Boy, do I love a good contest, especially when there’s an opportunity to win some amazing R/C gear. Tower Hobbies is offering up an opportunity for one lucky hobbyist to win a new Pro-Line PRO-Fusion 4×4 kit and a bunch of Spektrum and Castle Creations gear to go along with it. Between now and January… Continue Reading
Boy, do I love a good contest, especially when there’s an opportunity to win some amazing R/C gear. Tower Hobbies is offering up an opportunity for one lucky hobbyist to win a new Pro-Line PRO-Fusion 4×4 kit and a bunch of Spektrum and Castle Creations gear to go along with it. Between now and January… Continue Reading
![How-to: Redcat Racing Everest GEN7 Portal Axle Upgrade Installation [Video]](https://i0.wp.com/rcnewb.com/wp-content/uploads/Redcat-Racing-Everest-GEN7-Portal-Axle-Upgrade-Kit.jpg?fit=600%2C407&ssl=1#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
If you’re wheeling a Redcat Racing Everest GEN7 (Sport or Pro) and you want to jump on the portal axle bandwagon, the Redcat crew has made it easy to upgrade your trail machine. If you’re note sure how to tackle this upgrade, take a look at this step-by-step installation video that has been posted as… Continue Reading
JConcepts has announced a new body designed specifically for the HB Racing D819. The S15 takes design cues from the Silencer body to provide a high-performance option for off-road racing. Included in the body set are the body, pre-applied overspray film, window masks, and a decal sheet. Priced at $28.90, both S15 bodies are available… Continue Reading
We have another vehicle review for you with this episode of the RC Newb Podcast. After spending some quality time with one of Carisma’s smaller-scale vehicles, the GT24T, I wanted to share my thoughts on this tiny truck. If you’re a fan of durable, fast, and fun radio-controlled machines, this 1/24-scale model from Carisma might… Continue Reading
HPI has introduced a new body color option for their Venture trail crawler line, the “Matte Black” FJ Cruiser. As the name implies, this model sports an impressive flat black paint scheme with a gloss HPI logo stenciled on the sides. The internal components remain unchanged and the standard mix of black and gray chassis… Continue Reading
Two of my hobbies, 3D printing and radio-controlled vehicles, fit together so perfectly that it’s a treat when I get to chat about both things at the same time. On episode 10 of the Big Squid RC Podcast, I had an opportunity to speak with James Knight, the man behind Knight Customs. James has been… Continue Reading
Whether you’ve got a Redcat Racing GEN8 International Scout II sitting in your R/C garage or you’ve got one on order, you’ll want to give serious consideration to adding lights to this beautiful rig. Featuring over 14 total light buckets/LED mounting locations, the GEN8 can easily be set up for nighttime driving. Answering that call,… Continue Reading
For years, Knight Customs has been creating 3D printed R/C accessories and making them available for order through Shapeways and a selection of hobby shops. With 3D printer sales on the rise, you can now download and print a selection of Knight Customs accessories on your own 3D printer. At this point, a small number… Continue Reading
The 1/8-scale ARRMA Kraton BLX has become a popular bashing machine and it seems that body-makers have taken notice. Following Pro-Line’s release of two new body options, JConcepts has thrown their hat in the ring with their competition-tuned Finnisher body. While the Finnisher body design is no stranger to competition R/C models, this marks one… Continue Reading
As the first shipments of Redcat Racing GEN9 Scout II models have begun to arrive in the hands of hobbyists, my interest in this rig has taken off to new heights. If you’re feeling lucky, Redcat Racing has launched their first giveaway of the year, with one lucky recipient receiving a GEN8 Scout II. Between… Continue Reading
Expanding beyond servos, REEF’S RC has introduced a new sway bar kit designed for the Axial RR10 Bomber and Axial SMT10 monster truck. This bolt-on accessory can help improve the handling performance of your rock racer no matter where you choose to drive. While they’re both fairly stable machines, either of these two models can roll… Continue Reading
Start off the new year of R/C racing with a new body. JConcepts has released their Finnisher body for the HB Racing D817T 1/8-scale truggy. Taking lessons learned from on-track battles, this new body aims to improve the overall performance of your truggy, thanks to an aggressive body design which features multiple aerodynamic improvements. The… Continue Reading
Slowly but surely, the Traxxas TRX-4 Sport is shaping up to be quite the customizable trail rig. After their initial announcement of Sport-specific accessories, the team at Traxxas has released a TRX-4 Sport LED Light Kit which not only allows for nighttime driving but also adds a new level of visual detail to this “standard”… Continue Reading
![Traxxas Rolls Out Their 2018 Highlight Reel [Video]](https://i2.wp.com/rcnewb.com/wp-content/uploads/Traxxas-2018-Highlights.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
It was a busy year for a number of R/C brands, but Traxxas seemed to have an especially full year, packed with new releases and big action. From large-scale trophy trucks to all-out 1/10-scale bashers, Traxxas had a blast showing off their expanding product line in 2018. To celebrate the end of another year, they’ve… Continue Reading
Save an additional 15% off your online orders January 1st & 2nd 2019. Kick off the New Year by treating yourself (and your R/C machines) to new wheels, tires, or a body and save a little money along the way. Pro-Line is celebrating 2019 by offering an additional 15% off your next order at prolineracing.com.… Continue Reading
Before we close the book on 2018, I wanted to take a quick look back at the year, from where we started and what we have to look forward to in 2019. As always, thank you for the support over the past year, from the fun conversations to the insight and answers you provide, I… Continue Reading
It’s been a while since I’ve put on a pair of FPV goggles and even longer since I’ve checked out what’s happening in the world of FPV tech. It turns out, things are progressing quite well, especially when it comes to headsets and goggles. Fat Shark has been pushing the envelope in terms of technology… Continue Reading
Capturing the action from your next R/C adventure just got a bit easier, especially if you don’t have a dedicated camera operator joining you for the journey. If you prefer to drive and capture a self-shot, third-person account, Luxury RC has a new product that should help you out quite a bit. Designed for the… Continue Reading
![R/C Overhaul: Adding New Tires, Wheels, and Weight to the Carisma SCA-1E Lynx [Video]](https://i2.wp.com/rcnewb.com/wp-content/uploads/Pro-Line-Hyrax-4-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
While my SCX10 “Classic” overhaul project is nearing the end (or is it…), I’ve been turning my attention to the Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E Lynx. While this model and the SCA-1E platform are both quite capable out-of-the-box, there are a few elements that I felt needed improvement. The overall light weight of this rig and… Continue Reading
R/C drag racing has certainly taken off over the past few years and a number of body manufacturers have taken notice of this phenomenon. JConcepts has released a 1/10-scale 1967 Chevy Chevelle body which replicates the look of this classic muscle car. Designed for customized short course truck (SCT) models, this body has a width… Continue Reading
Vanquish Products surprised the scale R/C community earlier in 2018 with the release of their VS4-10 Origin Kit. This tricked-out model featured the best satin-silver bits and pieces from the premium aftermarket brand, leaving the builder with a stunning piece of machinery when all is said and done. If you prefer to build a kit… Continue Reading
As hobby-grade radio-controlled cars and trucks become more powerful, the need for stronger bodies and chassis components rises. If you like to push your ARRMA Kraton to the limit, there are already a number of add-on parts to help strengthen your bashing machine. Now, there’s also a body that can live up to your extreme… Continue Reading
A friend of the RC Newb Podcast and all-around awesome guy, AceOfAxe RC has launched a giveaway contest for a Carisma M40S Kit. Between now and January 8, 2019, you can enter for your chance to win one of these 1/10-scale R/C car kits. There are a variety of ways to enter the contest, and… Continue Reading
As another year draws to a close, I’m reminded of my start in the R/C hobby which will begin its seventh year in 2019. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this hobby enjoyable, from guests of The RC Newb Podcast to those whom I’ve learned about through Hobbyist Spotlight articles and online interactions.… Continue Reading