No R/C vehicle is perfect and there are times when our expectations far exceed what these models can do. That said, there are some radio-controlled cars and trucks that can surprise us. Show notes: Horizon Hobby has purchased select assets of Hobbico, including the Axial, ARRMA, and Tower Hobbies brands. Axial has launched a revamped […]
Axial has released an AR44 locked axle kit for their SCX10 II lineup, allowing you to build one complete front or rear locked axle. The set contains a single-piece axle housing, all-metal locker, and both UVJ axles and straight axle shafts. The kit also features a 3.75 gear ratio (versus a previous 2.92 ratio) which […]
I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with a number of fellow hobbyists over the years, some online and others through the RC Newb Podcast. One of my recent guests, Mike George, has been passionate about the R/C hobby for a number of years. That passion spans “go-fast” radio-controlled machines, as well as crawlers and trail […]
Pro-Line's original Ambush 1/10-scale body remains one of my "holy grail" R/C accessories. This body is hard to find and if you can find one, you'd better be ready to pay a pretty penny. Thankfully, Pro-Line has released another 1/10-scale Ambush clear body...and it's sweet. Designed to fit scale trail rigs such as the Axial […]
The second ready-to-run (RTR) vehicle from Carisma Scale Adventure is less about outdoor adventure and focused more on survival. Since announcing the SCA-1E LYNX ORV late last year, additional details and pricing information has been released for this 1/10-scale radio-controlled rig. Based on an apocalyptic theme, the LYNX rocks a modern, aggressive body style while it's older […]
