The TC8 Marksman is not only the newest crawler in Redcat Racing’s lineup, but it also ushers in a new size option for the Arizona-based company. At 1/8-scale, this rig is a bit larger than what you’ll find on the market today. With that larger size, you get a vehicle that offers a little more stability and scale detail, which [...]
For the holiday season, Hitec Japan has announced Three New Small Scale Off-Road RTRs. Coming at 1/12th and 1/14th scale, the new RTRs are small enough to be driven nearly anywhere. Here are the highlights- * 550 sized brushed motor * Speeds up to 60 km/h * Oil filled shocks on double wishbone suspension * Heavy duty aluminum chassis * 12mm wheel hexes * Full time [...]
The crew at Team Mardave have announced the return of their GT12 pan car kit. The GT12 has received a few updates and is perfect for affordable indoor racing this winter. Check out these highlights- * Back to basics approach to racing * New vented GRP chassis * New battery holder * Front and back battery positions * Camber kingpin brace comes standard * New short [...]
Over at Pro Body RC they are now shipping an unbreakable Optimus Prime Body for the mighty Traxxas X-Maxx. The unbreakable Pro Body is available in 9 different colors and of course, was designed for the most extreme of hardcore bashing. * Made from a special Superflex material * 3mm thick material * Body comes uncut for your own customization * Designed for hardcore, [...]
J&T Bearing Company has a new offering to meet the needs of steering speed freaks. Their 3617 High Speed Digital Brushless Servo is one of two new servo offerings that they’ve introduced, blending a sleek and attractive case with ultra-fast speed and performance under the hood. This servo has been designed for both truggies and buggies in 1/10 and 1/8-scale. The [...]
Over at RUDDOG they have recently dropped 3 new Brushed 550 Motors for rock crawling. All three motors feature a low RPM 5-slot design and will be available in 14, 16, and 20 turn models. * 550 sized for increased torque * Dual bearings for less friction * Fully adjustable timing * Plated end bells * Replaceable motor brushes and springs * Brush heatsink towers * Fully [...]
Scale R/C enthusiasts, get ready to fire up your 3D printers. Knight Customs has released a new set of scale accessories for the Carisma Scale Adventure Prairie Wolf. One of the top names in scale accessory design, Knight Customs’ latest additions will transform the Prairie Wolf into an overland rockstar. This 3D-printable file pack contains 15 scale items, including a Front [...]
What’s up Squid Nation?! Want to hang out and talk RC news? We knew you would. Come hang out with us 9-30-2021 as we discuss the latest RC news, recent events like the Bigfoot Monster Truck open house and more! Hey if you are watching live, make sure to share, hit that like button, and please subscribe! Don’t forget to comment [...]
Recently uploaded by JConcepts is a very cool 2021 Bigfoot Open House Highlight Video. The good folks at JConcepts have worked for years with the crew from Bigfoot 4×4 to help bring you some of the most scale looking, and most durable, RC monster truck products on the market. Bigfoot 4×4 has lead the 1:1 monster truck world for decades and [...]
Whew, what a time! Last weekend was the annual BIGFOOT 4×4 Open House in Pacific, MO and it was an absolute blast. Here’s some odds and ends on the weekend that was. The weather was amazing. Right around 80 degrees with complete sunshine. Open House is usually rainy or scorching hot, so this was perfect. There was A LOT of BIGFOOT iron [...]
We recently posted the RocHobby Fire Horse 1/18 scale rock crawler unboxing, and not it’s time to see this rc trail truck in action! The RocHobby vehicles continue to impress! Please enjoy the video, and don’t forget to BASH the subscribe and LIKE button’s while you are watching.Did you miss the unboxing video? You can watch it below. [...]
Alongside its 3617 High Speed Digital Brushless Servo, J&T Bearing Company has also released the 4449 High Torque Digital Brushless Servo. Similar to its speedy sibling, the 4449 features an attractive case with ultra-powerful internals to give your 1/10 or 1/8-scale machine plenty of steering strength. The 4449 offers all-metal gears, a brushless motor, and dual ball bearings for increased durability and smooth [...]
After dropping some new rebuildable brushed motors earlier this morning, Spektrum has now announced a pair of Firma 2-in-1 Brushless Crawler Motor/ESCs. These combo units are great for saving space, while also giving you serious brushless performance. Check out the highlights below- * Engineered to be used with 1/10th scale rock crawlers * Advanced field-orientated control (FOC) * Professional drag brake performance and [...]
New from Spektrum is a line-up of 5 new Firma Rebuildable Brushed Crawling Motors. The new crawling motors from Spektrum are available in winds from 16 turns, all the way up to 80 turns. Here are the highlights- * Low cost upgrade * Fully rebuildable design * Impressive torque and speed * Available winds- 16T, 20T, 35T, 55T, and 80T * 5-pole design on 16 [...]
H-Tech Custom Products has new front and rear bumper options for the Traxxas TRX-4 2021 Bronco that will help you set your rig apart from the pack. Crafted from machined aluminum, these upgrades will give your modern-day off-roader a clean new look whether you’re coming or going. Designed as direct replacements for the TRX-4’s stock front and rear bumpers, these aluminum [...]
