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Around the end of November a buzz starts to happen around the office. People start chatting, discussing, then arguing about what vehicles should be considered for our “BASH VEHICLE of the YEAR” award. This years decision was EXTREMELY close. Last years winner, the Thunder Tiger MT4 was a little easier to settle on, but this year there were two standouts. [...]
Playing rc soccer is a popular way of bashing with your buddies here in the states, but from this video it looks like the Tamiya guys have taken it to a whole new level overseas. As seen in this video, goals with actual nets are used, and the field itself looks in pristine condition. Now if we can just get [...]
Every weekend warrior likes to air it out, but sometimes coming up with a good ramp can be a hassle. Luckily for you FreshPark has a solution. FreshPark, also known for their high quality skate and moto ramps, is selling ramps targeted at the rc crowd. Pictured above is their “Launch Ramp” that is weatherproof, folds down flat, holds up [...]
We have been arguing discussing what vehicle we thought deserves the honor of Big Squid RC’s Bash Vehicle of the Year for a while now. A lot of great vehicles have driven over our desks this year, and while I think it was close between several, one really stood out. Thunder Tiger MT4-G3 Monster Truck This year’s winner of Bash Vehicle [...]
Everyone loves to bash with some style… If you need a couple pointers, be sure to check out Hobby Outlook this month! Our own Brian “Bad Boy Basher” has an excellent 4 page article covering exactly what it takes to bash big, and bash in style. Check it out, then head down to your local Hobby Town [...]
Yes indeed you are once again reading what is considered by nearly no one the best rc based pundit piece on the entire intrernet, THE Cub Report. Have you checked out the torture testing vids Brian worked up for the Electrix Boost and the Thunder Tiger DT12 SC? Why would we even post such a thing? Because… wait for it… [...]
Things have really been crazy around the office lately. RCX is right around the corner, and our Bash-A-Palooza event is going to rock the house. We have been gathering prizes around here, and it’s getting tough to walk the halls with all the stuff we are packing up to bring! We just updated the Bash-A-Palooza page with a huge list [...]
Our buddy Craig “The Crazy Ramp Builder” just posted two awesome new hydroplaning videos! The first one seen here is of a Traxxas Summit cruising across a pond, and the second is a vehicle jumping a floating ramp on the pond! Great stuff!The second video is after the break.. click through…
Save the date! August 6, 2011 – Bash-A-Palooza at RCX Chicago!. This years Big Squid RC Bash-A-Palooza event will be held at RCX Chicago! Like previous events, we will have a obstacle course, monster soccer, demolition derby, and a few other surprises! We will not be charging a entry fee because you will need to have a ticket to get [...]
Wrench just posted a quick video from the back over on the FB page and the youtubes. If you were not there, here is a little of what you missed.
I just wanted to take a moment and thank all the people who joined us today for our Back To Roots Bash! Food was eaten, tons of vehicles were broken, swag was given away, and the best part.. lots of new people were met! A good percentage of the people there were totally new to many of us ‘regulars’ and [...]
Attention Bashers! Here are the details for our ‘Back To Our Roots Bash!‘ The idea behind this bash is to do it like we used to do, hang out, grill some food, break some vehicles and just chill out with our fellow bashers. There will be a few events, just to keep things entertaining, but for the most part it will [...]
Fans of Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory got to see his crew spend some wheel time with a few Traxxas Slashes. In the episode Rob decided to try his hand at racing full size short course trucks, which he described as “short track baja trucks.” To prepare for that, he picked up a bunch of Slashes for him and his friends, [...]
Here’s some photos from our first Bashing Demo of the show. Come this weekend to watch some top pro drivers tear it up and also have a chance to win one of many prizes including a Traxxas Slash 4×4. You gotta be here to win though, so get to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago for the IHobby [...]
We’re on day three of DuraTrax Evader DT week. Today I’m installing one of the best all around hop-ups you can get for your Evader DT, the full ball bearing set (part DTXC1096). These ball bearings will not just make your ride more durable, they’ll also make it run faster and last longer on the battery. Ball bearings are an [...]
