Drag racing and muscle cars go hand-in-hand. But what about trucks? If you prefer to go fast in a slammed pickup, Pro-Line has a new body option for you. Their 1972 Chevy C-10 Clear Dragster Body will give your Slash dragster or Team Associated DR10 a fresh, new look with a decidedly retro vibe. Featuring… Continue Reading
Drag racing and muscle cars go hand-in-hand. But what about trucks? If you prefer to go fast in a slammed pickup, Pro-Line has a new body option for you. Their 1972 Chevy C-10 Clear Dragster Body will give your Slash dragster or Team Associated DR10 a fresh, new look with a decidedly retro vibe. Featuring… Continue Reading
Samix has added to their lineup of upgrades for the Axial SCX10 III with the addition of a brass front bumper mount. This option part allows for easy installation and places weight stratigically toward the front of your rig for added crawling traction. Weighing 104g and featuring a black finish with gold accents, this SCX10… Continue Reading
Need more R/C news in your life? While I’ve shared a few of my favorite hobby-related podcasts in the past, that list is woefully outdated. Feedspot has recently launched their “Top 30 R/C Podcasts” list, and it’s chock-full of radio-controlled goodness. The list includes such shows as The RC Hangout Podcast, That Scale RC Show,… Continue Reading
Matthew Horsley is sponsored by Asiatees.com and provides reviews and insight into the products he purchases through their site. Any product reviews are not influenced by this sponsorship. Hi guys well I have had plenty of runs on these shocks so here is my in-depth review. To start off they are very well packaged and presented in a… Continue Reading
Titan Racing Equipment has released a new on-road body set for 1/8-scale touring cars under their Blitz banner. The GT5 Zonda (#60808) is a sleek supercar shell that’s sure to add new life to any 1/8-scale on-road R/C machine. Made from durable polycarbonate, this body should withstand traditional on-track action, and the flowing, slick design… Continue Reading
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There are some brands that are known for their amazing visual detail and realistic bodies. Over the past few years, it’s safe to say that Traxxas has established itself as one of those brands. From their on-road supercar and muscle car replicas to beefy, boxy crawlers, Traxxas sure knows how to hit all the right… Continue Reading
With plenty of 1/10-scale R/C crawlers on the market, there’s still room for a few more. Gmade has rolled out their latest trail and crawler kit, the GS02F Buffalo. Featuring a boxy-yet-sporty SUV body, the Buffalo packs in quite a bit of modern tech to make for a fun driving experience. With an eye toward… Continue Reading
Carisma’s SCA-1E 1976 Ford F-150 is without doubt, a straight-up stunner. Between the beautifully-crafted body and added details, this truck has caught my eye on more than one occasion. If you’re looking for a new lid for your long-wheelbase SCA1-E, Carisma is now offering a two-piece body for those who want to run an ultra-realistic… Continue Reading
If your radio-controlled trail rig needs even more scale detail, check out the latest winch offering from the folks at RC4WD. Their Warn 9.5cti-s Winch takes functional scale detail to the next level with this 1/10-scale winch replica. Featuring a detailed cast zinc case and stamped steel components, this winch will look great on just… Continue Reading
Team Associated has released its latest dirt track racer, but it might not be what you’d expect from the well-known off-road racing brand. Proving that they’re willing to branch out into various forms of radio-controlled motorsport, they’ve unveiled the SR10 Dirt Oval RTR, a ready-to-run, brushless-powered stock car that’s ready to sling some dirt and… Continue Reading
If your latest R/C project has you building a monster truck kit or changing up the appearance of a ready-to-run (RTR) model, JConcepts has a throw-back body that is sure to turn some heads. Their latest release, the 1970 Chevy K10 USA-1 Edition body, gives you the chance to build and own a replica of… Continue Reading
If you still have some R/C fanatics on your holiday shopping list, don’t worry, there are still a few deals to be had. Now through December 18, 2020, Horizon Hobby has rolled back prices on a number of radio-controlled surface and air models, as well as a handful of battery chargers, radios, and accessories. Some… Continue Reading
Score added savings between December 8 & 9, 2020. Although many Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Cyber Week sales are in the rearview mirror, there are still discounts to be found for your R/C holiday shopping needs. Tower Hobbies is hosting a 2-Day Sale, offering 25% off a selection of Kyosho and Tamiya models, Venom… Continue Reading
There are no shortage of options when it comes to choosing a servo for your R/C crawling rig. And if that wasn’t enough, Reedy has entered the ring with its high-powered RC4020A HV Digital Comp Crawling Servo. Featuring all-metal gears, ultra-quick response, and over 500+oz-in of torque, this servo appears to be a worthwhile contender… Continue Reading
Fans of classic rally car racing should love the latest release from Tamiya. The Ford Escort MK II 1970’s Rally is a throwback to old-school rally machines and offers yet another beautifully-designed replica of a 1:1 vehicle. Riding atop its MF-01X chassis, the pre-painted mid-to-late-70’s Ford Escort MK II body captures all of the compact,… Continue Reading
Alongside their recently-announced XeRun AXE R2 Brushless Crawler Motor, Hobbywing has also released its next-gen crawler ESC, the XeRun AXE R2 ESC. Much like the revised motor, the AXE R2 ESC features a number of refinements to help your trail rig or crawler perform at its best, no matter the conditions. Among the highlights of… Continue Reading
I’ve recently made the jump to a brushless motor setup for one of my trail rigs and let me tell you, the difference is amazing. If you’ve been eyeing crawler-specific brushless systems for your own rig, Hobbywing has a new release that’s worth checking out. As a follow-up to their popular AXE motor, they’ve announced… Continue Reading
If you run an ARRMA 6S BLX model and need to add instant traction performance, JJ Customs, LLC has released a new product that should help you out in that department. The ARRMA 6S JJ Locked Differential Spool allows you to lock the front, middle, or all three differentials for improved grip. Made from CNC… Continue Reading
Pro-Line has once again launched its “12 Days of Christmas Big Give” sweepstakes. For twelve days, you have the opportunity to enter to win an amazing Pro-Line prize pack and you also get to pick a select charity to receive between $1,000 and $5,000. That’s what I call a win-win for all involved! The charity… Continue Reading
HPI has introduced a new set of short course truck tires designed to complement its Jumpshot SC short course truck. Their Jumpshot SC Toyo Tires Open Country M/T tires provide a dose of added scale detail to your short course truck. Patterned after the 1:1 Open Country M/T tires, these scaled-down models will mount up… Continue Reading
Having the right tool for the job is important, both in life and in the R/C hobby. ProTek RC has released a selection of new wrenches for their TruTorque lineup which offers both comfort and quality for your maintenance and assembly needs. These new wrenches are available in a variety of configurations, from hex-head drivers… Continue Reading
Yeah Racing has announced the release of a new, 1.9″ aluminum R/C crawler wheel. Their 5-spoke CNC Machined Wheels offer a sleek, modern feel for your 1/10-scale trail machine. Made from durable, lightweight aluminum, these wheels feature a three-piece design and are held together with six screws. Two finishes are available for these wheels, raw… Continue Reading
If you’re still hungry for more holiday shopping deals, Pro-Line has you covered. For one day only, save 15% on your orders at prolineracing.com during their Cyber Monday Sale. To activate this discount, use coupon code CYBER2020 during checkout. The sale is only valid for one day, Monday, November 30, 2020. In addition to this… Continue Reading
Hobby Recreation Products has kicked off Black Friday with a site-wide, 20% discount. For one day only, you can save on everything in stock at hobbyrecreationproducts.com, including brands like Element RC, Carisma RC, Exotek, Rage, Reef’s RC, Hobbywing, and more. This Black Friday Sale ends at 11:59 PM on Friday, November 27. To see what’s… Continue Reading