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Here at the BigSquidRC offices we just received the new Traxxas Slash 4×4 Brushed XL-5 RTR. This version of the Slash 4×4 comes with a very affordable price point ($319), yet is fully ready to tackle all the jumps and ruts down at your local bash spot. As we pulled the brushed Slash 4×4 out of the box we took a [...]
Just announced by Force RC are two affordably priced surface vehicles. Both trucks sport street pricing of just $139 and both come as 1/10th scale, 4wd, RTRs. First up is the Outbreak Monster Truck. The Outbreak sports a classic truck style body and large monster truck tires. It will be available in either red or black and has a part number [...]
Whoa, take a look at this, Traxxas has just announced a Ford GT on their new 4-Tec 2.0 chassis. The Ford GT body is of course officially licensed and has the aerodynamically optimized shape that makes the GT so special to fans around the world. As you can see by the pictures, Traxxas made sure all the scale details are [...]
Here ya go folks, nothing says monster truck like the original Bigfoot No.1. Thanks to the folks at Traxxas you will soon be able to get your own Bigfoot No. 1 with a gorgeous looking body and a bash ready chassis. Here is some of the scoop- * Fully licensed Bigfoot No.1 F-100 Ford XLT Ranger body * Fully built and ready [...]
New from Tekin is the RX4 Hard Box ESC. The new RX4 is made for all you hardcore off-roaders. The ESC has a waterproof design, while the thick walled “Hard Box” case can take the worst you can throw at it. Optimal for use with sensored brushless motors, the RX4 can also run brushed and sensorless brushless units. * Made for [...]
New for all you rock crawlers is the Hobbywing QuicRun WP ESC. The QuicRun was specially designed to give you better control and more programming options for your brushed crawling motor. Some of the highlights of the QuicRun include- * Programmable start force and drag brake rate * Advanced DEO/freewheeling technology * Water and dust proof design * Beefy 6 amp BEC, adjusts between [...]
ARRMA has become one of the best and most popular bash companies on the planet. We see lots of their brushed series of 1/10th scalers at every bash we go to, for 2016 ARRMA has made a few small changes to make them better than ever. As you can see by the pictures, the Mega Series brushed Fury, Raider, Granite, and [...]
While brushless has completely taken over the bashing world, there is still a place where the controlled power of brushed motors still rules, in crawling. New from Axial Racing are a pair of Rebuildable Brushed Motors. Axial is offering 35 and 55 turn units to give your off-road rig precise power while out on the trail. * Balanced commutator * Brushes can [...]
If you are in need of an affordable brushed ESC, Reedy has just shot out a PR on their SC550. The SC550 is an affordable brushed ESC that can handle 540 or 550 motors down to 15 turns. It is also water resistant for the basher crowd, has a “T-plug” (Deans style) connector, and comes standard with a LiPo cut [...]
Axial Exo I’m getting the Axial Exo Terra and reading multiple solutions to its jumping nose dive but not sure what to believe. BSRC has reviewed Axial (aluminum shocks much better than stock) and STRC shocks (shocks better than Axial but not enough threading) and it seems the Exo is a BSRC bashing favorite. I was thinking of using Proline shocks [...]
The bashing public has been waiting for the new ARRMA’s to roll out, and here’s the first, the 2013 Edition ARRMA Granite. This version remains brushed, but comes with multiple upgrades to make it even better than the original. Some of the new upgrades include- * Waterproof servo with more torque * Easier access servo box * Body has more strength in key [...]
It would seem that our predictions were right! ECX have just released a new 2wd 1/18 scale monster truck called the “Smash“. It’s packed with cool features, including Dynamite SpeedTread tires and electronics, steel driveshafts and a cool truck body available in two colors. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 100%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() [...]
The orange team is putting out the goods today. Novak has a new ESC and motor combo that should satisfy your torque needs and please your wallet. The Novak Rooster Crawler has been paired with the budget 55T Terra Claw brushed motor for the low, low MSRP of less than $100.00 ($99.99 anyone? huh? amirite?). This is [...]
