For fans of go-fast, race-ready R/C machines, Team Associated has a pair of smaller-scale models that are sure to get you revved up. The first of two 1/14-scale vehicles to be announced is their Reflex 14T brushless truggy. This ready-to-run (RTR) truggy is packed with race-inspired features and is designed to allow for easy tuning […]
ARRMA has been sending signals around an upcoming release, and they've upped the intrigue level with a short teaser video. Three main elements of the yet-to-be-named machine are highlighted, chrome wheels, a rock-solid truck facia, and what appears to be a brushless powerplant and ESC. If I had to put money on what's coming down […]
Large-scale R/C short course and trophy trucks have experienced a renaissance in 2018 and with the year not yet over, another model has made an arrival in the marketplace. Losi has introduced the 5IVE-T 2.0 BND, a 1/5-scale, gas-powered short course truck. Chock-full of performance features, from 4-wheel drive to a 32cc gas engine, this […]
The Tamiya Grasshopper has a special place in my heart, not only as a classic R/C model but also as my first kit build. Tamiya has put a twist on this classic buggy with their latest kit, the 1/10-scale Comical Grasshopper. With exaggerated features such as larger wheels, tires, and driver cockpit, the Comical Grasshopper […]
While there are many factors to keep in mind when racing, traction is one of the most crucial. Keeping your R/C machine locked in and digging on straightaways and corners can make a difference in where you end up when the checkered flag falls. JConcepts has introduced their "Octagons", a new short course tire option […]
