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First teased a few months ago, more information is now available for Team Magic’s 1/10th scale monster truck. The truck is called the E5 and is a brushless powered 4wd beast. Waterproof electronics come standard so the fun never stops and its ESC can handle up to 3S LiPo. Some of its other highlights include- * 4400kV brushless motor * 2.4GHz 3 [...]
New for the 1/10th scale 4wd buggy wars is the TLR 22-4 2.0 Buggy Kit. While not an entirely new design, TLR made smart changes in multiple areas to improve the handling and durability of the 22-4. Some of the updates on the 22-4 2.0 include- * All new gear diffs with aluminum diff cases * Improved suspension geometry via 22 rear [...]
For 2016 the ARRMA Senton BLX is getting a facelift. Actually, it is getting more than that. Yes, it does get a new paint scheme, but it also receives an upgrade to the Tactic TTX300 radio system and an updated BLX 185 brushless power system. * Waterproof 6S capable ESC * 2050kV brushless motor * Pre-built RTR * dBoots multi-surface tires * 2 year warranty * [...]
Have you noticed that small scale off-road trucks are starting to gain momentum? Thunder Tiger sure has and have just announced the 1/14th Scale KAISER XS. The KAISER XS is a rig that can come in handy in smaller areas while also being easy on the wallet. What is the scoop on the KAISER XS? * Realistic design with hightly detailed [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Expert Built edition of the Mercedes-Benz G 320 Cabrio. The Mercedes comes with a nicely detailed body and is RTR right out of the box, making it that much easier to get your bash-on. Some of the highlights on the Tamiya include- * Pre-painted polycarbonate body in silver and matte black * 4wd shaft-driven MF-01X chassis * [...]
Whoa, what’s this from Losi? A solid rear axle scale desert truck? Yes indeed, Losi has just announced the 1/10 Baja Rey 4WD Desert Truck w/ AVC. The Baja Rey will be bringing some serious scale appearance and performance to a bash spot near you. What’s the scoop on the Baja Rey? * Solid rear axle with 4-link suspension * Baja inspired, [...]
Some of the fastest, craziest, racing in the rc world is found in 1/8th scale on-road. 4wd 8th scalers are insanely fast, plus they can handle like they are on rails. Designed to win at any level of racing, the new 2016 XB8 from XRay is a great example of a high-end 8th scale nitro on-roader. Some of the updates [...]
While touring car might not be the hottest class at your local track right now, it still holds a lot of prestige at big events. The latest high-end touring car to be announced is the Schumacher Mi6. The Mi6 was designed to continue Schumacher’s tradition of winning with sound design and high grade construction materials. The scoop on the Mi6 [...]
For all you Subaru fans, just announced by Tamiya is the ’99 Impreza Monte-Carlo. The Impreza comes on Tamiya’s easy to build and fun to drive TT-02 4wd kit chassis. Some of its features include- * Plastic friction shocks * Rally block tires * Realistic polycarbonate body * TBLE-02S ESC and 540 brushed torque tuned motor * Plastic bushings * Plastic molded wing parts and side [...]
For the past few years, vintage cars have been making a big comeback. Perhaps one of the most beloved buggies from the 1980s was the Kyosho Optima. It was known for being a fierce competitor on the track, as well as being the very first 4wd race buggy for a whole lot of drivers. A few months ago Kyosho decided [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the Mercedes Benz G 320 Cabrio MF-01X. The G 320 uses the MF-01X 4wd chassis in the long wheelbase configuration and is easy to build. To keep the price down, friction shocks and plastic bushings come standard, but the kit does include a Tamiya TBLE-02S ESC and brushed motor. A highly detailed polycarbonate body gives [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is an updated version of the classic Plasma Edge buggy. The Plasma Edge II Kit comes with a tweaked body design and new stickers. It retains the easy to build 4wd TT-02B chassis, CVA shocks, and buggy style bumpers. * Motor cooling ducts * Receiver case * TBLE-02S ESC and 540 brushed motor * Plastic bushings * Bathtub style frame * 4-wheel [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the RTR version of the Mercedes-Benz Unimog 425. The Unimog is world famous for its off-road capabilities, soon the RTR version from Tamiya will make it easier than ever to hit the trails. Its 4wd CC01 Tamiya chassis makes it easy to drive, while a highly detailed polycarbonate body gives it a scale look. * Finespec [...]
While most boxes that we receive for review at the BigSquidRC offices are pretty cool, the one with all the Kyosho tape really perked up the Bash Crew. You see, a whole lot of us around the office have been watering at the mouth to get our hands on the re-release of the Optima 4WD Buggy Kit. Needless to say, [...]
One way of fulfilling your need for speed is to get a smoking fast on-road car. Nitro 4wd tenth scalers are extremely quick around a track, or a cul-de-sac. The latest to hit the market is the 2016 edition of the XRay NT1. The NT1 has long been one of the most elite cars in its class, the list of [...]
