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, […]
Outdoor Scale R/C Adventure season is upon us! With a number of great events fast-approaching (Axialfest 2016, Shred the Ledge, RECON G6, Run for the Drum and others), there are plenty of opportunities to get out and drive, meet other radio-control enthusiasts, and have a great time. Two recent events took place in the UK […]
