If you wanna upgrade the radio that came with your entry level RTR kit a great low-cost radio system for bashers, crawler fans, and first-time drivers, is the Spektrum 3-channel SLT3.
Spektrum: SLT3 3-Channel SLT
Horizon Hobby has posted a new video of the Pro Boat Blackjack 42 Brushless 8S Catamaran now featuring Spektrum Smart.
ProBoat: Blackjack 42″ 8S
Kyosho just revealed an incredible 1/8th scale replica of one of the greatest trucks to inspire the phrase “Monster Truck”: the USA-1.
Kyosho: USA-1 – 1/8 scale Monster truck
Traxxas keeps tesaing us on the highly anticipated Drag Slash. The American brand revealed that it will feature an all new TSM Drag Race Mode.
Drag Slash With Traxxas Stability
28 Jul 2021
The Korean Gmade has just revealed the first images of the new scale kit 1’10 TS Buffalo GS02F . For the moment we have only these teaser images and everything we know is that this model is built on a super staircase frame GS02F and mounts a beautiful body of polycarbonate pickup.
Next month LEGO will release the new Technic set 4×4 Mercedes-Benz Zetros (42129). The model is super detailed and ensures an immersive building experience. For the first time in LEGO Technic, this truck features a differential lock: lock and unlock the differentials with the CONTROL + app to maneuver the truck on rough terrain.
To show us the features of this new radio-controlled truck, our friend Sariel decided to make a video showing the Mercedes-Benz Zetros 4×4 in action with custom trial trucks. Who will win?
26 Jul 2021
ProLine, distributed by Horizon Hobby, revealed the first subcompact car that Ford ever produced that went on to become an iconic Pro Stock car from the ’70s in full-size racing: the 1972 Ford Pinto! To make the Pinto as scale as possible relative to Pro-Line’s other Drag Bodies, Pro-Line is launching a new subcompact drag class using the Traxxas Bandit (requires extended body mounts for proper body fit), AE SR10, or other 11.25″ wheelbase 2WD Buggies fitted with drag racing wheels and tires.
23 Jul 2021
Over at Axial Racing they have just dropped a 1/10 scale, super detailed, replica of Ford Bronco: the first sport-utility vehicle from the Ford Motor Company. In 1965, race car builder Bill Stoppe assembled a team of first-generation Broncos for long-distance off-road competition. They competed in the Mint 400, Baja 500, and the Mexican 1000 (later renamed Baja 1000) and the Bronco became an icon of off-road history.
This is one of the most detailed models Axial has ever produced. It includes the key components that have made the SCX10 III chassis so popular, and adds features never before found in a Ready To Run scaler.
Check the official video below.
22 Jul 2021
Tamiya announced the latest model of their TamTech-Gear: the Grasshopper Buggy. The first model of this series was the Frog and we are happy to see that also the legendary grasshopper got the TamTech treatment. The Ready-to-Run TamTech-Gear models come factory-assembled and are packaged together with an RC system with a 7.2V battery & charger (a fully-charged battery pack provides up to 30 minutes of on-road/off-road enjoyment).
Check the preview video below!
If you are a basher looking for something big, really big, Losi released the new version of the 1/6 scale Super Rock Rey. This ready-to-run takes its inspiration from full-scale rigs that tackle the King of Hammers and similar places others won’t dare go. Realistic solid axle performance joins 8S brushless power that pushes the needle to over 60 Km/h while the stability of AVC technology lets you hold nothing back through corners and jumps.
The large tires and new front end geometry increase suspension travel and improve performance over any terrain. Super Rock Rey loves rocky off-road tracks, and the rougher, the better! It also rips through sand, mud, water, and most any other surface condition.
15 Jul 2021
After teasing us in the last few weeks Tamiya has finally revealed full details on their Toyota GR 86 1/10 scale kit. The original GR 86 is a lightweight front- engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car which was announced in April 2021. It has a broad stance, low center of gravity, and employs aerodynamic components rooted in motorsports. The aluminum engine hood, roof and front fenders are lightweight and the suspension features front strut and rear double wishbone systems. This car is powered by a 2.4-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder DOHC engine capable of 235hp.
13 Jul 2021
ARRMA, part of the big Horizon Hobby family, just posted the “Designed Fast, Designed Tough” video that featurs different vehicles in their line-up from on-road, to off-road. As always the production quality is great and it’s incredible how much this brand advanced in the last few year and became the main competitor for Traxxas (that for many is loosing its touch)…
