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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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SC8.2e RTR – We want
One of the more baffling trends is something that never took off. With 1/8-scale electric, and nitro, topping the “cool and trendy” bits of the hobby and Short Course being hugely popular the obvious mixed-breed of ...
The Devil is in the Details – Tekno EB48
Devil, God, Buddha, or the random guy down the street who wears a robe– whatever the saying is you like better. We’re about details, and the Tekno EB48 buggy seems to have lots of little details we like. We’re in ...
VRC_011 – See what you’ve been missing for just $1.99!
Two dollars can’t get you much these days, but it can get you more RC information, how-to’s, reviews, words, pretty pictures and expert advice than you can imagine. What’s not to love about the super low price...
Check. Check. Hitec Checks.
LiPo’s sort of freak us out. On one hand, they have made electric racing amazing. On the other hand, they have burned down houses. It’s critically important that your LiPo packs are balanced. Some chargers have this...
CRC Made a Touring Car!
After years of dominating the 1/12 scale circuit, CRC has decided to enter the lucrative Touring Car racing end of competition with their VBC Racing Wildfire. The main chassis and upper deck were developed from highly sophistic...
Tamiya VW Build Vid is LIVE!
We just uploaded our turbo rad Tamiya Volkswagen Type2 Wheelie build video to YouTube. It’s got some artsy intro shots and a fast-motion build of this 1/12 scale wheelie machine. Check out our first issue of VRC Mag on Ma...
Cha Cha Cha Changes
Wow. How things can change over the years. Seems like only yesterday I was sporting my first RC Car. There it sat under the Christmas tree in all of its glory. It was a “slightly used” tub of gold. My RC10 came decked out w...
Review – Tamiya Liquid Thread-lock
Not everything we review has to be new, and this latest entry is actually very old. After walking around my local hobby shop looking for something worthy of a product review, I remembered one of the most important tools our hob...