Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2023 i RC Car Action

John starts off by telling us: “This car started as just something to keep me busy during COVID and became an obsession of mine. All the aluminum was hand-sanded and polished and then powdercoated. I was able to almost completely build a second T-Maxx minus gears and motor with all the replaced parts.” It’s a great-looking build, we’re absolutely loving it! Great job, John! BUILD HIGHLIGHTS - Chassis: Traxxas T-Maxx 3.3 - Body: Custom-made metal roll cage - Engine: Traxxas nitro - Wheels & Tires: Sweep Road Crusher wheels and belted tires - Shocks: Integy dual piggyback shocks - Axles: Steel CV axles and driveshafts - Paint: Testors Extreme Lacquer Lime Ice - Radio System: Traxxas…

The story of this truck is best told by its owner, Fred: “There are many, many other RCs that deserved to be recognized before this one. However, I thought readers might be interested in this story. Recently I received this Tamiya Blackfoot chassis on a trade but was later told it was actually an Original Frog converted to a Blackfoot with some reissued Tamiya parts. I’ll admit I was a little disheartened to hear that news, but after getting some great guidance from the forums, I decided to rebuild it. Since I’m new to the hobby and never owned a Tamiya before, I must say I learned a lot. The biggest upgrade was the MIP diff. I installed new bearings throughout with some other upgrades. Final thoughts—I think I ended…

The Radio Control Expo 2023 (RCX) took over the Fairplex in Pomona, California, on March 18 and 19, 2023, drawing in an impressive attendance of well over 15,000 RC and off-road enthusiasts and more than 400 vendors, vehicle and booth displays. The event was held in conjunction with the California Overland Adventure & Power Sports Expo, making for an exciting weekend for all involved. RCX is a must-see event for anyone interested in radio-controlled cars, trucks, planes, boats, drones and more. Attendees were able to see the latest and greatest products from top RC manufacturers including Traxxas, Redcat Racing, FMS Model, Pit Bull RC, Gens Ace and others. There were also exciting demonstrations and hands-on activities that allowed showgoers to test out new RC products for themselves. A few great…

A big part of the fun in the RC hobby is seeing small-scale versions of real vehicles moving under their own power. It’s one of the reasons I especially enjoy mini scale vehicles just a little more than the usual 1/10 and larger variants. Years back, however, small-scale kits were more of a novelty than a useful piece of equipment. There were of course a handful of exceptions, but even they often left something to be desired, usually sacrificing performance and capability due to their smaller size and a simple lack of components to fill the small-scale RC segment. Fast forward to the present—we find ourselves in the midst of a technological heyday in RC, with lithium batteries and brushless motors at the forefront of design, making it possible for…

FEATURES Gens Ace has entered into the world of smart batteries and chargers with their latest lineup of G-Tech products. To support this effort, they’ve recently released the new IMARS D300 G-Tech 2-channel smart charger. This 300W smart charger can output an impressive 16A maximum output to a single channel and is even capable of up to 23A when using both channels via the built-in SyncCharge functionality. The D300 includes several functions, from standard balance charging to storage mode, external discharging, and can even be used as an adjustable digital power supply capable of powering everything from pit lights to portable soldering irons. The D300 G-Tech is compatible with 1S to 6S LiPo, LiHV, Li-Ion, and LiFe batteries, as well as 1- to 16-cell NiMH batteries. The face of the…

The Ford Raptor is one of the most exciting pickups to hit the streets, and the dirt, in recent memory. It’s a powerful high-performance pickup truck that is designed to dominate the truck segment and we have to admit, it’s done just that. Based on the popular Ford F-150, the Raptor is equipped with a powerful engine, specialized suspension and rugged tires, making it capable of tackling even the toughest terrain. Its aggressive styling, featuring a wide stance and bold grille, sets it apart from other trucks on the road. With its combination of power, capability and style, the Ford Raptor has become a favorite among off-road enthusiasts and truck lovers alike. The Raptor’s dominance wasn’t lost on the good folks at Traxxas. In the world of RC off-road vehicles,…

After owning, collecting, building and modifying many makes and models of RC kits, RCCA Associate Publisher Leigh Guarnieri decided he wanted to take on a project that he has never tackled before. He’s well-versed in kits from Traxxas, Axial, Tamiya, Arrma, Losi, Kyosho, Associated, the list goes on and on… but there has been a kit that he always admired but hadn’t yet had the pleasure of building. We’re talking about the Vanquish Products VS4-10 Phoenix. Leigh collaborated with Broc LaRouche of Broc’s RC and Robert “Scale Rat” Pezza to build his VS4-10 Phoenix. This new build was featured in a video on Broc’s YouTube channel, and it was quite the project to watch come to life. Along with Scale Rat’s magic touch, the Phoenix is a stunner. Vanquish’s VS4-10…

Traxxas is well-known for releasing tons of upgrades and option parts for their ever-growing lineup of RC vehicles. We recently got our hands on the optional LED light kit for the Traxxas Sledge and figured it’d be great to detail the installation process and our overall thoughts on the kit. TOOLS As with any modification or DIY work, you’re going to want to set aside the right tools for the job before you get started. The Traxxas Sledge light kit is relatively simple to install, so all you will really need is these few basic items: a 2mm and a 2.5mm hex driver, a tapered body reamer, a hobby knife with a sharp blade, a small pin vise with 2mm drill bit, some curved body scissors, and a small pair…

[Editor’s Note: This article and build comes courtesy of Josh Dutton of Everyday RC. The rabid RC enthusiast and prolific YouTube creator shows us one of his latest hot rod builds. If you like what you see, check out his YouTube channel @RCeveryday.] This build is completely a product of Ultimate Scale Truck Expo (USTE). Every year I learn new skills and ideas and am driven by the RC scale builder community to integrate even more details into everything I work on. I started work on this car back in November after I finished building my workshop. The build began with some chassis rails bought from a friend in the UK. After sizing up the situation, I had a change of plans and ended up tearing the chassis down to…

Alec informs us that he initially wanted to paint the entire body of his Rochobby Mashigan, but once he saw how nice it was right out of the box, he decided to keep the stock color. He went ahead and customized it to create a “what-if” model instead. He posed the question, “What would a Jeep Golden Eagle model of the late ’80s be like?” One look at Alec’s Mashigan and it’s easy to picture what a late ’80s Golden Eagle would have looked like. It’s a great-looking vehicle, fantastic job, Alec! BUILD HIGHLIGHTS - Chassis: Rochobby Mashigan - Body: Rochobby Mashigan - Motor: Rochobby 35T 550 motor - Speed Control: Hobbywing Quicrun 1080 - Battery: Sunpadow 3S LiPo battery 11.1V 40C 2250mAh - Wheels…

We love hearing RC stories, especially when it comes to people enjoying themselves with their vehicles. It sounds like Greg had a bit too much fun with this Redcat Gen 9. “This is my first 1/10-scale crawler,” he tells us. “It drowned accidentally after one week of ownership. I replaced the dead ESC and converted it to brushless.” Nice save, Greg, great job on reviving your ride. Be careful out there! BUILD HIGHLIGHTS - Chassis: Redcat Racing Gen 9 - Body: Redcat Racing International Harvester Scout 800A - Motor: Spektrum Firma 2-in-1 brushless motor/ESC combo 2300kV - Speed Control: Spektrum Firma 2-in-1 brushless motor/ESC combo 2300kV - Battery: Powerhobby 5200mAh 3S LiPo - Wheels & Tires: RC4WD Rock Crusher tires on RC4WD Heritage black steelies…

Let’s take it back to last November—I planned to attend the Ultimate Scale Truck Expo (USTE) in February and found out that there was going to be a vintage RC race at the event. This race was just the excuse I needed to finally pull the trigger on a Tamiya Sand Scorcher. I found out a few of my buddies were planning on running the vintage race with the Sand Scorcher too, so participating in this race sounded like it was going to be a lot of fun. I went over to AMain Hobbies’ website and found that they were running a 20% off sale. Lucky me! I bought the car and was just going to have some fun running it stock. Since I just started my YouTube channel, I…

FEATURES The Gens Ace Bashing 5200mAh G-Tech hard pack is designed for use with Gens Ace G-Tech smart chargers and is a great way to have a smart battery ecosystem for your favorite RC vehicles. Designed for use in all types of RC vehicles, this 5200mAh 2S pack is sized and shaped to fit most car and truck battery trays, measuring 138mm long by 46mm wide and sitting at about 25mm high. The pack features a hard-plastic external case for protection and is outfitted with sturdy 12-gauge wiring for ideal power transfer with minimal resistance. What really sets this Gens Ace Bashing pack apart from the rest is the latest G-Tech plug, a balance charging plug with an integrated smart chip specially designed for Gens Ace G-Tech chargers. This handy…