Over at JConcepts they have announced a new video for their Speed Fang tires and Cheetah high speed wheels. In the video, JC owner Jason Ruona, along with Fred Reep, talk you through their new fully belted Speed Fangs tires, as well as their Cheetah wheels. In combination, the two make a wicked combination for your speed run machine. After the [...]
Boy howdy, it’s been a fun few weeks bashing my new Traxxas X-Maxx 8S. I probably should back up first, as I haven’t even made a post here that I had gotten one. I am usually better about posting an unboxing, plans, blah blah. In the case of the X-Maxx, ever since bashing one hardcore about a month ago, I knew I [...]
The friendly guys and gals over at Castle Creations have announced the re-release of their burly 1717 Series Brushless Motors. The new 1717s have been updated and will now be sensored to give you an even greater sense of control. The Castle 1717 motors are legendary for incredible power in the most extreme of installs, soon you will be able [...]
Well hello there fellow hobbyist, welcome to BigSquidRC and THE Cub Report. This week I’ll be looking over some of the new releases, as well as giving some general hobby, and even racism, commentary. Why wait any longer, lets dive right in! Here around the BigSquidRC offices we keep an “unofficial” count of “who won last week” concerning new product releases. [...]
Over at Team Associated they have announced the CR28 RTR Trail Truck, as well as they TR28 RTR Truggy. Both of these tiny 1/28th scalers come with everything you need to run right inside the box for maximum fun. Check out the highlights- * Nothing more to buy, everything comes in the box * 2.4GHz radio gear * Proportional steering servo * Realistic off-road [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced a new Protective Chassis Sheet for the mighty TLR 22X-4 race buggy. The JConcepts chassis protector has a trick look and is an easy way to help protect the chassis on your 22X-4. Here are the highlights- * Pre-cut to save you time * Provides a smooth surface to reduce friction when bottoming out * 2 chassis [...]
Coming soon to a hobby store near you is the Mon-Tech Racing RS-GT3 clear on-road body. The RS-GT3 is sized for 190mm wide touring cars and has been nicely scaled down from the original. Check out these features- * Designed for USGT racing * Precision detailing * Aggressive front splitter * Rear wing has two cut lines * Made from a durable 0.75mm polycarbonate * Ample [...]
Highly revised for 2021 is the XRay GTX8 1/8 nitro on-road kit. The GTX8 is a gnarly nitro burner that is designed to crush track records. Take a look at these highlights- * Newly reinforced chassis * New c-hub suspension * New front shock tower * Increased steering, more predictable overall handling * Longer shock shafts * New fuel tank with transient jet You can use this [...]
Last weekend I had time to mount the Pitbull RC Braven Bloodaxe 1.55 tires on the RC4WD 4Runner. When chosen to drive 1.55 rigs you must remember its night and day in comparison to the standard 1.9 rigs. What a 1.9 rig can maneuver over with ease, a 1.55 rig will have to work harder at the same obstacle given [...]
The folks over at Yokomo have just dropped the YZ-4 SF2 race buggy kit. With a big emphasis on weight reduction, the YZ-4 is at the cutting edge of racing technology. * Lightweight bulkheads * Lightweight motor mount * New slipper clutch * New steering system * New front and rear arms * Multiple battery positions The Yokomo YZ-4 SF is priced at ¥64,800 and you can [...]
Element RC has just announced a slew of 3D Printed Engine Parts. These can be used on the Element Enduro scale crawler, as well as many other scale rigs, to help boost scale realism. Check out these highlights- * 8-piece engine set * Can print at home for free, or purchase from Shapeways * Radiator sold separately * Optional items- wire plugs, radiator hose, [...]
Over at RC4WD they may have just dropped their most scale detailed tire yet, the Michelin Agilis C-Metric 1.9″. The new Michelin’s are fully lincensed and feature incredible scale detailing. Check out these highlights- * Officially licensed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company * Molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Designed to fit 1.9″ wheels * Diameter- 4.05″ * Width- 1.29″ * Weight- 2.59oz The [...]
“Ask Cubby Cubster, My six year old has been saving all the money he’s gotten for birthdays, Christmas, chores etc. and is determined to get an R/C car. He drives my Slash well in training mode. Our LHS is a bit depleted right now, but is starting to get stock back in. They have Arrma, ECX and Traxxas available to order from. [...]
”What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet” Wrote Shakespeare, in the second scene of the second act of Romeo and Juliet, a bit over four hundred years ago. The scene is a classic. Juliet compares Romeo, who comes from the rival family Montague, to a rose and argues that he is [...]
Over at Cross RC they have uploaded a new promotional video for their upcoming large scale UT4. The UT4 is a big, burly, 1/7th scaled rock racer that features incredible scale realism. The video below shows the Cross RC staff sending the UT4 over jumps, blasting around corners, as well as doing some hill climbing. Use this link to get more [...]
