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Coming soon from Losi is the 1/5 DBXL 2.0 4WD Gas Buggy RTR. The 2.0 version of the DBXL comes with a number of updates to improve durability, as well as performance. Check out these highlights- * New Zenoah 32cc gasoline engine * New high-flow air filter * New steering rack and servo saver assembly * New radio tray, receiver box, and HV-rated servos * [...]
New from Primal RC is the 1/5th scaled V3 RTR Mega Monster Truck as well as a new 1/5th scaled V3 RTR Raminator Monster Truck. Both of these beasts are enormous in size and more than ready for sending-it hard in your backyard. Here are the highlights- * Upgraded 100KG steering servos * Upgraded large capacity MEGA shocks with 10mm shock shafts * [...]
Have you been looking for a true 1/5 large scale on-road car to terrorize your neighborhood? If so, have a look at the beastly FG F-1/5 Sportsline 2WD Brushless F1 Car. FG has long been a leading name in the 1/5th scale scene and now they have dropped a brushless powered F1 car for your bashing enjoyment. Check out these [...]
New from Traxxas is an Epic Step Up Video for the mighty X-Maxx Monster Truck. For those of you that ride motocross or mountain bikes, you’ll already know that hitting a big step-up is one of the best feelings you can get while riding. With a step-up, you can always spot the landing, while you seem to float endlessly through [...]
Over at Jetko Power they are promoting their new large scale XMT Monster Truck Pre-Mounted Tires. Jetko has two new tire designs for vehicles like the Traxxas X-Maxx and ARRMA Kraton 8S, one is more off-road, while the other has more of an on-road tread to it. Also, the pre-mounts use Jetko’s EX hub system which makes it easy to [...]
For those rocking the large-scale Kraken KV5S and KV5TTs, there’s something new to bolt onto your ride. Kraken RC has partnered with Beast RC to develop a set of HD 7075 Billet Aluminum Trailing Arms (#KV6150) for both of these models. Machined to precision specs, this trailing arm set provides improved durability and performance while also giving your large-scale off-road rig [...]
New over at HRC Racing is a XL Transporter Car Bag to help haul your monster truck around. This a interesting bag that offers several different ways to carry your 8th scale sized Monster Truck or Truggy around. * Size- 54 x 44cm * Bottom plate for more stability * Made from durable fabric Looks like a good way to keep the dirt [...]
The crew at MCD Racing have announced new Factory Team Racing models for their legendary 1/5th scale line-up. Soon you will be able to buy a number of different MCD 1/5th scalers in their new FT-R form. The FT-R package sits above their Pro package and just under their Ultimate. MCD Racing New FT-R Models RR5-MAX FT-R W5-MAX FT-R XR5-MAX FT-R XS5-MAX FT-R To get full [...]
New from Losi is a 5IVE-T 2.0 Conquers The Mint 400 Video. That’s right, the guys from Losi took a 5IVE-T 2.0 to the Mint 400 and were able to put in a complete 125 mile lap around the course. In fact, the Losi 5IVE-T 2.0 earned a finishers metal for making an entire loop. Driving 125 miles through insane [...]
So everyone is taking the vehicle genera they normally work with and trying to come up with a top 3 vehicles you want to find under your tree this year. Since I’m a large scale fan, the task of coming up with what three large scale vehicles you want to find under your tree was up to me. Let me [...]
Being teased right now by FBX Racing is a 1/5th scale LMP Sport Body. There aren’t a ton of bodies on the market for 1/5th scale, so we like to post them when we hear about them. Below you can see the first CAD image of the LMP Sport, which is very nicely scaled and detailed. The body was designed [...]
To show off Two New Colors for the 8S X-Maxx, the crew at Traxxas have uploaded a new video. New red and green livery for the X-Maxx will soon be available from your favorite retailer. Watch below to see the X-Maxx send-it over a road jump, plus other hardcore off-road action. After the video, you can click on this link to [...]
Whoa, ARRMA just dropped a 1/5th Scaler?!?! Yes indeed hardcore rc enthusiast, ARRMA has just announced their highly anticipated 1/5 Kraton 8S RTR Monster Truck. Yes it is huge! Yes it is designed for hardcore bashing! Yes it comes with a Spektrum 8S capable SMART speedo! Yes it has huge tires! Nobody reads this part anyways, LOL, so let’s just [...]
Time to unbox the giant new ARRMA 8S 1/5 Scale Kraton! Is this the vehicle basher dreams are made of? How does it compare to the Traxxas X-MAXX? We get this beast unboxed and do some side by side comparisons! Check out the video!Read more ARRMA 8S News right here on BigSquidRC, see our first bash video as well as [...]
After a full month of teasing, ARRMA has officially announced the 1/5 Kraton 8S BLX Monster Truck. The largest truck that ARRMA has ever made, the 1/5 Kraton was designed to withstand the rigors of hardcore backyard bashing. Here are the highlights- * Massive new 1/5 design * Triangular center brace system * Laser-etched aluminum chassis * Massive 20mm oil filled shocks * Easy to [...]
