![Unboxing the Redcat SixtyFour Hopping Lowrider [Video]](https://rcnewb.com/wp-content/uploads/Redcat-SixtyFour-Hopping-Lowrider-Unboxing.jpg)
While it may not be new, the Redcat SixtyFour has significantly impacted the R/C landscape, ushering in a realistic lowrider experience for fans of these customized cars. While the lowrider scene isn’t my main passion, I’ve had my eye on one of Redcat’s lowriders for some time. Thanks to a sweet Black Friday deal, I… Continue Reading
![Unboxing the Redcat SixtyFour Hopping Lowrider [Video]](https://rcnewb.com/wp-content/uploads/Redcat-SixtyFour-Hopping-Lowrider-Unboxing-810x405.jpg)
While it may not be new, the Redcat SixtyFour has significantly impacted the R/C landscape, ushering in a realistic lowrider experience for fans of these customized cars. While the lowrider scene isn’t my main passion, I’ve had my eye on one of Redcat’s lowriders for some time. Thanks to a sweet Black Friday deal, I… Continue Reading
Pro-Line has announced the release of pre-mounted Menace 1/6 Belted HP Tires on Black Raid Wheels, perfect for turning your ARRMA Kraton 8S or Traxxas X-Maxx into a street-bashing machine. Featuring an on-road, racing-focused tread, these Menace HP Belted Tires should provide excellent traction during takeoff and cornering. Their soft compound and belted structure should… Continue Reading
New from Pro-Line are their 1/6 Mickey Thompson Baja Pro X G8 Tires for the Axial SCX6. Whether you’re wheeling the SCX6 Jeep Wrangler or SCX6 Trail Honcho, these tires should offer plenty of traction for climbing and trail driving. Featuring an aggressive tread pattern and tall lugs, these tires capture the same style as… 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. I ordered a set of piggy back shocks from Asiatees last week they arrived a couple of days ago so got them built up last night.… Continue Reading
Blasting over dunes, floating over ripples, or just kicking up dirt, ARRMA’s latest release looks like it can do it all. The 1/8-scale ARRMA Mojave 4×4 4S BLX Desert Truck turns the dial up on performance as well as appearance. This surprisingly detailed off-road R/C truck appears to pack quite a punch, thanks to its… Continue Reading
![See it in Action: E-flite Viper 70mm EDF Jet [Video]](https://rcnewb.com/wp-content/uploads/E-flite-Viper-70mm-EDF-Jet-BNF-Video-255x255.jpeg)
If you’re an experienced R/C pilot who wants a new challenge (and aircraft) for their hangar, E-flite has a new EDF (electric ducted fan) jet for you to lust over. The Viper 70mm EDF BNF Basic Jet is a sleek aircraft with a modern design and eye-catching appearance. The orange, white, and gray camouflage color… Continue Reading
![See it in Action: Redcat 1953 Chevy Custom Hauler [Video]](https://rcnewb.com/wp-content/uploads/Redcat-Custom-Hauler-Video-255x255.jpeg)
Do you need a stylish way to transport your cherished R/C machines to-and-from the track, trail, or concourse? One of Redcat’s latest offerings appears to be up to the task in a big way. Their 1953 Chevy Custom COE Hauler is a utilitarian rig with a not-so-subtle sprinkling of nostalgia. The beautiful cab features scale… Continue Reading
Redcat is setting out to prove that scale R/C fun has no limits. Their two latest releases let you take your radio-controlled adventures to the next level by ensuring you’ll love the journey as much as the destination. Whether you rock an off-road or on-road R/C machine, Redcat’s Custom Hauler will help you pamper your… Continue Reading
New from E-flite is its Viper 70mm EDF BNF Basic Jet. This sleek jet offers performance and flight improvements over the previous model, giving pilots an improved flying experience. The main features of this radio-controlled jet include Spektrum Smart electronics, including the Spektrum AR631 receiver, a Spektrum 1900KV brushless motor, and Spektrum servos. This Viper… Continue Reading
Redcat’s got something new coming down the pike, and they’re making room for the new addition with a sale. For a limited time, their “Making Room for What’s Coming Sale” can save over $100 on a selection of Redcat models, including the Gen8 Scout II, Gen9 Scout 800A, Monte Carlo Lowrider, and more. I’m not… Continue Reading
If you’re a fan of rusted and weathered scale R/C vehicles, Fair RC has released one of its largest projects yet the 1/10 Toyota FJ40 “Rusted Mod”. These hand-modded machines feature rust, dust, and dirt markings from top to bottom, making it appear as if this machine has been sitting in a barn for years.… Continue Reading
Earlier this year, FMS launched the Mashigan, a familiar-looking 1/10-scale R/C crawler that disappeared as soon as it arrived. The folks at Fair RC have revived this machine, which reappears with a facelift, ready for the next off-road adventure. The Mashigan is a super-scale rig that features a highly detailed exterior and interior. An opening… Continue Reading
If your main R/C passion is scale detail, and you want a vehicle that can tackle the trail, let me introduce you to the FMS 1/10 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser. Continue Reading
![Gallery: FMS 1/10 FJ40 Land Cruiser [Photos]](https://rcnewb.com/wp-content/uploads/FMS-FJ40-Outdoors-Caroline-15-255x255.jpg)
If you’ve been searching for a visually detailed R/C trail machine that won’t break the bank, you need to take a look at the latest larger-scale release from FMS, the Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser. This 1/10-scale rig is packed with details both inside and out. Take a closer look at the FMS FJ40 with this… Continue Reading
Put more power in your R/C machine and save some money in the process. AMain Hobbies has launched its 2023 Labor Day Sale by offering 15% off Hobbywing products now through September 4, 2023. Whether you bash, race, crawl, or prefer to hit the trail, Hobbywing has a wide selection of motors, ESCs, and tuning… Continue Reading
Does your R/C toolbox need a refresh? Horizon Hobby has released two new Nut Driver Sets in Metric (DYNT3010) and US (DYNT3000) units, perfect for any hobbyist’s workbench, trail pack, or pit bag. Each set includes four nut drivers with sizes fitting some of the most commonly used R/C hardware. Each driver features a large-diameter… Continue Reading
Does your R/C toolbox need an overhaul? Horizon Hobby has released two new Hex Driver Sets in Metric (DYNT3030) and US (DYNT3020) units, perfect for any hobbyist’s workbench, trail pack, or pit bag. Each set includes four hex drivers with sizes fitting some of the most commonly used R/C hardware. Each driver features a large-diameter… Continue Reading
![A Countryside Cruise with the FMS FJ40 Land Cruiser [Video]](https://rcnewb.com/wp-content/uploads/FMS-FJ40-Outdoors-Caroline-35-255x255.jpg)
When the folks at FMS sent me one of their new, 1/10-scale Toyota FJ40 Land Cruisers, I didn’t waste much time before taking it out for a drive. This highly-detailed scale rig is packed with features both inside and out. Perfect for roaming the countryside or hiking the trail, it can help you bring scale… Continue Reading
![See it in Action: E-flite SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF BNF [Video]](https://rcnewb.com/wp-content/uploads/E-flite-SR-71-Blackbird-Twin-40mm-EDF-RC-Jet-Video-255x255.jpeg)
Have you ever wanted to slide into the cockpit of an SR-71 Blackbird? While the chances of doing that on a 1:1 scale are slim, E-flite allows you to do the next best thing. Their SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF BNF offers up a realistically designed aircraft model with twin electric ducted fans, brushless motors,… Continue Reading
New from E-flite, take to the skies in one of the coolest aircraft ever to break the sound barrier; the SR-17 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF. Their version of this U.S. Air Force jet isn’t faster than the speed of sound, but it should give experienced R/C pilots a new challenge in flight. Made from EPO… Continue Reading
The celebration of Michael McDowell’s win in the Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway rolls on. Horizon Hobby has launched its Victory Lane Ultimate Sweepstakes, allowing R/C and NASCAR fanatics to win racing-themed prizes. One grand prize winner will receive an ARRMA Signed Limited Edition Body, an ARRMA 6S Infraction, Two Goodyear Tire Sets,… Continue Reading
![See it in Action: FMS 1/10 Toyota FJ40 RS [Video]](https://rcnewb.com/wp-content/uploads/7E68BA1F-E4C0-4FDF-8672-902B323C468B-255x255.webp)
If you’re into super-scale detail on your R/C trail trucks, the FMS Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser might be worth taking a closer look at. The latest 1/10-scale machine to hit their lineup, the FJ40 features a detailed exterior and interior while also being a solid trail performer. To get a feel for how this rig… Continue Reading
Who’s ready for a super-scale version of an off-roading classic? FMS has announced its latest standard-scale release, the 1/10 Toyota FJ40 RTR. This follow-up to the 1/10 Atlas and Mashigan brings a highly-detailed, officially licensed hardbody trail truck to the scene that’s ready to head out on an adventure. With scale details rivaling the Mashigan,… Continue Reading
This. Is. Awesome. The Horizon Hobby colors were wheeled into Victory Lane at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway this afternoon after Michael McDowell drove to the checkered flag in the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard. McDowell now has two NASCAR Cup Series wins, his first coming at the famed Daytona International Speedway in 2021. This… Continue Reading