Tag Archives: 1/8 scale

The Build – Part 7 The final step in our Tekno RC build is to attach the body, wing, wheels and tires. The kit comes with a clear body and white wing, however not wheels …

The Build – Part 6 Since the Tekno RC EB48.4 is a competition-level buggy, I get to put competition-level electronics in it! For this step we’ll be installing some gear from Futaba, ProTek RC, Tekin! …

The Build – Part 5 Ok, time for some shock action! The Tekno RC EB48.4 comes with a stellar set of dampers. Everything on these shocks is new, from the bodies to the internals. Even …

The Build – Part 4 Part 4 is going to be a really easy one – I’m making up for the super long Part 2! We have 3 steps – installing the center differential and …

The Build – Part 2 Part 2 of our Tekno RC EB48.4 build involves the bulkheads and suspension, both the front and rear. There is alot going on in this step, being quite a bit …

The Build – Part 3 Next up in our Tekno RC EB48.4 build is the steering. This buggy uses a bearing-supported dual bellcrank setup with adjustable bumpsteer and Ackermann. It also integrates a bellcrank mounted …

The Build – Part 1 The first part of our Tekno RC EB48.4 build has us working on the differentials. Both the front and rear are identical, being large fluid-filled units with hardened gears and …

OS Engines has a new leaner, meaner .21 competition nitro engine; the OS B2102! The B2012 made it’s first appearance at the 2016 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championships and features a low-profile head, ceramic bearings …

Serpent has released some new clutch shoes for use with their Cobra 1:8 buggy, truggy and GT vehicles. These shoes include two versions of the 3-pin and 4-pin version. The first 3-pin set used carbon …

Keeping Your Cars Elevated in Style One item every RCer needs is some sort of car stand to keep your ride elevated while you’re doing maintenance, rebuilding shocks or saucing your tires. Over my years …