Featured Vehicles and Reviews


EXCLUSIVE! We Drive the All-New ARRMA NERO [FULL REVIEW]

EXCLUSIVE! We Drive the All-New ARRMA NERO [FULL REVIEW]

The secret’s out, ARRMA‘s new Nero monster truck is here…and RC Car Action drives it first! This wild ride packs a super-sized 1/8 scale footprint, a new 6S-rated power system, and the “Diff Brain” we’ve all been been waiting to see–three locking differentials that you control from the transmitter to activate Blast, Wheelie, Drift, and […]
Team Associated TC7 Factory Team [REVIEW]

Team Associated TC7 Factory Team [REVIEW]

Team Associated is a racing brand, so when the company decided to come out with a new version of its electric touring car, it should come as no surprise that it’s aimed squarely at elite-level competition. However, Associated wasn’t content with just making a few geometry changes here and there but rather addressed every aspect […]

Castle Creations Monster X & 2200Kv Motor Combo [REVIEW]

Castle Creations Monster X & 2200Kv Motor Combo [REVIEW]

Castle Creations Monster X & 2200Kv motor combo Castle’s classic monster combo packs an even more potent punch Castle Creations’ Mamba Monster power system is a rockstar combo among 1/8-scale monster truck fans and anyone seeking heavy-duty horsepower for big, heavy 4WD machines. Want proof? It’s a three-time Readers’ Choice Award winner. Castle could have […]
Pit Bull 3.8″ Rock Beast XL Tires [REVIEW]

Pit Bull 3.8″ Rock Beast XL Tires [REVIEW]

We tested Pit Bull’s 2.2” Rock Beast II tires in our October 2015 issue, and since then the trail-ready rubber has been joined by a new 3.8” version for the Axial Yeti XL—or any other rig that wears 3.8” rims such as the Traxxas T-Maxx and HPI Savage. Like Pit Bull’s 1.9” and 2.2” Rock Beasts, […]

Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus 4amp iD Charger [REVIEW]

Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus 4amp iD Charger [REVIEW]

As a reader of RC Car Action, you probably have no problem charging batteries. You have a NiMH charger and a LiPo charger, or one charger that can do both. You make sure to plug in the balance connector on your LiPos, and choose the right mode for safe charging. Now imagine if you didn’t […]
Helion Contakt 12TR [REVIEW]

Helion Contakt 12TR [REVIEW]

Helion’s line of affordable RTRs has been joined by another 1/12 scale entry with the Contakt 12TR, which dresses a 2WD platform with truggy styling. Just like the other 1/12 scale cars in their lineup, the Contakt packs a lot of value into a small package at a low price. A 2.4GHz radio system controls […]

Pit Bull 2.2″ Rock Beast II Tires [Review]

Pit Bull 2.2″ Rock Beast II Tires [Review]

Pit Bull is a well known company in the full-size automotive world, and the company produces tires for off-road vehicles including ATVs and UTVs, 4X4s and even pullers. RC tires are the newest direction for the brand, and the 1/10 scale rubber is designed by the same engineers that get the full-size treads just right. […]
Tamiya Aqroshot & Neo Fighter XB Review

Tamiya Aqroshot & Neo Fighter XB Review

You’ve already seen this if you’re a subscriber–why not pull the trigger on a sub right now? Get yours here! Tamiya’s DT-03 is the rugged platform beneath the Aqroshot and Neo Fighter truck and buggy looks. Build your own with the kit versions of both, or go RTR with the Neo Fighter in “XB” trim. We […]

Aquacraft Cajun Commander [REVIEW]

Aquacraft Cajun Commander [REVIEW]

Aquacraft’s Cajun Commander definitely fits the “something different” category, whether you’re a car guy or a boat guy. It’s an airboat, so there’s no prop or rudder in the water. Instead, an airplane-style prop provides thrust, and its airflow washes over a pair of steerable rudders to change course. The hull’s bottom is flat, so […]
Robinson Racing Steel Spur Gear for Vaterra Twin Hammers – Review

Robinson Racing Steel Spur Gear for Vaterra Twin Hammers – Review

Think “tough gears,” and chances are you think of Robinson Racing Products–especially their hardened steel stuff. Robinson offers steel gears for a wide variety of brands, including Vaterra. We put RRP’s steel spur for the Twin Hammers to the test. Click to enlarge

Associated RC10 Worlds Car Review

Associated RC10 Worlds Car Review

From our September 2014 issue, a blast from the past with Associated’s RC10 Worlds Car–the machine that Brian Kinwald drove to his ’93 Worlds win. Unlike the gold-tub “RC10 Classic” re-release that quickly sold out in its limited run, Associated made plenty of Worlds Cars and you can still snag one–but that doesn’t mean they’ll […]
XTM Racing X-Series Brushless Power System Review

XTM Racing X-Series Brushless Power System Review

From our November 2014 issue comes this “Test Bench” review of XTM’s econo brushless system, which belies its low price with solid performance. Hobby People customers gave it their thumbs-up online; here’s our take. Click to enlarge    
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