Innehållsförteckning för October 2022 från RC Car Action

Getting to drag race any time and turning any paved surface into a drag strip is what no-prep drag racing is all about. It’s one of the most exhilarating forms of RC racing that there is, and it’s easy to see why it has taken the hobby by storm. Driving cars that are capable of launching down the strip almost quicker than you can see is something that everyone needs to experience for themselves. Adding to the raw thrill, the vehicles along with their optional parts make no-prep drag racing a truly viable racing class. Taking a no-prep drag car out for some speed runs can be a really fun addition to your RC driving experience, and if you’re looking for organized racing, there are many racing leagues that would…

Soldering is an essential skill within the world of RC. Since most of our hobby revolves around electronics, and many of them need to be connected to one another via soldering, it never hurts to learn this useful skill for yourself. I know if you’ve never attempted to solder anything before it may seem a little daunting, but like many other skills it just comes down to understanding the basics and some practice. Join me as we dive into the fundamentals of soldering so you too can learn to make your own connections. EQUIPMENT NEEDED Soldering requires just a few tools and necessities to get started. First off, you’ll need a decent soldering iron. The most important thing to look for when shopping for a soldering iron is that the…

FEATURES The GensAce IMARS III PRO is a smart battery charger designed as an efficient and portable solution for charging many different types of RC batteries. The IMARS III PRO supports charging of LiPo, LiHV, LiFe and NiMH chemistries, with programmable charge and discharge settings and 12 individual saved profiles, allowing access to your most recent and regularly used settings with the touch of a button. The IMARS III PRO outputs up to a 10A charge at 100W and is capable of charging 1S to 6S LiPo packs and up to 26.4V 22S NiMH packs. The IMARS III PRO also features a built-in discharger with a max discharge current of 1.5A. The housing is made from a high-strength, lightweight plastic material with a clean, glossy finish. The IMARS III…

AT A GLANCE TYPE Flatbed Truck SCALE 1/10 DRIVETRAIN 6WD POWER Electric BUILD RTR PRICE $669.99 Traxxas is no stranger to coming up with unique, out-of-the-box ideas that are as ground-breaking as they are innovative. The company’s latest release is all of the above and a whole lot more. Taking the form of a giant flatbed truck, the aptly named Ultimate RC Hauler is just that: ultimate. It’s ultimate in terms of its size and its scale details, not to mention its impressive driving capabilities. Let’s take a deeper look at this behemoth of an RC rig and learn why it’s the RC rig that we never knew we needed. Created to haul 1/10-scale Traxxas 4-Tec based vehicles, the massive auto transporter is based on the wholly capable TRX-6 chassis,…

The best things in life start off small and grow both in number and strength. The Georgia Rock Zombies and their annual events are no different. What started as a handful of friends with a common hobby has continued to grow and flourish into an extended family of nearly 2,000 fellow RC fanatics. While membership predominately hails from the southeastern United States, their numbers also include friends who travel from all over the world. Avid about fostering community and proud supporters of Operation 11 Charlie, GA Rock Zombie events are some of the most fun, genuine and exciting times you will find in this hobby. Under the title sponsorship of Reef’s RC, this October will mark the group’s fourth annual Halloween Haul & Crawl event at Cherokee Rock Village in…

Mercedes-Benz’s iconic Unimog is much more than a just truck. It comprises a series of multipurpose tractors and all-purpose vehicles that are made to tackle a wide range of jobs including heavy hauling, farming duties, road work, forestry, military applications and more. It’s truly the workhorse of the European continent and well beyond. Although the Unimog is ubiquitous through most of the world, it isn’t a common sight to see in North America. That is, until now. The Unimog was not released in North America in any appreciable numbers, but thanks to RocHobby, the tough work truck is a ride we can now own in RC form. RocHobby’s Mogrich captures the unique and well-loved look of the Unimog in 1/18 scale. Although not officially a Unimog, RocHobby’s Mogrich looks to…

FEATURES The Traxxas LiPo Voltage Checker & Balancer is a compact way to keep an eye on the charge level and health of your Traxxas LiPo battery packs. The voltage checker is very compact, measuring about 2 inches in length and only about 1.5 inches wide, with a thickness of about 3/8”. The unit sits inside a high-strength plastic case and is the perfect tool to stow in your pocket while you’re out and about with your favorite Traxxas RC model. The Traxxas LiPo checker is designed to equalize out-of-balance cells. Simply hook up your Traxxas battery and it’ll do the rest. The Traxxas Voltage Checker is designed for 2S to 4S packs and includes three different cables to work with Traxxas batteries: a TRX wired cable, a 2S cable,…

In part 2 of our In-Depth Drives: The Rally Build, we’re going over the equipment and option parts that we’ve installed on the new Tamiya XV-02 rally chassis. We’ve put together some great parts and running gear to help this already-excellent car perform at its best. Let’s dive in and take a closer look at what we’ve done with the build so far. IT’S GRAVEL TIME RC rally racing has been a niche of the hobby for quite some time. Tamiya specifically has offered replicas of real-life WRC rally cars as far back as the 1980’s. Some years later, a few RC manufacturers offered conversion kits for their own model touring cars. With these kits and conversions available rally builds started popping up and becoming popular amongst groups of RC…

The second generation Chevrolet Blazer is probably one of the most iconic SUVs to have ever hit the streets and off-road trails. Based on the full-size Chevy C/K series of trucks, this second-gen Blazer was so popular that it was continually in production for nearly 20 years. Now that’s saying something. Not many vehicles nowadays can boast such a long production run. But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and the second generation Blazer, which was first built in 1973, made way for the next generation of the SUV in 1991. Although its been out of production for over three decades, its classic looks and renowned capability have allowed it to cross over from being an outdated model by today’s standards into a highly sought-after…

There were only nine days left until Axialfest Badlands. I had just enough time for a last-minute build and assembly. The theme was easy enough to figure out thanks to JConcepts’ newly released body called the Power Master. It’s basically a one-piece Power Wagon body with bed attached. I decided to paint it my way, rat rod style. Of course, I called the truck the Rat Wagon. Axialfest Badlands was right around the corner when I decided that the perfect chassis to base the Rat Wagon on was the latest and greatest SCX10 III Basecamp. The platform is made for enthusiasts like myself, builders that won’t keep it stock and install all kinds of new goodies into it. The Basecamp chassis has a 12.3-inch wheelbase that makes it easy for…