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Well howdy there rc fans, yes it’s another Monday morning and time for yet another funtabulously sarcastic Cub Report. I figured I’d go a little old school this week for you long time readers, here we go… What’s going on over at HPI? Remember all the uber-buzz about their new gasoline powered 8th scalers that were going to totally change the [...]
For all your on-road fans the guys over at Kyosho have announced their new 2.4 GHz equipped PurT GP Fazer Porsche 911 Ready Set. Some of the key features are- * 2.4 GHz Syncro radio system * 4 channel receiver * 4 wheel independent suspension * Sealed radio box * Low center of gravity for enhanced cornering * Low profile engine * 3D upper deck * Urethane front [...]
What a great weekend huh? Formula 1 was in full effect at Monza, American motocross wrapped up their series in the heart of the 909, and NFL football had a full schedule, it just doesn’t get much better than that. Actually it does- when you have enough time left over to break out the rc’s and get some bashing in. First [...]
Kyosho just put out some slightly blury, pictures of their new Mini-Z MR-03 VE Brushless vehicle. The brushless system will be supplied by Orion, and should be shipping around January. People have been waiting for a brushless version for years. Kyosho claims part of the delay was waiting for technology to get to the point where they could incorporate the [...]
News was released today from Kyosho that they have a new Mini-Z Ducati Desmosedici GP11 on the way. This is an electric, 18th scale motorcycle that looks very much like Valentino Rossi’s Moto GP bike. Some of the primary features are- * 2.4GHz FHSS Radio System * Adjustable Gyro * Brushless Motor * 120 mah Lipo Battery with Charger * Digital, Coreless Motor Servo * Full [...]
New for all you Formula 1 fans is the Kyosho Plazma Formula 10th scale electric on-road car. Some of the features include- * Full ball bearings * 7075 Aluminum Motor Mount * Durable Front Wing * Durable Rear Axle * Durable Front Suspension * Inline Battery Position * FRP Main Chassis * Precision Rear Oil Shock * Rear Diffuser We haven’t received any information on pricing or a release date [...]
We have finally gotten our hands on more pictures and information for the all new Kyosho XXL VE 7th Scale 2wd Electric Buggy. Some specs for the new XXL VE Include- * Length- 680mm * Width- 402mm * Height- 244mm * Wheelbase- 452mm * Mid Motor Design * Waterproof 2S-4S Orion Speed Controller * Orion Brushless motor * 2.4 GHz Transmitter * Flip up roll cage/body * Big Bore Shocks * Slipper [...]
Already burnt out on the whole short course scene? Searching for something different that looks like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie? If so, the new Kyosho NeXXt Type 1 should be right down your alley. The NeXXt Type 1 is a futuristic looking 10th scale electric powered 2wd buggy. The Kyosho NeXXt was designed to be versatile yet [...]
A couple of weeks ago we posted the “A New Uprising” TEASER from Kyosho. News has come out that it was for their new 1/7th scale Scorpion 2wd buggy. This isn’t simply a re-release of their early 80’s hit, but instead an entirely updated version with modern suspension components, etc. The new Scorpion comes as a 2.4GHz RTR, it is [...]
Team SR has announced some trick new aluminum battery straps for the Associated B4.1/T4.1, Durango DEX210, and the Kyosho Ultima RB5. These high quality Team SR black anodized, 6061 aluminum, “Tripple X” battery braces can help act as a heatsink for your battery to reduce temperatures. Look for a street price of right around $15 and they are available right [...]
We haven’t seen a good teaser for a while, well, not until today when Kyosho America posted this teaser picture. Is it a bird? Is it is plane? Is it Superman? Whatever it might be, it looks scale, and scale is HOT right now. We will post more information when it becomes available, until then here is the LINK to [...]
For all you buggy fanatics, Kyosho has just announced their new 10th scale EP 2wd Ultima RB6. Some key points of the new Kyosho buggy are- Rear or Mid engine design 7075 aluminum chassis All new transmission 13mm longer wheelbase Ball diff Expect to see the new RB6 on American shores in late September, just in time for indoor season. Full retail price is $630, and [...]
Big tires equal big fun on your Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 Mini-Z Buggy. New from PN Racing are these monster sized wheels and tires to turn your buggy from ordinary to super sized. PN Racing states these bolt right up with no adapters required. Price for the tires is $8 a pair, and the wheels go for $6. These are available [...]
One of the biggest names in the entire world of rc is Jared Tebo. For all you Tebo fans out there, Kyosho America has just announced a new Tebo Edition of their Lazer ZX-5 Mini-Z Buggy. Features of the new Kyosho Tebo buggy include- Full time shaft drive 4wd Oil filled shocks 2.4GHz Radio gear FET Speed control amp Lazer Mini Z buggy body in [...]
Hello fellow rc’ers, welcome to another edition of THE Cub Report, the satirical column that is responsible for 87.2% of the chat around rc water-coolers every Monday… First off, VIVA FERRARI! Yes, the church bells rang yet again over the weekend, and yes, Alonso padded his points leads even further! Now on to what really matters, rc… So rc is on the verge [...]
