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New from FTX RC is the 1/8th scaled DR8 Desert Racer. The DR8 comes pre-built as a RTR and features a beefy brushless system for speeds up to 100kph. Here are the highlights- * Hobbywing 6S 150 amp ESC * 4-pole 2000kV brushless moto * Scale realistic roll cage and interior * Bright front & rear LED lighting * Big bore aluminum shocks * Pivot ball [...]
New from Team Magic is a promotional video for their 1/8 SETH Desert Buggy. The SETH comes with a unique desert style look that is backed up by serious brushless power. In the video, you’ll see the SETH catching big air and throwing massive roost while out in the desert. Short and sweet, the video is action filled and worth [...]
Being teased now by Team Magic is the SETH Desert Buggy. The SETH is a scale desert style buggy with a beefy roll cage to go along with its scale looking wheel and tire combo. The SETH also sports a powerful 2200kV 6S brushless power system, a genuine Savox 15kg steering servo, 150 amp Hobby Wing ESC, as well as [...]
After a series of teasers, Losi has officially announced the TENACITY Desert Buggy. The newest TENACITY series vehicle is 1/10th scaled and comes in ready-to-run form. For power, the buggy sports a 550 sized Dynamite 3800kV brushless motor, and to help put all that glorious power to ground is Spektrum’s AVC electronic stability control system. Here are more details- * Scale [...]
2018 is a big year for Maverick RC. As HPI Racing’s entry level line-up, Maverick is working hard to make a big impression here in the states. We’ve been bashing and thrashing their Strada Brushless DT for several weeks now. With a bold brushless power system and a nicely scale roll cage, how did it stack up? How fast did [...]
Recently announced by GMade is the Plus Edition Kit of their GOM Rock Buggy. The Plus edition comes with some really cool upgrades over the previous version. Here are some of its upgrades- * Grey color tube chassis * Hardened universal shafts * Aluminum 12mm wheel hexes * Adjustable aluminum motor mount * CVA driveshaft kit The Plus version of the GOM is priced at $379 [...]
Starting to ship in June is the Losi 1/14 Mini 8IGHT-DB. The Mini 8IGHT-DB features hot scale looks while sporting serious performance with its 3800kV brushless system. It also sits on Losi’s Mini 8IGHT platform which is well known for durability and good handling. Here are some of its highlights- * Comes in RTR form * 30+ mph speed * Spektrum STX2 2.4GHz [...]
New and coming soon from ECX is the 1/18th Roost Desert Buggy. This small scaled bash machine is propelled by a 4wd drivetrain and a brushed 380 sized motor. Everything you need comes right in the box, including a 900mAh NiMH battery and charger. Also of note, it comes stock with a very bright LED light bar which adds a [...]
ECX RC is well known among bashers for having affordable yet durable vehicles. Recently EXC announced a new AMP series intended to bring ECX quality to an even lower price point. At a paltry $129, just how good can they be? We’ve been bashing the daylights out of the AMP Desert Buggy to find out. You know the drill, keep [...]
ECX made some big news when they announced their AMP line-up of vehicles. Why is that? Because the AMP line brings hobby grade 10th scale to an extremely low price point. How low? $129, which should fit into just about anyone’s budget. While we finish our full review of the AMP Desert Buggy, please take a look at the unboxing pictures [...]
Aimed right at the bashing crowd is the new 1/10th scale AMP line-up from ECX. The biggest news from the AMP line is price, with both the DB desert buggy and MT monster truck hitting the streets at just $129. Some of the other highlights of the line include- * Waterproof electronics * 2 wheel drive * Everything is included, like AA batteries [...]
There are plenty of good reasons to buy an 18th scaler, but most people buy them because they are so affordable and typically hard to break. Dromida has sold boatloads (literally) of 18th scalers over the last couple of years and recently we got a chance to test out their new DB4.18 Desert Buggy. Is the DB4.18 a good noobie [...]
If you only watch one rc video today, watch the one below. Featuring the M10DB Desert Buggy, the latest video from Carisma is well done with plenty of sand spewing bash action. The M10DB is a 2wd RTR with lots of scale detailing and a powerful brushless power system under the hood. The video below can really get your blood [...]
The wait is over, ARRMA has just released full details on their latest bash machine, the 1/8th Raider XL. The Raider XL is modeled much like it’s smaller 1/10th scale brother hitting the market as a RTR 2wd buggy. The XL is 1.7″ wider and has a 1.5″ longer wheelbase, thus making it more stable and easier to blast through [...]
The Dromida line of 1/18th scale vehicles have been a hit at local hobby shops. They are affordable, durable, and have put a lot of smiles on customer’s faces. The latest vehicle to be released by Dromida is the DB4.18 Desert Buggy. The Desert Buggy has the look of the full scalers you would see racing out in the desert [...]
