While 1.9" and 2.2" wheel/tire combinations are the "status quo" when it comes to R/C trail trucks, there is another option for those looking for an ultra-realistic build. To satisfy this crowd, Deadloc Racing has released the Impetus, an aluminum, 1.55" beadlock wheel. Featuring a two-piece design, the Impetus wheels have a D-shaped hole design […]
I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with a number of fellow hobbyists over the years, some online and others through the RC Newb Podcast. One of my recent guests, Mike George, has been passionate about the R/C hobby for a number of years. That passion spans “go-fast” radio-controlled machines, as well as crawlers and trail […]
Tamiya will soon release a special edition of their Plasma Edge II buggy kit featuring a metallic-finish body. The appropriately-named Plasma Edge II Black Metallic Edition (#47366) is a four-wheel drive R/C buggy which rides on Tamiya's TT-02B chassis and combines classic buggy style with a sleek, glossy body shell. The TT-02B chassis is shaft-driven and […]
Tamiya is re-releasing another one of their older models, however, this is one for the scale off-road crowd. The Isuzu Mu Type X Limited Edition kit (#47370) takes the 1:1 styling of an off-road Isuzu truck and gives it new life on Tamiya's CC-01 chassis. Featuring a durable foundation, double-wishbone front suspension, four oil-filled shocks, and […]
Carisma has announced that they'll be releasing free 3D files for custom, at-home 3D printing of accessories for their Carisma Scale Adventure model lineup. Kicking off this freebie free-for-all is the EXO roof rack for the LYNX ORV. This multi-part accessory will let you print and assemble a roof rack and support/mounting braces for Carisma's […]
