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THE Cub Report, 09.22.2014, Version- Life is Like a Box of..…
Ya know, THE Cub Report is a lot like a box of chocolates too, you just never know what you are gonna get. It can be weeks of boring “ho-hum” stuff with a rare nugget of good stuff buried here or there. This week however, is a “good” one, so keep on reading… So… I’ve been teasing about some huge [...]
ASK Cubby, 09.18.2014, Version- Whoomp! There It Is (Your An…
“Hello Cubby, I hope you read and answer my letter. My question is in regards to lipo batteries. Is there an easy way to tell how full my pack is? Sincerely, William R.” Cubby- Yo hey Big Bill, thanks for the email, shoot us another one with your snail mail so we can hook you up with a sticker pack. So… is there an [...]
Review – Axial SCX10 Ram Power Wagon
THE Axial SCX10 Ram Power Wagon ReviewThere is no doubt that Axial is scalding hot right now. Everything they touch seems to turn to gold and for good reason, they’ve been putting out some incredible looking vehicles that can take all you can dish out. Their latest version of the SCX10 is the Ram Power Wagon. Does the Ram live [...]
- 9/16/2014
- 3:48 pm
- Axial
Car & Truck Reviews - By: Cubby
THE Cub Report, 09.15.2014, Version- Go Hardwell Or Go Home
Hello RC World, thanks for making your way to BigSquidRC, and welcome to yet another Cub Report. First up, BigSquidRC News… Have you noticed, we’ve been on a roll the last couple of years. If you have not, you sure will in a few weeks at iHobby. We’ve got multiple HUGE things going on in our booth. Like… make the dinosaur media [...]
ASK Cubby, 09.11.2014, Version- Whoa, Dumb It Down There Ein…
“Summit vs Yeti Hi there, I have liked the Summit for a long time because it was good all around, but now that the Yeti was made, I’m liking the Yeti more than the Summit. The two R/C’s have about a $150- $200 price difference (I think. I haven’t checked the Summit price in a while) but it looks like the Yeti [...]
Review – Kyosho AXXE Wireless LAN iReceiver Sand Buggy
THE Kyosho AXXE Wireless LAN iReceiver Sand Buggy ReviewFPV, some say it’s the future, some won’t drive any other way, but most have little to no experience with it. Today we are taking a closer look at the Kyosho AXXE. The version of the AXXE we received is part of Kyosho’s iReadyset series, it comes with their iReceiver and can [...]
- 9/10/2014
- 2:31 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Kyosho - By: Cubby
THE Cub Report, 09.08.2014, Version- Pinned Through Eau Roug…
Most of the rc industry refuses to acknowledge they are part part of the greater automotive industry. It seems many people in the rc industry are content to just be a “toy manufacturer”, instead of reaping the benefits of cross pollinating with people inside the full scale automotive industry. This may be something that has never crossed your mind, but [...]
ASK Cubby, 09.04.2014, Version- If You Take My Answers Serio…
“2.4GHZ radio receivers question Cubby, I own the Tactic TTX240 2 channel radio and about 12 3 channel Tactic receivers. I LOVE the fact that it doesn’t have an antenna wire. Now that I have started to race a bit more using the 2 channel(3 channel receiver) system is limiting my ability to use certain items on track. With my Slash 4×4 [...]
the Cub Report, 09.01.2014, Version- Imitation is the Sincer…
Hello one and all, I certainly hope you are all having a most enjoyable time for Labor Day. I have been putting in a lot of trigger time lately, so while you are reading this I’ll be at my favorite riding spot yanking some 1:1 throttle and hopefully catching some big air with buddies. On the subject of trigger time… You may [...]
ASK Cubby, 08.28.2014, Version- Hey Look, More Questions
“Hello Bigsquid!! what would be a good beginner brushless sct? shadab k (via G+)” Cubby- Yo to the yo Shadab, thanks for the question over on our BSRC G+ page. Hit the “contact us” link at the top of the page to inquire about getting your free sticker pack. Hummmmm….. so what would I consider to be the “best” brushless short course truck for [...]
THE Cub Report, 08.25.2014, Powered by- Guatemalan Insanity …
One of the most interesting trends that I’ve been hearing more and more about behind the scenes is about kits. You remember them don’t ya? Where you buy a new car, open the box, and all you see is part trees? From what I’ve been hearing there are several manufacturers that would love for them to come back into fashion. As [...]
Review – Hitec X1 Pro Battery Charger
THE Hitec X1 Pro Battery Charger ReviewThe latest battery charger from Hitec is the X1 Pro. As its name suggests, it is a professional level charger that is tiny in size and comes at an affordable price point. Can it hang with the best chargers on the planet? Is it easy to use? Is it worth the cash? Click the [...]
- 8/22/2014
- 6:31 pm
- Accessory Reviews
Hitec - By: Cubby
Ask Cubby, 08.20.2014, Version- Proof Positive I Read at Lea…
“review Hi I would love to see a review of the new 1/5 VRX phantom-B brushless buggy Mmmmm” Cubby- Hey ya “Mmmmm”, shoot us your snail mail for the hook-up on a BigSquidRC sticker pack. So… you would like to see a review of the VRX Phantom 1/5 buggy? Why? Have you seen that thing? It looks like something Iron Mike picked out of [...]
THE Cub Report, 08.18.2014, Version- Suffocating on Hate
Hey now everyone, thanks for tuning in to yet another Cub Report, where all the cool industry types get their water cooler fodder. How was our SoCal trip? Man, I hate to use the word “epic” as it will make me sound arrogant (read- guilty as charged), but ya, that pretty much sums up our trip. If you are “in the [...]
ASK Cubby, 08.14.2014, Version- Your Letters, My Responses
“QUESTION FOR CUBBY Dear Cubby; I’m a speed and bash rc truck person – slash and savage, etc. – but I really like the looks of some of the crawlers. And was wondering if anyone has had any luck modifying a crawler for speed and bashing. I realize they have a high center of gravity but I thought the wide stance and [...]
