There's little doubt that the R/C hobby is my primary addiction. However, within that addiction are several micro-vices, including hoarding wheels and tires. No matter what, you can never have too many wheels and/or tires…right? Over the years, I've had the opportunity to test the waters with various wheel options, specifically those intended for off-road, […]
I sure do love tires. There's something about a fresh set of rubber on an R/C machine that brings new life and a new set of possibilities into play. When it comes to crawler and trail truck tires, I have gravitated toward the big, beefy options from Pro-Line Racing's XL lineup. While these tires fit […]
A quick look at the latest R/C trail truck from Traxxas. Do you ever feel that you've willed something into existence? When the full-sized 2021 Ford Bronco was announced last year, I immediately hoped that we'd see it recreated in 1/10-scale for the R/C hobby. While New Bright did an amazing job with its 1/8-scale […]
Putting the finishing touches on any R/C build can be some of the most rewarding. They often serve as the icing on the cake, so to speak, especially in the world of "scale" radio-controlled vehicles. While it's often said that no build is ever truly finished, I've found that these finishing touches help seal in […]
Earlier this year, I had the idea to build a trail truck for the sole purpose of being a showcase and test mule for a variety of wheels, bodies, and accessories. With space in my R/C garage at a premium, I decided that it's easier to stack polycarbonate bodies on top of one another than […]
