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You’re Just $34,500 Away From Owning This RC Car

You’re Just $34,500 Away From Owning This RC Car

Go to Ebay, search “RC Car,” sort by “highest price,” and you’ll find Jeron 1/4 scale cars at the top of the list. For a cool $62,995, you can get an Alfa Romeo Tipo 159 Alfetta, which includes a new-in-the-box radio. See, it’s a bargain! And, the price is “best offer,”  so who knows how far […]
This Mega-Sized Mini is JET Powered! [READER’S RIDE]

This Mega-Sized Mini is JET Powered! [READER’S RIDE]

Jerome Swift is the proprietor of JS Hobbies and Models, and he envisioned this turbine powered WRC Mini as a fun way to promote his shop. He tells us that it was one of his most complex and challenging builds, which took him a year to complete. Power comes from a JetCat P80 Jet Turbine […]

This 1/3 Scale Dragster is Pretty Swede! [VIDEO]

This 1/3 Scale Dragster is Pretty Swede! [VIDEO]

  It’s easy to say “I’m gonna build a 1/3 scale dragster,” it’s another thing to actually go and do it. Well, Sweden’s Johan Axelsson is definitely doing it, and doing it right!
“Wart Hog” Axial SMT10 Monster Truck [READER’S RIDE]

“Wart Hog” Axial SMT10 Monster Truck [READER’S RIDE]

Jimmy Louis had been waiting years for a decent tube-frame monster truck to come out, so when Axial released their SMT10 he knew he had to have it. He dubbed his “The Warthog” and stuffed it with a Castle Creations SCT controller with a 3600kV motor. He added Boom Racing Type G piggyback shocks with […]

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From Traxxas: At Traxxas, too much power is never enough. 8s X-Maxx conquers all terrain – whether that be at the motocross track, the skatepark, or your own backyard. Check out the brutality and extreme power that is 8s X-Maxx as it punishes the pavement. Visit Traxxas.com See more posts about Traxxas Subscribe today with […]

Grease Is the Word [TECH CENTER]

Grease Is the Word [TECH CENTER]

What’s the best kind of grease for metal gears? Do I need special grease if my truck is going to be in mud and water?   Before we get to the best grease, let’s talk about the worst grease for metal gears, and that’s “no grease.” At the very least, use the grease supplied with […]
Axial Wraith-based Trail Rig [READER’S RIDE]

Axial Wraith-based Trail Rig [READER’S RIDE]

Jason Hope sent us these pics of his new trail rig overlooking the ocean near his home in Pacifica, CA. Its an Axial Wraith with a custom polished aluminum frame and cage.  Power comes via an HPI 15t motor run by a Castle Creations Sidewinder controller. It rolls on metal beadlock wheels with Pro-Line 2.3 […]

How To Make Your Car Dirty!

How To Make Your Car Dirty!

[From our March 2017 issue] It’s easy to get an RC car or truck dirty—just drive it! But if you want a realistically dirtied-up look that’s in scale with your machine (and won’t wash off), you’ll need to do more than just skip cleaning your car. With the easy techniques that follow, you can simulate dirt realistically […]

Vaterra Twin Hammers Trail Truck [READER’S RIDE]

Vaterra Twin Hammers Trail Truck [READER’S RIDE]

The Vaterra is nominally a desert truck, but Jason Hope’s Twin Hammers spends plenty of time getting muddy on mountain trails near his Pacifica, Callifornia home. The muck looks at home on the Pro-Line ’72 Chevy C10 body done in a rusty beater truck motif by Jason himself. He selected upsized Interco Super Swampers from […]
Losi Rock Rey: We have it!

Losi Rock Rey: We have it!

I was pretty excited about the new Losi Rock Rey when it was announced a few weeks ago and now I finally have my hands on it. It looked great in the photos on the Losi website but it’s even more impressive in person. I’m working on a full review for the June issue but […]
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