It's a one-man show this time around. Be warned, I am fueled by two cans of Diet Sun Drop and got off on more than a few tangents. It's all r/c-related, so it's all good!

Josh and I got back in the studio to discuss all things Traxxas, specifically their recent frenzy of releases. We also touched on some announcements from RCX, and waxed nostalgic about the RC10.

Traxxas

RCX - What caught our eye...

RC10

What's new in your garage/garage sale?

Josh and I join forces for yet another episode of the RC Newb Podcast to discuss a few recent movements in the hobby. We've noticed more vehicles are being introduced with higher levels of exterior detail and styling. Along with this, there have been an army of rally cars introduced as of late and we share our thoughts on where their appeal may be coming from.

Show Notes

Scale cars making a comeback... slowly but surely.

Rally Cars

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After months of planning, scheming, and rescheduling, I was finally able to record a podcast with Josh Howard.  We had a few items to talk about, starting with the closing of his local R/C racetrack and we rounded things out with a chat about ways to achieve a matte finish on a Lexan body (without risking scrapes and scratches).  All told, it was a fun episode to record and I have a feeling we'll be scheduling a few more of these sessions in the future. Enjoy!

With the holiday season upon us, it's time to tackle the big question. What do I get the person that's interested in the R/C hobby?  Give it a listen and share your ideas too!

Update 12/11/12: Thanks to Josh Howard for the tips on #RCStockingStuffers!

@rcnewb Setup sheets, sharpies, tire glue, and toothbrushes for cleaning nooks and crannies. #RCStockingStuffers

— Josh Howard (@JHowardDesign) December 5, 2012

@rcnewb Shoe Goo, body clips, Wheel nuts, Polycarbonate safe paint, and AA's for radios also are great. #RCStockingStuffers

— Josh Howard (@JHowardDesign) December 5, 2012

@rcnewb Another excellent idea... GEARS. Equipment to re-gear is cheap and easy to find. #RCStockingStuffers

— Josh Howard (@JHowardDesign) December 5, 2012

It's been a while, but I wanted to give some updates on a few things that will be coming up on the site.  I'm (again) thrilled to welcome Josh Howard as a contributor to the blog and hope you've been enjoying his take on RC racing.

A few new posts will be coming in the next week and a half that deal with creating a budget basher body as well as a look at on-board camera mounting.  All this and more in episode 4 of the RC Newb podcast.

We're back, both with another podcast episode and some more riveting R/C experiences to share.  It's been a busy week and we've dug into some new topics such as shock rebuilding and sway-bar installation.  I even took a friend's HPI RS4 MT out for a spin.  Sit back and enjoy!

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We're back with another episode, but nothing much has changed.  No intro music, no r/c truck and more ideas than I know what to do with.  So what does a person do when their radio-controlled vehicle is in the shop? They come up with a list of upgrades and hop-ups!

I've also found some great sites that offer amazing deals on r/c parts and accessories.  Here are a few of my favorites:

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After living the R/C "lifestyle" for over a month, I wanted to take a quick look back at the voyage thus-far and give some words of advice for those looking to join the party!  Without further delay, I give you the first episode of the RC Newb podcast!

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