Author: Tony Phalen
Review: Team Associated SC10 4×4
Some things hit our industry like a ton of bricks; brushless motors, LiPo packs and recently Short Course trucks. Everyone has jumped on the bandwagon ... Read More
TLR L8ight Model to GT8 Conversion Project Build
Big Car, Big Power, BIG fun! A new and interesting class has popped up in my neck of the woods ... 1:8th Scale Onroad GT ... Read More
Review: Traxxas 1/16 Rally VXL / Ken Block Edition
I had the privilege of seeing the Traxxas Rally VXL for the first time in person at the 2010 iHobby show in Chicago. Initial thoughts ... Read More
Review: HPI Baja 5SC
In 2006, HPI wowed the world with the release of the Baja 5B. This big ol’ girl was the first 1/5 scale, mass produced gas-powered ... Read More
Review: HPI Formula TEN F1
Over the past few years, I’ve been lucky enough to drive quite a few Formula 1 RC cars. There are a couple of big name ... Read More
Review: Team Associated Factory Team SC10
A short time after Team Associated releases a new vehicle, you can expect a full-blown Factory ride to appear. The Factory treatment usually includes threaded ... Read More
Review: Team Associated SC8e
With the incredible success of the Short Course racing class, some manufacturers have brought the ‘bigger is better’ phrase to the table. Team Associated has ... Read More
Review: MCD Race Runner V4
The world of large-scale racing took a giant leap forward when the HPI Baja hit the scene. It was fun, fast, durable and able to ... Read More
Review: Tamiya F104 Version II Pro Formula 1 Car
For years, Formula 1 (or F1) has been the most prestigious class in automotive racing. These purpose-built racing machines are constructed using carbon fiber, titanium, ... Read More
RCGT Racing Guide: What Is It and How to Get Started
What is RCGT? RCGT is currently the hottest and quickest growing class in the touring car scene. RCGT (or Radio Controlled Grand Touring) was started ... Read More
Traxxas Slash 4×4 Project Build: Van Phalen Custom RC Truck
California Style Super Slash – AKA Project ‘Van Phalen’ This Traxxas Slash 4x4 Project was a result of a little West Coast vs East Coast ... Read More
Jammin SCRT10 4WD Short Course Race Build
Building the Ultimate Pro4 Truck! The Short Course craze has done everything but slow down the last couple months. In fact, a whole new breed ... Read More
Project Traxxas Summit: Ultimate Rock Crawler Build
Super-Size My Summit When Traxxas released the Summit there was a lot of buzz about what segment of the hobby this vehicle was aimed at. ... Read More
HPI Vorza Flux Competition Build and Upgrades
This RTR Now Stands For Ready-To-Rule! HPI released the Vorza Flux RTR as an out-of-the-box, ready to go 4WD 1/8 e-buggy. Using the World Championship ... Read More
Review: Mugen MBX-6T M-Spec Truggy
Mugen Seiki recently released the MBX-6T M-Spec, a pre-built 1/8 scale Truggy with all the race-level components already installed. As part of the release party, ... Read More
