New from the crew over at Dead Bodies is their DeadTuff Hex Driver Set. The DeadTuff hex drivers come as a set of four and are color coded for your convenience. Check out these highlights- * Supplied with the most popular 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, & 3mm sizes * Laser etched logo * Polished alloy spinner on top * Titanium coated tips for durability The Dead [...]
New from Spektrum is the SR6110AT 6-Channel AVC Telemetry Surface Receiver. The SR6110AT comes with an extra long antenna for marine and applications low to the ground. It also comes with AVC specifically tuned for stunt driving and bashing. Check out more of the highlights below- * 6 channel DSMR/DSM2 Spektrum receiver * Telemetry capabilities when used with Spektrum Firma SMART ESCs * [...]
New from Traxxas is a MTB Downhill Run video starring the Maxx Monster Truck. The video below shows a Traxxas Maxx totally sending it on a gnarly downhill with plenty of jumping and roost action. The Traxxas Maxx is one of the premier 1/10th scaled 4wd monster trucks on the market featuring huge VXL brushless power and massive suspension components. After [...]
“Building an Arrma Limitless Yo, Cubby. All of this quarantine downtime has me thinking about starting a new build and I have my eyes on the Limitless kit. I didn’t recall seeing this covered before on Big Squid and wanted to see how you would spec one out for general parking lot bashing on 4S With 6S capability. ESC/Motor/Servo, what would [...]
Over at HPI Racing they have announced a new battery charger, the Reactor 200. Designed to be a nice step up from a typical overnight wall-charger, the Reactor can charge up to a 3S LiPo with a maximum charge rate of 2 amps. * Simple to use * Charges LiPo, LiFe, NiMh, and NiCd cells * Selectable 0.7 or 2 amp charge rates * [...]
Hey folks, sorry for the late column this week. Been incredibly busy with house stuff/vacation! This week I want to briefly touch upon monster truck differentials. Way back when I started writing the weekly MTM here, one of my first was about locked vs. unlocked differentials in solid axle monsters. It was column #3 to be exact. For those not wanting to [...]
Coming soon from MST/Max Speed Technologies is a clear E92 Touring Car Body. The E92 has been nicely scaled and is an easy fit for most 190mm wide touring cars. Also, the E92 body will be available with an MST RMX 2.0 rwd drift chassis in kit form in the future. However, for all you hardcore drift or on-road fans, [...]
New from Pro-Line are Shadow Off-Road Buggy Tires. The new Shadow race tires are like worn down Positrons and were designed for insane grip levels at high traction venues. * Available in 2wd front, 4wd front, and rear * Clay or M4 super soft rubber compounds * Low tread height * Fast and easy break-in * Includes closed cell foam inserts * Made in the [...]
Coming soon to a hobby shop near you are Badlands MX M2 1/8 Buggy Pre-Mounts from Pro-Line. Badlands are arguably the best tires on the planet for off-road bashing, now you can get them conveniently pre-mounted on tough Mach 10 wheels. Here are the highlights- * Incredible traction on soft surfaces * Tires molded in P-L’s M2 rubber compound * Professionally pre-glued to [...]
Over at Pro-Line they have just dropped 3 New Pre-Mounted SCT Tire & Wheel Combos. All three pre-mounts use P-L’s heavy duty Raid wheels that feature removable wheel hexes. Check out these highlights- * Pre-glued for your convenience * Removable wheel hexes * Comes with standard 12mm wheel hexes * Made in the USA * Tires molded from P-L’s legendary M2 rubber compound * Tons of [...]
Just a reminder as we all have issues keeping track of days recently, Horizon Hobby’s Axialfest 2020 at the Badlands is less than a month away. Axialfest 2020 will be July 16-18th and is being held at the Badlands off-road park located in Attica, Indiana. Axialfest 2020 will have loads of different events and prizes, plus it is a great [...]
Shipping soon from Pro-Line is an Axis Light Weight Clear Body for the XRay XB2 race buggy. The XB2 is the buggy of choice for Pro-Line factory driver Ty Tessmann, just as the Axis series lid is his choice for a body, and for good reason. The Axis for the XB2 was designed using the latest in CAD technology to [...]
New from JConcepts is a 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo Street Stock Body. The old school Monte Carlo is fully licensed by Chevortlet and was designed to fit 1/10th buggies converted over to street stock oval racing. Check out the highlights- * Comes with extensive decal sheet * Small rear spoiler * Window masks incuded * 10.75″ wheelbase, 10″ width The JConcepts 1987 Chevy Monte [...]
What’s the latest video from Traxxas? That would be Six-Wheel Drive Summer Fun starring the Mercedes-AMG G 63 TRX-6 scale rock crawler. Scroll down to watch the video that shows the big Mercedes taking on a mountainside that features a water crossing, as well as plenty of rock crawling. After the video, feel free to click on the link for [...]
Just announced by Pro-Line are Hole Shot tires for the Losi Mini-T 2.0. Pro-Line’s Hole Shots are legendary for their ability to provide grip on a wide variety of race surfaces, soon you will be able to get a set for your Mini-T 2.0. Here are the highlights- * Hole Shots are famous for winning world and national championships * Molded from [...]
