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We are big fans of RC4WD’s venerable Trail Finder 2. In the never ending crawler wars, it’s long been the king of super scale trucks. But hey, who’s happy with “right out of the box”? In an attempt to try and take it up a notch we recently got our hands on a Scale V8 Engine and R4 Ultimate Scale [...]
New from RC4WD are 1.0″ Rock Creeper Tires. The 1.0″ size fits vehicles like the RC4WD 1/18 Gelande II and the Losi Micro Crawler. The tires are made from RC4WD’s Advanced X2SS Rubber Compound and feature a scale realistic tread pattern. * Fits on 1.0″ wheels * Outer Diameter: 1.89″ * Inner Diameter: 0.92″ * Width: 0.87″ * Weight: 0.29oz Pricing for the Rock Creepers is [...]
Just a few years ago it was really unique to be able to purchase a scale Hi-Lift Jack. Nowadays anything you can purchase for a 1:1 rig you can find in 1/10 form with relative ease. I mean come on, you can get a freakin’ beer keg and set of Red Solo Cups! Yep, scale accessories are all the rage. While these super specific items may [...]
New from RC4WD is a Red CCHand Front Bumper for the SCX10 I & II. The big red bumper is sure to make your truck stand out in a crowd and allows you to mount multiple scale touches to it, putting its bling factor off the chart. * Hand welded stainless steel * Powder-coated red finish * Length- 3.22″ * Width- 6.69″ * Height- 2.84″ * [...]
New from Pro-Line is Scale Tire Decals. If you aren’t a scale fanatic, you might not know why you would even want something like this, but if you are into the scale movement, they are extremely trick. You see, these are decals that look just like the stickers that come on full size tires when new. With scale being all [...]
Pro-Line is the master of putting out super trick parts, their latest are Ultra Reservoir Shocks for rock crawlers. At 105mm in length (fully extended), the Pro-Line shocks were designed to fit a wide variety of crawlers and have real working shock reservoirs. * Perform and look like full scale units * X ring seals for superior performance * Precise CNC machined parts * [...]
New from Integy is a scale realistic 3 Rail Motorcycle Trailer. The trailer comes as a kit and features full metal construction. Now Integy makes it easy for all you motorcycle fans to build a cool piece of scale realism to pull behind your off-road rig. * Leaf spring suspension * 1.9″ beadlock wheels * Pre-mounted tires * Anodized black chassis with silver rails The [...]
Are you looking for a kit to build this fall? If so, the new Trail Finder 2 “LWB” Mojave II Four Door Kit is part scaler, part adventurer, and looks like loads of fun to build and drive. The long wheelbase of the latest TF2 can come in mighty handy out on the trail, while its incredible scale detailing will [...]
The crew at RC4WD go to great lengths to provide you with the most scale realistic upgrade parts that money can buy. Two of their latest trick goodies are a Front Winch Bumper For The G2 Cruiser and a Rear Winch Bumper For The Gelande II (D90/D110). Both bumpers are constructed from hand welded stainless steel and have been powder [...]
New from Dromida is a video featuring their 1/18th Monster Truck. The video shows off the truck in a scale setting- hitting jumps and crush’n cars. We reviewed the truck a few weeks ago and had an absolute blast driving it, but we think it looks like even more fun when run on a small scale monster truck style course! Check [...]
Do you have an SCX10 Wrangler? Want to add a great touch of scale realism? If so, RC4WD has a pair of new Roof Racks for your consideration. Both are formed from hand welded stainless steel and have been powder coated black for a nice looking appearance. Metal Rolling Rack for Axial SCX10 Wrangler w/ Lights – #VVV-C0260, $142 Metal Roof Rack [...]
Have you been thinking about doing a custom build with your Tamiya Blackfoot? If so, Rogue Element Components has just announced a Drop-Bed Kit. The Drop-Bed Kit oozes with scale realism and would be an extremely trick addition to your truck. * Real wood inlays * Easy to assemble * Nickle pins replicate the factory bolts * Fits any stepside Blackfoot body * Machined from [...]
Fully pre-built and ready to dig a trench in your backyard is the RC4WD Earth Digger 360L Hydraulic Excavator. This RTR is 1/14th in size and has an absolutely insane amount of small scale details. And it isn’t just a show queen, it was designed for hour after hour of heavy duty dirt moving. * No plastic parts, designed to last * [...]
This past week has been a great one as my wife and I flew to California, rented a sports car and drove up and down the coast. As luck would have it, one of her relatives lives in Paradise, CA, a stone’s throw from Chico. So while she was visiting her uncle I managed to sneak into A-Main Hobbies retail [...]
Coming soon from RC4WD is the RTR version of the Beast II 6×6. The RTR will come pre-built with a motor, ESC, and transmitter, making it easy to tear up your local rock pile right out of the box. Full details will be announced soon, until then you can hit up This Link to visit RC4WD’s official website. For more of [...]
