Jeff Hoy, American

…over at Big Squid RC.  Go check it out.

Read the rest of this entry »

Robitronic, the makers of the excessively cool 1/18 scale Scalpel pan car, have decided to branch out a litte bit.  They have announced a new 1/10 scale RTR stadium truck targeted at newbies called the EST- BL.  But just because it’s a beginner’s truck don’t expect it to skimp on performance or high tech goodies, [...]

Read the rest of this entry »

Tower Hobbies has the Team Associated SC18 in stock right now this very second. Remember that you’ll need to buy an appropriate battery and charger (don’t forget the charger adapter) to go with it if you don’t already have them. (See update 2) So what are you waiting for?  Get to buying fool. [Update:  I ordered mine, [...]

Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s some awesome news from Team AE.  They are putting out 2nd editions of their popular RC18B and RC18T, based on the new belt driven chassis that is used by the SC18 and RC18LM.  The cool thing about this though is that it’s a kit and parts are included to build either vehicle.  So you buy one [...]

Read the rest of this entry »

The Losi Highroller family is now complete.  Take your pick and get it in 1/10th scale, 1/36th micro scale, or in the new 1/18th mini scale. The Mini Highroller is a fully assembled RTR 2wd monster truck with a tubular styled, narrow chassis, very similar to it’s larger 1/10th scale brother.  It’s driven by a RS280 motor controlled by an electronic speed [...]

Read the rest of this entry »

It’s no secret that the advent of the short course style trucks, like the Slash, Strike, and SC10, has changed the face of off-road truck racing.  My first thought upon seeing these trucks was “when is somebody going to give 2wd buggies the same treatment?”  Well, it’s finally happened, and Kyosho is the first one out [...]

Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas has come and gone.  The presents have been unwrapped with joyous glee.  If you’re one of the lucky ones, then hopefully you unwrapped a nice, new radio controlled car or truck.  Here’s some of my older articles about how to upgrade and hop-up your new R/C car. Did you get a Losi Highroller for Christmas?  Then you might [...]

Read the rest of this entry »

Team Associated announced two new RTR packages today.  Both are based on the highly successful RC10T4 stadium truck RC10B4 off-road buggy with some changes and dubbed the RC10T4.1 RC10B4.1.  One is brushed motor powered, the other is brushless.  They both come with a new 2.4 GHz radio system as well.  MSRPs are $339.99 $329.99 for brushed [...]

Read the rest of this entry »

Team Associated announced to new RTR packages today.  Both are based on the highly successful RC10T4 stadium truck with some changes and dubbed the RC10T4.1.  One is brushed motor powered, the other is brushless.  They both come with a new 2.4 GHz radio system as well.  MSRPs are $339.99 for brushed and $399.99 for brushless.  [...]

Read the rest of this entry »

Tower Hobbies has the Duratrax Vendetta SC in stock.  So if you’re looking for some small scale short course action then whip out your credit card and get to buying.  You can get it in red, white, blue, or yellow.  For $219.99 you don’t get everything you need.  You’ll still have to provide a battery [...]

Read the rest of this entry »