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Roaring Realism – The Rugged Traxxas Ford Raptor Replica
The Ford Raptor is one of the most exciting pickups to hit the streets, and the dirt, in recent memory....
JConcepts Individual Top Hat Titanium Screws
From JConcepts: Titanium is a racers best friend with the introduction of individual Top Hat titanium screws from JConcepts. An...
Yokomo BD12 Aluminum Chassis Carpet Spec Kit [VIDEO]
From Team Yokomo: The BD12, which is reminiscent of a racing machine with a low center of gravity, has a...
New and Noteworthy Items – June 2023
1. Pro-Line Racing 1/10 Demolisher Front 2.6″/Rear 3.5″ MT Tires Mounted to 12mm Gray Wheels Get ready to enhance the...
Factory Mods – Installing an LED Light Kit Onto the Traxxas Sledge
Traxxas is well-known for releasing tons of upgrades and option parts for their ever-growing lineup of RC vehicles. We recently...
WIRING HACKS – Simple Tips for Clean Wiring Work
Recently, while going through a few kits in my collection, I started to look over details of each build, ultimately...
MADE FOR MUDDIN’ – Losi King Sling LMT 4WD Solid Axle Monster Truck
When it comes to monster-sized trucks and heart-stopping stunts, nothing beats the jaw-dropping action of Monster Jam. With giant trucks...
JConcepts 1.9″ & 1.7″ Bar Codes V1 2WD Buggy Tires
From JConcepts: The Code of Silence has been broken at JConcepts, and the Bar Codes are out. Like the name...
XRAY X4F ’24 1/10 FWD Electric Touring Car
From XRAY: All-new Features: 2mm shorter wheelbase improves steering and handling characteristics Lower profile motor mount with more slick design...
Schumacher FT8 1/10 Competition FWD Electric Touring Car [VIDEO]
From Schumacher: Introducing the New Schumacher FT8 1/10th Competition FWD Touring Car. The Schumacher FT8 – Design and engineering excellence....
MINIATURE MASTERPIECE – Reviewing Kyosho’s AMG GT3 Mini-Z ReadySet
In the world of RC, there’s really something for everybody. Whether you’re into the go-fast bashers or the dedicated racers,...
XRAY Aluminum Wide Lower Suspension Holders For The XB4
From XRAY: XRAY presents new authentic option parts for XRAY XB4 car: Features: Wider alu lower suspension holders Increases stability...
Exotek HD Bulkhead Set & Front Brace For The TLR 8IGHT-X/XE 2.0
From Exotek Racing: Factory style heavy duty 7075 alloy center bulkhead set with lightweight carbon fiber top plate for the...
#TBT “Under The Hood” story with JConcepts’s own Paul Wynn Covered in November 2001 Issue
#TBT The November 2001 issue of RC Car Action magazine included this “Under The Hood” story with JConcepts’s own Paul...
Race-Ready – Arrma’s TLR Tuned Typhon 6S 4WD BLX Is Built For High-Performance Racing & Extreme Bashing
Arrma’s Typhon 6S 4WD BLX buggy has long been a favorite among RC enthusiasts for its power and high-performance capabilities....
Tamiya Bootlace Tie
From Tamiya: A bootlace tie that can be used for formal wear or casual occasions. This string-shaped necktie, also known...
WAY OUT RUNNING – A Retro-Modern Revamp of the Tamiya Egress 2013
The late-’80s family of Tamiya Avante-based vehicles are some of our all-time favorite RC off-road buggies. The legendary buggy line...
Team Associated RTR Pro2 LT10SW [VIDEO]
From Team Associated: Short Course Racing–All the dirt, clay and pavement-racing excitement in a 1:10 scale RTR! The Pro2 LT10SW...
Team Associated RTR Pro2 DK10SW [VIDEO]
From Team Associated: Dakar Buggy Racing–All the dirt, clay and pavement-racing excitement in a 1:10 scale RTR! The Pro2 DK10SW...
Readers Rides – May 2023
Rocky Yota Joseph Rocha « Adelanto, CA Simply put, Joseph tells us that, “I wanted to build a Toyota race...
TEST BENCH – WD-40 Precision Pen
Features Almost 20 years ago, WD-40 released their “No-Mess” pen. It was a convenient way to deliver the tried-and-true product...
Readers Rides – April 2023
DOUBLE D Jeremy Kilburn « Havre De Grace, MD Here’s an incredible Ultimate Scale Truck Expo (USTE) worthy rig that’s...
TEST BENCH – Bittydesign Vinyl Paint Stencil
Features Bittydesign Vinyl Paint Stencils are a line of pre-cut stencils intended for DIY painters as a relatively easy way...
3 WINDOW – Building A Fully Custom RC Hot Rod
[Editor’s Note: This article and build comes courtesy of Josh Dutton of Everyday RC. The rabid RC enthusiast and prolific...
Retro Scorcher – Broc’s RC Customized Tamiya Sand Scorcher
Let’s take it back to last November—I planned to attend the Ultimate Scale Truck Expo (USTE) in February and found...
BUILT FOR WORK & PLAY – Broc’s RC & Scale Rat Team Up To Build & Customize A Vanquish VS4-10 Phoenix
After owning, collecting, building and modifying many makes and models of RC kits, RCCA Associate Publisher Leigh Guarnieri decided he...
Gens Ace IMARS D300 G-Tech 2-Channel Smart Battery Charger
Features Gens Ace has entered into the world of smart batteries and chargers with their latest lineup of G-Tech products....
Gens Ace Bashing 5200mAh 2S 35C G-Tech LiPo Hard Pack
Features The Gens Ace Bashing 5200mAh G-Tech hard pack is designed for use with Gens Ace G-Tech smart chargers and...
Fun Under The Sun – Keep From Getting Burnt With Reefs x SA Company Livery Straw Hat
With the weather finally warming up, it’s a great time to take your crawler, buggy, dragster or touring car and...
A CUT ABOVE – Traxxas TRX-4 Ford F-150 High Trail Edition
The Ford F-Series pickup truck is an unmistakable classic, easily recognizable by its iconic silhouette. With a high-riding profile, boxy...
KEEP ON TRUCKIN’ – Pushin’ Rigs & Movin’ Earth At Cabin Fever Expo
Who in their right mind goes from Florida to Pennsylvania in the middle of January? This guy. Why would I...
M IS FOR MIGHTY – Traxxas TRX-4M Ford Bronco RTR
As Traxxas’ main entry into the crawler world, the TRX-4 is a proven favorite that has stood the test of...
LITTLE UGLIES RC – The Little Company That’s Reinventing Little Crawlers
It’s no secret that sub-1/10-scale RC vehicles are gaining popularity as of late, with plenty of enthusiasts diverting their attention...
TEST BENCH – CowRC Jet Blaster Turbo
Features CowRC improves upon their popular air cleaning tool with the Jet Blaster Turbo. Like the regular Jet Blaster, the...
TEST BENCH – Powerhobby RC Aluminum Multi-Function Shock Pliers
Features The Powerhobby RC Multi-Function Shock Pliers are designed for building and maintaining RC shocks and shock parts. At the...
Redcat Launches An Aftermarket Hopup Parts Directory Listing
From Redcat Racing: Redcat, a leading manufacturer of RC Vehicles, is excited to announce the launch of a dedicated directory...
LIFELONG OBSESSIONS START HERE – Tamiya’s X-SA Series Brings The Classics To RC Beginners & Lifetime Fans Alike
The sight of these two RC vehicles together conjures up great memories in lifelong RC obsessed fans such as myself....
Suspension 101: Ride Height & Camber
In this installment of Suspension 101 we are reviewing the basics of ride height and camber and how those settings...
CRAWL EVERYTHING – Axial Adventure AX24 XC-1 4WS Crawler Brushed RTR
There are those who enjoy a weekend out rock crawling with their RC vehicles, and there are those who live...
RETRO ACTION! – Tamiya’s Blockhead Motors Edition Hotshot II
Don’t call it a comeback; Tamiya’s Hotshot has always been around, or at least it feels like it has. Since...
#TBT Kyosho Ferrari Testarossa Reviewed In October 1991 Issue
#TBT The October 1991 issue of RC Car Action magazine included this review of the Kyosho Ferrari Testarossa. This 1/10...
Traxxas 1972 Chevrolet Blazer High Trail Edition [VIDEO]
From Traxxas: HIGH TRAIL ADVENTURE Traxxas High Trail Edition™ TRX-4 models are the biggest and baddest trucks on the trail...
JConcepts Radial Ceramic Bearing Set For The B6.4 & B6.4D
From JConcepts: Rolling free is very important anytime a vehicle hits the racetrack. The bearings in an RC vehicle need...
JConcepts 1997 Ford F-150 Clear Monster Truck Body [VIDEO]
From JConcepts: For the 10th generation of the Ford F-150, engineering started as far back as 1991 with the project...
Serpent Viper 990e 1/8 Electric On-Road Kit
From Serpent: The Serpent Viper 990E is the successor of the successful 988E/989E. We have spent a lot of testing...
THE PEOPLE’S CAR – The latest 1/12 Scale Model From RocHobby
The VW Beetle is undoubtedly one of the most widely known, and oftentimes most loved, mass-manufactured vehicles in history. I’m...
BUILD IT & THEY WILL DISPLAY – Basics On Scratch Building A Scale Garage
Scale garages have become a must for the super-scale fans. These days you have a bunch of options if you...
DRIFTWELL – Redcat’s All-New RDS 2WD Competition Spec Drift Car
Zeroing in on the fringe RC disciplines is something that Redcat does really well. Take for instance Redcat’s highly successful...
Custom Crawler Panels – Easy Custom Panels for Tube Frame Crawlers
Tube frame crawlers have become a very popular style in recent years. With that in mind, I figured it would...
JConcepts S15 1/8 Truggy Clear Body [VIDEO]
From JConcepts: The S15 body style is a staple in the line-up at JConcepts. The IFMAR World Championship winning design...
RC4WD Classic 8-Hole 1.0” Beadlock Wheels V2
From RC4WD: Specifications: CNC Machined Billet Aluminum Wheel Size: 1.0″ Fit 1.0″ Size Tires OD: 1.12in / 28.6mm Width: 0.60in...
RC4WD Mickey Thompson 2.2″ Baja MTZ Scale Tires 4.19″
From RC4WD: These are the all new RC4WD Mickey Thompson 2.2″ Baja MTZ Scale Tires 4.19″. These have been Officially...
RC4WD Rage 1.0″ Beadlock Wheels V2
From RC4WD: Specifications: CNC Machined Billet Aluminum Wheel Size: 1.0″ Fit 1.0″ Size Tires OD: 1.14in / 29.0mm Width: 0.62in...
RC4WD Falken Wildpeak M/T 1.0″ 2.2″ Tires
From RC4WD: These are the all new Licensed Falken Wildpeak M/T 1.0″ 2.2″ Tires. These have been Officially Licensed by...
RC4WD Raceline 1.0” Monster Beadlock Wheels V2
From RC4WD: These are the all new Licensed RC4WD Raceline 1.0” Monster Beadlock Wheels V2. These have been Officially Licensed...
Exotek Carbon Fiber Top Plate Set For The Losi TENACITY TT, DB & SCT
From Exotek Racing: Factory racing style heavy duty carbon fiber with alloy bracket top plate set for the 1/10 Losi...
Schumacher HGT (High Grip Track) Conversion Kit For The Mi8
From Schumacher: Introducing the (High Grip Track) conversion for the Mi8. The standard Mi8 has proved to be a safe...
PLUG & PLAY A Closer Look At Traxxas’ EZ-Peak Live Charger Technology
There used to be a time that you could plug in a battery, rotate the charger’s timer knob to 15...
Avid Silicone Shock & Diff Oils
From Avid: Our silicone shock and diff oils are certified, and laboratory tested by Ultimate Racing using the linear viscosity...
Team Associated RC10SC6.4 Team Kit
From Team Associated: Champions By Design The RC10SC6.4 shares key components with the RC10T6.4, RC10B6.4, and RC10B74.2 Team Kits, making...
Team Associated RC10T6.4 Team Kit
From Team Associated: Champions By Design The RC10T6.4 shares key components with the RC10B6.4, RC10B6.4D, and RC10B74.2 Team Kits, making...
REDS Racing 721 Scuderia Pro Gen3 Nitro Off-Road Engine
From REDS Racing: We are excited to release a new version of 721 Scuderia PRO Gen 3 3.5cc off-road engine....
Factory Team RWB Chassis For The RC8B4
From Factory Team: RWB = Rear Weight Bias. Major components are shifted rearward to alter the bias and reduce weight...
Kyosho ReadySet 4WD FAZER Mad Van VE Color Type2
From Kyosho: Brushless motor tech adds boost for even more speed! Enjoy the enhanced power and scale looks of the...
#TBT Tamiya Ford F-150 SVT Lightning truck reviewed in December 1998 Issue
#TBT The December 1998 issue of RC Car Action magazine featured this review of the Tamiya Ford F-150 SVT Lightning...
Readers Rides – March 2023
True Deuce Mark Petroski « BURBANK, CA We love scale detail, but Mark takes it to another level with his...
Like a Cat Out of Hell – Kyosho’s Fazer Mk2 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
Collecting cool and interesting-looking cars is a big part of the RC hobby. Having something that is fast is certainly...
RC PULLIN’ – The 33rd National Radio Control Truck Pulling Association Worlds Event
The NRCTPA (National Radio-Controlled Tractor Pulling Association) celebrated its 33rd annual World Championships not long ago. This annual event has...
RACK ‘EM UP – RC Girl Shows Us How To Build A Light-Up RC Car Wall Display Featuring RC Pro Rack
We absolutely love our RCs, and we’re willing to bet that you do, too. We enjoy driving them, working on...
The Survivor – Scale Rat Customizes The Tamiya Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Quadtrack GF-01FT
Those familiar with Tamiya’s GF-01 wheelie-happy, four-wheel-drive chassis will tell you that it’s a really fun and sometimes silly vehicle...
BAJA BUSTER – A Fully Customized Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer
RC vehicle customization comes in many different forms. In most cases, these customizations and modifications are intended to increase the...
Hudy Tiny Hardware Box
From Hudy: Very handy and useful box for tiny parts storage. Tough, durable, translucent plastic box has 10 compartments, each...
CowRC Udder Butter Multipurpose Grease – New Formula
Features CowRC’s Udder Butter is a uniquely formulated multipurpose grease meant for use in all kinds of RC applications. Most...
JConcepts Recon Tire [VIDEO]
From JConcepts: Reaching into a new bag of tricks, JConcepts had the vision and created a new tire during the...
Vanquish Products 1.9″ Aluminum KMC KM445 Impact Beadlock Wheels
From Vanquish: Vanquish Products 1.9″ KMC wheels KM445 Impact Beadlock Wheels are now available in all colors. Clear anodized with...
Pro-Line 1/6 Method 305 Aluminum 2.9″+2 Off-Set Silver Wheel Faces
From Pro-Line: Pro-Line & Method are back with a new wheel face for your SCX6™! The popular 305 NV style...
Spektrum S150 Smart Charger
Features The Spektrum S150 Smart Charger is a simple, compact smart battery charger for use with Spektrum and other compatible...
#TBT The Hyperdrive H10RS was reviewed in the July 1993 issue
#TBT Here is a car that maybe some of you reading this don’t quite remember? The Hyperdrive H10RS was reviewed...
JConcepts Recon 1/8 Buggy & Truggy Tires
From JConcepts: Reaching into a new bag of tricks, JConcepts had the vision and created a new tire during the...
Factory Works/Team A & L Shirts & Hats
From Klinik RC: We are proud to release our first of many vintage 100% licensed reproductions! First release in this...
Exotek Lipo Tabs & Cups Set For The B6.4/B6.3
From Exotek Racing: The super adjustable and quick weight tuning battery hold system for the B6.4-B6.1 T6.1 SC6.1 and B6....
Tamiya Romeo 155 V6 TI Martini (TT-02 Chassis)
From Tamiya: This R/C model assembly kit recreates the racy Martini sponsored Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI, which featured a...
Next GEN – The All-New Redcat Gen9 International Harvester Scout 800A
It’s not often that Redcat releases a new crawler, so when they do, it’s worth paying attention. The company’s latest...
JConcepts Chrome Front & Rear Bumper Sets For Monster Truck Bodies
From JConcepts: Amazing detail is important when finalizing any RC build or project. JConcepts has an assortment of bumper parts...
JConcepts Front Scoop For 1/8 Off-Road Buggy & Truggy
From JConcepts: JConcepts kicked off The Dirt Nitro Challenge in Perris, California, with a new front scoop for the Tekno...
GEARBOX – New and Noteworthy Items – March 2023
1. GL Racing 1/28 GL 488 GT3 (Red-68) Looking for something different for your Kyosho Mini-Z? GL Racing makes this...
Battle Hardened – A Custom Painted Tamiya TT-02 Ford GT40 Mk II
Ford versus the world. That’s what Ford’s 1960s-era entries into the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans races should have...