RC Nightmare Community Blog

Here is some gossip for you. Why did Rodney Wills leave HPI to join Axial? Okay, so it’s not really gossip! He was offered the position of Global Marketing Director at Axial, a promotion that he couldn’t refuse. After five years at HPI as Marketing Manager Rodney will now bring his experience in publishing, marketing and event management to Axial. Read on »»

Hey Buggy fans! The all-new TLR “22″ 1:10 Electric 2WD Racing buggy redefines the norm and raises the standard that all 1:10 electric off road racing buggies will be marked by. Read on »»

A lot of us start out in the smaller scales of RC, typically smaller than 1/10 scale.  Something like 1/16 or 1/24 is usually where people get started.  Me personally my first RC was a 1/10 scale traxxas slash 4X4 but I got into the hobby a little later than most.  Our lead tech Van was into the the hobby early on with 1/24 scale carpet racers.  If you are anything like me with each new RC you get you are drawn to getting bigger and faster, but with that comes a larger and larger price tag.  You have to be ready before you run up in size.  Ebay is littered with examples of people that jumped in too quickly and ended up with an $800 paper weight.  Below are a few tips to think over before you take the plunge. Read on »»

Here’s a new weapon for you RC racers! The new Futaba 4PL 2.4GHz S-FHSS radio system includes many advanced features that racers desire. With frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology and a price that any RC fan’s budget, you won’t be disappointed. You’ll get virtually interference-free operation, super-secure dependability and most of the advanced throttle and steering adjustability you would normally find in a much more expensive radio. Read on »»