HPI has introduced a new body color option for their Venture trail crawler line, the "Matte Black" FJ Cruiser. As the name implies, this model sports an impressive flat black paint scheme with a gloss HPI logo stenciled on the sides. The internal components remain unchanged and the standard mix of black and gray chassis […]
Two of my hobbies, 3D printing and radio-controlled vehicles, fit together so perfectly that it's a treat when I get to chat about both things at the same time. On episode 10 of the Big Squid RC Podcast, I had an opportunity to speak with James Knight, the man behind Knight Customs. James has been […]
Whether you've got a Redcat Racing GEN8 International Scout II sitting in your R/C garage or you've got one on order, you'll want to give serious consideration to adding lights to this beautiful rig. Featuring over 14 total light buckets/LED mounting locations, the GEN8 can easily be set up for nighttime driving. Answering that call, […]
For years, Knight Customs has been creating 3D printed R/C accessories and making them available for order through Shapeways and a selection of hobby shops. With 3D printer sales on the rise, you can now download and print a selection of Knight Customs accessories on your own 3D printer. At this point, a small number […]
The 1/8-scale ARRMA Kraton BLX has become a popular bashing machine and it seems that body-makers have taken notice. Following Pro-Line's release of two new body options, JConcepts has thrown their hat in the ring with their competition-tuned Finnisher body. While the Finnisher body design is no stranger to competition R/C models, this marks one […]
