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Fair RC FCX24 Smasher RTR Camouflage Mod w/Batrazzi Tracks
Now shipping from Fair RC is the FCX24 Smasher RTR Camouflage Mod w/Batrazzi Tracks. This modified version of the Smasher comes with a special camo paint scheme and off-road tracks for when the going gets gnarly. Here are more highlights- * Rusted camouflage livery * Includes tracks as well as monster truck tires * Two speed transmission * High clearance portal style axles * Four [...]
- 11/3/2023
- 5:33 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Losing grip – Killing it with Killerbody
Lots of things are great about the Redcat RDS, but not the body. I am very happy about that, since it keeps the price down at lets me spend that money on getting whatever body I want instead. Sure, the included body does a good job covering the chassis and it’s got magnetic body mounts to boot, but for looks? [...]
- 11/3/2023
- 2:21 pm
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RC Drifting - By: Martin
JConcepts S2 Schumacher LD3 Clear Body
Now shipping from JConcepts is an S2 Schumacher LD3 Clear Body. The JC crew has worked up one of their high-end S2 series race bodies for the freshly announced Schumacher LD3. Check out these highlights- * Low profile design * Aggressive progressive cab design to increase front-end downforce * Channeled roof increases rigidity of cockpit * Dual side-window design * Upper side-pods have vents to [...]
- 11/3/2023
- 11:15 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line 1/7 Pre-Cut 2007 Chevy Silverado Clear Body for the…
The good folks over at Pro-Line have dropped a 1/7 Pre-Cut 2007 Chevy Silverado Clear Body for the Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer. The Silverado has been nicely scaled and is fully licensed. Check out these highlights- * Classic “Cateye” Chevy for the Unlimited Desert Racer platform * Aggressively flared fenders for a muscular stance * Bolts directly to the stock UDR cage * Fully [...]
- 11/2/2023
- 10:02 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Monster Truck Madness – 10 Years of Fun
Hey everyone and Happy Thursday! This week marks 10 years of writing for Big Squid, which is pretty crazy to me. Back in 2013, I remember reading the site and seeing they were looking for someone to write a weekly blog on the world of Scale RC, which at the time was starting to REALLY boom. I was running a new [...]
Pro-Line 1/10 Coyote Grande Clear Body
Coming soon from Pro-Line is the 1/10 Coyote Grande Clear Body. Sized to fit 12.3″ wheelbase scale crawlers, the Coyote Grande is a high performance competition rock crawling body. Here are the highlights- * Fresh take on the original Coyote * Aimed at Class 2 and Class 3 rock crawlers * Fresh 1980’s SUV-styling * Pinched front end with dove-tailed rear * Wheel arches have [...]
- 11/2/2023
- 4:33 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line Twin I-Beam 2WD Pre-Runner Suspension Conversion Ki…
New from Pro-Line is a Twin I-Beam 2WD Pre-Runner Suspension Conversion Kit for the SCX10 I/II. This ultra-trick conversion kit comes with everything needed to install true I-Beam suspension on your SCX10 I/II. Check out these highlights- * Transforms your SCX10 I/II into a 2WD Desert Truck * Highly detailed, durable, scale-looking conversion kit * Molded I-Beam arms, radium arms, and trailing arms * [...]
- 11/2/2023
- 1:09 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
ARRMA 1/7 Big Rock 6S 4X4 BLX Monster Truck RTR
Just announced by ARRMA is the 1/7th Scaled Big Rock 6S 4X4 BLX Monster Truck RTR. This giant version of the Big Rock comes with a burly 6S brushless power system, to go with it’s beefy 4wd chassis. Check out these highlights- * Big Rock supersized to 1/7 scale * Loaded with ARRMA durability and performance * Highly detailed, rugged truck body * Three [...]
- 11/2/2023
- 10:40 am
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Batrazzi RC Car Stand Repair Workstation
New over at Batrazzi RC is a Car Stand Repair Workstation. The new workstation from Batrazzi is designed to work with 1/10th to 1/8th scaled vehicles and can make wrenching a whole lot easier. Check out these highlights- * Fits 1/10 and 1/8 vehicles * Five different height adjustments * 130 x 160mm base * Non-slip top * 360-degrees of rotation * Easy to assemble The [...]
- 11/1/2023
- 7:30 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Tamiya 1/10 Toyota Celica GT-Four RC (ST185) Kit
Being teased now by Tamiya is the 1/10 Toyota Celica GT-Four RC (ST185) Kit. The Toyota Celica was a best seller worldwide for decades and the Tamiya version has been nicely scaled down from the 1:1 original. Here are some highlights- * Comes on Tamiya’s TT-02 chassis * Shaft driven 4wd * Double wishbone suspension * Coil damped suspension system The Tamiya Toyota Celica GT-Four [...]
- 11/1/2023
- 4:34 pm
- New Products
Tamiya - By: Tim Mohr
JConcepts Scalloped 2.2″ Carpet/Turf Tire Inserts
Over at JConcepts they have announced Scalloped 2.2″ Carpet/Turf Tire Inserts. The scalloped inserts help to increase rolling speed, while adding support to the center section of the tire. Here are the highlights- * Soft and pliable open cell material * Increased sidewall support * Open cell material, scalloped inner cuts * Bright white material for easy identification * 2 pieces included per package The JConcepts [...]
- 11/1/2023
- 1:44 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Traxxas Slash RTR With BL-2s Brushless Power System
Down in Texas the crew at Traxxas has announced that their Slash RTR will soon ship with a new BL-2s Brushless Power System. The Traxxas Slash is a truly iconic rc car and their new BL-2s brushless power system gives it a big boost in power, without a big price increase. Check out these highlights- * BL-2s brushless system has 15% [...]
- 11/1/2023
- 12:25 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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Teaser – Cross RC 1/8 EMO X3 Tow Truck Kit
Cross RC is all about taking scale realism to the next level and to help prove this they are now teasing their upcoming 1/8 EMO X3 Tow Truck Kit. This burly tow truck is loaded with scale metal parts and even comes with a working winch. Coming in at 8th scale, and with a tough 4wd system, the EMO X3 [...]
- 11/1/2023
- 11:01 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
