Kyosho recently dropped a promotional video for their supercharged Dodge Charger VE. Based on the 4WD Fazer chassis, this rad ride is equipped with a BRAINZ 10 60A ESC, TORX 4000kV brushless motor and controlled …
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Mugen Seiki MBX8R Eco 1/8 Electric Buggy Kit | CompetitionX
Mugen Seiki has announced the E-version of their successful MBX8R kit. Titled the Eco, this buggy has been updated from the previous version with new parts to increase stability, handling, and jumping. New for the …
Read More »FMS Market Research Survey | CompetitionX
If you’re big into the scale scene, we’re sure you’ve seen some of the cool products from FMS! We recently dropped our unboxing video of the ROCHobby Type82E Kommandeurwagen (with a bit of action thrown …
Read More »ROCHobby Type82E Build Process – Part 3 | CompetitionX
In Part 2 of this Series, ROCHobby assembled the body of the Type82E Kommandeurwagen – that included the glass, doors and lighting. In this final post, we show you the how they combine the chassis …
Read More »ROCHobby Type82E Build Process – Part 2 | CompetitionX
In Part 1 of this Series, we showed you the assembly process of the chassis of the ROCHobby Type82E Kommandeurwagon 1/12 scale Beetle. In Part 2 we assemble the entire body and get it ready …
Read More »ROCHobby Type82E Build Process – Part 1 | CompetitionX
The ROCHobby Type82E Kommandeurwagen is an amazing piece of 1/12 scale engineering, being super scale with the opening doors, hood and truck. On top of that, they’ve hidden all the electronics, given it a scale …
Read More »Kraken RC Vesla.5 1/5 Scale Buggy RTR | CompetitionX
Kraken RC, known for their stellar Vekta.5 1/15 scale offroad buggy, have just released info on their newest 1/5 scale ride, the Vesla.5. This rig is all new and will come in two versions – …
Read More »Hitec DB778WP Ultra Torque Waterproof Servo | CompetitionX
Hitec has announced a new ultra-torque brushless servo that is perfect for 1/10 2WD/4WD offroad and touring car applications. The DB778WP is housed in an all-aluminum case with internal features like an ultra-efficient brushless motor, …
Read More »RC4WD TF2 RTR Chevrolet Blazer Rust Bucket Edition | CompetitionX
RC4WD has announced and interesting take on their Trail Finder 2 RTR. This version, the Rust Bucket Edition, comes with a pre-painted Chevrolet Blazer hard body weathered with rust. To add to the overall look, …
Read More »Vintage Race Report – 1999 NORRCA California State Road Course Championships | CompetitionX
One of the other long-term RC tracks in SoCal has been the Ventura Road Runners facility in Camarillo, CA. It’s located in a public park/school area and, because of that, has a long history of …
Read More »Tamiya Renault RE-20 Turbo Formula 1 Model Kit | CompetitionX
Tamiya has brought back the Renault RE-20 Turbo, a kit that was originally released in 2006. It is a super detailed kit molded in 1/12 scale that now includes new Cartograf decals and photo-etched parts! …
Read More »Hasegawa February Model Kit Releases – Subaru, Mitsubishi, Datsun, Toyota | CompetitionX
Hasegawa has announced 4 new car model kits for the month of February. Let’s take a quick look at these cool rides from Subaru, Mitsubishi, Datsun and Toyota! The first kit on the list is …
Read More »Tamiya Nissan Fairlady 240ZG Model Kit | CompetitionX
Tamiya has announced the re-issue of the gorgeous Nissan Fairlady 240ZG in 1/12 scale! This re-re features a beautiful 240Z body with ‘G’ appearance package, 8-spoke Wantanbe wheels, straight-6 inline engine with photo-etched parts (air …
Read More »Italeri Mercedes Benz G230 Feuerwehr Model Kit | CompetitionX
Molded in 1/24 scale, the new Italeri Mercedes Benz G230 Feuerwehr is based on a the real German offroader, a robust and reliable vehicle that has great 4×4 abilities. This kit includes multiple parts trees …
Read More »MPC Californian 1968 Olds Toronado Model Kit | CompetitionX
MPC has announced the Californian 1968 Olds Toronado 1/25 scale model kit. This kit is a Skill Level 2 kit with over 100 parts molded in white, clear, transparent red and chrome. Features include a …
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