RC Car Action May 2022

For this year’s May issue, we dove in head first with a Star Wars themed cover. Because May the 4th has become such a pop cultural phenomenon, we though that our May issue would be a good one to showcase a custom built Stormtrooper-themed Tamiya Comical Grasshopper. This Empire approved buggy was painstakingly painted by Matt Brase of MR Custom Painting, you won’t want to miss it later on in this issue. Also in this issue, we’ve got a large and varied selection of RC models for you to check out. From small-scale to large, we have the latest in RC vehicles covered. Starting off with the small, we take a look at Axial’s SCX24 Jeep JT Gladiator. We found out that it may be small in size, but it certainly…

1. Pro-Line Track Bag with Tool Holder This RC specific bag features luggage quality zippers and material that will hold up to hard use. An inner corrugated plastic housing protects your stuff and holds the bags shape supports the bag. This useful bag will hold a bunch of tires, tools, chargers, batteries or basically anything you need to take you to the track, all while still being small enough to easily fit in the trunk of your car. It also features a 13 slot tool pouch and three see through mesh pouches for any extra tools, glue or hardware that you need while at the track. P/N: : PRO605802 MSRP: $64.99 prolineracing.com 2. Gone Bananas Racing Skinz X-Maxx Foam Tires If you’re looking for some on road action for your X-Maxx, you’ll want to try out…

A NEW WAY TO SUBMIT YOUR RIDE! We now have an easy new way to submit your Readers Rides to RC Car Action online. Just go to Rccaraction.com/readers-ride-entry-form/ to fill in your vehicle’s info and upload your pix directly to us! As a bonus, it will generate a shareable link that you can send to your friends or share on social media to show off your ride to everyone! 1982 CHEVY G VAN SCOTTLEMPERT « COMMERCETOWNSHIP, MI Scott has always wanted an RC van, especially one in GM’s late-70s or early-80s body styles. Whilehehasseenafew 3D printed bodies around, he felt that while the 3D offerings were extremely detailed, they needed too much bodywork to get them to where a smooth finish could be applied. He decided to take matters into his own hands. Scott…

X-Maxx. The name itself signifies something monstrous and otherworldly in the world of RC monster truck bashers. The X-Maxx’s legacy is well known by RC monster truck enthusiasts and its rabid fandom is well deserved. The truck has never failed to take whatever abuse you can throw at it and its performance and longevity are unmatched. Traxxas has always done a great job of keeping its platforms fresh and relevant and it’s exciting to hear that the X-Maxx has now been updated with a selection of cool new colors. The powerful 8S X-Maxx now sports a few new fresh looks. But before we get into that, let’s get into what makes the X-Maxx so beloved by its owners and if you don’t have one already, why you may want to pick…

Since this is the May issue, we’re going all in on Star Wars. May the Fourth be with you Grasshopper… I’m probably mixing up my 80’s movie references but I’m going with it anyway. I was fortunate enough to grow up during a time that is now considered cool, with better movies, cooler clothes, no cellphones, the list goes on and one. It was a time when you went outside and rode bikes, ate dirt and had movie night in actual movie theaters with family or friends because movie theaters were a “cool” thing. Somehow for 45 years, I have managed to enjoy almost everything cool except one. The Star Wars movie franchise started in 1977 when I was a mere two-years old, so it’s understandable that I wasn’t rushing to…

Today’s RC basher trucks keep pushing the boundaries, constantly evolving to deliver the maximum possible level of fun and performance. ARRMA’s latest 6S stunt truck, the Outcast EXB, for “Extreme Bash”, is a perfect example of this constant evolution. Based upon the revered Outcast 1/8 scale chassis, the EXB model packs some serious tweaks and upgrades that help push the truck to the extreme. Delivering a huge amount of speed and power, all packed into a 1/8 scale chassis, this impressive truck delivers on both fun and performance, while looking super sweet at the same time. Let’s dive in and give it a closer look. EXTREME DESIGN, SERIOUS QUALITY The Outcast EXB 6S is designed for some serious bashing and is built accordingly. This tough 1/8 scale stunt truck features a ton…