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History and hobby both repeat themselves, right? Then we die, and then we’ll see. Or not. Anyway, I’ve got a new project coming up, the process being the standard one. Dreaming, choosing, planning, slowly accumulating, bargaining (with wife), building, painting, upgrading. Have done it before, will do it again. Ours is a great hobby! Contrary to what last week alluded to, [...]
As we predicted, the new RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Chevrolet Scottsdale has sent the scale crawling world into a frenzy. And, rightfully so. When I heard We were getting the new Scottsdale, I imagined the RC4WD Blazer with just a longer bed and that was it. I have learned over the years that when I get insider info on [...]
What’s up everyone? Happy Thursday! It’s funny how the hobby works. A couple weeks ago due to being in the middle of moving houses and a variety of activities that all seemed to hit at once, I was ready to write about how I was dealing with burn-out and was perhaps on the verge of needing to take a break from [...]
A couple of days ago I was found guilty of smuggling. It was a simple case for the prosecutor, who found and secured all the hard evidence needed for conviction. I had nothing for it, but to plead guilty. Sadly, it wasn’t the first time. I am a repeat offender. One more strike, and I’m out. The contraband was four JConcept [...]
You know, I’ve been running the Rotten Apple name on my r/c monster trucks for a long time now. Back in 2016 when the Axial SMT10 came out, I wanted to ditch the Grave Digger RTR body because I much preferred coming up with my own identities. Given the truck had a neon green chassis, I tried to figure out something [...]
When things in general are hard, it is often a good idea to revert back to simple things that are more easily sorted. Moving continents is a rather stress inducing experience, which is why my tools are finally organised. Finding a house, enrolling in schools, securing gas and electricity, buying school uniforms, starting a new job, buying a new car: [...]
Hey everyone, what’s up? Happy Thursday! Today we aren’t exactly talking monster trucks, but we are talking about a truck that is monstrous! So last year I decided to get a Tamiya Globe Liner semi truck to convert to an off-highway log hauler. Well, as I found out the Tamiya really wasn’t the tool for the job. I went wheeling with some [...]
If you’re in this hobby you probably have the same kind of bug I have, always itching in the back of your head: things could be improved. And when they finally cannot, up pops ideas for the next project, which could be either just slightly better than the last one, or something entirely different. My SCX10 is a case in point, [...]
Hey folks and Happy Thursday to you! One of the things that I missed last week when writing about my experience at BIGFOOT Open House 2023 was that the “High Roller II” edition of the FMS Smasher was released. The 1:1 High Roller II is a fully restored classic monster truck that’s been making appearances for the better part of a decade [...]
The Cross RC EMO X has more than proven itself worthy on the trails. But after going through a Big Squid RC Review, the original body has seen better days. We got our hands on a fresh new body for the EMO X and had to show the abused rig some love.The body came pre painted and cut out. I [...]
Hey guys and Happy Thursday! Last weekend the BIGFOOT 4×4 monster truck team held their annual Open House at their home base in Pacific, MO, and it was a freakin’ blast! First off, longtime friend of Big Squid RC, Adam Rogers, put on his second annual RC Bash the night before the Open House. Held at a hotel near the BIGFOOT shop, [...]
Another Axialfest Badlands is in the books! I have seen event stickers that say, “I survived”, and then the event name before. It’s a cool way to deck out your rig and let people know where the truck has been. But if you have an “I Survived Axialfest Badlands” sticker, then you have truly earned it. Check out our [...]
Check it out! My trx-4 Simba has finally gotten a brother in my SCX10 Akela. Which do you prefer? Cat or canine? Hot or cold. Dusk or dawn? Red or blue? We all have a preference, don’t we? The Lion King or The Jungle Book? So that you don’t have to google it: Akela is the leader of the wolf [...]
Hey everyone and Happy Thursday! This weekend is BIGFOOT 4×4 Open House, in Pacific, MO! With full scale car crushes, monster truck rides, r/c monster truck racing, and various show trucks on display, it’s a blast for all ages! The event goes from 10am – 3pm, and is completely free to attend. Legendary monster truck driver Jim Kramer will be taking his last [...]
Hey everybody, major apologies for being brief this week but I am in the middle of moving houses. After a couple years of renting, I finally bought a house and it has ample room for a workshop (including painting area). Hooray! As such, I’m running around this week with not much time. I did want to make a post though because [...]
