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Schumacher Cougar SV2 2WD Off ...

Schumacher are never ones to rest on their laurels. They’re back in 2012 with the new Cougar SV2, a revised, updated and improved version of the Cougar SV, winner of the BRCA 1:10 Off-Road National Championships. The SV2 sits much lower then its predecessor and...

LRP Deep Blue One High Speed R...

After the successfully establishing itself in the field of RC model aircraft, LRP have now branched out into the maritime arena with the launch of the Deep Blue One high speed RC racing boat. This small, agile and fast craft comes in ready to run format equipped with...

Traxxas XO-1 – The World...

Over the years, Traxxas have built a reputation for being the fastest name in radio control. Heck that’s even the companies tag line in their advert! So it’s only right that they should push the limits of what’s possible in the world of RC cars every...

Tamiya Blackfoot III 58498 ...

The Tamiya Blackfoot has become something of a Legend in the RC world, and the Blackfoot 3 is the 5th model in Tamiya’s history to bear the famous Blackfoot name.  Featuring high quality chrome-plated parts for the front grille, wheel rims and other accents, the...

Tamiya’s Drift Chassis L...

If you’ve never tried drifting, you really are missing a great deal of fun and excitement! There’s something about driving sideways… it takes a bit of skill, but with the right set-up and a reasonable sized flat open area to practice on, it...

Tamiya Avante 4WD 2011

Way back in 1988, which I was around 15 years old, Tamiya released a 4wd RC buggy that was just amazing in every way. Amazing to look at, performed amazingly (in my eyes at the time), and basically ticked every box possible for a teenager. Since its release the Avante...

Team Associated SC10RS Race Sp...

Team Associated have been at the top of their game for many years now, taking title after title, proving their engineering really is some of the best out there. Until now though, achieving full race specification and performance has meant lots of tweaking and tuning,...

Axial’s New 4×4 Exo...

Axial’s all new and much anticipated Exo Terra buggy has finally hit the shores here in the UK and ready to hit the dirt at full speed. This Exo buggy is one of the coolest and most striking buggies to be released in a long time and is poised to take the lead in...

ECX Torment Short Course Truck

If you’re looking for an affordable 100% ready to run short course truck then the new Torment 1/10th scale truck from ECX (formerly Electrix) is well worth considering. Billed as being a super durable truck, the Torment comes with a bullet proof chassis design...

Traxxas Stampede 4×4 VXL ...

Ever since the introduction of the original 2wd Stampede Monster Truck, Traxxas have been hell bent on going bigger, better & faster with every version. Now, sitting pretty at the top of the colossal Stampede family is the 1/10th scale 4x4 VXL Brushless edition....
recent from Accessories Ansmann W6 Three Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Ansmann W6 Three Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System Looking for a budget 3 channel 2.4Ghz radio system to use with your Nitro or Electric RC Car? Then take a look at the Ansmann W6 budget 2.4Ghz radio system from Ansmann. This feature packed digital system offers features often found on much more expensive RC systems for under £70, which we think is a...
recent from JConcepts New JConcepts Wheels & Tyres For The Traxxas Stampede
New JConcepts Wheels & Tyres For The Traxxas Stampede If you’re looking for a new set of wheels and tyres for your Traxxas Stampede, then you can’t go wrong with a set of the new G-Locs tyres coupled with the rather sleek and slender Rulux 2.8″ wheels from JConcepts. G-Locs tyres (part no. 3056-00) are designed for those wanting the ultimate...
recent from Proline Racing ProLine Flo-Tek Short Course Truck Body for for Slash, Slash 4×4, SC10, XXX-SCT, Ten-SCTE, Ultima SC & Blitz
ProLine Flo-Tek Short Course Truck Body for for Slash, Slash 4×4, SC10, XXX-SCT, Ten-SCTE, Ultima SC & Blitz The parachute effect has been something that’s bugged me and many other short course truck owners for some time now. My stock Slash 4x4 shell has had a ton of holes cut in it to try and combat this, but until recently no manufacturers had really made a concerted effort to solve this problem, until...
recent from HPI Racing - Petrol HPI Baja-5B and 5B V2.0 RC Off Road Buggy
HPI Baja-5B and 5B V2.0 RC Off Road Buggy HPI’s flagship model the Baja 5B and its successor the Baja 5B V2.0 set the bench mark for large scale (1/5th scale) off road RC racing. These buggies are the ultimate big boys toys, capable of reaching speeds in excess of 60mph+. Massive 23cc petrol engine with large fuel tank for up to 30 minutes...
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