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The crew over at XRay have announced their freshly updated 2019 edition of their X1 F1 car kit. The latest X1 has been massaged from nose to tail for increased performance, here are the highlights- * New aluminum servo mount * New graphite top deck * Harder lower front arms * Wide arm mounting plate * New aluminum bulkheads * New wheelbase adjustment * 4 position adjustable [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the 3 wheeled Dual Rider. The Dual Rider comes on the shadow of the very popular Dancing Rider trike that has really taken off in some parts of the world. The latest trike from Tamiya also comes on the same T3-01 chassis and has a body that was designed by PDC Designworks. Furthermore, the [...]
New for the oval racing scene is the Outlaw 4 Sprint Car Kit from Custom Works. The Outlaw 4 sports some nice scale realism to go along with its incredible on-track performance, here are the highlights- * Updated axles make it easy to run 12mm hex wheels * Larger rear hub bearings * CVA style rear driveshafts * Lower front bumper * Beefier shock towers [...]
How many people have become hobbyists because of the Tamiya Grasshopper? We don’t have a precise answer for that, but we do know it was a whole lot of people. The original Grasshopper was a giant success, now Tamiya has come up with a Comical Grasshopper. The Comical Grasshopper rides on Tamiya’s WR-02CB chassis and was designed for fun, not [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the special re-release of the Avante 2011 Black Special. The 2011 version of the Avante buggy comes with front and rear ball diffs, a torque splitter, and comes standard with a racing style steering set-up. * Black color inspired by the Avante Jr. Black Special * Built it yourself kit * Machined aluminum uprights * Universal drive-shafts * FRP double-deck [...]
Just announced by Mugen is the MBX8T nitro truggy and MBX8T ECO truggy kits. Both represent a significant jump in performance for the platform, here are some of the highlights- * Improved 3mm 7075 chassis for more steering * High traction differentials for improved stability * Straight cut 10T bevel & 46T conical gears improve efficiency * Easy to service diff access * Box-shaped suspension [...]
New from ARC is the 2019 version of their R11 Touring Car Kit. This freshly updated on-road racer comes with numerous updates to improve handling and durability. Here is the scoop- * Lower front bulkhead along with new front bumper * Plastic 20 tooth center pulley * New front steering blocks * Improved rear uprights * New ultra-short shocks * New floating ESC/receiver mount * Upgrade kit [...]
New from Axial Racing is the SCX10 II Raw Builders Kit. The Raw Builders Kit can be used to save you money during your next custom build. The build kit comes with the ever capable SCX10 II chassis, plus all the parts for three different wheelbases. You can pick between 11.4”, 12.0”, or 12.3” for the wheelbase, plus it comes [...]
We just got our hands on the new Tamiya Comical Grasshopper Kit! We have been looking forward to giving this latest kit a try as it looks so different from a regular Tamiya build. You can hit up the Tamiya Comical Grasshopper official product page on their website or get more Tamiya RC News here on BigSquidRC. Enjoy the unboxing photos [...]
For all you racing fans, XRay has announced the 2019 edition of their XB4. The XB4 is known around the world as one of the fastest 4wd 10th scale buggies that money can buy, the 19′ edition features a number of updates to keep it at the top of the podium. Here is the scoop- * New rear upright for more [...]
The crew over at Team Corally have just announced their new SSX10 World GT pan car kit. The SSX10 is a high-end on-road racer that features some of the best design and materials on the market. Here are the highlights- * New 2.5mm carbon fiber chassis * Adjustable front ride height & camber/caster * 7075 aluminum front upper arm holder * Easy to adjust [...]
New for the high-end touring car market is the BD9 from Yokomo RC. The BD9 was designed to win at even the highest levels of competition, with nearly every part having been replaced from the previous unit. Here are some of its highlights- * Updated carbon graphite chassis * Narrow aluminum bulkhead & center bulkhead * New aluminum steering bell-crank * Aluminum servo mount * [...]
The folks over at Tamiya have just announced a new “First Try” RC Kit. The buggy kit makes it easy for a first time hobbyist to enjoy the rewards of building their very own car. Also, the “First Try” kit comes with some of the trickier parts of the buggy pre-built, thus making it perfect for even young builders to [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the TT-02RR chassis kit. The RR is a tuned variant of the TT-02 that is loaded with option parts. Here are the highlights- * Blue lower deck * Oil-filled gear diffs * Full bearing set * Adjustable camber * Aluminum center driveshaft * Oil filled shocks * Alumium rear uprights * High speed gear set * Metal driveshafts * Comes with racing slick tires The RR [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the ProMarkt Zakspeed AMG Mercedes C-Class Kit. The Mercedes has a nicely scaled body and rides on Tamiya’s TT-01E AWD chassis. Here are more highlights- * Scale detailing like mirrors, windshield wiper, Mercedes star, & chrome radiator grill * Extensive decal sheet * Scale gun-metal colored wheels * Highly detailed polycarbonate body * 186mm in width, 445mm in length * Comes [...]
