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VRC Magazine Issue #43 – Download Now!
Posted May 8, 2022 by Derek Buono
This issue was a soul searching, character building, nightmare. I though we’d get past the COVID issues from the last issue but it didn’t happen. But good news, this issue is out and we’ve upgrade a few things to get back on track and continue the magazine into the future. What’s in this issue? Features […]
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Velocity RC Cars Issue #42 – Download Now! Just $2.99
Posted June 18, 2021 by Derek Buono
2020 was a nightmare, and it looks like we screwed up the start of 2021…at least for us. This issue comes late unless you just subscribed…then it’s on time. Inside you’ll find our review of the amazing Element RC Builders Edition GateKeeper. Sure we technically ran it almost a year ago, but it might be […]
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VRC Issue #41 – Download now for just $2.99!
Posted December 11, 2020 by Derek Buono
Many have been stuck inside for months, or you’re out partying like it’s 1999. Either way, a good RC read is always satisfying. In this issue, we’ve got some strange reviews. One of the Comical Tamiya Avante which is now AWD! Arrma has been batting 1,000 with some sick releases and we finally got our […]
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Velocity RC Cars Issue #40 – Germ Free and just $2.99! Download Instantly
Posted July 2, 2020 by Derek Buono
Velocity RC Cars Magazine Issue 40 – VRC_040 It’s summer, or is it spring. Life has been hard on this planet for some, but somehow we still make a magazine. What’s the best part of this issue? No, it’s not the rad reviews, or the servo article…sure it might be the paint article we ran […]
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RC Babble Live! Join us every Monday at 5:30pm PST (8:30pm EST) for a live show.
Posted May 1, 2020 by Derek Buono
“We’ll do it live!” We have no script, no ideas, and just babble about RC cars every Monday at 5:30pm. Derek, Jeff, Peter and some special guests get together, drink a beer, and discuss over 30 years of being in the RC world. Missed a show? Don’t worry. You can rewatch the live stream on […]
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Build a Kit – Tamiya TA06
Very few people build kits anymore, which is a shame because it is so fun! And, you get the opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of your specific chassis. Tamiya shot over a TA-06 kit rocking a Mercedes-Benz GT3 body and we...
Diff Building with Paul King – FREE Article
To an RC enthusiast venturing into 1/8 scale for the first time, working on the differentials can be intimidating (and, worst case scenario, discouraging). “Can I assemble these and keep them from leaking?”, “Look at this...
RC4WD Trailfinder Review – VRC Magazine
Scale or trail, whatever you call it, it’s a growing classes in RC. The guys at RC4WD have been quietly offering up a quality rig that allows you to look good and hit the trails. Start stock and go crazy with tuning, or d...
Stock Nationals
Came across some news while browsing the information superhighway. Looks like J-Concepts and OC/RC Raceway are teaming up to bring the Stock Nationals to town in April. One more reason it’s great to live in Southern Calif...
Mugen MBX7TR Video Review – Velocity RC Cars Magazine
Screaming cats? Crying Babies? What? The sound of nitro can make you hear funny sounds, but there’s nothing funny about the Mugen MBX7TR, except maybe if it told a good joke. Our video review can be seen here (obviously) ...
Tamiya TT-01 Team Hahn Video Review – Velocity RC Cars Magazine
VRC_021 will feature our full review of the Tamiya TT-01 Type E review but you can watch words in motion by checking out our video review of the kit. Sure plastic bushing are so 80’s, but we’re retro. That’s w...
Team Associated RC8.2e Factory Team Image Gallery
The RC8.2e Factory Team is hard at work here at VRC. Matt Olsen has been giving it a good long term test, and Mike McMahon can now be seen running this electric racer at the track. Here is a photo gallery from our full review i...
Pro-Line Pro MT 4×4 Review – Velocity RC Cars Magazine
Pro-Line seems to becoming a kit/roller company and we’re all for it. They started small and have gone big with the new Pro MT 4×4. This 1/10-scale monster truck is perfect for bashing. Big tires, a thick candy shell...