As JConcepts points out, it’s pretty common to leave an off-road session with some of the off-road on your rig. Their tote bags makes it a lot easier and cleaner to move your truck from place to place. The drawstring bag has a handy base design and is made from a durable material. More than…
Rock racing is pretty brutal. In fact, it’s probably the single biggest test of durability in RC that actually still counts as racing. To help survive this level of torture, RPM has a new front bumper and skid plate for the Losi Rock Rey. These aren’t just stock parts molded in RPM’s proprietary nylon. These…
Axial’s 1/24-scale Deadbolt has some new company in the stable. The SCX24 Jeep Wrangler JLU CRC 4WD adds to Axial’s mini lineup and has all the features seen on its predecessor such as steel frame, full-time 4WD and a 3-link front with 4-link rear suspension. Worm gears are used inside the axles to increase ground…
If you’re not into video games, PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) is, in my humble non-gamer opinion, halfway between the realistic shooting game Call of Duty and the rather cartoonish and offbeat, but insanely trendy Fortnite shooting game. I guess if you’re not into video games that description probably doesn’t help and, truth be told, PUBG has…
I am continually amazed at the variety we get to enjoy in this hobby. And, to my further amazement it just keeps getting better. A case in point would be these new officially licensed Tuff T21 1.9 wheels from RC4WD. The Tuff T21 wheels are CNC-machined billet aluminum and feature an internal beadlock design. Only…
Usually we look to shed weight for increased performance, but it’s a little different when it comes to RC crawlers. Here, it’s not necessarily how much weight is on the rig, but where that weight is located (hint: the lower the better). While builders have been adding weight since the first custom crawlers hit the…
The Tamiya CC-01 is a popular platform that, over the years, the Japanese model company has used under a variety of bodies ranging from early Broncos to late model Toyota FJ Cruisers. The CC, which stands for Cross Country, is often referred to as a trail truck. The tub chassis features a 4-link rear suspension…
Dress up your Toyota 4Runner with a RC4WD soft top. The Tough Armor Cloth Top includes a black powder coated metal cage and three plastic windows. The rear window even zips open. Hardware for installation is included. Total weight is less than 6 oz. Learn more here.
Portals are all the rage right now and for a few weeks, thanks to the teasers, we’ve known Axial was not about to be left out. The new Axial Capra features not only Currie F9 portal axles but an all-new transmission with dig for tight turning. By the way, the Capra name is reference to…
RC4WD is coming in hot. Competition Truck is a pretty bold claim. Or, at least, it seems so in the crawling realm. “Race Ready” is nothing new to RC, but RC4WD is going to get some attention with a competition ready scaler, for sure. It’s noteworthy that the C2X is ready-to-run. The chassis is 3…
If you’re going to do a scale garage, you might as well make it look like a pro’s garage. The RC4WD 1/10 BendPak XPR-9S Two-Post Auto Lift definitely provides the pro look. As an added bonus–and a big bonus at that–the lift actually works. It’s fully licensed and the arms, base and towers are aluminum…
Wheels can absolutely make or break a vehicle. This goes for full-size and RC. If you want to make your ride stand out, get some new wheels. But, style matters, so choose wisely, but remember wheels don’t only alter looks, they can impact performance. A safe bet, especially if you have a more classic looking…
This is probably going to upset some people, but in my opinion, what started out as typically just two-wall scale garages has gone from cool to, well, kinda weird. The scale houses and now scale villages are getting out of hand. Okay, now don’t get me wrong, within reason, if you’re not hurting anyone I…
Element RC, via Associated Electrics, has an updated 1/10-scale Enduro that is trail ready in two packages. Both versions of the new Trailwalker are RTR, but the combo includes a Reedy battery and charger. The Stealth X transmission features the ability to adjust the rear drive ratio independently from the front drive. In stock configuration,…
If you need to tackle any terrain and do so in some serious style, a 6-wheel-drive G Wagon is for you. But, if your budget, however, isn’t quite where it needs to be for a vehicle that can run a million dollars, you might want to check out Traxxas’ latest release. The 1/10-scale version is…