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Redcat Racing – Gen8 Scout II RTR – First Look and Video

Redcat Racing – Gen8 Scout II RTR – First Look and Video

Posted by on Mar 6, 2019 in Tech | 1 comment

The scale R/C craze is alive and well! Redcat Racing recently released their new Gen8 Scout II RTR with a slew of new features, most notably portal axles. If you are not familiar with the term “portal axles” if refers to the solid axles as having extra gear reduction at all four corners. Basically each axle end has its own “gearbox”...

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1/12th Scale ECX Barrage RTR – Overview and Trail Run

1/12th Scale ECX Barrage RTR – Overview and Trail Run

Posted by on Apr 12, 2018 in What's New | 0 comments

Scaling on a budget. Is it possible? It really depends on your definition of the term “scale trail run”. There are less expensive options when it comes to entry level RTR R/C vehicles. Some of the options out there can bring great fun in a little package. One of these options is the ECX Barrage 1/12th scale RTR truck. This slightly smaller than...

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Tamiya Grand Hauler Kit Build – Part 6

Tamiya Grand Hauler Kit Build – Part 6

Posted by on Jan 9, 2018 in Tech | 4 comments

It is time for Part 6 of our Tamiya Grand Hauler kit build! In this final installment of our build series we will pretty much dedicate all our time to detailing the extremely scale semi-truck body that is included with the Grand Hauler kit. If you have been following this build you know we originally painted the body blue. After it was painted we wished we...

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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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