What you can expect to spend for speed. Contributed by Tyler Watkins (@TheOkieIronhead) If budget is an important factor for you then let me give you a few things to think about… Generally, there are three costs that you’ll want to understand: How much does it cost to get a vehicle up and running in […]
Part 1: Getting into the basics of R/C Racing Contributed by Tyler Watkins (@TheOkieIronhead) So you want to go R/C racing... Are you new to R/C? Have you been in the R/C hobby for some time, but just now caught the racing bug? Have you been thinking about racing for a long time but never […]
When it comes to larger-scale radio-controlled monster trucks, there aren’t many that hold a candle to the burly Traxxas X-Maxx. A basher to its core, the X-Maxx has a loyal following among thrill-seeking hobbyists and has become a favorite among R/C fanatics. Even though it’s a capable machine out of the box, it has a […]
The fourth and final part of the Tamiya “The Grasshopper” build series. I will openly admit that I pushed this final segment of my Tamiya Grasshopper build off as much as possible. It's not that I didn't want to see this buggy completed, I just didn't want the experience to end. Common sense finally won […]
Part three of the Tamiya “The Grasshopper” build series. Sad to say, but I’m nearing the end of my first official radio-controlled car build. I can't begin to say how much fun I've had with this project and what an experience it's been seeing a vehicle come together from a pile of parts. After hearing […]
