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With dual port chargers all the rage, the folks at Duratrax have released the Onyx 260. Not only does the Onyx have two charge ports, but it also comes with a nifty touch screen display. We’ve been using (read- abusing) an Onyx 260 for several weeks to determine if it is up to the basher lifestyle. Keep on reading to [...]
Coming in late April is a Brushless version of the Dromida 1/18th Monster Truck. The truck is a RTR that comes with a potent 5300kV brushless system to give you plenty of pulse quickening power. Realistic chevron style tires are mated to a 4wd drivetrain to help put all that power to the ground. Here are some of its highlights- * [...]
Want to make a cool $5,000? If so, the folks at Hobbico have announced the RISE House Racer Challenge! The challenge involves taking one of their House Racer quadcopters, flying it through a course you have created with RISE Race Gates, then submitting the FPV video. A panel of all-star judges will then pick a winner who gets some serious [...]
Available right now are 3 new tanks from VsTank. All three are heavy on the scale detailing and are priced at just $179. The tanks move just like their full scale counterparts thanks to a precise radio system and all three include an infrared firing cannon for mock battles. * All wheel suspension * Flexible rubber tracks * Can handle inclines up to [...]
To help celebrate the ARRMA Nero’s big win as our 2016 Bash Vehicle Of The Year, Hobbico has released a new video. The video shows some pretty epic hardcore bashing, something that the ARRMA Nero just loves to do. The Nero is a beast with huge power, smart diffs, and the ability to take a hit and keep on bashing. The [...]
The crew over at Hobbico have worked up a new video to help celebrate Valentine’s Day. In the video you’ll see the Hobbico guy use a ARRMA Fazon monster truck, a Rise House Racer, and RealFlight X Software to uniquely show his sweetheart some extra love on Valentine’s Day. So don’t forget guys, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, [...]
Coming soon from Duratrax is a 32 Tip Multi-Driver. Mult-drivers are great for saving space and the new Duratrax unit comes loaded with the most needed tips for working on drones, airplanes, surface vehicles, watches, and jewelry. An aluminum handle helps to make it lightweight and is a no-roll design to help keep it from rolling off your workbench or [...]
When going on an all day trail adventure, a compact radio system can be a blessing. A small radio will get snagged on fewer branches, plus it will be lighter to pack around all day. Tactic is now selling the TTX200 SLT Transmitter as a stand alone unit. The TTX200 is ultra affordable with just a $39 price point and [...]
New and hot from RISE is the Vusion House Racer. The House Racer drone comes 100% ready to fly so that you and your buddies can experience the exciting world of FPV racing right in your own home. The House Racer is also built tough, allowing it to keep on flying even after a few crashes. Here is the scoop- * [...]
3D printers are revolutionary devices that are destined to change our hobby. They make it easy to create various plastic parts from the comfort of your own home. While you may not have a 3D printer yet, chances are good that there is one in your future. The folks over at Hobbico have produced a new video to show you how [...]
Coming up on March 2-5 is the 2017 Chi-Town ShootOut at Leisure Hours R/C Raceway in Joliet Illinois. The Chi-Town ShootOut has been an extremely popular race and takes place on one of the best indoor tracks in the entire country. The four day event is sponsored by companies like Futaba, TrakPower, and Duratrax, and some of the best racers [...]
Recently posted by ARRMA RC is piece on Winter Snow Bashing. While you guys down south don’t get to blast around in the snow very often, in many parts of the world it is the only option for 3 months (or more) out of the year. In the ARRMA blog post they put up a bunch of pictures showing off [...]
Hobbico has announced that they have signed Adam and Ronda Drake to their O.S. Engines and TrakPower factory teams. The Drakes are well known in racing circles not just for their speed, but also for being good ambassadors for the sport of rc racing. The next time you hit up a big nitro race, keep an eye out for the [...]
Recently posted by Duratrax is a promotional video for their upcoming Onyx 260 touch screen charger. The Onyx 260 is expected to start shipping next month and comes with a brilliant 3.2″ color touch screen to make programming easier than ever. The short video shows off how cool the Onyx 260 is and some of its additional features. Pricing for the [...]
As a faithful reader of BigSquidRC, you already know who won our “2016 Bash Vehicle Of The Year”, the ARRMA Nero Monster Truck. Today, both the crew from Hobbico and ARRMA put out formal press releases to celebrate their big win. The Nero certainly earned the award, it is a high-tech, revolutionary bash machine that proved itself to be the [...]
