LATEST


Turnigy Graphene LiPo Batteries

Turnigy Graphene LiPo Batteries

Turnigy is changing things up with their new line of Graphene LiPo battery packs. According to Turnigy these batteries can run stronger and longer thanks to their new battery structure that includes a thin single layer of graphene. You can read more about this new battery technology by scrolling down and checking out the official press […]
Futaba S9372SV S.Bus High-Torque High Voltage Car Servo

Futaba S9372SV S.Bus High-Torque High Voltage Car Servo

From Futaba: Perfect for 1/8 scale competition, the S9372SV S.Bus High-Torque HV servo is engineered to handle the extreme power demands of today’s LiPo batteries. Titanium gears stand up to the rigors of racing and bashing, and dual bearings mean super-smooth operation. The S9372SV is also programmable, with many different, adjustable parameter settings. With S-Link […]

Here Are Your Official Kyosho Optima Re-release Pics

Here Are Your Official Kyosho Optima Re-release Pics

Yes, yeeeesss, feel the vintage RC flow through you. Kyosho’s tease is over, and now we have legit pics of the new-old Optima, complete with its signature chain drive. The want is strong for this one…the classic no-wing design is gorgeous and the Optima looks just as rad with the body off as it does […]
Great Idea: FireBrand RC “ShowOff” Display Chassis Kit

Great Idea: FireBrand RC “ShowOff” Display Chassis Kit

If all your dope body and wheel combos are just sitting in the closet waiting for their turn on your ride, you need one of these ShowOff setups (or a few of them). The fold-together “chassis” lets you drop a body into place and bolt up the wheels for a complete-car look, at under 20 […]

Future Tech: Motorized Wheels Replace Your Car’s Drivetrain [VIDEO]

Future Tech: Motorized Wheels Replace Your Car’s Drivetrain [VIDEO]

Now here’s a new idea: what if each wheel of your car was a motor, instead of putting the motor on the chassis and distributing power from there? No more transmissions, driveshafts, differentials, etc. …all that becomes electronically managed. Sound interesting? That’s what Tidnab Innovations is up to, and it’s not just a drawing in […]

Like Pro-Line, Enter to Win a Set of Destroyer Clod Tires on Brawler Wheels

Like Pro-Line, Enter to Win a Set of Destroyer Clod Tires on Brawler Wheels

If you want a chance at scoring Pro-Line’s Brawler wheel and Destroyer tire combo for your solid-axle monster machine, all you have to do is Like Pro-Line’s Facebook page and tell ’em where to send the loot of you win. Fingers crossed! Go here: https://www.facebook.com/prolineracing/app/181518015386164/  
RC Car Action - RC Cars & Trucks | Behold the Wonders of the 1992 Tower Hobbies Catalog

Behold the Wonders of the 1992 Tower Hobbies Catalog

Ah yes, the beloved Tower Hobbies “big book.” The online (formerly “mail order”) giant still produces an annual hard-copy catalog, and it’s always a treat when one turns up in the mailbox. The annual is also a great time capsule if you save ’em, as this 1992 edition will attest. It’s chock full of Kyosho […]

These RC Dinosaurs Have Gone Extinct

These RC Dinosaurs Have Gone Extinct

Once upon a time, a motor lathe was a must-have; bring one to the track now, and the young guys won’t even know what it is. Here’s a look back at the gear we used to count on that now belongs in an RC museum (but is probably just stuck in the back of a […]

IFMAR World Champion Bruno Coelho Signs with HOBBYWING

IFMAR World Champion Bruno Coelho Signs with HOBBYWING

Current IFMAR 4WD World Champion Bruno Coelho has been shaking up the racing scene lately by winning some of the most prestigious events in both on and off-road disciplines. In a big move, HOBBYWING have announced the signing of this formidable Portuguese driver through 2018. His vehicles will be outfitted with the latest HOBBYWING products […]
Axial Racing Exo Terra Trophy Truck by Richard Derry [READER’S RIDE]

Axial Racing Exo Terra Trophy Truck by Richard Derry [READER’S RIDE]

Richard Derry liked the nimble speed and scale character of the Axial Racing Exo Terra buggy, but he wanted something more unique so he converted his into a lookalike Trophy Truck inspired by the Toyota driven by Ivan “Iron Man” Stewart. As you can see from the body-off shot, Richard added a bunch of aluminum […]
Air Age Media ©