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Kyosho ReadySet Inferno GT2 VE Audi R8 Race SPEC

From Kyosho: The dynamic performance of the Inferno GT2 RACE SPEC built on the combination of formidable 1/8 scale size and the speed of a GT machine has undergone an electric power transformation into the Inferno GT2 VE RACE SPEC. While maintaining the full potency of the proven battle power of the Inferno GT2 chassis, […]

How To: Pick & Mount A Trail Truck Body

Click on the images below to see a PDF of this Pick & Mount A Trail Truck Body article from the Novemember 2017 issue.

Fun At The 4-link Nationals

I spent this past weekend at the 4-link Nationals in Lancaster Ohio and had a great time. It was an even put on by full-size monster truck driver Bari Musawwir and it was the best monster truck even that I have ever been to. I covered the race for the magazine and you’ll see that […]

Streeeetch-job ’32 Ford [READERS RIDE]

Scott Lempert tells us the inspiration for this build came from a 1/8-scale Monogram engine kit that was given to him by a friend. The ‘50s-era 312 Y-block motor had the option for a wild direct crank-driven Potvin supercharger, but fitting it in a hot rod would mean an extended frame chassis, so Scott scratch-built […]

Trick Toyota SCX10 from the Land of the Rising Sun [READER’S RIDE]

Greg Zawatski didn’t re-build his SCX10 right away but after running it stock (as a Jeep JK Unlimited RTR) for two years it was due for a freshening up, and he decided he might as well make some strategic upgrades. Originally a Pennsylvania native, Greg now resides in Osaka, Japan and he gave the truck some […]

Unboxing The 70+ MPH Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 [VIDEO]

From Traxxas: The all-new 4-Tec 2.0 VXL chassis provides the ultimate high speed driving experience. The high-tech chassis keeps weight positioned as low as possible for a crisp, responsive feel. The modular interlocking design allows easy maintenance while providing unprecedented rigidity and tight tolerances. The waterproof VXL-3s electronic speed control channels massive power to the […]

Castle Creations Mamba X 1:8 E-Buggy Combos

From Castle Creations: Castle Creations Inc., the leader in electronic speed controllers (ESC) and BLDC motors for radio controlled (R/C) car, air, and multi-rotor hobby markets, as well as commercial UAV and drone markets, is proud to announce new power systems for the 1:8 scale off-road racing segment, the MAMBA X 1:8 SCALE E-BUGGY EDITIONS. […]

Tonka Tough 8×8 [READER’S RIDE]

At the heart of Ken Sutherland’s heavy metal build is a 1960s-era Tonka truck cab, which he added onto for nearly a year until he ended up with the 4-foot-long beast you see here. The entire body (aside from that vintage lower cab section) is fabricated from aluminum and held together with more than 200 […]

Schumacher Gilet Raceware

From Schumacher: Take the chill off with the new Schumacher quilted Gilet. Available in various sizes and this classic grey colour the garment is of good quality and ideal for R/C racing environments. Allows you to keep your arms free and unrestricted yet keeps the body warm. Too warm with a coat but too cold with […]

I Started Building My Model! [PREMIUM EXCLUSIVE]

I decided to take a break from RC over the weekend and took some time to get started on my 1/12-scale Foose 69 Camaro build. I didn’t want to start the build until I had figured out what direction that I wanted to go with it. I have narrowed it down to a pro touring/car […]

This Toyota Half-Track is All Awesome [READER’S RIDE]

Toyota actually built a prototype half-track and Matthew Kett’s ultra-realistic Axial-based build recreates it amazingly well. It took him 8 months to piece together, starting with an SCX10. He salvaged the front and rear axles, transmission, and chassis rails, and spliced them with a Heng Long Walker Bulldog 1:16 RC tank. He tells us the […]

JConcepts Octagons 1/10 2.2″ Buggy Tire

From JConcepts: Battles can be won or lost in the “famed Octagon” and JConcepts pulled a ringer into the fight with an innovative 2.2” buggy race tire. When it comes to high-bite, slick tire racing, look no further than the Octagons. At the appropriate time, and less tread is an advantage, vehicles can be tough […]