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Dave Stellfox’s GMC Sierra-styled Tamiya Clod Buster

Dave Stellfox’s GMC Sierra-styled Tamiya Clod Buster

Sunbury PA’s Dave Stellfox doesn’t let cold weather get him down–he gets building! Over the past winter, Dave created this custom 1980 GMC Sierra Grande based on a custom Tamiya Clod Buster with an ESP Clodzilla 4 chassis and suspension kit installed. Grip comes from RC4WD B&H tires and the steering has been enhanced with […]
Kyosho Ultima SC6 Online Build

Kyosho Ultima SC6 Online Build

Kyosho’s SC6 is the latest competition kit to be offered in the current Ultima series that includes the RB6 buggy and RT6 stadium truck. After taking a quick look through the box and browsing through the instruction manual, I was eager to build this very high-quality short-course truck for review in the November issue of […]

WATCH: Amazing Scale Scratchbuild, From Bench to Backyard

WATCH: Amazing Scale Scratchbuild, From Bench to Backyard

Wow, who knew scratchbuilding your own vintage truck body was so easy? Well, scale RC modeler extraordinaire Headquake makes it look easy, anyway. Enjoy the jazzy soundtrack as plate plastic is transformed into a weathered ride before your very eyes…
8 Steps For a Bomb-Proof Lexan Body

8 Steps For a Bomb-Proof Lexan Body

Even the best racers in the world don’t stay shiny-side-up 100% of the time. Experimenting with different lines, jump approaches or rhythms is bound to land even the smoothest drivers on their lids once in a while. If you’re stunting and jumping, then your RC machine’s body is bound to take a beating. Here are […]

2014 Tamiya Championship Series: Japan or Bust!

2014 Tamiya Championship Series: Japan or Bust!

Would you like to race for an all-expenses-paid trip to Japan? This is what racers did this past weekend at the 2014 Tamiya North American Finals. The Tamiya Championship Series (TCS) holds regional races all over the U.S. Anyone that owns a Tamiya onroad vehicle can participate and qualify to run in the North American Finals […]
70s Sheetmetal for Short Course: Parma 71 Muscle Baja SC

70s Sheetmetal for Short Course: Parma 71 Muscle Baja SC

Parma’s got a bunch of different options for styling out your short-course truck as something other than a short-course truck. You can go with a dune buggy, a 50s look, a classic panel truck, or vintage muscle–like this latest addition, the ’71 Muscle Baja SC. Parma does a good job of stretching the lines to fit […]

Labor Day Sale! Save 30% Now Through Monday at AirAgeStore.com

Labor Day Sale! Save 30% Now Through Monday at AirAgeStore.com

If you’ve got your eye on something at AirAgeStore.com (like maybe the latest Short Course special, or Monster Trucks, or our Projects book…), now is the time to pull the trigger–we’re having a sale! Just enter the promo code laborday when you check out, and you’ll save 30%!
Salt is the Secret for Creating a Rusty Look

Salt is the Secret for Creating a Rusty Look

If you’d like a rough and rusty look for your ride, look no further–everything you need to know about creating corrosion (or at least the illusion of it) is right here. The technique is easy, and looks great! This article originally appeared in our March 2014 issue. For more from the RC Car Action archives, sign up […]

Kev’s Bench: Custom ’32 Ford Project

Kev’s Bench: Custom ’32 Ford Project

After seeing photos from this year’s Axialfest (You can see the full coverage in the November 14 issue) I decided that I have to build a truck and join in on the fun next year. Playing with your scale truck in the woods for a few days sounds like fun to me. I’m starting my […]
Sneak Peek: Tamiya Mountain Rider Build

Sneak Peek: Tamiya Mountain Rider Build

As soon as Tamiya announced the Mountain Rider I made sure I was on the list to review the re-release of the truck that I wanted so badly back in the 90s. It’s taken a lot of time to finish the truck but it’s finally done and ready for you to see. The truck pretty […]

Jerome Swift’s Ultra-Trick Losi 5IVE-T Build

Jerome Swift’s Ultra-Trick Losi 5IVE-T Build

Wow…now that’s a tricked-out 5IVE-T! This amazing Reader’s Ride comes to us from Jerome Swift of JS Hobbies & Models in the UK. Says Jerome, “A massive thank you to Mark at Outlaw Graphics for the stunning air brushing, David at Turtle Racing for the awesome Turtle products, Steve at DDM for the fantastic service, […]
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