I walk you through the setup, design, and long-term testing of the Redcat Racing Landslide XTE 1:8 Brushless Monster Truck, featuring MaxAmps LiPo’s. Find out in this video what I like and what I would update, and watch until the end for all the details. REDCAT RACING LANDSLIDE...
FlySky FS-GT5 Transmitter driving the Axial Wraith Spawn
This is a full review of the FlySky FS-GT5 6ch Transmitter. In the first few minutes, I explain the menus, then take you outside...
Read More1:10 ARRMA Senton 4×4
I walk you through the setup, design, and long-term testing of the 1:10 ARRMA Senton 4×4, featuring Duratrax Onyx...
Read MoreDuratrax Onyx 260 Overview
In this video, I spend a little time with you talking about how I got to the Onyx 260 from the 255 and ultimately the 235. I also spend a little time charging a couple batteries and showing you the information and screens on the Onyx 260 battery charger from Duratrax. DURATRAX ONYX...
1:6 Redcat Racing Shredder is a Monster
REDCAT RACING 1:6 SHREDDER It was 2008 when I reviewed the gas-powered Redcat Racing Rampage MT, and I somehow I haven’t had another product from Redcat Racing in my r/c garage until now. Back then, I wrote that Redcat Racing was making a difference in the r/c world with new...
Dromida Brushless Monster Truck gets upgrade kits...
What do you do when the plastic spur gear strips? You head to the hobby shop and upgrade a bunch of other stuff too. This video is a quick look at how to upgrade the suspension components and driveline with Dromida’s upgrade kits.
This $8 Upgrade is a must have for Dromida MT4.18BL...
The 1/18 Brushless Dromida Monster Truck is pretty quick on NiMH, but when you juice it up on LiPO, it’s devastating to the gears. Watch the video to find out what I plan to do about it. BUY SPUR GEAR: WATCH FULL DRIVE VIDEO:
Dromida MT4.18BL Monster Truck
LaTrax Teton – Updated Cheaper and Better Than...
It was in 2015 I reviewed the LaTrax SST. Modeled after the full-scale version of the Traxxas-sponsored Super Stadium Truck, it was quite a pleasant surprise to me then and keeps its place in my rc garage today. However, it's not without its faults. And the previous version of this Teton...
Traxxas EZ-Peak Live Charger
I have a lot of years using Traxxas products and still get excited when they introduce something new. In this case, I’ve been using their EZ-Peak chargers for years and when I saw the new LIVE version, I knew it would land on my workbench. With the same simplicity as the previous...
LaTrax Teton Steering Servo Fail & Fix
It’s never fun when something goes wrong when you’re having fun. In this case, the steering was erratic on my LaTrax Teton and it quickly became obvious the steering servo was stripped. Fortunately, replacement is simple and can be completed in only a few minutes.
R/C Drivers Need Tools – Check out this Duratrax...
DURATRAX ULTIMATE TOOL SET WITH POUCH I was once told only wealthy people can afford cheap things because they can afford to keep replacing them. Ask anyone who wrenches for a living and they’ll tell you to invest in a good set of tools. That’s right, invest. This is a...
Wicked noises quieted with a little maintenance
My LaTrax SST was slowing down and making horrendous noises, so it’s time for a little maintenance. Look in on taking apart the SST, troubleshooting and resolving the issue to get it back to running like new.
Traxxas M41 50+ mph Crash – Does It Survive?
The Traxxas M41 Catamaran is one fast boat, and when you drive a boat that runs 50+ mph without managing the throttle, it’s bound to catch a wave or maybe a little wind and launch like a rocket. This is the video where it all happens.