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Is This Falken Clip the Best Drifting Video Ever? [VIDEO obviously]

Is This Falken Clip the Best Drifting Video Ever? [VIDEO obviously]

Now this is a drift video. Beautifully prepped HPI cars with My Trick RC lights, polished concrete, and a dazzling detailed scale environment (plus smoke) set this night-drifting apart from the scads of others on the interwebs. https://vimeo.com/124591278 From Falken Tire: Falken Tire, HPI Racing, My Trick RC and Super G Drift Arena teamed up […]

LRP’s Vehicle Line Now Coming to USA

LRP’s Vehicle Line Now Coming to USA

LRP has had an established line of vehicles in Europe for years, and they’re finally coming to our shores via LRP America. LRP is coming out of the gate with nine nitro and electric in 1/10 and 1/8 scale. For full details, click on the links below to visit each model’s page in our Hot […]
On the Trails of Moab With Axial

On the Trails of Moab With Axial

It’s not the bunny trail, but our friends at Axial are definitely doing some hoppin’ over the Easter weekend. The gang is in Moab, UT for the 49th annual Easter Jeep Safari, “America’s largest and best-known event promoting recreational four wheeling.” Our man Rodney at Axial texted a few pics, and as Liz Lemon would […]

Tekno Introduces Lightweight 1/8-scale Electric Buggy

Tekno Introduces Lightweight 1/8-scale Electric Buggy

We are seeing a trend in 1/8-scale electric racing where people are building lightweight 1/8-scale buggies out of 4WD short course trucks. Tekno RC is one such company that is on top of this trend and it has recently introduced its own version of a lightweight buggy called the EB48SL. Basically what you get is a […]
Were You April Fooled?

Were You April Fooled?

It’s April Fool’s day, also known as “trust nothing day.” While you stay alert on prank-patrol, you can also expect to see wacky-RC-product shenanigans today. We’ll collect them here, and we already have two lined up… Pro-Line is way out in front for the “best fake product” award with the Prime TrackShoe. It looks real, […]

This Operating 3D-Printed Engine and Transmission Will Amaze You [VIDEO]

This Operating 3D-Printed Engine and Transmission Will Amaze You [VIDEO]

Remember Revell’s old “Visible V8” model kit? This is even better. Fully 3D-printed and motorized for full crank-turning, piston-pumping, valve-lifting action, the lift-apart engine makes it easy to see the workings without turning a wrench. Builder Eric Harrell didn’t stop at the classic Toyota 22RE engine—he built a functional transmission to go with it! See […]
You Can Actually Ride This 1/3 Scale Jeep

You Can Actually Ride This 1/3 Scale Jeep

All this completely custom Jeep needs is servos; otherwise, it’s only “RC” if you’re the guy driving it and your name begins with “R.” But as a motorized model it’s still highly attention-worthy, and with 99cc OHV 4-stroke power, it’s got plenty of people-carrying power. This baby Jeep is quick with 100+pounds of person on […]

Expert Nitro Buggy Podium- Kyosho's Jared Tebo 1st, Team Associated's Ryan Cavalieri 2nd, HPI/Hot Bodies Ty Tessmann 3rd.

Tebo Takes Nitro & E-Buggy at Silver State, Maifield Scores Truggy Win

The 2015 Silver State race came to a conclusion last night held at RC Tracks in Las Vegas, the same track that will host the 2016 IFMAR Nitro Off-Road Worlds. In the prestigious Expert Nitro Buggy class, Kyosho’s Jared Tebo claimed another Silver State win, making it his fourth victory at this event. Ryan Cavalieri […]
Custom Works Outlaw 3 by Joseph Torrez [ Reader’s Ride]

Custom Works Outlaw 3 by Joseph Torrez [ Reader’s Ride]

Joseph Torrez of Weatherford, Texas sent us these pics of his Custom Works Outlaw 3 Sprint car. It’s a serious 1/10 competition machine, built and tuned for loose dirt racing at his home track: Wild Bill’s Raceway in Irving, Texas. Wraps from Lance Built Hobbies protect that pretty-in-pink paint by  Sippel Speed Shop. DE Racing wheels […]

Amazing 1/5 Scale Superbike With 4-Stroke Power [Flashback]

Amazing 1/5 Scale Superbike With 4-Stroke Power [Flashback]

Originally featured in our June 2008 issue, the beautiful bike build by Nolan Farmer remains the most factory-looking two-wheeled custom we’ve ever seen. It’s just as realistic with the bodywork off as it is on, from the fuel tank and perimeter frame to the inverted forks and carbon fiber exhaust. And bonus points for thumper […]
Tamiya Announces New VW Amarok and Pre-Painted FJ Cruiser Kits

Tamiya Announces New VW Amarok and Pre-Painted FJ Cruiser Kits

Tamiya’s new VW Amarok is based on the WT-01 chassis. Tamiya has offered the WT-1 in a 4WD configuration, but we expect this to be the 2WD version as used on the Blackfoot III, Bush Devil II and Mud Blaster II trucks.  You can read more about it in the 2WD truck shootout that we […]
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