"You get what you paid for." We've all said that phrase at one point or another, either to someone we know or to ourselves. This phrase comes up often in the R/C hobby as well, as there are many opportunities to buy vehicles and parts that may not have the highest price tag. That low-dollar […]
Just in time for your Summer road trips, Vaterra has released a new ready-to-run (rtr) pickup truck; a 1968 Ford F-100. Based on their now, well-known V100-S chassis, this 1/10 scale machine features an officially licensed '68 Ford truck body and rolls on slick, road-worthy tires and wheels. Vehicle Specs: Length - 14.85 in (371mm) […]
With my trasmitter in hand, I’m watching the rain fall on what was to be a day of fun outdoor and R/C action. Sadly, Mother Nature had other plans and decided to wash our hobby fun to another day. At the very least, I have a little extra, and unplanned, time to dig into two […]
After a month off (due to a part failure), my oldest son was eager to take his #Frankencrawler out for a drive. He was not only testing out his new Hitec HS-645MG High-Torque 2BB Metal Gear Servo and his “new to him” Axial AX-3 transmitter. I recently upgraded my transmitter to a Fly Sky FS-GT-3B […]
Two more models in the Traxxas lineup receive some sweet TSM. After announcing and releasing their first vehicle to feature the Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) system, "The Fastest Name in Radio Control" has added the driver-assist feature to their Bandit VXL buggy and Stampede VXL monster truck. While popular ready-to-run (rtr) vehicles in their own […]
