What do you know about ARRMA? I've been watching them for the last couple years, Jonathan Fox did a review on the incredible Senton 6S recently, and I finally have a chance to put myself at the wheel of an ARRMA vehicle with the Fury MEGA. ARRMA doesn't have a long history, but it's one...
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 MoreTraxxas Slash VXL with TSM and On-Board Audio
In June, I tested and wrote about the Traxxas Slash w/ OBA and how much I enjoyed what the Slash offers. It's been a goto vehicle in my arsenal for all around fun, however the Slash VXL with On-Board Audio (OBA) and Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) is starting to take its place as a...
Dromida BX4.18 – Building an extreme speed...
My son and I have spent a lot of time with the Dromida line these last couple months, exploring both the brushless speed series of vehicles, and most recently the BX4.18 brushed buggies. The experience with the BX4.18 buggy was favorable as we enjoy what they offer. And while the 4.18...
My Favorite Part of R/C
The best part of this hobby for me is sharing it and spending time with my son, Elijah! Even though he’s 8, he’s been driving r/c for several years and really seems to enjoy the different parts of the hobby. He’s just as happy bashing around the house as he is racing...
Dromida BX4.18 Buggy – It All Starts Here!
I became more interested in pursuing all the Dromida line had to offer and really wanted to see how good the buggies were. I also wondered what the base [brushed] model had to offer, and what it would take to go from a novice vehicle to an all-out racing performer. Subsequently, I...
LaTrax SST – 600hp and 130mph, what resembles...
I have a level of expectation based on my pre-drive inspection higher than could be considered unfair at this price point, but given the hype surround this vehicle I don't think it's unwarranted. The SST presents itself as durable, has a picture of Robby Gordon on the box, and everything...
Dromida 4.18BL Brushless SPEED Series – Rule The...
Dromida was the subject of conversation earlier this month on RCTech's homepage. The topic surrounded itself around the idea that everyone started somewhere in r/c, and in many cases when the person is quite young. Moving from toy-grade to a hobby-grade r/c vehicle can be a difficult...
Helion Invictus – Excitement, Speed, Performance
HELION RC INVICTUS 10MT 1/10th scale 4×4 brushless powered monster truck, powered by Radient Reaktor. The 1/10 Invictus 10MT story begins with the Dominus 10SC and the brushless Dominus 10TR. According to Helion RC, the Invictus 10MT is about giving its customer’s a product they...
Traxxas Slash w/ On-Board Audio
The Traxxas Slash has been a favorite for many in the past few years, and it's won several reader's choice and editor's best awards. I'm interested in finding out what all the fuss is about. I mean, come on, these short course trucks aren't exactly known for hard-core bashing, and SC...
Helion Contakt – You won’t believe what this...
The Contakt is a 1/12th scale 2wd electric hobby grade truggy. It's built for beginner's, which means you can repair it when you crash or upgrade it as your skills develop.
Helion Verdikt – Rule the Roost
The Verdikt is a hobby grade 1/12th scale 2wd electric short course truck. It's built for beginner's and is fully serviceable so you can maintain, upgrade and replace its component's. That also means there are good reason's to read the owner's manual prior to operation. LiPo's are not...