I'm still trying to wrap my mind around the beauty that is Carisma's latest on-road release. Their upcoming Lotus Exige V6 Cup R is a thing of beauty, and that's when it's standing still. Thankfully, they've released additional details regarding this hot new model, including estimated pricing. Carisma Lotus Exige V6 Cup R Highlights: Based […]
A little over six years ago, moments before I pulled a Traxxas Slash 4x4 off the shelf of my local hobby shop, another Traxxas machine caught my eye. It was the Rustler. A 2-wheel drive, entry-level, bare-bones basic R/C machine. Ultimately, the Slash 4x4 won my heart, but I still hold the Rustler (and its […]
Every year, the Nuremberg International Toy Fair provides a glimpse into the road ahead for the R/C hobby. Many brands bring their latest and greatest, ready to tease the industry (and hobbyists as well) with what's in store for the coming year. Every brand in attendance brought their "A game" this year, including Tamiya. With a […]
Opening the box for a new R/C vehicle is a bit like opening a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. Sorry to borrow (and butcher) a line from Forrest Gump, but I’ve opened more than my fair share of cars (and chocolates) in my time, and each new model brings […]
The R/C rumor mill was working overtime a few weeks ago when it was revealed that Traxxas would be releasing a selection of new and updated models. That release time has arrived and the results are huge...litterally. The company that helped kick-start the short course truck scene a number of years ago has turned their […]
