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The crew over at SSD RC have announced two new upgrades for the SCX10 and their very first option part for the SCX10 II. First up is the Scale Transmission for the SCX10 shown above. The tranny has a part number of #SSD00123 and can be used to give your rig a serious dose of scale realism. Hit This Link for [...]
The latest aluminum beadlock wheel design from RC4WD is called the Truckie. The Truckie wheels are sized for 1.55″ Tires and have a classic off-road look. Like pretty much everything RC4WD puts out, the Truckie wheels have impeccable scale realism, yet are designed to take the rigors of everyday use. * CNC machined from billet aluminum * Fits a 12mm hex * Scale [...]
Now here is a blast from the past, the 1985 Toyota HiLux SR5 from Pro-Line. Back in 1985, Marty McFly’s black Toyota Xtra Cab was a pretty hot truck, now thanks to Pro-Line you can put one in your rc garage. The Pro-Line HiLux is a two piece body designed to fit rock crawlers with a 12.3″ wheelbase. For better performance [...]
New from RC4WD is 1.7″ sized Stocker Beadlock Wheels. The Stockers have a “stock” look to them that suits many scale builds. For trickness, they are machined from billet aluminum and come with details like scale hex head bolts. The RC4WD logo is prominently featured on the scale wheel nut cover and they come with a 12mm wheel hex to [...]
Do you have an 1/18th scale project you are working on? If so, RC4WD recently announced 40mm Ultimate Scale Shocks. The Ultimate Shocks have an internal spring design and have a great scale appearance. For durability they have been CNC machined from billet aluminum and come with a black finish. The shocks are shipping right now and priced at $19 with [...]
Wheels are like ice cream, everybody likes a different flavor. To help accommodate that fact, new from RC4WD are 1.9″ Deceptive Beadlocks. These have a distinct wheel design and come anodized in black for a modern look. CNC machining was used to create the wheels from billet aluminum and they come with a standard 12mm hex. Being an RC4WD product [...]
The crew at RC4WD has just announced the latest hot winch to hit the market, a Warn 8274. The Warn isn’t just a wonder of scale detailing, it also comes with the features you want the most out on the trail. What features would that be? Things like the ability to free spool and heavy duty pulling strength to get [...]
New from the good folks over at RC4WD is the Yota II 1/18 Front & Rear Axle Set. The set comes with both a front and a rear axle that feature a die cast zinc alloy housing and a powder coated finish. These can come in handy as replacements for your 1/18th scale RC4WD truck, or as high grade axles [...]
Add a touch of scale realism to your Vaterra Ascender with the new Ballistic Fabrications Diff Cover from RC4WD. The diff cover has a great scale look and is made from CNC machined aluminum. It also comes with everything needed for a proper install, making it super easy to put on. The Ballistic cover is shipping right now with a street [...]
For all you Scorpion, Tomahawk, and Wild One owners, Rogue Element Components has something really cool for you. REC has just announced Billet D Spoke Wheels made specifically to fit your vehicle. The REC wheels are limited edition units and have a great scale look to them. The D Spokes are also designed to use direct pin drive and are [...]
Whenever a hobbyist becomes interested enough in the world of r/c truck & tractor pulling to try and stick their toes in the water, the first thing that comes to mind with most is probably the actual pulling vehicle. This subject isn’t that difficult to find information on though, at least not if one is good with Google. Heck, thanks [...]
Just announced by AquaCraft is a Tactic TTX491 radio/TR625 receiver combo equipped Bristol Trawler. The trawler has some extreme scale realism and can run for up to an hour when used with a recommended 3S LiPo battery. The new radio makes the trawler easy to control, while the new twin antenna receiver gives excellent range. Minimal assembling is required and [...]
While some hobbyists love to spend hours upon hours doing elaborate paint jobs, others just don’t have the free time. For you guys looking to save time but still want a high quality paint job, Pro-Line has just announced a Pre-Painted/Pre-Cut 2017 Ford Raptor Body. The pre-painted Raptor comes in either blue or gray and is easy to mount on [...]
Before getting into the topic at hand, big kudos to RC4WD for hiring Richard Trujillo and John Thornton. While I do not know either personally, I have been following their work for years via message boards. Trujillo is also especially notable as of late because he is the brains behind the Vaterra Ascender. Huge get for RC4WD. Ok, back to our [...]
This just might be one of the coolest front bumpers ever released. RC4WD recently announced their limited edition Rough Stuff Red Front Bumper for their Trail Finder 2. The Rough Stuff bumper has tough off-road styling and comes with Hella Round and IPF Square Lights, making it one sharp looking unit. * Made from stainless steel with ABS plastic parts * Red [...]
