When you're building or updating the wheels on an R/C vehicle, the number of options available seems endless. While that can be overwhelming, it's a great opportunity to try new things, whether it's the visual style, size, wheel material, or a combination of attributes. I recently decided to transform one of my radio-controlled trail trucks […]
Turning a TRX-4 Sport into a TRX-4 Bronco with a simple body swap. My Traxxas TRX-4 Sport has undergone quite a few changes since it arrived on my doorstep a few years ago. Little by little, this rig has been transformed from a standard pickup truck into an outdoor adventure rig, thanks to the wide […]
How often does your "hobby life" collide with your everyday life? Depending on the level of addiction you have to the world of R/C, that frequency might vary. For me, there are a few instances where my hobby knowledge provides some day-to-day benefit, but not as much as I'd like. Thankfully, my kids are involved […]
This motor and ESC setup will turn your RTR or kit-built crawler into a smooth operator. If you had told me years ago that I’d consider installing a brushless motor into an R/C crawler, I probably would have said you were crazy. By their nature, crawlers are typically slower machines that require finesse and not […]
When is the last time you've geeked out over a backpack? Typically known as a utilitarian symbol, a backpack usually isn't something to get worked up about. Usually. One pack that I've been eyeing with great interest has been the X-TRA RC Backpack from CarryAll RC. Launched earlier this year, the X-TRA has quickly whipped up […]
