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New from Powerhobby is a 1/5 1512MG Aluminum Waterproof High Speed/Torque Brushless Servo. All you large scale owners out there already know, that in 5th scale, you need a beast of a servo, and the 1512MG was designed just for you. With huge steel gears, a burly brushless motor, and a beefy aluminum case, the 1512MG is the perfect upgrade [...]
New from the MIP crew are 4.0mm & 5.0mm Speed Tips. Some of you already know that a good 4.0 (#9214S) and 5.0 (#9215S) hex wrench will get a lot of use while wrenching on 5th scale/large scale trucks. Now the MIP crew is offering their beefy 4.0 and 5.0 in a Gen 2 version. Check out these highlights- * Easy [...]
Over at Traxxas they have recently uploaded a new Dirt Jump City with the Maxx Slash promotional video. The Maxx Slash has become our “go to” short course truck around the Big Squid RC offices and for good reason – it takes a licking and keeps on ticking! Watch the video below to see the Maxx Slash catching loads of [...]
Just announced by Kraken RC is the 1/5 3RD Gen VEKTA.5 Founders Edition ARTR. This giant beast of an rc car comes with massive gasoline power and was designed for serious durability. Here are the highlights- * “Transmission X” crafted from T7075 billet aluminum * Direct-drive spur gear * MAXXIS V2 Trepadors tires * Enhanced tire compound for superior durability * Lighter inner foams for [...]
Over at Kraken RC they have announced that they are getting ready to do some re-releases. Vehicles like the KV5TTE 12S Brushless SCT and the VEKTA.5E Ultra 2 are now available for pre-order with a scheduled delivery date of October/November. Both of these giant off-road machines are quite scale realistic, while also being designed for serious durability. You can use [...]
Scheduled to start shipping in May is the Team Associated 1/7 SR7 Hoonigan RTR. This large scale Hoon machine is fully licensed and loaded with performance. Check out these highlights- * Officially licensed 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn body * Injection-molded rear spoiler and diffuser * Belted slick tires * 6S LiPo capable brushless power system * Molded turbos and intake manifold * 17mm wheel hexes * Adjustable [...]
The good folks over at Redcat Racing have just announced the mighty 1/5th Vigilante 8S RTR Brushless Monster Truck. This large scaled beast comes with huge monster truck tires, as well as a massive 8S brushless power system. Check out these highlights- * Massive 4985 1250KV brushless motor * 160 amp electronic speed controller * 4-wheel independent suspension * Beefy 24mm oil-filled coil-over shocks * [...]
Officially announced by Traxxas is the Maxx Slash RTR 4WD Short Course Truck. This Maxx sized Slash is massive in size, with hardcore performance under the hood. Here are the highlights- * Wheelbase – 15.49″ * Width – 14.3″ * Weight – 11.78 pounds (no battery) * Belted Maxx SC off-road tires * Velineon VXL-6s ESC – 6S LiPo max cell count * Velineon 2000 kV [...]
Now available for pre-order is the Kraken 1/5 KV5TTE Ultra Desert Trophy Truck Kit. This beast of a trophy truck is supersized, for super fun. With a 12S capable brushless ESC, and huge amounts of suspension travel, the KV5TTE Ultra is designed to be king of your local bash spot. Check out these highlights- * World’s first true-scale production of a [...]
Over at Traxxas they’ve uploaded a new 8s Winter Wonderland with the Traxxas XRT Video. The Traxxas XRT is a full on monster of an rc car and the video below shows off just how gnarly it can get. The TRX crew bolted some paddle tires on the back of an 8S XRT then went snow bashing! Watch the video [...]
Just announced by Kraken RC is the 1/5th scaled VEKTA.5E Ultra. Available as a roller or as an ARTR, the new VEKTA.5E Ultra was designed for extreme performance. Check out these highlights- * New transmission design with easy gearing access * Currie F9-inspired V3 rear solid axle * Paddle straight shafts (pinless) for direct engagement and power * Large capacity battery plate with 10 [...]
New from Hobbywing is the mighty 12S EzRun MAX5 HV G2 Brushless ESC. The MAX5 HV G2 was designed for large scale applications where high cell counts and huge power levels are the normal. Check out these highlights- * Supports up to 12s Lipo with a maximum output current of 250 amps * Intelligent freewheeling technology to reduce heat * IP-67 waterproof rating * [...]
New from Castle Creations is a 1721-1260Kv Sensored Brushless Motor. This absolute unit of a brushless motor is sized to fit large scale trucks like the ARRMA 8S Kraton and was designed for insane levels of power, while also being highly efficient. Here are the highlights- * Exceptional speed, torque, and acceleration * Water resistant design * Ideal for 1/7th scale vehicles weighing [...]
Over at Primal RC they are showing off their Collector’s Edition 1/5 Grave Digger Monster Truck RTR V3. This giant monster truck weighs in at 80 pounds and features a slew of upgrades over the previous model. With only a few of the collectors editions left, now is the time to get one before they are all sold out. Check [...]
Now shipping from Spektrum is the S6510 1/5 High Torque Servo. The S6510 was designed to be a replacement servo for rigs like the 1/6 SCX6, 1/5 Kraton, and 1/6 Super Baja Rey. Check out these highlights- * Designed for racing, bashing, or crawling * Engineered with the finest components and the latest servo technology * High Torque – 820oz-in @ 8.4V * Ideal [...]
