Tag Archives: 1/5 scale

While 1:5 scale cars are absolutely awesome to drive, they can be an absolute bear when it comes time for refueling. MIP has come up with a quick solution – a quick fill solution, that …

The Kraken Has Been Unleashed If you’re into large scale RCs, I’m sure you’ve heard about the upcoming release of Kraken RCs new VEKTA.5 4WD 1/5 scale buggy. This is a much anticipated vehicle modeled …

Question: Hi Doc- Can I use a Spektrum DX2E and SRS4200 (AVC) Receiver on my HPI Baja 5B? I was thinking it might make it alot easier to drive. Thanks for your help! Kudin Answer: …

Looking for the next big thing? How about just the next thing that is BIG! Then check out Kraken RC’s latest creation, the Vekta.5 Ultra 4 Class 1500 Unlimited Buggy! This huge buggy is modeled …

One of major rules at any 1:5 scale race is that you can’t drive you car in the pits. If that 30+lb car gets away, it can cause some real havoc. However, carrying your 1:5 …

If you have a large scale vehicle, you’re going to want to take a look at these new servos from Hitec. The HS-1100WP is a monster of a servo, featuring steel gears, shielded cases and …

MIP’s lightweight diff kit for 1:10 scale vehicles has proven extremely effective on the track, so why wouldn’t this work for larger scale rides? Well MIP prototyped up some parts and found just that; lighter …

Proline’s newest 1:5 scale rubber rollers are called the LockDowns. Molded in the durable XTR compound, these race tires feature a more open tread pattern than the Blockades as well as a connected side tread. …

Kraken-cool Baja conversion!

JConcepts is jumping into the 1/5 arena with the introduction of their new Chaser offroad tire. Molded in the companies grippy yellow compound, these tires use a large, low-profile lug that provides great grip on …