Depending on how you look at it, summer has either just begun (technically) or is quickly approaching the halfway mark (for those with kids in school). No matter if your summertime fun glass is half empty or full, there’s no better time to enjoy the R/C hobby. As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, there […]
The Mtn Dew DR1 Invitational has taken place and the young phenom, Luke Bannister (BanniUK) has emerged victorious. As quadcopter/multi-rotor racing grows in popularity, the scale of events such as the DR1 Invitational continue to rise. This specific event pitted a number of the best pilots against each one another, with the victor winning a $30,000 […]
Traxxas has a knack for building radio-controlled cars and trucks that are fun to drive, incredibly durable, and extremely eye-catching. They also know how to maximize partnerships and get the most out of a particular line of vehicle. While their hasn't been much noise out of their Slash lineup lately (except for the Slash with […]
Shave off time, and not pieces of polycarbonate, with this ready-set body. While there is much pride to be had in a customized, hand-trimmed R/C body, sometimes you just want to look good and go fast...quickly. If you'd prefer to cut out a few steps on your next short course truck body, Pro-Line's new Pre-Painted / […]
A longtime friend of RC Newb, Andrew Jurcich returns for this episode of the RC Newb Podcast. A variety of topics were covered, from Novak’s announcement that they’re going out of business, to Axial’s two new kits, to 3D printing, to Tamiya’s Blackfoot re-release, and a few items in-between. Show notes: Long-time R/C electronics maker, […]
