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We were recently sent a tip that there is a chance that Gmade may have a scale looking Jeep type vehicle in the near future. We have sent out the dogs to see if they can sniff out some info. Hopefully we hear back with some details soon. We will say this.. whatever is in this picture.. we want! If [...]
For all you scaler guys, RC4WD just keeps on adding to their tire selection. Their latest are Gladiator Scale 1.9 Tires that should make a great addition to your scale rig. * Outer Diameter- 4.57″ * Inner Diameter- 1.8″ * Width- 1.64″ * Compound- Advanced X2 SS * Mounts on 1.9 size wheels * Weight- 2.9 oz each The part number for the RC4WD Gladiators is #Z-T0101 [...]
RC4WD has announced new scale looking shocks and shock boots for your scaler rig. The Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Shocks by ARB give a perfect scale look, along with helping to improve your ride. The RC4WD ARB shocks come in 70, 80, and 90mm lengths, and cost about $35 a pair. Some of their other features include- * Billet aluminum construction * [...]
PROTOform has just announced their latest body, a 1971 Pontiac Trans Am. Once again the PROTOform crew has knocked one out of the park, the Trans Am looks awesome and it should perform quite well on your VTA racer or cul-de-sac speed machine. With scale realism all the rage, PROTOform put lots of scale detailing into the Trans Am, examples of [...]
We got our hands on Axial’s Jeep Wrangler Poison Spyder Wraith and it looks great! The color of this Jeep is awesome it really stands out and catches an eye! Looks like a sweet truck but you have to wait and see how it performs. Review coming very soon!! #gallery-5 { margin: auto; } #gallery-5 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-5 img { border: 2px [...]
In the never ending quest for more scale realism RC4WD has announced Huntsman Spider 40 Series Universal Beadlock Wheels for your truck. CNC machined out of aluminum these wheels are sure to turn heads while out on the trail. * Size: 4.0″ * Width: 2.54″ * Weight (each): 12.62oz * Negative Offset: 0.86″ * Highly detailed * Uses multiple hub/hex system (hub not included) The part [...]
Looking to change up the looks of your SCT? Maybe your old body is worn out? Perhaps you are a big fan of Monster Energy? Is so, the guys at Team Associated have you dialed with their Kyle LeDuc Monster Energy Contender body. The Contender fits SC10 2wd and 4wd trucks, has a part number of #9894, and should have [...]
Whether you are looking for that extra touch of scale realism, or simply to up your bling factor, the new anodized aluminum brake discs from Killerbody RC should be right up your alley. Their brake discs are CNC machined and come in a wide variety of colors to match your ride. The brake discs are super easy to install and [...]
So you are into the scale scene and have been looking for an over the top way of hauling around your rc truck, boat or excavator. Thankfully for you RC4WD has a Heavy Duty Flat Bed Transporter with Electric Lifting Ramps. Not only does it look burly, but the electric loading ramps can be wired to go up and down [...]
For all you Subaru (and Toyota/Scion) fans out there ABC Hobby has a very nice looking Subaru BRZ clear lexan body. The ABC Subaru body has a lot of detailing and looks just like its full size counterpart. Put this body on the touring car of your choice and you’ll surely turn some heads at your local bash spot or [...]
On Sunday I made the trip about 30 minutes south of the St Louis metro area to Fults Illinois to watch the first scaler competition put on by Make it or Break it RC. The Make it or Break it RC crew had set up a cool rock crawling area, plus they had a hill climb, a mud pit for [...]
RC4WD has a new truck topper to make your scale project look extra sharp. The topper is made out of injection molded plastic and comes in white ready to be painted to match your rig. Everything you need for a proper install is included, and it comes with multiple parts to go the extra mile for scale realism. The part number [...]
The folks over at RC4WD have been putting out some of the coolest looking gear on the market and their latest wheels, Thorax 40 Series Universal Beadlocks, continue in that tradition. The RC4WD Thorax wheels are made out of CNC machined aluminum and are sure to up the bling factor of your rig. * Width: 64.5mm * Outter Diameter: 101.6mm * Size: 4.0″ * [...]
We recently posted an article about the new LEGO Technic 4×4 Crawler. It was part of a contest where people sent in their designs, and they would make a limited edition amount of whatever won. Well the 4×4 Crawler won, and we had to get our hands on it. It showed up in the mail, and we thought we’d do [...]
Our friends over at Vaterra have announced a new car, a 10th scale 1969 Camaro SS Touring Car. The 69′ Camaro comes on their 10th scale V100 platform with a Spektrum 2.4 GHz radio system and Dynamite brushless system. Some of its other highlights include- * Officially licensed body * Shaft driven 4wd * Waterproof * 3300kv brushless motor * Oil shocks * Everything comes in [...]
