A little over six years ago, moments before I pulled a Traxxas Slash 4x4 off the shelf of my local hobby shop, another Traxxas machine caught my eye. It was the Rustler. A 2-wheel drive, entry-level, bare-bones basic R/C machine. Ultimately, the Slash 4x4 won my heart, but I still hold the Rustler (and its […]
Every year, the Nuremberg International Toy Fair provides a glimpse into the road ahead for the R/C hobby. Many brands bring their latest and greatest, ready to tease the industry (and hobbyists as well) with what's in store for the coming year. Every brand in attendance brought their "A game" this year, including Tamiya. With a […]
The R/C rumor mill was working overtime a few weeks ago when it was revealed that Traxxas would be releasing a selection of new and updated models. That release time has arrived and the results are huge...litterally. The company that helped kick-start the short course truck scene a number of years ago has turned their […]
Futaba has added a new pilot to their ever-growing team, skilled flyer and scale fanatic, Patrick Ash. From Hobbico/Futaba: The Futaba Air Team welcomes a talented new member: accomplished scale, warbird, and competition RC pilot Patrick Ash. Patrick has won the Dino DiGiorgio Memorial / WMWA (World Miniature Warbirds Association) “Best Scale Flight” Award and […]
The folks at AMain Hobbies sure know how to host a giveaway contest. Between now and February 15, 2018, you could enter for your chance to win a Mugen Seiki MBX8 built by none other than R/C racing ace, Adam Drake. The MBX8 is a 1/8-scale nitro-powered buggy (and a proven performer). Having someone such as […]
