We got our hands on the new Axial Racing Can-Am Maverick X3 Yeti Jr 1/18 UTV! It’s time to get this thing out of the box, take some pics and start the testing! With a $149 price point, and the current hot trend of UTV vehicles, this could be great timing for Axial and Horizon Hobby for this release. You [...]
Here we go folks, the truck that is making huge waves in the rc community, the all new Primal RC 1/5 Raminator Monster Truck has officially dropped! The Primal crew has truly outdone themselves this time, as their Raminator looks incredible. It has a fantastic scale look, it has an insane 49cc reed-valve engine, and it weighs 80 lbs! Can [...]
Coming soon from MIP is a 3.0MM Speed Tip Ball End Hex Driver. The ball ended speed tip makes it fast and easy to get out hard to reach bolts. Here are the highlights- * Designed to reach difficult angled screw heads * Works at up to 10 degrees of angle * Speed Tip works perfectly with 1/4″ chuck handles * Beefy design for [...]
Recently uploaded by Traxxas is a new video showing off the Best Of For The 1/16 E-Revo & Slash. Traxxas recently reduced pricing on both models, check out the video below to see how extreme they can be while bashing. Now thanks to special pricing, you can now get these models at up to $70 off! After watching the video, feel [...]
After some teasing at Nuremburg, Kyosho has announced full details on the re-release of the Turbo Optima. The Turbo Optima is a legendary buggy from the golden age of rc, now it is back with various revisions to update it to the LiPo/brushless era. Here are the highlights- * Large diameter 2″ wheels * Large capacity, gold threaded shocks * Front & rear [...]
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What’s up everyone?! The scale garage is going to be closed for a few days. This Friday’s Everybody’s Scalin’ will be a little different. Seeing how I will be in Florida for the Ultimate Scale Truck Expo, what better time to do this weeks post, live on the Big Squid RC Facebook Group page from the event! The live Feed [...]
Just announced by PROTOform are X-Lite series on-road bodies. The X-Lite bodies are extremely lightweight in design, thus helping to lower the center of gravity on your touring car. The X-Lite series bodies can result in more responsive handling, less traction roll, as well as faster lap times. * PROTOform X-Lite LTC-R #1505-20 * PROTOform X-Lite MS7 #1555-20 * PROTOform X-Lite Type-S #1560-20 * [...]
Coming soon from Axial Racing is the Can-Am Maverick X3 UTV. In the full sized world, the Can-Am Maverick X3 is the baddest of the bad, with 2 feet of suspension travel and crazy horsepower under the hood. The new RTR 1/18th scaled version from Axial is fully licensed and has been very nicely scaled. Here are the highlights- * Fully [...]
Shipping now from Integy are Rear Snow Tracks for the mighty Traxxas X-Maxx. These snow tracks can be used on any soft surface to improve grip. Here are the highlights- * Available in seven different colors * Machined alloy center hub * Skis for front wheels sold separately * Mounting hardware provided * Rubber tracks * Reinforced main frame assembly Street pricing for the Integy X-Maxx Snow [...]
Recently uploaded by Traxxas is a new video called How to Go Faster With The Rustler Stadium Truck. The video takes you through the steps that it takes to install different gearing, as well as how to install a new VXL brushless power system. With taller gearing and a whole lot more power under the hood, it is easy to [...]
JConcepts recently released a body called the Truth 2 UTV. The Truth 2 UTV Body makes it easy to turn your short course truck into a scale looking UTV. UTVs have really taken off in popularity in recent years, with many people now owning a full sized version. Now you can build an rc version to look just like your [...]
Let me let you in on a little secret, while the Monster Truck Madness blog usually goes up on Tuesday, I usually write them on Sunday. That’s the case this week. And as I’m sitting here sipping my coffee on this fine Sunday, it’s not just any Sunday. Nope, it’s race day! There are few things in life that I enjoy [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is a new Aluminum Rear Window Guard for the Traxxas Land Rover Defender TRX-4. The window guards can give your rig more of a rugged authentic off-road look, here are the highlights- * Made from billet aluminum * Hand welded for increased scale realism * Durable powder coat finish * Weight- 2.06oz * Length- 5.36″ Street pricing for the TRX-4 Defender [...]
Well hello there rc fanatics, welcome to BigSquidRC and to THE Cub Report. My name is Cubby, and well, I love talking ’bout the hobby, shall we jump right in? I am gonna start off this week with some Pro-Line love. For those of you that like to travel, P-L’s By The Fire scale crawling event is coming right up. By [...]
