I have a scenario for you. You show up at the track on race day. You pull out your tool box (which looks more like the cart a homeless person would push around) and you …
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Review: Hitec X1 Touch Multi-Charger
Hitec has released a new touch screen charger that is sure to catch the eye of those who want this type of technology sitting in their pits. The X1 Touch is the little brother to …
Read More »Review: KillerBody RC 1/7 Corvette GT2 Body Shell
Up until now, the choices for 1/7-scale on-road bodies have been pretty limited (and pretty expensive). KillerBody RC has taken advantage of that gaping hole and released a full line-up of bodies for this genre …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Classic Buggy Build – Part 7 – Wheels and Tires
The Build – Part 7 The wheels and tires on the RC10 Classic are excellent reproductions of the original set. These tires were molded by Proline and are a little softer than the originals. I’m …
Read More »Grid RC Dropdown for the Futaba 4PLS Radio
Grid RC has added another wheel dropdown unit to their already long line of releases. This one, for Futaba’s 4PLS, positions the steering wheel farther down for those that prefer this type of ergonomic feel. …
Read More »LaTrax Alias High-Performance Quad-Rotor Heli
Quad-rotor heli’s are becoming the rage right now with everyone from flying-newbs to experiences pilots. LaTrax has entered this fast-growing segment with the release of the Alias, a clean-sheet design that focuses on making flying …
Read More »Protoform Cyclone 10.0 Dirt Oval Late Model Body
Protoform’s Cyclone 10.0 is the company’s second Dirt Oval Late Model offering, measuring in at a wide 10″. This new body is ½” wider than the Cyclone 9.5 (Protoform’s first LM body), making this a …
Read More »Team Associated Factory Team TC6.2 Touring Car Kit
Team Associated has announced the release of a .2 version of their TC6 Factory Team Kit. Enhancing the output of an already experienced ROAR and BRCA National winning chassis, the A-Team has updated a few …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Classic Buggy Build – Part 6 – Electronics
The Build – Part 6 In Part 6 of our build, we’ll work on installing the electronics. Even though this is a vintage build, we won’t be installing vintage electronics. The RC10 Classic will be …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Classic Buggy Build – Part 5 – Shocks
The Build – Part 5 Part 5 of our build focuses on the shocks. Before you ask, yes, the shocks are ‘Classic’ as well, using the old-skool internal loading with the snap clips to keep …
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