With summer just starting, you might already have a full list of events and activities planned for your 1/10 or larger-scale radio-controlled machines. But what about your smaller-scale racers? If you're within driving distance of the state of Michigan, why not try your hand at small-scale R/C racing? Thumb RC in Gagetown, MI has released their track […]
As I mentioned earlier, the weather is starting to cool down a bit and the leaves have started to turn colors here at RC Newb HQ. That means only one thing, Fall is here and it's buddy Winter (aka: Mr. Crankypants) will soon be on our doorstep. I still have vivid, nightmarish memories of last […]
If low-cost and low barrier-to-entry vehicles (that aren't lacking in the fun department) are your thing, Redcat Racing has a lineup for you. Their Tremor Series is a set of two 1/16 scale vehicles that come in both truck (Tremor ST) and truggy (Tremor SG) styles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1S7VxoLXc0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1TxojcoWKw Powered by brushed motors, the […]
The small-scale scene has been fairly quiet for the past few months, but some news out of the Nuremberg Toy Fair has changed that. LaTrax has announced a 4x4, 1/18-scale monster truck, the Teton. As with most of the LaTrax/Traxxas powered vehicles, the Teton will feature water-resistant electronics, a 2.4ghz radio, and should have the […]
