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This RC Crash Video Will Hypnotize You

This RC Crash Video Will Hypnotize You

Between the trippy editing and the interplanetary Muse soundtrack, this clip from “chaseywacy1” will amp you up and chill you out at the same time. And man, we knew HPI’s Sprint 2 platform was tough, but it’s really taking some shots in this clip. The last time we saw vintage American muscle catching this much […]
Axial Needs To Build This Solid Axle Monster Truck

Axial Needs To Build This Solid Axle Monster Truck

I have spent years building solid axle monster trucks in a quest to build one that will out perform anything out there. I even designed and built my own truck from the ground up. The second I saw the back half of an Axial Yeti I knew that my dream of building the best handling […]

Axial Spawn Shell for Wraith Now Available Separately

Axial Spawn Shell for Wraith Now Available Separately

If you’d like to get Axial’s new “Spawn” look for your Wraith, you’re in luck: the body is now sold separately, and includes all the decals and masks you need to detail it out like below. You’ll have to pony up for the interior and driver’s helmet though, they’re sold separately. For more details, plus […]
Reedy Announces 2015 Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions

Reedy Announces 2015 Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions

Reedy has just announced details for the 2015 Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions. Last year saw Yokomo’s Ronald Volker step to the top of the podium in dominant fashion. Will there be a repeat or will the race crown a different champion? RC Car Action will be there in May to cover the event […]

Pro-Line Adds Flat Iron to XL Tire Line

Pro-Line Adds Flat Iron to XL Tire Line

Pro-Line’s popular Flat Iron tread for 1.9″ rims is now plumped up to XL size, and stuffed with memory foam for maximum trail grippage. The tires are sold unmounted in pairs, so if you want the look shown below, get yourself a set of Pro-Line Denali Bead-Loc 8 rims. For more new gear, visit out […]
HobbyKing RTR Sand Storm 1/12 2WD Desert Buggy

HobbyKing RTR Sand Storm 1/12 2WD Desert Buggy

If you’re in the market for a beginner-friendly indoor / outdoor econo buggy, HobbyKing’s Sand Storm deserves a look. It’s a kid-friendly size at 1/12 scale, and the bottom-load battery (not included) makes for easy pack changes. It’s not strictly for kids though; fully adjustable suspension, oil-filled shocks, and brushless power give the Sand Storm […]

FG/JetCat Turbine Big Rig by Jerome Swift

FG/JetCat Turbine Big Rig by Jerome Swift

This amazing Red Bull Racing MAN Jet Truck is based off of an FG 1/5-scale long-wheelbase kit and powered by a P120 JetCat turbine producing 30lbs of thrust at 125,000rpm! Builder Jerome Smith is the proprietor of JS Models and Hobbies, and he used all his professional expertise to assemble a machine. As he tells […]
MaxAmps Turns 10

MaxAmps Turns 10

Congrats to our friends at MaxAmps.com on ten years in the RC battery biz! It’s hard to believe a full decade has passed since the frequent “Reader’s Choice Award” winner first appeared on the scene–as they say, time flies when you’re having fun! Cake image via coolibar.com Spokane, Washington – This year MaxAmps is celebrating their […]

RPM Gear Cover for ECX Boost, Torment & Ruckus

RPM Gear Cover for ECX Boost, Torment & Ruckus

RPM now has a gear cover for the ECX lineup to go along with their suspension parts, so in addition to making your ECX machine just about crash-proof you can now keep crud out of your gears. Slipper access is improved too, with a rubber plug replacing the stock screw-secured cap. Keep up with all […]

HB Tessmann Worlds Edition D815 – Champ In a Box

HB Tessmann Worlds Edition D815 – Champ In a Box

First came the Tessmann-Edition truggy (which you’ll see reviewed in our May issue), and now HB has tooled up another Ty-approved machine: the worlds version of his 2014 IFMAR Worlds-winning D812. Now dubbed the D815 Tessmann Worlds Edition, the top performing buggy gets an improved center drivetrain, aluminum servo saver arm and sintered brake pads […]
Tamiya Grasshopper “Snow Hopper” by Jeffrey Transou

Tamiya Grasshopper “Snow Hopper” by Jeffrey Transou

Jeff started with an original vintage Grasshopper that he reinvigorated with a few re-release parts, and then things started to get crazy. The reworked front suspension is part CRP nylon, part custom-designed and water jet-cut aluminum with inboard cantilevered vintage You-G shocks. You-G shocks are also used out back with a custom fifth shock mount. […]
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