After building our TD4 Super Avante, we knew Tamiya was up to something with some of the extra pieces in the box. Well, now we know – introducing the Astute 2022 TD2, a 2WD version …
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Team Associated Rival MT8 RTR | CompetitionX
Team Associated is diving deep into the 1/8 scale super-fast Monster Truck world with the release of their new Rival MT8 RTR! Besides all the normal HD features – 16mm Big Bore shocks, huge tires, …
Read More »Redcat Racing Kaiju EXT RTR Monster Truck | CompetitionX
Redcat Racing has announced the Kaiju EXT, a 1/8 scale RTR Monster Truck that is ready to eat some terrain thanks to it’s 6S-ready electronics package! This package consists of a 2.4GHz radio system, Hobbywing …
Read More »Tamiya Astute TD2 Teaser Video | CompetitionX
Tamiya has dropped a new video for the TD2 which, using their current designation, should be a 2WD version of the upcoming TD4 Super Avante. This one teases us with the Astute name and continues …
Read More »FMS Model 1/6 Suzuki Jimny 4WD Crawler | CompetitionX
Large-scale trail trucks are starting to show some force recently, with most starting life as Military Jeeps. They’re 1/6 scale, allowing a massive amount of detail as well as being very functional. FMS Model has …
Read More »Rebel RC RJ Rebelcon Scale Trail Truck RTR | CompetitionX
A new company has popped up, Rebel RC, that is backed by some heavy hitters in the industry – including the full scale company Rebel Offroad. That being said, I introduce you to their first …
Read More »Video – Tamiya Super Avante Build Part 5 | CompetitionX
Welcome everyone to Part 5, the final chapter in the Tamiya Super Avante video build series. In this video we’re installing the electronics, wheels and tires, rear wing and the body. We have to say …
Read More »Video – Tamiya Super Avante Build Part 4 | CompetitionX
Welcome everyone to Part 4 of the Tamiya Super Avante online video build. In this video we’re wrapping up the front end, installing the shocks, shock tray and the rest of the front suspension. This …
Read More »Video – Tamiya Super Avante Build Part 3 | CompetitionX
Hey everyone and thanks for tuning in to Part 3 of the Tamiya Super Avante online video build. In this video we’ll be assembling and installing the front gearbox, steering system, center driveshaft and front …
Read More »Video – Tamiya Super Avante Build Part 2 | CompetitionX
Welcome to Part 2 of the Tamiya Super Avante online video build. In this video we continue with the rear end of the car, assembling and installing the rear shocks, battery tray and servo. Note …
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