The crew at JConcepts have dropped a new 18mm Aluminum Clamping Servo Horn. If you’ve been bashing for any length of time then you already know how easy it is to strip a plastic servo horn, the JConcepts horn was designed for hardcore use. * Made from precision CNC machined aluminum * Extremely durable, yet lightweight * Anodized in stylish black * Highlighted edging * [...]
New from JConcepts are Breathable Chassis Covers for the 1/10 Traxxas Stampede, Rustler, and Rustler 4×4. The breathable covers are great for keeping unwanted mud, rocks, and grass out of your chassis area. Check out these highlights- * Simple and easy to install * Fits snugly around chassis with Velcro * Made from a breathable mesh material * Zipper closure for easy internal access * [...]
Alright folks, after several weeks of saying I was going to talk about it, I’m finally ready to discuss the JConcepts Regulator Chassis Conversion kit, designed for the Tamiya Clod Buster. To the solid axle r/c monster truck fan, this release is a really big deal. Sure, the Clod chassis aftermarket has always been active with various modified chassis and performance [...]
Over at Tamiya they are teasing the return of the Vanquish VQS vintage 1/10 4wd buggy kit. This classic Tamiya buggy has not been re-released before, which means all you Tamiya collectors out there should be stoked! For now all we know is that the Vanquish (#58686) should start shipping this fall. You can use this link to hop on over [...]
New from Traxxas is an action video called Ultimate 8S Thrill Ride featuring the X-Maxx Monster Truck. The 50+ mph X-Maxx is well known as one of the premier back trucks on the planet, watch below to see some big airtime, plus some wide open roost throwing. With massive suspension and a powerful brushless power system, the Traxxas X-Maxx is [...]
Over at RC4WD they have just announced a very impressive, 1/10th scaled Mini Warn 9.5cti Winch. The new winch is a fully licensed product that brings serious scale realism to the table. Have a look at these highlights- * Working spring loaded Warn hook * CNC machined aluminum parts * Stamped steel components * Synthetic winch rope * Warn decals installed * Operating Voltage- 6-11.1 volts [...]
New from Kyosho is an Action Video for their 1/12th scaled Trail King. The Trail King started life as the snow oriented Blizzard, but after a number of changes and some scale detailing, it has evolved into a vehicle for any type of terrain. Watch below to see the Trail King climb over rocks and blaze new trail for your [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced they are bringing back the Avante 2011 Kit. The Tamiya Avante is a legend in the rc world, this fall you will be able to once again go down to your local hobby shop and buy a brand new one! Here are some of the Avante’s highlights- * First released in 1988 * Classic 4wd race [...]
New for all you 1/10th buggy racers out there are Hole Shot 3.0 Tires from the world champions at Pro-Line. The 3.0 version of the Hole Shot uses the latest in race tire carcass technology, while using square lug technology on the outside to give your buggy serious traction up front. Hole Shot 3.0 2.2″ 4WD Buggy Front Tires Closed cell foam [...]
Coming soon from FTX is the 1/10th scaled Torro Brushed RTR Trophy Truck. The Torro comes with a solid rear axle, along with independent front suspension, to increase scale realism and performance. Check out these features- * Affordable 550 sized brushed motor * Comes with battery and charger * Internal roll cage with spare tire * Tubular front bumper with skid plate * Internal driver [...]
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a new How To on Upgrading the Maxx Monster Truck. Driving a high performance truck like the Maxx is loads of fun. However, as much fun as it is to drive the Maxx, it is even more fun to upgrade. By installing various upgrade parts, it is easy to take your Maxx to another [...]
As people filed in for the awards ceremony at Axialfest 2020, they were invited to sign a large Axialfest banner, and we had our camera ready to capture the action. It turned out pretty good so we thought we’d post it up. We also caught the beginning of the night crawl event as everyone ventured off into the woods! Hope [...]
While Cubby is too lazy to write THE Cub Report anymore, he isn’t too lazy to go running around the offices in a panic after seeing the all new Heatwave Vise Sunglasses from Pro-Line. The limited edition Pro-Line sunglasses come with shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses and are a must have item for those long days on the trail. * Fully [...]
Shipping now from Reedy is the SC480X Brushed Crawler ESC. The SC480X is an affordable option for all you scale crawlers out there, check out these features. * Excellent forward/reverse/brake feel * Dual auxiliary power leads * Aluminum heat sink * Water-resistant & dust proof * LiPo low-voltage protection * T-plug style battery connector * 3S LiPo maximum cell count * BEC- 5 amp, 7.4 volts The Reedy SC480X [...]
I have had the good fortune of spending eighteen months of my career in a position where I was flying around in a helicopter as my main mode of transportion. Some 250 return trips and rougly one hundred thousand miles flown, meant that I got to listen to pilot’s chatter quite a bit. See, I was sitting in the back, [...]
