If your ⅛-scale R/C buggy is in need of new tires, the folks at Duratrax have introduced two new tire options for your competition or backyard bashing needs. Available either unmounted or pre-mounted, the Punch and Six Pack offer two different, yet similar tread designs for maximized grip and handling performance. Duratrax Punch ⅛-scale R/C… Continue Reading
If your ⅛-scale R/C buggy is in need of new tires, the folks at Duratrax have introduced two new tire options for your competition or backyard bashing needs. Available either unmounted or pre-mounted, the Punch and Six Pack offer two different, yet similar tread designs for maximized grip and handling performance. Duratrax Punch ⅛-scale R/C… Continue Reading
Six brushless motor options are now available, “race legal”, and ready to rumble. When you hit the track, you want to know that you have the best equipment at your fingertips. From the chassis and tires to your controller, there are multiple components which go into making a high-performing R/C vehicle, especially one that will… Continue Reading
Traxxas has expanded their on-road 4-TEC lineup beyond their Ford GT and new “bodiless”, chassis-only options to include the Ford Mustang GT. This re-styled American classic is a hit in 1:1 form and it looks like Traxxas has nailed the styling of their 1/10 version. Riding on the 4-TEC chassis, this all-wheel drive car is… Continue Reading
If you figured I’d be writing about tires this week (based on our teaser pic), you were right! If you thought we’d be discussing berber carpeting, I’m sad to say, you’re at the wrong site. To compliment my recent addition of rear Pro-Line PowerStroke Performance Shocks to my Slash 4×4, I went with another reasonably… Continue Reading
First-person-view flight (and driving) have taken off in a big way. Whether you’re a quadcopter racer or just an explorer, there are unique angles and experiences to enjoy each time you power up your radio-controlled vehicle and take off. Spektrum’s Focal DVR FPV Headset is a new way to not only pilot or drive your… Continue Reading
Online orders over $99 can take advantage of this holiday offer. Traxxas has rolled out some hot new models this year and they’ve announced a free shipping offer to help kick them into high gear. From their new models like the rugged TRX-4 and super-sleek Ford GT to their established favorites like the Slash and… Continue Reading
Sometimes, you just need to go fast, jump obstacles, and let loose with a radio-controlled machine. One of the best opportunities to achieve this level of zen is with a rock racer or off-road vehicle. To that end, Team Associated has introduced a ready-to-run (RTR) trail-trouncer which is sure to grab some attention this summer.… Continue Reading
Air Age is offering hobbyists and would-be R/C fanatics anchance to save 25% on their selection of books, magazines and DVDs. Between now and 7/4/17, use coupon code AMERICA25 at checkout to activate the savings. Learn more about this holiday sale at airagestore.com. Image credit: AirAgeStore.com Continue Reading
After an earlier announcement that summer 2017 would be big, HPI is living up to that proclamation with the release of a number of highly-anticipated radio-controlled vehicles. If you’re a fan of fast, you’ll like their latest mini-monster truck. The Savage XS Flux: Vaughn Gitten Jr. edition is a ready-to-run (RTR), four-wheel drive truck which… Continue Reading
With 3D printing taking a larger role in the R/C hobby, I was thrilled to be able to chat with two of the men behind Exclusive R/C, a shop specializing in 3D-printed scale accessories. Listen in as Brian Almeida, Mike George, and I discuss the road ahead for “scale radio-control” builds as well as a… Continue Reading
Whether you run a radio-controlled car, truck, helicopter or quadcopter, there’s one thing you need to make any of those machines move. Any guesses? If you said batteries, you’re halfway there (technically a percentage). Motors are mainly what move your R/C. HobbyPartz.com is running a sale on an array of brushless motors for surface and… Continue Reading
The Traxxas TRX-4 has been arriving on hobby shop shelves as well as in the hands of scale R/C enthusiasts everywhere. That new rig smell, combined with the urge to customize Is a powerful combination, and it’s one that I know all-too-well. If you’re the proud owner Of one of these new trail machines, you’re… Continue Reading
This review appears in-full at smallscalerc.com. “Whoa”. That is the one word uttered by everyone who took a turn driving the Dromida BL Monster Truck during my review. Myself included. On the surface, this 1/18-scale R/C truck may not look like much, but once you mash the throttle, you’ll soon discover that there’s more to… Continue Reading
If you’re in the market for a new, higher-end quadcopter that’s a proven winner in the world of aerial photography and video, you’ll want to take a look at this offer from Newegg.com. The popular electronics retailer is selling the DJI Phantom 3 Professional, with an included 4K UHD camera for $539.00. While this is… Continue Reading
PROTOform has followed up their NASCAR-inspired RT-C body with yet another touring car lid. The P47-N features sedan styling with flowing lines and can be capped off by a rear wing for added performance. The molded body details not only look great, but they aid in down-force and agility. The P47-N body meets all EFRA,… Continue Reading
On-road R/C racers have a number of great body options with which to customize their cars. Most of the styles mimic touring cars and vintage muscle cars, and now there’s a new option for fans of NASCAR stock cars. Featuring styling cues from the Xfinity Series stock cars, specifically the Chevrolet Camaro, a new clear… Continue Reading
Team Futaba has added yet another established pilot to their fold. Five-time XFC winner, Jamie Robertson is the newest member of Futaba’s Air Team. After catching the radio-controlled “bug” from his dad, Jim, Jamie has been full-throttle in the world of R/C helicopters ever since. Born and raised in Claremore, Oklahoma, Jamie caught the flying… Continue Reading
If you’re a fan of R/C rock racing, or rock racers in general, the Helion Rock Rider Brushless might be a model worth looking at. This four-wheel drive, ready-to-run (RTR) off-road machine has just about everything you’d want, from an aggressive appearance, adjustable handling components, and speed. The speed comes from its 3300kv brushless motor… Continue Reading
Adding to the Father’s Day savings opportunities, Pro-Line is holding a Father’s Day Sale, allowing you to save an additional 15% off of your order at prolineracing.com. Between now and June 19, 2017, you can activate the additional savings by entering coupon code “PROLINEDAD” at checkout. In addition to the discount, you can get free… Continue Reading
The weather isn’t the only thing heating up. If you look around, you’ll find a number of great deals and savings on any number of R/C car, truck, and aircraft models. For you aspiring pilots and aerial photographers, Newegg.com is running a sale on one of DJI’s Phantom quadcopter models, and it’s an offer that’s… Continue Reading
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In late May, the scale adventure series, RECON G6, rolled through the hills of Derbyshire, England. This return trip brough out scale R/C fanatics and their rigs for two days of phenomenal action and experiences. Whether the vehicles being driven were fresh out of the box, handcrafted customs, or even new to the “scaler scene”,… Continue Reading
If you’re a fan of Redcat Racing’s basher-focused R/C trucks, their two most-recent models should go far in whetting your appetite for fun. Following the return of their mammoth ⅙-scale Shredder monster truck, they’ve pulled the curtain back on another brushless-powered truck, the Landslide XTE. This ready-to-run (RTR) radio-controlled monster truck packs in plenty of… Continue Reading
Redcat Racing is bringing back one of their classic radio-controlled “bashers”. After a two-year break, their Shredder monster truck has returned, ready to tear up back yards and ballparks far and wide. This massive, ⅙-scale, ready-to-run (RTR) machine has been given some updated hardware and chassis components, including larger tires, beefier shocks, and improved overall… Continue Reading
Axial’s SMT10 Monster Truck lineup has created quite a stir since being released in 2016. The detailed chassis and bodies make these models stand out from other R/C monster truck models, and the durability and performance only adds to their appeal. If you’re a hobbyist who wheels one of these 1/10-scale machines, you may want… Continue Reading
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