Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2024 i RC Car Action

AT A GLANCE TYPE Multi-Surface SCALE 1/10 DRIVETRAIN 4WD POWER Electric BUILD RTR PRICE $329.95 Undoubtedly inspired by the Ford Rally WRC racecar, Traxxas’ latest RC release captures the essence of the world-class rally racer and puts it into your hands. The rally-bred Traxxas Ford Fiesta ST Rally is a 1/10-scale brushless-powered rally racecar that aims to take your RC driving experience to new heights and over any terrain. With agile handling, sticky AWD traction and a sleek licensed body, the ready-to-run (RTR) Fiesta ST Rally promises to deliver the full rally racing experience in RC form. Let’s dive into the features that make this RC car the powerhouse that it is. BL-2S BRUSHLESS POWER The Fiesta ST Rally is equipped with the new BL-2s brushless power system…

Whether you’re a seasoned RC hobbyist or just starting out, having the right tools can make a world of difference in your RC maintenance and customization endeavors. While some RC kits may come with basic tools, the real pleasure of working on your RC vehicle comes with a dedicated set of quality tools. Quality is the key word here, as we fully subscribe to the “buy once, cry once” theory. The featured tools may not be the cheapest out there, but we feel that they are well worth the price. Here’s a guide to the eight essential tools—and a couple of bonus items—that should find a permanent place in your RC toolkit. With these essential tools you’ll find that working on your RC car becomes not just a task, but…

AT A GLANCE TYPE Off-Road SCALE 1/24 DRIVETRAIN 4WD POWER Electric BUILD RTR PRICE $149.99 FMS’s latest release is nothing short of a pocket-sized beast on wheels. We exaggerate its size; it’s actually bigger than pocket size, but at 1/24-scale it isn’t bigger by much. What you don’t want to get wrong, however, is the big-time performance you get out of this pint-sized monster truck. The FMT24 Chevrolet Colorado heads up a new series from FMS. The RC monster truck mirrors the performance of its full-sized counterpart, offering seamless control and a sleek design for an electrifying off-road experience. POWER & PRECISION The FMT24 Chevrolet Colorado is built upon a robust nylon chassis and features a mid-mounted power unit and a two-speed gearbox for exciting power and precision. The truck…

AT A GLANCE TYPE Off-Road SCALE 1/10 DRIVETRAIN 4WD POWER Electric BUILD Assembly PRICE $289 Longtime RCCA readers will know that we’re big fans of the Tamiya Boomerang, so it shouldn’t be surprising that were thrilled to hear that Tamiya has released its brother, Super Sabre. The two buggies are virtually twins, aside from different bodies and unique body and damper stay shapes. Both feature a shaft-driven 4WD driveline and rock a single front coilover shock and two in the rear. Tamiya’s Super Sabre off-road buggy is a 1/10-scale assembly kit that brings back the nostalgia of the original model, which was released in 1987. The beginner-friendly off-roader manages to capture the essence of the ’80s while maintaining the charm of its original design. This updated “2023” version, as Tamiya…

AT A GLANCE TYPE Off-Road SCALE 1/6 DRIVETRAIN 4WD POWER Electric BUILD RTR PRICE $399.99 When it comes to its latest basher, Redcat firmly subscribes to the saying, “Go Big or Go Home.” Redcat’s Machete 6s is a 1/6-scale 4WD brushless monster truck that’s set to redefine the off-road bashing experience. Replacing the Redcat Shredder, the Machete isn’t just an upgrade; it’s an entirely new truck designed from the ground up for maximum power, stability, and pure driving pleasure. BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE Redcat fans have been requesting an updated Shredder for quite some time. In response, Redcat didn’t just update the Shredder, but created an all new machine in the Machete 6s. The completely fresh design was made with fun driving dynamics, stability, ease of control and robust durability in…

AT A GLANCE TYPE On-Road SCALE 1/10 DRIVETRAIN 2WD POWER Electric BUILD RTR PRICE $349.99 Born from the post-World War II era, rat rod enthusiasts took heavy, aging coupes and turned them into weight-reduced, aerodynamically tuned powerhouses ready to compete in speed contests. Fast forward to today and that passion still burns bright. Team Associated pays homage to this timeless culture with the Pro2 RT10SW RTR, a two-wheel-drive pickup that blends the thrill of racing with the rugged charm of the rat rod aesthetic. PRO2 RT10SW Team Associated’s Pro2 RT10SW celebrates the rat rod spirit. Based on the nine-time ROAR Short Course National Championship-winning trucks, this ready-torun (RTR) rat rod boasts a water-resistant, high-power Reedy SC600-BL brushless speed control and a 3300kV brushless motor to deliver a punch that is…

A NEW WAY TO SUBMIT YOUR RIDE! We now have an easy new way to submit your Readers Rides to RC Car Action online. Just go to Rccaraction.com/readers-ride-entry-form/ to fill in your vehicle’s info and upload your pix directly to us! As a bonus, it will generate a shareable link that you can send to your friends or share on social media to show off your ride to everyone! TEXAS PIPELINER DUSTINOLSON « TEXAS, USA We love seeing clean custom builds, and Dustin’s Texas Pipeliner is definitely a clean one. Regarding his bespoke truck, Dustin tells us: “It’s every Pipeliner’s dream to build that perfect welding truck to fit their style and work. These trucks are often very custom and extremely flashy and super-clean. New and old alike, they are…

In the competitive world of RC crawlers, the Axial SCX10 Pro has emerged as a top contender thanks to its off-road driving capabilities and unlimited customability. The Axial SCX10 Pro kit is made for those who enjoy building their own rigs from the ground up. The Special Project featured here, built by our very own Social Media Contributor, Michael Wiene, takes the SCX10 Pro to new heights and showcases the incredible potential and customization options of this capable crawler. A BUILDER’S DREAM Before we dissect this custom rig, let’s first talk about the SCX10 Pro as it comes from the factory. Presented as a builder kit, this isn’t your regular SCX10 RTR. It’s a premier kit that requires you to wrench it into reality, with ample opportunity to modify it…