Hey gang, happy New Year’s Eve edition of MTM! Last week I talked about three things I selfishly “wanted” to see in 2021 from the r/c monster truck hobby. This week I’m going to talk about three things that I actually think will happen. I think the first thing we should note is that the hobby had a fantastic year in [...]
Shipping soon from Yeah Racing are some very trick Aluminum Shocks for the Axial SCX24. The Yeah Racing shocks are a “piggyback” style to help give your truck a cool look, plus they were designed to work better than the stock units. The shocks come with an array of different springs to help dial them into the weight of your [...]
Over at Traxxas they recently posted a new extreme build for their Rustler 4×4. This build is called the Rustler 4×4 Street Brawler where the crew at Traxxas show you how to turn your Rustler 4×4, into a legit street beast. Below is a link to part number 1 of their build, which includes showing you how to install aluminum [...]
New from the T-Bone Racing crew is a EXB XV4 Front Bumper for the ARRMA Outcast and Notorious. The TBR front bumper is extra tough for all your backyard bashing festivities. Check out these highlights- * Available in different colors * Includes new EXB rubber brace * Expected to start shipping in January * Made from heavy duty nylon * XV styling The TBR EXB XV4 [...]
New over at Traxxas is the Solar Flare Edition Maxx Monster Truck. The Solar Flare edition comes with bright, stunning graphics, and is more than ready for your hardcore bashing antics. * Powerful 4S Velineon brushless system for 60+ mph speeds * Steel gear differentials * Massive tires * Full length motor cradle * Integrated shock towers The Solar Flare Traxxas Maxx is street priced at [...]
Now shipping from Delta Plastik is the 1/8 sized C147 Dome Concept clear speed run body. Sized to fit 1/8th on-road cars and converted 1/10 short course trucks, the C147 can give you the downforce needed to crush your buddies, or speed records. Here are the highlights- * Wheelbase- 325mm * Width- 310mm * Made from a durable polycarbonate * Two thicknesses available * Includes [...]
Over at Cross RC they have posted a short Happy New Year Video. Cross RC has come a long ways in the last few years with their insane level of scale realism and they are very appreciative of all the support they have received. The video shows off their new FC6 blasting through some deep pounder, all of us at [...]
The folks over at Pro-Line have posted a tribute to the late Charlie Barnes. Charlie was known as one of the most elite painters in the rc world, and a man with a deep passion for our hobby. From high-end painting, to running an rc racetrack, Charlie was the epitome of a true rc hobbyist. All the guys here at BigSquidRC [...]
New from Pro-Line are PowerStroke Shocks for ARRMA 3/4S Vehicles. That’s right folks, soon all you members of the ARRMA Arrmy will be able to mount some serious performance onto your rig. Here are the details- * Fits Kraton 4S, Outcast 4S, Senton 3S, Typhon 3S, & Granite 3S * High performance design * 14mm big bore aluminum shock bodies * Beefy machined aluminum [...]
Over at Kyosho they have uploaded a new video titled Best Wishes. The short video is used to give best wishes to all you hobbyists out there for the coming new year. But wait, there’s more! Their new video is also used as a bit of teaser for upcoming new Kyosho models in 2021. While, short, the video is worth a [...]
Now being teased by Max Speed Technology is the LBMT Clear On-Road Body. Made from a tough polycarbonate, the LBMT is sized to fit most 1/10 touring/drift cars and sports a great modern look. Here are more highlights- * Fits 1/10th scaled on-road cars * Width- 199-206mm * Wheelbase- 257mm * Will start shipping Q1 of 2021 * Also expected for release as body on [...]
Newly announced by the Maclan Racing crew is the M32t Pro 160 as well as the M32t Pico 100. Both ESCs are expected to start shipping mid-January and feature all the high-end performance and adjustability that you are looking for. Have a look at these highlights- * Can be used on or off-road * Based off of Maclan’s 32-bit MCU platform * New [...]
With 2020 making it a little more difficult than average for all the squids to be in the same place, why not post up a 2013 throwback. Wow.. we were so much smaller back than! Will do our darndest to meet up in 2021 for some awesome times and events. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
New from RC4WD are a pair of Machined Front Grills for the Tamiya King/Grand Hauler. Both grills have been CNC machined from billet aluminum to add a very trick look to your Tamiya Hauler. Here are more details- * Available in silver or black * Tough anodized finish * Weight- 1.72oz * Length- 3.46″ * Width- 3.5″ The RC4WD Machined Front Grills are street priced [...]
Just in time for the holidays is a new Traxxas Christmas Story video. The crew over at Traxxas have put out a lot of videos in 2020, their Christmas Story is a great way to help celebrate the holiday season. After watching the video, you can use this link to visit the official Traxxas Website, or you can Click This Link [...]
