The second Animus platform derivative (after the Animus 18SC), the 18TR continues the next generation of 1/18th scale performance with an unprecedented set of features and value. The premise behind the Animus is to offer …

The race proven Ultima SC-R has been updated with the latest factory team parts, giving you the ultimate short course truck in the market today. The exciting category of short-course truck racing is now an …

The Build – Part 2 The differentials are one of the most overlooked part of any 1/8th scale car. They can be messy to deal with and a pain to remove and rebuild. Most people …

The 1/8th scale nitro class is one of the biggest and most prestigious racing classes in our industry. Being one of the top dogs in this class, Team Associated has had quite a bit of …

The HPI Apache SC Flux is the ultimate in 1/8th scale 4WD Short Course action! With HB RACE DNA suspension system from the World Championship Winning HB D8 buggy and FLUX Brushless power to all …

The HPI Apache C1 4WD Flux Brushless Buggy is the ultimate in 1/8th scale desert and all-terrain fun! With HB RACE DNA suspension system from the World Championship Winning HB D8 buggy and FLUX Brushless …

I have the pleasure of building and reviewing Team Associated’s new RC8.2 nitro buggy. This is the A-Team’s latest and greatest and, thankfully, they included a slew of support parts to complete the build. I …

The Build – Part 6 The final step in the TA06 Pro build is the body. Because I chose to use Tamiya’s IFS front end, this opened the door to some other bodies that I …

The Build – Part 5 Part 5 of the TA06 Pro build includes mounting the tires, front bumper, body mounts and the battery. Part 5 should be pretty straightforward and allow you the time for …

The Build – Part 4 For the third installment of the TA06 Pro Build we will be focusing on the front and rear suspension systems. The TA06 Pro uses the standard lower suspension arm/upper turnbuckle …