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Thunder Tiger RTA4 1/8 Nitro Short Course Truck
Thunder Tiger has decided to jump on the 1/8 nitro Short Course bandwagon with the RTA4. If you own a MTA4 ( Associated MGT) you’ll probably be seeing double, as minus the A-arms, driveshafts, wheels/tires and bodywork, the RTA4 is identical underneath. It is powered by Thunder Tiger’s ever reliable and powerful .28 pullstart engine with a large 150cc fuel tank, and has [...]
- 12/20/2011
- 10:11 pm
- Thunder Tiger
- By: Big Squid Staff
Pro-Line December Releases
If your ride needs freshening up, then a great place to start is a new shell. Pro-Line have got two new BullDog shells, for buggy and truggy, to point you in the right direction. Ty Tessmann has developed them, adding fins and changing the angle of the windshield for better cooling and even better performance, combined with an awesome forward cab [...]
- 12/18/2011
- 11:06 pm
- Pro-Line
- By: Big Squid Staff
Team Durango DEX408
Team Durango have at last unveiled the DEX408, after having teased us for many weeks. It’s packed with features, most of which are to be found on the nitro version too, such as easy-access diffs and a slimline design. The plastics are all light weight composites, and all the shiny bits are CNC machined aluminum, further aiding the already excellent weight [...]
- 12/3/2011
- 3:32 pm
- Team Durango
- By: Big Squid Staff
Axial EXO Terra Buggy official video!
After last week’s ridiculously short teaser videos, Axial have now released the full length promo video. Check out the cool slow-mo! According to Axial, both trucks are running Novak Havoc Pro ESC’s, 4.5t motors and Thunder Power 2S Li-Po packs. Head over to the Axial website for more details aout the EXO Terra Buggy.
Avios UK – RC on TV!
Oh what fun things we get up to accross the pond… Here’s an EPIC ad from the UK for Avios – an airmiles rewards program. These guys have taken their company slogan to a whole new level, by making everything fly. No, really, EVERYTHING. Yes, that was a flying barbeque, but just in case you didn’t believe any of that here’s some behind [...]
Associated TC6.1 Factory Team
Associated’s latest car is the TC6.1 Factory Team – blue aluminum, ultra narrow carbon fibre chassis, symmetrical chassis design and a full set of ball bearings are but a few standard features. Another cool feature is a rear gear diff. Most pro-level touring cars run ball diffs these days, so it’s nice to see a part that often wears out quickly [...]
- 11/24/2011
- 10:34 pm
- Team Associated
- By: Big Squid Staff
Novak Diablo twin battery Brushless combo
If you run a dual battery 1/10th scale truck, then Novak’s new Diablo Brushless system is just the boost your rig needs. The Diablo 550 Sensored Motor provides a good fun to bash time ratio, and should also haul combined with the witchcraft intelligent electronics inside the ESC. With all this power comes huge amp loads, but Novak’s got you covered with something called “Launch-Limit” – [...]
- 11/23/2011
- 11:10 pm
- New Products
Novak - By: Big Squid Staff
New Traxxas Release
Traxxas has something new coming out on the 30th of November 2011! And that’s it really… We don’t know any more! There have been guesses that it could be a 1/5th scale or a 1/8th scale buggy, but nobody is 100% sure. At the rumor price close to $1000 it’s not going to be a 1/16th scale! Personally we are [...]
Turnigy 1/10 Brushless 2WD Desert Racing Buggy
Turnigy has released a new 2WD Desert Racing Buggy. This brushless buggy is pre-built, but requires a radio and battery to be fully ready to run. You get plenty of power from a 35A esc with a fan and a 3300kv 540 motor, undoubtedly a bulletproof EZ-Run based system. You’ll also find steel driveshafts, adjustable camber and toe, as well [...]
- 11/20/2011
- 9:08 pm
- Hobby King
- By: Big Squid Staff
LRP Pit Towel 2 and Decals
Keep Mom’s kitchen table your workbench tidy with the Pit Towel 2 from LRP. Made from quality machine-washable materials, it will be easy to clean off those inevitable spills! They also released a nice big A4 sized sheet of decals today if you fancy jazzing up your shells! Visit the LRP website for details.
- 11/19/2011
- 1:38 pm
- LRP
- By: Big Squid Staff
New Schumacher Racing Releases
Schumacher gave word of two new Anderson High Voltage Brushless servos today. The AN530400HV – Metal gears, brushless, and a lightning fast speed of just 0.06 seconds @ 7.4v for 60 degrees of rotation and 194oz or torque means that this servo is ideal for 1/10 sized cars whereas the AN530400HV is more suited to larger applications. You get a massive 305oz of torque at [...]
- 11/18/2011
- 10:14 pm
- Schumacher
- By: Big Squid Staff
Racers Edge Pro2 RTR Short Course Truck
Racers Edge have just released their first RC truck – the Pro2 Short Course Truck. They aren’t getting much attention at the moment, but they deserve a whole lot more, because what you’re seeing right here is a 2.4ghz equipped 1/10 brushless short course truck for under $190….. 😀 Although it fails to meet up to some of the spec of “pro” level kits, it looks to be more [...]
- 11/17/2011
- 11:20 pm
- Racers Edge
- By: Big Squid Staff
New HPI Releases
Looks like HPI have been busy! Keep your work area tidy with a cool little parts tray with a nice moulded HPI Racing logo, available as this small size (15cmx10cm) for parts, and a large size (75cmx50cm) for working on your cars. Put that parts tray to good use and get rid of those E-clips on your Savage XS with these new e-clip [...]
- 11/17/2011
- 5:36 pm
- HPI Racing
Savage XL - By: Big Squid Staff
Hobby Pro USA Fuel Bottles
Hobby Pro USA are set to keep the nitro guys happy with their new 500CC fuel bottles. They’re just the right softness to be practical in all situations, and at a penny under $6 you can’t complain about value for money! Head over to the Hobby Pro website to get your hands on one.
Kyosho DBX VE 2.0 1/8 Buggy
Kyosho have revised their DBX VE 1/8 Buggy to keep up with current styles. In the DBX VE 2.0 you will find an Orion Vortex 10 motor and an all new 3s Li-Po capable RV10 EVO ESC, a slick new FHSS 2.4GHZ radio, and durable bash-proof parts such as big bore shocks and an aluminum motor mount. To top it all off, you get [...]
- 11/14/2011
- 12:54 pm
- Kyosho
New Products
News - By: Big Squid Staff
