The RC Newb Podcast

One of the best ways to enjoy the R/C hobby and meet other hobbyists is to attend an R/C event. Whether it's a crawler event, a race, or something else, planning and bringing the right gear will help ensure you have the best time possible. In this episode of The RC Newb Podcast, I discuss some must-have items for any R/C gathering. Show Notes: News Redcat Brushless 1/18-scalers: Redcat Ascent-18 Brushless Redcat Ascent-18 Brushless Scout II Redcat Ascent-18 Apex Micro RC crawlers are on the move: Axial unveils the SCX30 Jeep Wrangler and SCX30 Ford Bronco Redcat pre-announces the yet-to-be-released Ascent-32 Hobby Plus unveils its CR18P Terranaut 8x8 The Great American R/C Crawl is returning to Road America in 2026 Main Topic: RC Event Prep Stay hydrated by bringing a pack of water or a durable, refillable water bottle Dress for the climate and keep an eye on the weather forecast, packing appropriate gear for the conditions Include a First Aid Kit in the event of scrapes and cuts If you're camping at the event, make sure your tent and other gear is in good shape Don't forget to book your hotel, AirBNB, or campsite when you buy your event tickets Pack spare parts like shocks, chassis links, servos, and motors just in case things break while on the trail or track A small tool kit with wrenches and spare hardware can come in handy if you need to make repairs away from your home base Save on R/C upgrades with these discount codes: Save $5 on accessories from fmshobby.com with coupon codeRCNEWB Save 5% at rcawd.com with coupon code RCNEWB5 Save 10% at HobbyPlus with coupon code RCNEWB10

It's almost here…the 2024 holiday shopping season. I've always considered this to be one of the best times to get yourself into the hobby, get someone else into the hobby, or stock up on spare parts and accessories for the coming year. In this episode of The RC Newb Podcast, I recap a few new models from Vanquish, Axial, Carisma, and FMS while also sharing some of the best Pre-Black Friday R/C deals of 2024. Show Notes: Vanquish has released a kit version of its H10 Optic trail buggy (and there's a twist). Axial released several updated models to end 2024: SCX24 Lexus GX 470, SCX24 Base Camp, SCX10 III Base Camp (Updated), and UTB18 Capra 4WS. Upgrade your SCX24 or SCX10 with various performance and scale accessories. Carisma has released a Special Edition of its M48S Audi Sport Quattro with 5-spoke wheels and new tires for improved scale authenticity and off-road performance. Classic off-road and overland fans rejoice; FMS has officially released the FCX10 Toyota LC80 1/10-scale trail rig. Fair RC is also offering this model at the same price for a limited time. Snag some deals as we head into the 2024 holiday shopping season. Specific deals worth checking out: Axial SCX24 2021 Ford Bronco - $79.99 (through 11/20/24) FMS FCX24M Land Rover Camel Trophy Edition Lineup - $99.99 each (through 11/20/24) Axial SCX6 Trail Honcho - $849.99 (through 11/20/24) Redcat Ascent-18 - $95.99 (through 12/2/24) Bambu Lab 2024 Black Friday Sale: Save on select 3D printers and accessories (through 12/3/24) Save on R/C upgrades with these discount codes: Save $5 on accessories from fmshobby.com with coupon codeRCNEWB Save 5% at rcawd.com with coupon code RCNEWB5

Back at it with another episode of The RC Newb Podcast. For today's topic, I recap several of Redcat's latest releases and share some news on models I'm currently testing out and reviewing from FMS. Show Notes: Redcat's been on a tear with new model releases, notably: 2023 Gen9 International Scout 800A Ascent Custom Hauler Custom Trailer 2024 Vigilante 1/5 Monster Truck Ascent-18 Ascent Fusion Watch my unboxing of the Redcat Gen9 International Scout 800A Read my review of the Redcat Gen9 International Scout 800A FMS New Releases for 2024: FCX10 Chevrolet K5 Blazer FCX18 Chevy K10 Pickup Truck FCX18 Toyota LC80

Hello again! I'm back in my mobile recording studio to record another episode of The RC Newb Podcast. A lot has happened since episode 74; Axialfest Badlands 2022 came and went (and was awesome), Traxxas released several fun vehicles in various sizes, Element RC dropped a new entry-level crawler, and Carisma showcased its scale detail chops with a few new releases. The topic of this episode is the small-scale crawling boom, but we'll cover a few other topics as well. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Show Notes: Traxxas XRT Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E 2.1 Spec 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Carisma MSA-1E Subaru Brat & Mitsubishi Pajero Element RC Enduro Sport Edition Traxxas TRX4M Ford Bronco & Land Rover Defender Axial Capra UTB 18 FMS FCX24 Power Wagon FMS FCX24 Max Smasher Monster Truck

It's been a while…. It occurred to me that I haven't recorded a new episode of the RC Newb Podcast in some time. With that said, I sat down and rattled off some updates on the show and what I've been up to within the world of R/C. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing your passion for this great hobby. Show Notes and R/C News: I've been exploring some new R/C models over the past year, including the Traxxas TRX-4 2021 Ford Broco, the Element RC Knightrunner, the Element RC Gatekeeper (RTR), ROCHobby's Katana V2, the Axial SCX24 Jeep JT Gladiator, and a few others. Traxxas has a new 1/8-scale basher; Sledge. Axial is teasing a new (small-scale) release on 3/31/22.

In this episode of the podcast, I'm focusing on two smaller-scale R/C vehicles that I'm currently reviewing. The first is the RGT Adventurer V2 which was provided by the folks at Banggood. This 1/24-scale crawler has been a fun addition to my growing fleet of small crawlers and can hold its own against other heavyweights in this category. The second vehicle that I'll talk about is the XC324 Manga Spirit from Xotik. This R/C car looks like the popular Mini 4WD from Tamiya but has the added ability to be driven just about anywhere. From the track to your kitchen floor, this car has provided for some much-needed breaks during my current work-from-home scenario. Lastly, I wanted to give you a preview of what's currently on my workbench...an airplane. I've been helping two of my sons build an R/C airplane as part of a Boy Scouts merit badge, and it's provided some unique learning opportunities for us all. Show notes: A hands-on review of the RGT Adventurer V2 1/24-scale R/C crawler. Zipping around with Xotik's XC324 Manga Spirit 1/32-scale R/C racer. My kids and I are taking to the air and building a FliteTest Mini Sportster. CarryAll RC's X-TRA RC Backpack has become one of my favorite tools while on the go. Take a closer look at this pack and how it can be your best friend the next time you hit the trail. My TRX-4 Sport will be getting some updates soon, starting with Hobbywing's QuicRun Fusion brushless crawler motor. Show sponsors: Thanks also to Manscaped for their support of this episode and for offering listeners of the RC Newb Podcast 20% off their next order at manscaped.com with coupon code RCNEWB20.

It's not often that I get to chat with folks in the film industry, so when the opportunity arose to chat with the director (Dave Hill) and producer (Trenton Waterson) of the upcoming film, Flying Cars, I knew it was something I couldn't pass up. The R/C hobby isn't often highlighted in mainstream media, which makes Flying Cars unique right from the start. Throughout our hour-long chat, Dave and Trenton shared their experiences with the hobby, what challenges they faced while making the film, as well as their feelings on finally being able to release this film to the viewing public. Much to my delight, we even managed to squeeze in a little chat about 1/10-scale and small-scale crawlers. The movie will be released for purchase on Tuesday, May 19 through AppleTV/iTunes (pre-order is now open), Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play. Show Notes: Visit flyingcarsfilm.com to find out more about the movie. Follow Flying Cars Film on Facebook and Instagram for some unique, behind-the-scenes looks leading up to and after the movie's release. Episode Sponsor: Thank you to Pro-Line for their support of The RC Newb Podcast and rcnewb.com. Save 10% on your next order at prolineracing.com with coupon code RCNEWBAP10.

Once you've popped the lid on the R/C kit-building experience, it's hard to turn back. Such has been the case for hobby experience. Following my Tamiya Grasshopper project, I've been on the lookout for new kits to check out. Over the past few months, I've been focusing on an on-road machine from Carisma and an off-road blaster from Pro-Line. In this epiosde of The RC Newb Podcast, I'll share my thoughts on both of these models, as well as the experiences that I had building them. Show Notes: Getting my on-road fix with Carisma's M40S kit. Building a track-ready short course truck with Pro-Line's Pro-Fusion SC4x4 kit. Redcat Racing's latest release; the Kaiju 1/8-scale monster truck. Axial extends their SCX24 lineup with the 1967 Chevy C10 Kyosho enters the small-scale crawler scene with their Mini-Z 4x4 platform. Episode Sponsor: Pro-Line - Save 10% on your next order at prolineracing.com with coupon code RCNEWBAP10

One of the biggest surprises of 2019 has been the rise of Element RC and their lineup of ready-to-run (RTR) and kit trail trucks. The Enduro Sendero RTR has become a favorite of mine, both in terms of performance and overall driving enjoyment. In this episode of The RC Newb Podcast, I share my thoughts on this 1/10-scale trail rig, along with a glimpse at what's to come in future episodes. Show notes: An overview of the Element RC Enduro Sendero RTR We'll be talking small-scale crawlers on the next episode of the RC Newb Podcast, specifcally Axial's SCX24 Deadbolt, Carisma's MSA-1E (Gen 2), and the Axial Yeti Jr. Can-Am Maverick X3. If you're looking for more R/C podcasts to subscribe to, check out RC Conspiracies and While My Batteries Charge from CCxRC. Don't forget to check out The Big Squid RC Podcast for industry interviews and discussions with folks who are deeply entrenched in the world of radio-control. If you want to support The RC Newb Podcast, you can do so through Patreon. Episode sponsor: Pro-Line Save 10% on your next order at prolineracing.com with coupon code RCNEWBAP10

I’ve taken the Redcat Racing GEN8 on a number of adventures since it arrived in my R/C garage earlier this year. Between it’s affordability, performance, and appearance, it’s become one of my favorite scale radio-control models to take out on the trail. In this episode of the RC Newb Podcast, I’ll share my thoughts on the GEN8 as well as give a preview of what’s to come on future episodes of the show. Show notes: Upcoming episodes will include reviews of the Element RC Enduro Sendero RTR, Axial Yeti Jr. Can-Am Maverick X3, Axial SCX24 Deadbolt, Pro-Line Pro-Spec Scaler Shocks and more. First Impressions: Redcat Racing GEN8 International Scout II My GEN8 upgrades: Pro-Line BFGoodrich Mud-terrain T/A KM3 “Predator” Tires Hexfly 25kg Metal Gear Steering Servo Save 10% on your next order at Pro-Line Racing with coupon code RCNEWBAP10!

Ready-to-Run (RTR) R/C models are great when you want to get rolling as fast as possible. Still, there's something to be said for spending time building a model from scratch. After years of RTR dominance, it appears that radio-controlled model kits are making a comeback. In this episode of The RC Newb Podcast, I share a few reasons why building a kit is a great way to get connected to your hobby. Show notes: Kits are making a comeback. If you're looking to get hands-on with your next R/C model, here are just a few that can get you started: Competition R/C Kits Kyosho Team Associated Tekno RC XRay Go-fast R/C Kits HPI Kyosho Tekno RC Tamiya Traxxas R/C Crawler Kits Axial Carisma Scale Adventure HPI Redcat Racing Tamiya Traxxas Looking for an R/C crawler? Redcat Racing's GEN8 is a solid performer for scale R/C enthusiasts. Taking Pro-Line's BFGoodrich Krawler T/A Predator tires for a spin on the Traxxas TRX-4 Sport. Thanks, once-again to Pro-Line for their support of The RC Newb Podcast! As an exclusive offer to listeners of the show, you can save an additional 10% on your next order at prolineracing.com with coupon code RCNEWBAP10.

Before we close the book on 2018, I wanted to take a quick look back at the year, from where we started and what we have to look forward to in 2019. As always, thank you for the support over the past year, from the fun conversations to the insight and answers you provide, I greatly appreciate the community that this hobby has created. Here's to an amazing New Year! Show notes: Crawler kits galore from Axial, HPI, Carisma Scale Adventure, and Traxxas Small-scale crawling fun with Carisma's MSA-1E Build a small-scale speedster with Carisma's 4Y24 Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Pro-Line! To save an additional 10% off your next order at prolineracing.com, use coupon code RCNEWBAP10 at checkout.