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RC4WD Gelande II RTR Preview and Trail Run

RC4WD Gelande II RTR Preview and Trail Run

Posted by on Dec 14, 2017 in What's New | 0 comments

Are you considering taking the dive into the wild world of scale R/C? Are you looking for an entry level rig that won’t break the bank and can still deliver hours of fun inside or outside the house? We may have a solution for you! In this article we will take an inside look at the 1/18th scale Gelande II RTR from RC4WD. If you are looking for big fun...

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Tamiya Grand Hauler Kit Build – Part 5

Tamiya Grand Hauler Kit Build – Part 5

Posted by on Nov 28, 2017 in Tech | 0 comments

Welcome to part 5 of our Tamiya Grand Hauler kit build! It has been a while since we have worked on this big rig, so needless to say were excited to get back to it. In this installment of the build we will cover assembly of the rear trailer coupler, install the rear bumper, as well as start painting and installing some of the interior pieces included with...

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RPP Hobby – Event Recap – 3rd Annual RC Jamboree

RPP Hobby – Event Recap – 3rd Annual RC Jamboree

Posted by on Nov 13, 2017 in Events | 1 comment

Welcome to our highlight reel from the RPP Hobby 3rd Annual RC Jamboree. We would like to start off by thanking everyone that attended and sponsored this year’s event! It was our largest crowd to date, and we are expecting to see even bigger numbers next year! If you missed out on our Jamboree this year here are a few photos and a video highlight...

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R/C Soldering 101 – Learning the Basics

R/C Soldering 101 – Learning the Basics

Posted by on Oct 5, 2017 in Tech | 1 comment

Soldering is part of the R/C hobby in general. Learning to solder may seem like a distant goal of newer R/C enthusiasts, but it really isn’t that hard if you have the right equipment and arm yourself with a little knowledge. There are only a handful of variables to learn and once you have those down, you could be one your way to the Soldering...

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New upgrades for our Trail Finder 2 RTR

New upgrades for our Trail Finder 2 RTR

Posted by on Sep 13, 2017 in Tech | 0 comments

R/C upgrades, is there anything better? Well, maybe buying a new kit, but upgrades and option parts are a big part of R/C. By adding a few option parts you can make your popular RTR vehicle stand out from the crowd. One of our favorite aspects of the R/C hobby is spending quality time at the workbench adding upgrades and customizing. We had so much fun on...

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