Part monster truck, part extreme crawler, the folks at Traxxas have dropped a new video for their legendary Summit. The Summit is a favorite among bashers for how tough it is, as well as its ability to get up and over gnarly terrain. Watch the video below to see the Summit in action, climbing over big rocks, as well as [...]
The good folks over at JConcepts have released a video covering the 2020 Ultimate Scale Truck Expo that went down last weekend in Williston, Florida. Watch the video below to get a good look at the events that were held, as well as some of the ultra-trick scale builds that were being shown off at the event. The Ultimate Scale [...]
A quick heads up, the Big Squid RC Crew will be attending the RCX Expo in April of 2020! We haven’t done an event in Cali in a few years and were pretty excited to get out there, meet the fans and have a good time. Here are some details: The RCX show is April 25-26, 2020 from 10 am [...]
Coming this April from Spektrum is a DX3 Smart 3-Channel Transmitter. This Smart version of the DX3 comes with a SR315 receiver and was designed for budget conscious drivers that are looking to try Spektrum’s new Smart Technology. Here are the highlights- * New styling w/ improved ergonomics * Foam covered wheel for increased control * DSMR Technology for superior range and response * [...]
Living the dream, eh? That was the standard greeting phrase on my previous job, at three o’clock in the morning; when everyone was tired, thought the task at hand was nonsense, could only vaguely remember last time we had coffee, and in general just wanted to be somewhere else. Like in bed. Yet many of us were living the dream – [...]
Coming this March to a hobby shop near you is the Tamiya Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. The 1/10th scaled Karmann Ghia is a true classic that is rarely found in the rc world. Of note, the Tamiya comes in kit form with a realistic rear wheel drive M-06L chassis. * Metal-plated wheels * 60D radial tires front, 60D super grip tires rear * 3-piece [...]
Here is a great idea to help celebrate Leap Day. The folks over at Traxxas have announced a Leap Day Challenge! The Leap Day Challenge invites you to share your biggest Traxxas jumps by using the #TraxxasLeap on your Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter posts. The Traxxas crew will look them over and pick some to share on Leap Day. Traxxas posted [...]
Time to get the Kyosho Mini-z 4×4 Toyota 4Runner on the trails! Check out our latest video that features our first run of the truck while we were down at the Ultimate Scale Truck Expo (USTE)! It’s hard to believe it’s held up to all the abuse. While your watching, please make sure to hit the like and subscribe buttons [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Toyota Gazoo Racing TS050 Hybrid 2019 Kit. This particular kit helps to celebrate Toyota’s second win at the world famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. Take a look at these features- * Updated Le Mans winning livery * Multi-piece polycarbonate body * Separate shark fin, canard, light case & wing components * ABS plastic molded side mirrors * Double [...]
This week I am celebrating my 36th birthday, and I’m going to use that as an excuse to talk about one of my favorite birthday gifts ever, the Matchbox Super Chargers Competition Arena! The mid-to-late 80’s was a glorious time for a young monster truck fan as the big toy companies of that era started pumping out killer miniatures to take [...]
Whoa, now here is a very trick scale accessory! Killerbody RC has announced a new Lifter Window & Movable Door Kit. What is so cool about this kit? The lifter window kit does exactly that, it allows the windows in your rig to roll up and down via the window crank! Just how cool is that? Have a look at [...]
The crew over at T-Bone Racing are now shipping a new Racer Stand. The racer stand was specifically designed for hobbyists that race, as well as bash. Have a look at these features. * Fits 1/10 and 1/8th scaled vehicles * Platform swivels * Collapsible design to save space w/ quick release pins * Solid aluminum frame * Extendable shock holders * 2.5″ to 4″ tall * [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced a 1/12th scaled Renault 5 Turbo Rally Kit. This classic Renault rally car comes on Tamiya’s capable M-05Ra chassis that is easy to build and fun to drive. * Realistic block style tires * 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension * Special hub carriers & uprights for +5mm ground clearance increase * Wheelbase- 210mm * Length- 330mm * Width- 180mm * Includes [...]
Hello there fellow rc fanatic, thanks for clicking over to THE Cub Report. As the temps start to warm here in North America, the outdoor rc scene (which is mucho grande bigger than indoors) really starts to heat up. As more hobbyists head outdoors to test their winter builds, their mailboxes are starting to receive much anticipated tax return money. [...]
The folks over at Tamiya have announced a new 1995 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra R. The fully licensed, and nicely styled, SVT Mustang body sits on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-01 E type chassis. Here are more highlights- * LCG bathtub style frame * Reinforced nylon upper deck * 3-piece tie rods * 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system * Front and rear gear differentials * 70mm-diameter [...]
