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THE Vaterra Kalahari 14th Scale 4wd Desert Raider ReviewVaterra is the newest name in the rc game and today we’ll be taking a closer look at their Kalahari 14th Scale Desert Raider. The Kalahari comes with detailed scale looks, a brushless power system, and Spektrum 2.4 GHz radio gear, all the makings of a great bash machine. How does the [...]
THE Vaterra Kemora 14th Scale 4wd Brushless Rally Car ReviewVaterra made quite an impression when they introduced their entirely new line-up of vehicles at Nuremberg a couple of weeks ago. People went gaga over their uber scale looks and impressive specs. For our first Vaterra review we’ve been thrashing the heck out of the Kemora, a 14th scale rally car. [...]
We showed you unboxing pictures of the new Vaterra Kemora yesterday, today we are posting unboxing pictures of the Vaterra Kalahari. The Kalahari is much like the Kemora because it sits on the same 14th scale Vaterra platform, but differs with its larger tires and desert style body. Like the Kemora, the Kalahari body is exceptionally well done. You can tell [...]
Here they are, the very first unboxing pictures that we’ve ever done on a Vaterra. This is the new Vaterra Kemora, their 14th scale, 4wd, brushless rally car, and we have a bunch of pictures to give you a better idea of what’s inside the box. To start off with, of course there is the car itself. The Kemora blows you [...]
One of the largest names in rc is Horizon Hobby and they have a very nice booth set-up at eFest 2013. Horizon is displaying a wide variety air products, from Blade heli’s and quad’s, to their novice friendly hobbyzone planes, they have a wide variety of products for nearly any flyer. Hit up the Horizon Hobby Website for more information on [...]
Looking for a hot looking scale accurate on-road machine? The 2012 Nissan GTR from Vaterra RC has incredible scale looks and comes with everything you need to hit the cul-de-sac right in the box. A Spektrum 2.4 GHz radio system comes standard to eliminate radio conflicts, and its 4wd drivetrain makes it easy to drive. Some of its other features [...]
The Kalahari 4wd Desert Raider is one of the seven new vehicles from Vaterra. Following the lead of the other Vaterra vehicles, this is a scale accurate machine that offers nice performance at a reasonable price point. The Kalahari is based on a 14th scale platform that comes with a powerful brushless system standard. Like the other vehicles in the [...]
For all you muscle car buffs Vaterra RC has a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS as part of their opening line-up. Everything you need to get going comes in the box, and its sharp scale looks are sure to make a statement with your weekend bash crew. Some of its other features and specifications include- * Versatile V100-S chassis * Officially licensed 1969 [...]
Vaterra RC has two 14th scale offerings in their new line-up, the first being the Kemora 4wd Rallycross RTR. The Kemora comes with everything you need to get going in the box, plus a 2.4 GHz Spektrum radio system and waterproof electronics. Some of it’s other features and specs include- * Tough 4WD chassis * 4-wheel independent suspension * Durable metal gear drivetrain * [...]
Looking for a beginner friendly airplane to learn the ropes with? The crew over at HobbyZone have recently announced their new Glasair Sportsman RTF. The Glasair was made with the true beginner in mind, it’s easy to fly, easy to fix, and affordable. With a wingspan of 54.6″ the Glasair is no small airplane and is recommend for outdoor use, [...]
Want to add that sweet AS3X Artificial Stabilization to a plane you already have? Good news for you, Spektrum has just announced their new AR635 6 channel air receiver that comes with AS3X inside. The artificial stabilization system takes your park flyer, sport aircraft or 3D plane to another level of precision and stability. Some of the features and specifications [...]
Are you a rock crawler, basher, or boater? If so the new Spektrum DX4S 4-channel 2.4 GHz sport radio system should be right down your alley. The DX4S comes with pre-set mixes for 4wd steering, on the fly mix rate control, two user defined mixes and ABS. The newest Spektrum operates on DSMR 2.4 GHz and is compatible with all [...]
The largest surface rc booth at iHobby 2012 was from Horizon Hobby. Horizon is one of our hobby’s largest distributors featuring product lines like Losi, ECX, Spektrum, Pro Boat, and Dynamite. Inside the spacious Horizon booth was a netted area for flying helicopters and a decent sized dirt off road track. Consumers could test drive some of the latest Horizon products [...]
I was reading your review on the new Pro-line transmission. I sent some questions to Pro-line yesterday regarding the problem I have been having with my standard Rustler gears. I was hoping you might be able to shed some additional light on the subject particularly since you have done the vigorous field testing. I got a little of mixed messaging [...]
Dear Cub Reporter, How the hell can you only give the Novak Havoc a power rating of only 7 out of 10? I have one of those in my Slash and it’s way more power than I will ever use I would have given it a solid 9.5. Darren K. Michigan Cubby– We’ve gone round and round at the office about that very subject. [...]
