Here ya go Axial Racing fans, they have just dropped the 1/24th scaled SCX24 Deadbolt. The SCX24 is Axial Racing’s first foray into the 24th scaled market, have a look at some of these features- * Comes completely pre-built as an RTR * 3-link front and 4-link rear suspension * Rugged steel C-channel frame rails * Fully licensed Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires * Licensed [...]
The crew over at Carisma have announced that their SCA-1E 1976 Ford F-150 will soon be available with a special edition Blue Metallic paint. The Metallic Blue Edition of their scale crawler comes with their highly scale realistic and fully licensed Ford F-150 body on their highly capable LWB SCA-1E chassis. Here are more highlights- * 324mm wheelbase RTR * Recon G6 [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is a new CCHand Camel Bumper for the Traxxas TRX-4 Land Rover Defender. The Camel Bumper is big on scale realism and is available with or without a winch mount and lighting system. * Designed for an easy install * Made from hand welded stainless steel * Injection molded IPF lights * Durable black powder-coated finish * Weight- 7.08oz * Length- [...]
Recently posted by Axial Racing is a new Teaser Image and tomorrow is the big day that we get to find out what the crew at Axial has been hiding up their sleeves. The teaser shot above gives a few clues to what Axial’s next release might be. Some people on the net have speculated that it might have portal [...]
Hey everyone! It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the monster truck world, so let’s catch up, shall we? Last weekend, the biggest full scale monster truck show in the world was held in Orlando, FL. The Monster Jam World Finals. Piggy backing on the big event was the r/c version of the World Finals. The solid axle trucks were [...]
Now available for all you rock crawling fanatics out there is the Yellowjacket 14-pole Brushless Outrunner from 3BrothersRC. The Yellowjacket uses a high pole count, along with an outrunner design, to give you maximum torque and precision. Outrunners are well known for their precision and torque, now the crew at 3BrothersRC makes it easy to get one for your trail [...]
We have been wanting to get our hands on the 1/5 Scale Redcat Racing Clawback truck for a while now, and that time has finally come. While I’m sure many of you would say we are nuts, there are a few of us at the Big Squid RC HQ that believe large scale crawling/trailing is going to start growing and [...]
New from Traxxas is a promotional video featuring their TRX-4 Sport scale rock crawler. The video highlights the scale looks and off-road capabilities of the affordable TRX-4 Sport. Watch the video to see not only just how scale the Sport looks while in action, but also to see just how capable it can be when the going gets tough. After the [...]
Here ya go folks, Yuichi Kanai has just posted teaser images of a potential new MP10T nitro truggy kit from Kyosho to his social media. Kanai is a designer and former world champion for Kyosho, his teaser shots of a new 1/10th scaled rig is BIG news for the nitro racing scene. Years ago, the 1/10th 2wd gas truck scene [...]
Hey there party people, thanks for making the click over to BigSquidRC. This is my Cub Report, a weekly column of jest and nonsense really… Did ya take a look at the new Traxxas Traxx? If not, they are pretty sano. Designed for the TRX-4 by Traxxas, they are an easy bolt-on that makes a massive change to any truck. Installing [...]
Over the weekend of May 5th, 1/5th scale drag racers from across the country converged on St. Louis, Missouri, for the STL RC Drag Racing Club No Prep 1/5 Baja Drag Racing Championships. Whether it be full sized, or 1/5th scaled, drag racing can be serious business. That’s why dozens of our country’s premier large scale drag racers met up [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the Mazda3 TT-02 on-road kit. The Mazda has been faithfully reproduced with loads of detailing on its polycarbonate body. Here are more highlights- * Uses the easy to build & drive TT-02 chassis * Shaft driven 4wd * Length 436mm, width 187mm * Separate side mirrors * Special hard “red” edition chassis * Gun metal 5 spoke wheels * Includes 540 [...]
First shown at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2019, KO Propo is now teasing the MC-8 radio system. As you can see by the pictures, the MC-8 looks closer to a Playstation controller than rc. However, the strange look is all about bettering ergonomics and increasing feel to the driver. The MC-8 sports 8 different channels of operation. This can come in [...]
As the scale market just continues to explode, there are a lot of people looking to add more and more accessories to their scale vehicles. One of the more popular is the RC4WD Winch. We have been hearing a lot of people are unsure about wiring it up, and what it takes, so here is a little ‘how to’ [...]
In the past I have tried a few different methods to try and create rust. Mixing cinnamon with brown paint and all kinds of do-it-yourself techniques. All of which ended in a complete disaster and left me feeling beaten. Then I saw my buddy Joe’s Traxxas Trx4 Bronco and the rust job he did using a 3-step rusting kit. I [...]
