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RC4WD is known throughout the hobby as the kings of the detailed hard body. We finally had the chance to get our hands on their Chevrolet Blazer Body Set to see what it was all about. Read on to see what we thought. From: RC4WD Direct Link: Chevrolet Blazer Body Set Specifications:Injection Molded Plastic LED Lighting Compatible Wheelbase: 11.3in / 287mm Width of Body: 8.78in / 223mm Width [...]
Hey rock racer fans, Losi has just announced the Rock Rey RTR. The Rock Rey’s platform may look familiar to you as it is based off the Baja Rey off-road truck. Sizing for the Rock Rey comes in at 1/10th scale and it comes pre-built and ready to rumble. A sturdy 4wd drive-train helps the Rock Rey climb over tough [...]
New from SSD RC are two different sets of scale looking Aluminum Wheels. The first set are Silver 2.2″ Assassin Wide PL Wheels (#SSD00162). These were specifically designed to be used with Pro-Line tires. Featuring an internal beadlock design and a removable hub, it takes just 8 screws to mount up your favorite Pro-Line kicks. Zinc plating has been applied to [...]
Free? Yes free, a word you don’t hear very often now days. The folks over at RC4WD have announced that you can now download several different 1/10 Mini Boxes for your scale rc garage. You simply download the box you want, then print it out at your house, cut it out, fold it into shape, then enjoy! The boxes should [...]
If you are looking for some serious scale realism in a hefty work machine, RC4WD has announced their Armageddon Hydraulic Dump Truck. The dump truck is a serious piece of machinery with loads of scale accurate metal parts and a real working bed. Styled after a European dump truck, the Armageddon has a highly detailed hard plastic body for the [...]
The scale crawling scene is blazing hot right now, to help feed the fire RC4WD is releasing a RTR version of the Gelande II with a Cruiser Body Set. We have been lucky enough to receive an early release unit to bash at our pleasure. Actually, we haven’t been “bashing” it as much as we’ve been using it for what [...]
As Christmas approaches, there is a good chance that a number of you may wind up with a fancy new scaler under your tree. There’s an even better chance that it will be of the RTR variety. And if that is indeed the case, it probably has some bunk tires. Tires are usually the most important thing on any r/c vehicle, [...]
At the SEMA 2016 show we got our first look at the Traxxas 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. The Raptor made some big news for good reason, it was a step forward in scale realism for the Slash based trucks. Injection molded plastic parts are used along with the polycarbonate body to make this model one of the most scale realistic [...]
The latest hot release from RC4WD is the RTR Gelande II w/ Cruiser Body. We’ve been working on a review for our test unit, but before it goes live, here are some unboxing pictures to show you at home what it looks like to open one up. First off, we have to say that the newest G2 is absolutely stunning to [...]
Pro-Line has been putting out some really cool scale items the last couple of years, their latest is Modular Fuel Packs. Each fuel pack comes with two red fuel cans, 1 white water can, and 1 blue Kerosene can. The fuel cans can be mounted on a huge variety of different scale rigs or monster truck builds and are sure [...]
New from Gmade is a line-up of RSD Shocks. They come in silver with a piggyback reservoir or in black without. Lengths range from 80 to 100mm to fit a wide variety of applications and they have the scale look that everyone is after. The piggyback shocks have real working reservoirs and use dual o-rings to help prevent oil leakage. [...]
The latest ultra-trick item to be announced by Rogue Element Components is a Wraith Interior. These limited edition kits can help take your Wraith to the next level of scale realism and set yours apart from all of the rest of the guys. * .063 aluminum pocketed for .030 Styrene panels * Can be painted any color * Photo reduced decals * Red & [...]
Coming soon from the scale icons at RC4WD is the Gelande II RTR w/ Cruiser Body Set. The G2 Cruiser RTR has been custom designed for the ultimate in scale looks and comes ready to hit the trail right out of the box. Here is the scoop- * Realistic aluminum ladder frame * Chassis mounted servo * R3 single speed tranny * 3 link [...]
Answering questions around here is normally within the domain of Cubby, but it’s been awhile since I’ve answered any directly through the site and I recently had a good one tossed my way, so here goes: Big Squid, I am ready to get into scaling and have narrowed my choices down to (not in any particular order): · Vaterra Ascender Kit · [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are Atturo Trail Blade M/T Tires. The Trail Blades have been officially licensed by Atturo and have a scale authentic look. 1.7″ in size, the Trail Blades have an outer diameter of 4.10 inches, a width of 1.50 inches, and weight in at 2.11oz each. A pair of the Atturos are street priced at $24 and they [...]
