Here we go folks, pulling the holeshot for the very first new car for 2021 is XRay. The XRay crew have just announced the 2021 T4F fwd touring car kit. Based off the previous model, the new unit for 21′ has numerous upgrades to make it faster than ever. Check out the highlights- * New driveshaft layout for centralized motor position * [...]
Over at Exotek Racing they have announced a new P1-Z clear body. The P1-Z was designed for use in USGT competition and was designed for serious speed and handling. * Aggressive front splitter, flared fenders * Down-force inducing side skirts * Serious aero package with minimal drag * Made from a proprietary custom produced polycarbonate * Dual trim lines * Ample tire clearance * Includes wing hardware, [...]
“Going cordless What’s a good cordless drill set-up for wrenching Cubby? I am finally ready to make the switch as I am getting older and my arthritis is kicking my ass. Randy B.” Cubby- Well hello there oh Great Randy, thanks for shooting me an email. Ya know, I have used MIP hand tools for close to, ummmmmm, like gee, over 20 years now. [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is a Tough Armor Overland Roof Rack for the Traxxas TRX-4 scale crawler. Designed for an easy install, the roof rack is perfect for adding scale accessories. * Made from aluminum and steel * Tough black powder-coated finish * Weight- 8.43oz * Length- 9.72″ * Weight- 6.11″ The RC4WD Tough Armor Overland Roof Rack sports street pricing of $69 and has [...]
Over at Serpent they have just announced the 1/10th scaled SRX2 Gen3 race buggy kit. New from the ground up, the Gen3 buggy was designed to lower lap times, while also improving durability. Here are the highlights- * Over 85% of parts are new * Updated side pods * Carbon fiber chassis stiffeners * Completely new front end * Straight front arms * New caster and [...]
New from T-Bone Racing is a full line-up of AirTime RC Jump Ramps. Perfect for getting your bash truck airborne, the TBR ramps were designed to be durable enough for hardcore use. Check out these details- * Mini size shipping next week, small & large to follow * Mini AirTime ramp (1/24 to 1/12) is 16″ wide by 12″ tall, 25″ length * [...]
New from Duratrax is an entire line-up of Belted Tires. The new Duratrax belted tire line-up comes pre-mounted on durable wheels and features an all new belted technology that eliminates tire expansion at high speeds. * All new Micro Fiber Tech (MFT) belted tires * More rigid and consistent tire structure * Lightweight design * Reduced tire expansion * Increased stability * More grip, longer [...]
Greetings and salutations! Over the weekend I completed the grueling task of totally cleaning out my basement in preparation for selling my house. That is quite boring in and of itself, but in going through all my old bins and boxes I found a treasure trove of old monster truck memorabilia. Just look at this box of magazines I found.Chomp. Vintage Playboys? [...]
Over at Markhor RC Designs they have dropped all new Billet Aluminum Battery Tray for 6S ARRMA off-road vehicles. These heavy duty units have been CNC machined from solid aluminum stock to be the ultimate in durability. Designed to accommodate a wide variety of different battery sizes, the Markhor battery tray is a direct bolt-on upgrade. The Markhor RC Designs Billet [...]
New from Pro-Line is the second installment in their Shop Talk – Fundamentals of RC Airbrushing video series. Charlie Barnes of CFX Paintworks does a great job explaining exactly what is needed to do a high-end airbrush paint job on your next body. From talking about paints and reducers, to the different types of compressors and airbrushes, Charlie hooks you [...]
Over at RC4WD they have just announced 1.7″ sized BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM3 Scale Off-Road Tires. These have been impeccably scaled from the 1:1 units for your scale crawling enjoyment. Check out these details- * Molded in RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Incredible scale realism * Designed to fit 1.7″ wheels * Weight- 1.58oz * Diameter- 3.7″ * Width- 1.37″ The RC4WD BFGoodrich Mud Terrain [...]
Well hello there fellow rc enthusiast, thanks for coming over to BigSquidRC to check things out. I use THE Cub Report each week to talk about happenings in the industry, new product releases, as well as other non-sense. No need to wait, let’s dive on in… First up, believe it or not, we are nearing the apogee for the SARS-CoV2 virus. [...]
Coming soon from Futaba are Blue Sky-Yellow Cut Sunglasses. The folks at Futaba are very well known for their technological advancements in remote control systems, but they are also very serious about their new sunglasses. These were specially designed by the engineers at Futaba to give you the very best in optics, with a styling and durable frame. * High-end, lightweight [...]
A huge congratulations goes out to the ARRMA crew for taking the March Bash-ness 2020 Championship! It was a seesaw battle the entire time, but the ARRMA Army pushed the ARRMA Infraction to lead towards the end and pulled out the win! We love the Infraction here, so it’s no surprise to see it work it’s way through the bracket. THANK [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR. The Mercedes body had been released several years ago, now it is back riding on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-01 type-E chassis. Take a look at these highlights- * Realistic polycarbonate body * Slick race tires with silver wheels * Shaft driven 4wd * Wide range of hop-up parts * Comes [...]
