Projects and Builds

The HPI Vorza holds a special place for me in the RC world. It was the first time I really “got it” and experienced the raw power and joy of 1/8th scale electric vehicles. What is even more impressive is …

I have always been fascinated by full scale rally racing cars. The thought of an overpowered 4WD monster barreling down a windy course barely large enough for the vehicle at ridiculous speeds has always intrigued, and frightened me. I could …

I have a soft spot for Tamiya, being the manufacturer of the first RC car kit I ever built (and many more after that). Still to this day they provide many high quality kits in an RTR world with insane …

For many years I have been reading about the wonders of 3D printing and have been salivating at the thought of what this new hobby can do when paired with RC. The printers themselves and supporting material used to have …

ECX is a company that keeps pushing out quality products generally geared for the more beginner hobbyists. The ECX Circuit is no exception, its a tough as nails product that is a blast and comes with everything needed to run …

Nowadays, entering racing can not be any easier or more cost effective. Losi’s 8IGHT Nitro RTR is probably the best bang for your buck option out on the market today with an RTR price of only $350. The package has …

You don’t always have to spend big to have a blast in RC. Dromida has constantly been putting out quality vehicles for any budget which tend to be great starter vehicles. While Dromida has a line of high performance brushless …

The HPI RS4 chassis has been around for awhile, but HPI’s most recent iteration of the chassis features both killer looks and great improvements. My favorite version is the newer Mustang RTR driven by none other than Vaughn Gittin Jr. …

The Arrma 8th-scale vehicles are some of the most popular vehicles I see being discussed online and in person. With good reason too, they are some of the fastest and most durable trucks out there and it is no wonder …

It is always nice to see the scale aspect of our hobby get some love, and Vaterra has always been looking out for us. The Vaterra Ascender was released about a year ago and since then has been a huge …

When the Max Speed Technology (MST) CMX was released in January of 2016, I was instantly drawn to its specifications. The rig offered a width and wheelbase that closely aligned to Tamiya CC01 bodies. I could not wait on the …

The Traxxas Stampede holds a place in our hearts as being a fun 2WD monster truck that just about any enthusiast at any skill level can drive. But for those with a little experience under their belt, the Traxxas Stampede 4×4 …

There is nothing like going out for a fun bash session with a 2wd monster truck. They are just fun machines to launch off of jumps, rip across dirt fields with, roost sand and tear up the backyard grass with. …

Team Associated’s RC10B6 has been developed specifically for alternative surfaces such as turf and carpet and with track rapidly changing to the new surface, the B6 has quickly become the choice vehicle for many racers. The B6 has some subtle …

The Arrma Nero is available in a variety of flavors depending on what type of radio control experience you are looking for. One of those options is a base model Nero without the diff brain option. This Nero model id …