash test dummy car, you would run [...]
Recently posted by Axial Racing is a new video for their Deadbolt. The video shown below features an Axial Deadbolt sporting licensed Maxxis Trepador tires. The video does a great job of showing how awesome the Deadbolt looks while getting in some time on the trail, as well as showing close ups of the Trepadors hard at work churning up [...]
Just announced for all you rock crawling fans is the XeRun Axe Power System from Hobbywing. The Axe power system uses a number of innovations to make it one of the best systems on the market for rock crawling. * Staggered pole rotor for ultra-low torque ripple * All new, heavy duty, waterproof sensor harness * High driving efficiency for longer battery life * [...]
Bringing it hard to the scale crawling game is Pro-Line with their all new Predator Rubber Compound. The Predator compound is super soft, thus giving your rig more grip out on the trail, or when rock crawling. For now the Predator compound will be available on Pro-Line’s 1.9″ Hyrax and Super Swampers, we can’t wait to check out the extra [...]
A Picture is worth 1000 words. One thing most of us scale guys love to do is take pictures of our toys. Whether it’s a banner contest, Wheels up Wednesday, or Flexin’ Friday; having a great scale picture can leave a lasting impression. Anyone can just take a picture of a RC car. For some of us getting the perfect [...]
RC4WD isn’t just known for their incredible scale realism, they are also known for making some truly unique products. A good example of this is their new Brick Edition Scale Off-Road Tires for Lego rock crawlers. Don’t have a Lego crawler? They are super easy to build, and with RC4WD announcing really cool tires to upgrade with, now you have [...]
One of the biggest mistakes that a noob can make when first getting into crawling is thinking that suspension flex is the name of the game. It’s not. I mean, of course you need to have SOME articulation, but having 5″ shocks and the ability to rest a front tire comfortably on a Coke can while the rear sits on the [...]
