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Shipping in June from Kyosho is a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 RWD Mini-Z in Torch Red. The new Corvette sits on Kyosho’s realistic RWD chassis and comes with a display case quality body. Here are the highlights- * Syncro KT-531P transmitter * Part of Kyosho’s Mini-Z RWD series * Transmitter has both steering and throttle trim * Dual rate and LED control functions * Improved steering [...]
New from Locked Up RC are some very trick Dually Adapters. These beefy units from Locked Up RC make it easy to put dually tires on your scale rig. The dually adapters come in pairs and SLW or 8L options are available. The Locked Up RC Dually Adapters have a part number of #168D-Adapter-Kit and are street priced at $28. Mash [...]
Are these the best rc shocks that money can buy? We’ve yet to try a set, but LX Shocks is making some big waves with their new Scale Bypass Shocks for the Traxxas UDR. These 1/7th scaled monsters are not only some of the most scale looking shocks on the market, but are also highly adjustable so that they work [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD are some very trick Mickey Thompson Aluminum Drag Wheels. The new wheels are fully licensed and have been impeccably scaled down from the full sized units for your drag racing pleasure. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Tough silver anodized finish * Front Width – 0.9″ * Front Weight – 1.18oz * Rear Width [...]
Coming soon from the good folks at Pro-Line are 2.2″ Mickey Thompson Baja Pro X G8 Rock Crawling Tires. The new Mickey Thompsons have a great scale look and were designed for high-end off-road performance. Here are the highlights- * First licensed tire from Mickey Thompson Tires * Competition proven extreme terrain tire * Molded from Pro-Line’s legendary G8 rubber compound * Cleats for [...]
New from our friends at FMS is a promotional video for their tiny but mighty 1/18 Atlas 6X6 Scale Rock Crawler RTR. The Atlas features some pretty cool scale styling, and thanks to its full time 6 wheel drive, can climb rocks like a mountain goat. The Atlas also features a true ladder style frame and waterproof electronics for when [...]
Over at RC4WD they have just announced a 1/14th scaled Forge 8×8 Hydraulic Dump Truck. The Forge is big on scale realism, as well as performance. Here are the highlights- * One of the most powerful R/C hydraulic dump trucks available today * Highly detailed and based on European style dump trucks * Designed to transport gravel, sand, asphalt, snow, wood chips or [...]
Now being teased by Kyosho is a Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage Mini-Z Readyset. The new D90 from Kyosho has some incredible scale detailing for its size and has a classic off-road adventure look. Not many details have been released, but we do know it has a 110mm wheelbase and that its body will be available for sale separately. The Kyosho [...]
New at RC4WD are a pair of KC HiLiTES Light Sets. Both sets have been licensed by KC HiLiTES and are an easy bolt-on scale upgrade for your rig. Here are the details- * Made from injection molded ABS plastic * Highly scale detailed look * 3mm LED pocket * Choice of KC Daylighter (#Z-E0022) or regular KC logo (#Z-E0036) * Outer Diameter – 0.67″ * [...]
Over at JConcepts they have released some insanely trick Scale Monster Truck Transport Wheels & Tires. These beauties are perfect for your scale monster truck to add that perfect piece of scale realism. Check out these highlights- Transporter – Display and Transport Tires, Pink Compound * Scaled version of transport tires * Chevron tread with center overlap * Slightly recessed tire lugs * Detailed sidewall [...]
New over at Pit Bull RC is a promotional video for their 1″ Rocker Tires for the SCX24. These micro sized Rocker tires are molded from Pit Bull’s ridiculously soft and sticky Alien Kompound rubber and have a great scale look. Watch the video below to see the Rockers in action climbing over rocks, as well as doing some serious [...]
Just in time for April is the RC4WD Autoboys Limited Edition TF2 RTR W/ 1985 Toyota 4Runner Body. From eyelashes on the headlights, to a crazy rear race wing, to a giant hood scoop, this limited edition release has all the hot mods you could wish for! * Racing stripes * Flame decals on body * Grimm Reaper decals * Turbo 2.4L V8 decals * [...]
Over at Toyan Engine they have turned a lot of heads with their upcoming FS-V800 V-8 Nitro Engine. This beast was designed for 1/7th scale or larger applications, or can be used for custom builds like truck pullers or monster trucks. Here are more details- * Will be available unassembled as a kit or fully pre-built * 90-degree cross-type crankshaft structure * New [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is a Trail Finder 3 22R Scale Engine Cover. The legendary 22R engine has been very nicely scaled by the crew at RC4WD to fit inside your TF3 or other custom scale crawler. Here are the highlights- * Made from a durable black nylon * Includes CNC machined aluminum mounting brackets * Weight – 3.70oz * Fits – Standard [...]
New from the good folks over at Vanquish Products are Incision S8E 80mm & 90mm Scale Shocks. Designed for performance, and featuring a great scale look, the Incision S8E shocks are an easy upgrade for your rock crawling machine. Here are the highlights- * Larger 8mm bore for increased damping, control, and tuning * Dual molded X-Ring lower shock cartridge * Threaded shock [...]
