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Who knew trailers would be one of the hottest R/C items in 2023? No matter the scale, you can find a trailer to haul your precious radio-controlled cargo. Redcat’s take on tow-behind trailers is the stylish 1/10 Custom Trailer. Part of its three-model release from a few weeks ago, the Custom Trailer is an excellent addition to any R/C collection. [...]
If you’ve ever sat back and thought, “I could really use an R/C rig to haul my R/C rigs”, then Redcat’s 1/10 1953 Chevrolet COE Custom Hauler is for you. Part of a triple-threat of new releases, the Custom Hauler is big, beautiful, and boasts serious coolness. To see it in photos and video is one thing, but when you [...]
We recently got a chance to check out the new Redcat Everest Ascent Rock Crawler, and as you will see in the unboxing and running videos below, we were quite surprised with the build and performance. Enjoy the unboxing video belowSee the Redcat Everest in action here! Don’t forget to bash that subscribe button, bash the bell, and heck leave [...]
RC4WD has just dropped the scale Mic with the release of the new Trail Finder 2 LWB Chevrolet Scottsdale body set! Ever since the RC4WD Blazer body set came out, it has been a very popular body for scale builders. I myself have built 4 of them, and plan on a few more down the road. Turning the Blazer into [...]
New from Team Associated is the MT12 RTR Monster truck. The MT12 Delivers 1/10 fun in a 1/12 size. With the body reminiscent of the old school monster trucks of the 80s, and modern-day electronics, Team Associated is hitting all the marks with the MT12. While we are in the final stages of the official Big Squid RC Review, we [...]
New from FMS Model comes the 1:24 FCX24 Chevrolet K5 Blazer! The new K5 is packed with parts to make it your own, removable top, roll bar, offroad bumpers, come with the new FCX24 Blazer RTRs. We have had ours for a few weeks now and it is rockin! While we are still working on the review, we have the [...]
Element RC has released the new Enduro Trailwalker Black RTR with a Scratch N’ Weather body. The updated Trailwalker looks wicked and reminds me of an older truck you would take in the woods for some off-road fun. The new Trailwalker Black is loaded with performance parts as well as the Stealth X gearbox. But what intrigued me the most [...]
As far as plans go, mine was as simple as they come. Even so, it failed miserably when faced with reality. It was like this: 1) Buy TRX-4 kit and 2021 Ford Bronco body, 2) build and paint TRX-4 kit and Bronco body, 3) drive and enjoy TRX-4, 4) upgrade and do pre and post comparisons one thing at a [...]
What’s going on Scalin Squids! RC4WD has released a new 1/10 Advanced Scale Winch Controller and Receiver. Now when it comes to electronics its hit or miss for me, I have installed with no issues, and I have also installed wrong and that’s not a good or cheap time. In the past the RC4WD winch setups could be confusing while [...]
We got our first look at the new FMS 1/24th FCX24 Power Wagon, and so far it’s impressive! Portal axels? CHECK! 2 Speed Transmission? Check! Enjoy the unboxing video, and watch for the running video soon. (There’s a little sneak peak towards the end). Don’t forget to bash that subscribe button and ring the notification bell! Thank you for [...]
Happy day in the Big Squid Shop! We recently received the ERNST Ultimate Hobby Stand and have some time to check it out to see what it has to offer. As long as I have been in the hobby, I have only recently started utilizing the help of pit mats and pit stands so when the Ultimate Hobby Stand from [...]
What a event this has been. Some huge match ups in round two saw some big upsets leading to the March Bash-ness FINAL FOUR! Here we are 3 ARRMA vehicles and 1 Traxxas! We have never seen a bracket like this. Who is going to the finals? That’s up to you! Get those votes in! Voting will close on Monday [...]
Round one of the March Bash-ness had some interesting surprises in the voting, but how about the HPI Savage XL Flux beating out the Kyosho USA-1 GP VE by just ONE VOTE!? Round 2 begins NOW, and wow are there some match ups here! It’s anybody’s game at this point, and no way I’d place any hard earned money on [...]
It’s time! The world famous March Bash-ness 2022 begins now! Every year we try to mix things up, and this year is no exception. We have taken the last 16 announced off-road bash vehicles and thrown them into a bracket and now it’s up to you! You the reader decides who moves on to the next round and who goes [...]
Want a better look at the new Traxxas Sledge? This new 1/8th scale truck is a beast, and not only do we unbox it but we bash the heck out of it! Please make sure to subscribe to both channels while your watching, bash that like button and leave a comment for a chance to win a Big Squid RC [...]
