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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Holiday Hot List Giveaway 2015 Contest

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Thanks for entering our 2015 Holiday Hot List Giveaway.
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The Reedy Blackbox 410R Competition ESC Is Finally Here!

Team Associated - Reedy Blackbox 410R Competition ESC copy

The long awaited Blackbox 410R from Reedy is here and it seems to be well worth the wait.  Capable of 1S and 2S operation, it features a CNC machined aluminum case, adjustable brake, throttle, power and safety functions and has …

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Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Suspension Links

The Build – Part 7 We’re now on to the suspension links of the Vaterra Ascender. This part is a bit tricky so pay CLOSE attention to both the manual and my notes. Some of the steps in the early …

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Super-Size Your Yeti with Axial’s New Yeti XL

Super-Size Your Yeti with Axial's New Yeti XL

Love your Yeti but looking for something a little, oh, bigger? Well check out Axial’s new, steroid-induced Yeti XL, a larger and more powerful version of their 1/10th scale buggy. This behemoth is an almost direct copy of the Yeti. …

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Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Shocks

The Build – Part 6 We’ll be working on the shocks in Part 6 of our Vaterra Ascender build. First thing we’ll do is assemble the shafts. Small e-clip, piston, small e-clip. Easy peasy. Slide the 2 red o-rings into …

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JConcepts Fall Indoor Nationals at RC Excitement October 10 – 12

JConcepts Fall Indoor Nationals at RC Excitement

Our friend Todd Anderson of RC Excitement in Fitchburg MA sent us over the flyer for the JConcepts Fall Indoor Nationals at RC Excitement.  The dates are October 11th – 12th, and there are a bunch of pro drivers already …

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Tower Hobbies Cutback

Tower Hobbies Cutback

Tower Hobbies has been serving the hobby community for more years than most of us remember as a mail order company. My second vehicle purchase was from Tower back in 1986 and in the years following, I used Tower’s catalog …

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Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Electronics

Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Electronics

The Build – Part 5 The electronics install is next; servo in the front, ESC/receiver in the rear. We’ll also install the floating battery tray in this step to help gauge how long our battery wires need to be. Before …

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What Does It Take To Win At The Worlds?

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From September 18 – 27 the 1/8 off road nitro IFMAR World Championships took place over in beautiful Italy.  One of the favorites going into the event, Ty Tessmann who wheels a HB D812, took home his first (probably of …

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ProTek R/C TruTorque Shock Shaft Pliers

ProTek RC TruTorque Shock Shaft Pliers

The must have shock multi-tool   There isn’t a month that goes by when there isn’t a kit on my workbench being built. Building kits for me is just as much fun as actually racing the car when it’s done. …

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RPM Front & Rear A-arms for the Helion Animus 18SC 18TR

RPM - Front & Rear A-arms for the Helion Animus 18SC 18TR copy

RPM A-arms for the Helion Animus 18SC & 18TR eliminate most of the play at the hinge pins and axle carriers. A tighter suspension system means more precise control of the truck through more accurate camber, caster and toe angle settings. …

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PROTOform Gen3-C Light Weight Clear Body

PROTOform - Gen3-C Light Weight Clear Body copy

The light weight Gen3-C even shares the “kicked-up” rear quarter panels seen on the 1:1 racers, increasing downforce without an oversized spoiler. It also features an add-on blade spoiler and a double step splitter/spoiler on the front valance. The left …

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Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Chassis Assembly

The Build – Part 4 The chassis is the next step in the Vaterra Ascender build. It’s a bit more tricky than a standard scale truck chassis so a little more care needs to be taken when building. The first …

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Strakka-12 Body from PROTOform

PROTOform - Strakka-12 Clear Body copy

Available in regular and lightweight versions, the he Strakka-12 is a reduced -downforce alternative to the AMR-12. This race body will help 1:12 Stock or SuperStock cars around the track efficiently without scrubbing too much corner speed. Modified racers looking for …

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PROTOshine Lexan Body Cleaner

PROTOform - PROTOshine Lexan Body Cleaner copy

Use PROTOshine Lexan Body Cleaner to keep your PROTOform Race Bodies looking their best! The low odor, specially-blended formula is great for removing scuffs, tire marks, dirt and other minor battle scars from a hard day at the track.  Just apply some …

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Traxxas Slash Pro 2WD Short-Course Truck with On Board Audio

Traxxas - Slash Pro 2WD Short-Course Truck with On Board Audio copy

Everything you love about the Slash, now with sound!  The Slash 58034-2 comes with On-Board Audio, installed and a TQ radio system, XL-5 power system, iD Power Cell 7-cell NiHM battery, 4-amp peak detecting charger, a painted and decaled body …

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