Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2022 i RC Car Action

1. Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus 4s Charger There has never been an easier or safer way to charge your batteries than the Traxxas iD system. Just plug a Traxxas iD-equipped battery into the EZ-Peak Plus 4s and press Start—that’s all there is to it. Traxxas pioneered this exclusive iD technology to eliminate complicated charger programming. The iD system detects which Traxxas iD-equipped battery you are using and automatically configures the charger’s settings for the optimal charge. With up to 8 amps of charging power, the EZ-Peak Plus 4s is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to charge your Traxxas batteries. P/N: 2981 MSRP: $99.99 traxxas.com 2. Tekin T-440 Torque Servo Hit the trails hard with the Tekin T-440 Crawler Servo. Rocks, mud, dirt or snow, the element-proof design means you…

Get ready for a fully immersive armor experience in impressive 1/16 scale! This assembly kit creates an R/C model of the Centurion Mk.III, a tank originally developed late in WWII as a counter for British forces against imposing German armor such as the Tiger and Panther. The Mk.III variant was upgunned to the punishing 20 pounder gun, and the tank was fielded by the British in the United Nations force during the Korean War, earning a reputation as a highly capable design. The powerful Centurion Mk.III form is recreated in style, right down to cast surface textures and weld lines, and it is based upon a durable aluminum chassis featuring metal drive sprocket and suspension arm components, plus pre-assembled plastic tracks with metal pins. The 20 pounder barrel is recreated…

Choices, Choices… The 1990 Land Rover Defender is a highly popular Tamiya R/C model subject and now migrates to the modern CC-02 chassis. Drivers have a choice between two assembly kit versions recreating the car – Item 47478 features the polycarbonate body pre-painted in Light blue, White, Black and PS-31 Smoke, precut with body mount holes pre-made, while Item 58700 has the body unpainted and uncut. In both products, the unmistakable Defender 90 form is recreated in style, with separate plastic parts included to depict features like the outer roll cage, front grille and spare tire cover. The CC-02 chassis is designed for a wide range of off-road scenes and features a shaft-driven 4WD setup with separated gearbox and transfer case, plus gear differentials and 4-link rigid suspension setups front…

ITEM 58708 L:395mm 2WD A Feast Special your Eyes! One A match made in heaven: Alpine’s legendary A110 coupé with that instantly-recognizable, sumptuous Jägermeister orange. The A110, famed for its rally exploits in the 1960s and 1970s, was also active on the track and in 1973 a Jägermeister orange version achieved a class victory in circuit races; this R/C model assembly kit recreates that car, with the 2-door form captured in style by a polycarbonate body with separate side mirror, headlight and bumper parts, plus stickers included in the kit to decorate the body. It is based upon the proven M-06 chassis, a rear-wheel drive platform with superlative balance and nimble handling, that is compatible with a wide range of Hop-Up Option parts. M-06CHASSIS REAR-MOUNTED MOTOR, REAR-WHEEL DRIVE SETUP The…

There are many RTR vehicle options on the market these days. This is especially great for beginning RC enthusiasts, as it means there are many to choose from compared to the past. The only downside I can think of is that some of these RTR kits just sort of start and stop at the beginner stage, never really providing a means of improving the kit as the driver improves. This can be fun if you like to collect and own multiple kits, but if you’re looking for something that is designed to stand the test of time it’s nice to have a kit that offers expandability and option parts that increase performance as you grow with the hobby. With that in mind, Arrma has released the new Granite 4x2 Boost…

I came across the FMS brand at the February 2022 Ultimate Scale Truck Expo (USTE). I checked out the FMS RC vehicles on display at their booth and I was immediately impressed by their scale, detail and features. After USTE, my buddy Mike George picked up FMS’s 1/12-scale Suzuki Jimny. I studied the vehicle and was further amazed by all the scale features, realism, quality and price point. It was then that I decided I needed to have one. I proceeded to do some research on the FMS product line to see which vehicle I was going to get. GO LARGE People who know me know that I like to set a vision for a build and customize it to resemble a real 1:1 vehicle, with a lot of scale…

What you see here may look like a monster truck, but it’s not. Losi’s officially licensed Bog Hog is actually a mega truck. What is a mega truck, you ask? Well, mega trucks resemble monster trucks but use a specific size of tractor tire that allows them to tackle mud bogs, make large jumps, and pound through the nastiest terrain. Losi brings all that muddin’ excitement home with their 1/10-scale Bog Hog 4WD solid-axle mega truck. If you haven’t noticed already, mega trucks have taken extreme motorsports by storm. These astoundingly powerful 1,500-horsepower rigs are built and designed to take on the nastiest terrain, from deep mud pits to high-flying big jumps. The first family of professional monster truck drivers, Dennis Anderson and his son Weston, are trailblazers in the…

dubro.com Du-Bro’s success and long tenure in the RC industry can be attributed to the fact that they have the ability to do almost everything in their own facility. Du-Bro does it all, from injection molding, blow molding, rotational molding, rotational foam molding, screw machining, thread rolling, drilling, tapping, tooling, punch press, assembling, vacuum forming, packaging, and much more. This is how they keep costs down while maintaining a high level of quality control. The savings and quality get passed down to us RC enthusiasts. BODY KLIP RETAINERS Du-Bro’s Body Klip Retainers are going to save you an enormous amount of time and frustration. The retainers’ simple installation is done by making a small hole in the body, inserting the retainer, and attaching them to your body clips. Body Klip…

maxamps.com MAXAMPS GRAPHENE V2 LIPO 5800 2S4P NO PREP QUAD CORE 7.4V BATTERY PACK Get the very best no-prep RC drag racing battery with this True 225C rated Graphene V2 LiPo battery from MaxAmps. This new graphene V2 technology holds higher voltage under load compared to previous versions. It has an even lower internal resistance and offers extremely high voltage retention under load. Custom color options are available upon request at no additional charge. MSRP: $165 MAXAMPS GRAPHENE LIPO 2S 5000 7.4V HARD CASE BATTERY PACK Get an edge on the competition with the powerful 175C-rated Graphene LiPo 2S 5000 hard case battery. Perfect fit for most 1/10-scale RC vehicles including all short course trucks currently on the market. For you racers, this Hard Case Graphene LiPo pack is built…

outerwears.com PULL START AND CRANKCASE COVERS AND PRE FILTERS Using Terra-Flo standards, Outerwears has designed a way for you to protect the most vital parts of your powerplant from dirt, debris, and water. Performance anywhere—champions everywhere. P/N: 20-2553, 20-2273, 20-2569 MSRP: Prices vary SHORT COURSE TRUCK SHROUDS Using Terra-Flo standards, Outerwears has designed a way to protect your short-course truck chassis from dirt, debris, and water. Now with new upgrades and a hydrophobic zipper for ease of use. P/N: 20-2901 MSRP: Prices vary SHOCKWEARS SHOCK COVERS Using Terra-Flo standards, Outerwears has designed a way to protect your springs, shock shafts, and shock boots from water, debris, and harsh environments that destroy your shocks. With an array of colors and designs, Shockwears look cool, too. P/N: 45-3023 MSRP: Prices vary…

carryallrc.com Energetic, experienced, and driven; that’s the team behind CarryAll-RC. Passion for the RC hobby shines through in each of their products, from the X-TRA RC backpack to the CARC Test & Tune Waistpax. All products are ready to meet the needs of scale and trail R/C enthusiasts. Along with a focus on comfort and utility, they have partnered with various well-known R/C brands to give hobbyists gear that will withstand their most extreme needs. THE V2 BACKPAX X-TRA CarryAll-RC’s new V2 production base model backpack has been manufactured and purpose-built around the company’s X-TRA 6-point universal and fully adjustable harness, it has dedicated compartments with 45L of space that will keep you organized, while providing nothing but the essentials. Optional individual upgrades and expansion packs are available; build a…

rpmrcproducts.com RPM began designing parts for the RC industry in the 1980s with the concept of improving the quality, performance and durability of RC vehicles. Their goal is to provide customers with outstanding parts and tools that will not only improve performance and look great, but will eliminate the unnecessary headaches that come with broken parts, and do so at a highly competitive price. RPM is so sure of the toughness of their molded parts that they guarantee them not to break! BEARING BLASTER Cleaning bearings externally is simply not enough (nor is it safe when using spray cleaners). You need to knock out debris on the inside. RPM Bearing Blaster’s open, flow-through design permits effective elimination of debris via a safe, pressurized system. A couple of blasts with your…

Looking to enter the fun and action-packed world of RC? Overwhelmed by all the cool vehicles and many options to choose from? Read on, because I’m here to dish out some advice on the basics of RC vehicles and things to look for when you’re first getting into the hobby. There are a lot of variables to consider, but first thing’s first. Let’s talk about what kind of RC vehicle will fit you best so you have a good experience with this great hobby. TERRAIN & SPACE Some people may think budget would be the first thing to consider when buying their first RC vehicle, but that’s not the best place to start; it’s only the second factor to consider before your first purchase. The first thing you need to…

The sight of these two RC vehicles together conjures up great memories in lifelong RC obsessed fans such as myself. We’re sure that, if you’re a child of the ’80s or ’90s who grew up with RC in your youth, you would agree. Tamiya has been producing fun-to-build and even more fun-to-drive RC vehicles since the hobby’s earliest days. Well-known for their off-road buggies and trucks, Tamiya’s ’80s-era RC vehicles were a giant leap above the toy-grade RCs that graced store shelves at that point in time. Iconic models such as Grasshopper, Hornet, Lunch Box and Midnight Pumpkin—just to name a few—were the foundations on which many an RC hobbyist started and built upon his or her obsession. Tamiya’s nostalgic RC kits are so popular that the company still sells…

ITEM 58707 L:387mm R/C system, battery pack and charger sold separately. X-ceptional! This shaft-driven 4WD chassis kit features a front midship motor and transmits power from the spur gear in the center via identical length front and rear long propeller shafts, which allows running on surfaces from off-road to flat dirt. It features optimum balance and a slim chassis. The 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension has aluminum-cylinder long oil dampers. The driver can fine-tune the drivetrain to their driving style and the conditions, as the kit includes parts for two 39T and one 40T gear differential; use them to adjust drive balance. Whatever the setup chosen, full ball bearings contribute to highly efficient drive. The battery pack is positioned longitudinally, and loaded on its side to ensure optimal balance and…

Champagne Vanessa Say hello to the latest addition to our popular Expert Semi-Assembled (X-SA) series: a special Gold Edition of the Lunch Box Mini, which joins its bigger brother in this series of convenient models. The Lunch Box Mini is a highly compact model that features an innovative base in the form of the SW-01 chassis, which has gear-driven 4WD, strut suspension and more! The chassis power source is mounted in the top of the model to allow wild wheelies under acceleration. This model comes with a unique Champagne Gold paint job and markings already applied, and just needs the provision of R/C equipment. See the following pages for an in-depth introduction to the X-SA Series, plus a listing of the other models available at the time of print. ITEM…

The 1/7 scale, ready-to-run ARRMA® FIRETEAM™ 4WD Speed Assault Vehicle gives the fast, tough 6S BLX platform an extra-long wheelbase, mechanical handbrake, and rugged military styling for an exciting new way to bash and blast over brutal terrain. Hit the streets at high speed in resto-mod truck style with the 1/8 scale INFRACTION® 4X4 3S BLX All-Road RTR. It’s 65 mph+ capable in optimum conditions, with ARRMA® engineering and Spektrum™ electronics providing exceptional durability and control. DON'T JUST BASH. BLAST. Loaded with upgrades to improve durability and handling, the TLR® Tuned TYPHON 1/8 4WD Race Buggy adds chassis tuning and racing capabilities to the top-of-the-line ARRMA® bash platform — as well as RTR convenience and proven Spektrum electronics. Optimized for 8S power, this evolution of the ARRMA® LIMITLESS™ 1/7 Scale…

We’re willing to bet that if there were a lowrider sitting in Santa’s garage way up in the North Pole, it would look something like this one. The creation you see here wasn’t conjured up in Santa’s Workshop by his elves, but by Erick “RC Patina Guy” Padilla, himself. This heavily customized ride features a ton of work by Padilla along with a few key pieces made by other creative collaborators. We’ll get more into that in a minute, but first; let’s take a deeper dive into Redcat’s SixtyFour Impala Lowrider. A NEW MOVEMENT Spearheading the RC lowrider movement, Redcat took the genre by storm a couple years ago with its 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS derived SixtyFour lowrider. The innovative RC car is based on a real life lowriding classic…

There is something therapeutic about this hobby. It brings my kids and me so much joy. I wanted to be able to spend more time doing the things I love with the people I love. This hobby has changed my life and I want to help change the lives of others through my RC accessories brand, Little Uglies RC. Little Uglies RC was created from a dream and vision to make SCX24 products for people just like me. I didn’t know how I was going to do it or when it would happen. All I knew was I was in it for life. Axial’s SCX24 is where the obsession started for me. I am passionate about the RC hobby and am willing to go the extra mile to create the…

ramrcandramtrack.com RAM has been providing the RC community with lighting and sound emitting devices for almost five decades. Look to RAM to add unbelievably realistic scale sights and sounds to your RC vehicle today. RAM is the only company that offers such versatility in such a wide range of RC lighting and audio products. Their expertise in these areas as well as control, power and fail safe devices is tried and true. The company has been in business since 1976 and offers almost 200 assembled in the USA products. GAS/DIESEL ENGINE SOUND WITH HORN RAM offers five sound systems designed for RC cars and trucks. You can choose either a gas or diesel engine sound with adjustable horn, idle, and top rpm. Simple 4-wire hookup for 9–14V. It’s synchronized to…

wingtote.com BUGGY PAK Tired of getting your hands dirty carrying your buggy home from the track? The Buggy PAK will hold that dirty buggy and will keep all the mess inside. The bag fits all 1/8-scale buggies and features an easy clean interior, an opening for the wing, and a reinforced lid to prevent damage from the shock towers. WGT360 MSRP: $40 PRO-ROLLER DELUXE TOTES Pro Roller Totes have durable plastic drawers that can carry all your track equipment, tools, and spare parts. The top compartment has elastic loops to organize your tools and the elastic cord on top of the bag can be used to secure your car during transport. A sturdy wheeled luggage frame and reinforced sides provide plenty of strength to handle the weight of all your…

sullivanproducts.com HI TORK STARTER AND TIGERDRIVE WAND The Deluxe Hi-Tork starter is suitable for all RC car, truck, and boat engines. It has 12V DC operation, maximum 80 amps, 210 oz-in (148 N-cm) of stall torque, and 5500 no-load rpm. It’s for most engines up to 0.60 cubic inches (10 cc), and many to 1.20 cubic inches. The TigerDrive Wand employs long hardened-steel construction with a 7/32 hex-size shaft with ball tip and 2-inch aluminum mounting collar. This is the wand for all TigerDrive systems. P/N: S600 & S686 MSRP: $109 & $11 TIGERDRIVE The TigerDrive replaces the recoil starter or onboard starter found on many RC cars, trucks, boats, and helicopters. This allows the engine to be turned faster for easier starting. There are models to fit most engines…

LANDWAVE RC JUMP RAMPS Landwave jump ramps are the world’s only lightweight modular ramps that you connect together to build as high and wide as you like. They can be taken apart and reassembled over and over again into any configuration. Available online from many retailers. Prices from $149 for a 3-piece starter pack. P/N: Varies MSRP: Prices vary landwaveproducts.com LandWave Products, Inc. was born in 2003 and offers the strongest plastic ramp system on the market. Originally developed for skateboarders, the stackable system is lightweight and easy to use. All LandWave ramps, decks and hardware are manufactured right here in the United States.…

As tempting as it can be to just heap a bunch of expensive and custom-crafted upgrades onto your RC crawler, it’s not always what you may really need. It’s what you may want to do, but taking it easy and using some simple bolt-on parts can take your rig a long way while saving you a bunch of money. TK Wessels shows us the bolt-on performance parts he added to his trusty Axial SCX10 II. We’ll let him take it from here… This crawler started out as an Axial SCX10 II Raw Builder’s Kit that my son and I put together as a simple rig to get onto the trails and enjoy the hobby and the outdoors. Plans for a simple rig immediately changed after the Pro-Line Racing Comp Wagon…

It’s the details added to an RC build that really set it off as a unique, one-off work of art. Take for instance a custom paint job or even custom bodywork; the extra effort to make a vehicle your own is worth the time spent. What’s even more impressive is if a driver figure sits in your ride’s cockpit. Driver figures may be a pain to paint, but they really give your RC a boost over the others when it’s done right. That’s where Mark Muniz steps in. Mark is a product designer and developer for his own company, Headhunter Studios. Headhunter Studios is a company that he started about 12 years ago catering to a variety of collector and modeler needs. Through the company he’s done everything from movie…

With the popularity of no-prep drag racing soaring like never before, we’re glad that companies such as Traxxas have embraced the lightning-quick racing scene and supported it with RTR (ready to run) drag-specific releases of their own. Converted Traxxas 2WD Slash short-course chassis have always been popular with drag racers, and it was only a matter of time that Traxxas would release a dedicated dragster themselves. Aptly named the Drag Slash, the drag-ready RTR racer has been a smashing success since its release. The Drag Slash is available in the form of a classic Chevrolet C10 pickup truck. Its drag-race-specific bodylines give the truck a tough yet slick look, and its wide rear end easily accommodates the extra space that robust rear drag tires require. Yes, the C10 is the…

ITEM 47480 L:334mm(L) 2WD LIMITED EDITION R/C system, battery pack and charger sold separately. Take the M-08 Racing The M-08R chassis takes the M-08 Concept chassis and pairs it with a number of Hop-Up Option parts that make it into a racing platform. The in-box components include a ball differential, carbon fiber battery holders and body mount base, reinforced plastic gearbox and suspension arm parts, a dedicated chassis weight, hex head screws, aluminum turnbuckles with blue anodized finish, TRF super short big bore dampers and more! It retains the three selectable wheel-bases of the original, and is compatible with a wide range of body parts sets available from Tamiya. MAIN OPTION PARTS • 54306 TA06 Rear Ball Differential Set (52T)• 54889/54890 M-08 Concept Carbon Damper Stays (Front/Rear)• 42355 M-Chassis Aluminum…

Celebrating its sixth year, the annual Pro-Line By The Fire (PLBTF) event perfectly catered to those enthusiasts who love detailed RC trucks, crawling technical scale trails, camping, and having a good time with family and friends. Held at the Horsemen’s Center Park in Apple Valley, California, the arid desert atmosphere added to the excitement of the event. The picturesque venue is located near the foothills of Southern California’s San Bernardino National Forest and provides a great place for RC crawling and family-friendly camping. A POPULAR EVENT The Pro-Line-hosted RC crawler event is one of the premier crawling gatherings in the country. PLBTF initially began as a single-day occurrence whose attendance grew each year. When the RC crawler enthusiast packed festival switched to a two-day format a few years ago, things…

Product Guide DISTRIBUTED BY: SERVOS… OFF ROAD / CRAWLING / RACING / AIRPLANES 422HD V2 High Torque Digital Coreless Servo SUBMARINE WATERPROOF: 7 Point Seals Magnetic Angle Sensor Pulse Width Modulation Control Fully Programmable (Optional) Voltage 4.8V - 8.4V / 1.57 x .78 x 1.5 (LWH) Steel Gears / All CNC Aluminum Casing 3 Ball Bearings / Weight: 2.85oz Torque: 360oz @6v/400oz @7.4v/434oz @8.4v Speed: .13sec @6v/.11sec @7.4v/.10sec @8.4v Spline: 25T / Dead Band Width: 2¦Ìs BEC Recommended, Not Required 900 SMART High Torque High Speed Brushless Servo / Winch SUBMARINE WATERPROOF: 7 Point Seals Magnetic Angle Sensor Pulse Width Modulation Control Fully Programmable (Optional) Voltage 4.8V - 8.4V / 1.57 x .79 x 1.5 (LWH) Steel Gears / All CNC Aluminum Casing 4 Ball Bearings / Weight: 2.99oz Torque:…

Those who know me know that I’m perpetually on the prowl for a kit that inspires me to start up a new project build. It was at Ultimate Scale Truck Expo (USTE) 2022 that I passed by Rebel RC’s booth and got a chance to go over all the upgraded parts and awesome body accessories that the stock RJ Rebelcon already comes with. It was at that moment that I knew I had to have my own Rebelcon. I was lucky enough to grab a new orange Rebel RC RJ Rebelcon at the event, and while I was at it I also ordered a clear body so I could do my own thing with it. The body arrived a few weeks later, which was enough time for me to plan…

traxxas.com NITRO SLASH Proven Slash performance. Legendary TRX 3.3 Power! As only Traxxas can, heavyweight horsepower is combined with a lightweight 2WD chassis to deliver astounding performance and over-the-top fun. The award-winning TRX 3.3 engine gives the Nitro Slash tire-melting thrust that is far more than any driver needs—and exactly what every driver wants. It takes Traxxas-Tough durability and a stout drivetrain to handle the TRX 3.3’s outrageous output. Nitro Slash delivers with proven components that have made the Slash the standard for durability and fun. The extra-large capacity of the 150cc fuel tank keeps the action running longer between fill-ups and the exclusive EZ-Start electric starting system makes starting as easy as pressing a button. Type: Nitro Powered RTR Scale: 1/10 P/N: 44056-3 MSRP: $385.99 NITRO RUSTLER W/TSM The…

bat-safe.com BAT- SAFE Bat-Safe is the simple solution to safely charge any battery containing lithium. If you are into drones, FPV or RC, or just using LiPo batteries in other applications, be aware that they might catch on fire while charging. The Bat-Safe is a double-walled insulated steel box with a flame arrestor. Any battery within the specifications will cease to be a fire hazard if charged or stored inside the Bat-Safe. In case of an accident, the smoke and soot is filtered by a flame arrestor. You can charge and store up to two pieces of 6S 5000mAh equivalent (500Wh) batteries safely inside the Bat-Safe XL. P/N: BS-1 Outer Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 7 in. MSRP: $69.99 BAT- SAFE XL SILVER EDITION Bat-Safe is the simple solution to…

vgracing.com Since 2003, VG Racing has been producing RC parts and custom-fit roll cages for your wildest ride. Whether it’s an ECX, HPI, Team Associated, Team Losi, or a Traxxas car or truck, they’ve got your cage. They consistently produce RC parts and the strongest roll cages made of the highest quality steel and powdercoating that are competitively priced. FRONT BUMPER AND ROCK RAILS FOR TRAIL HONCHO A custom-fit set of handmade rock rails and front bumper made of highquality steel tube to fit the stock Axial Trail Honcho. Four finishes are available: black, green, red, and silver. All hardware, fasteners and wrenches needed for installation are included. P/N: NA MSRP: $65 PROGRESSIVE-RATE SPRINGS VG Racing makes heavy-duty progressive-rate springs for various popular models, including HPISavage, Traxxas Jato, Revo, Slash,…

Getting the most out of your detailed scale build requires you to leave no stone unturned when it comes to adding details to your rig. One crucial part of detailing your custom-built RC vehicle is an equally detailed driver figure. We understand that, for many, painting a driver figure can be tough. It requires patience and a steady hand, but we’re confident that you can do it. Mallarie Franklin of Monster Fab RC is quickly making a name for herself in the driver figure painting arena. We’re pleased that she agreed to show us how she paints her driver heads. In this step-by-step example, she shows us how she paints a Headhunter Studios skull head. REQUIRED MATERIALS & TOOLS - ACRYLIC PAINT (BLACK, BEIGE, WHITE, GREEN, GOLD)
- CLEAR COAT- DIFFERENTLY…

RCP TRACKS SoCal Hobbies provided an RCP Tracks scale racetrack for us to run the Mini-Z on. Scaled perfectly for Kyosho Mini-Zs, the tracks come in modular pieces that allow uses to configure the right racecourse for their driving needs. It is made of a dense foam that gives the cars great traction and are available in 30cm and 50cm widths along with a variety of optional racetrack features. Available at SoCal Hobbies, hobbyshop247.com. Positioned right smack-dab on top of the line between detailed scale model and RC racer, Kyosho’s line of Mini-Z racecars have been raising eyebrows and expectations for more than two decades now. Their Toyota GR Supra TRD Readyset kit is no different. Thanks to our friends at SoCal Hobbies, we got to spend some time behind…