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The crew at T-Bone Racing have announced a new Mini Tire Rack. The new tire rack from TBR makes it easy to organize your small scale tires, while giving a scale look to your workbench. Check out these highlights- * Designed for 1/18 and 1/16 scaled tires * Holds up to 16 tires * Durable design The T-Bone Racing Mini Tire Rack has a [...]
New from T-Bone Racing is a Mini Work Stand. The crew at TBR have been busy over the winter working on a bunch of new products. Their new Mini Work Stand is perfect for wrenching on your mini/micro sized bashing machine and features rubber o-rings that allows you to spin the stand without your car falling off. The T-Bone Racing Mini [...]
New from Spektrum is a Smart Charger Case. With a durable outer case and plenty of room inside, the Spektrum Smart Charger Case is a great way to get organized, while also offering great protection during storage or while traveling. * Made from a durable fiber material * Embroidered Spektrum logo * High quality material and stitching for durability The Spektrum Smart Charger [...]
Having the right tool for the job is important, no matter what you’re doing. When you’re wrenching on your R/C machine, either at home or at the track, you need to make sure you’ve got the right gear to get things working properly. While there are already several high-quality options to choose from, REEF’s RC has added their name to the list [...]
Do you have a good set of calipers in your toolbox? If not, they can come in incredibly handy while building or wrenching on a kit. The crew at JConcepts have just dropped a new set of Analog Quick Reference Calipers. The JConcepts calipers are high quality units designed to stand the test of time, while also giving your accurate [...]
You can never have too many tools on your R/C workbench. If you’re looking for your first set of hex and nut drivers or want to add a compact set to your toolbox or track bag, Ruddog has a new option that’s worth taking a look at. Their 19-in-1 Tool Set features an assortment of hex, nut, cross-head, and flat head [...]
If you are a new hobbyist, what is the first tool that you need in your pit box? A good hobby knife. New from Hudy is a very trick Aluminum Hobby Knife. Hudy is best known for their ultra-durable tools, now you can own a high-end hobby knife that can stand the test of time. * Lightweight design * Aluminum handle * Protective [...]
We would like to take a moment and welcome the guys from Team Garage Hack (TGH) to the Big Squid RC Sponsor family! These guys have been putting out some incredible products for the last few years, and it has been awesome to watch them grow. When I first met them, that had this insane transfer case setup that just [...]
New over at JConcepts is a very trick Finish Line Shock Oil Bag. While the JC shock oil bag is mostly intended for the racing crowd, there are still plenty of hardcore bashers out there that could use this type of bag to help organize all their various shock oils. Check out these highlights- * Semi-rigid liner * Compact size * Rugged handle * [...]
That’s right folks, the crew at Traxxas have just announced a new line-up of Premium Shock Oil. Made from 100% pure silicone oil, the new Traxxas shock oil allows for precise suspension tuning, thus helping to get maximum performance out of your rig. Here are the highlights- * Made from 100% silicone oil for consistency * Seven precise viscosities that range from [...]
The crew at JConcepts has announced that their popular Rubber Parts Tray will soon be available in White, Pink, and Green. The JC part tray is made from a grippy rubber that makes it easy to help organize that work spot of yours. Here are more highlights- * Six divided pockets for small parts * Works for 1/10th & 1/8th vehicles and [...]
New over at Xtra Speed is a Scale Looking LiPo Battery Checker. The Xtra Speed unit is super affordable and sports a unique scale lead-acid battery appearance. Here are the highlights- * Works on 2 or 3S LiPo batterires * Connects through balance port * Alarm sounds when voltage is too low * Case made from a durable plastic The Xtra Speed Scale LiPo [...]
For all you Losi Minit-T 2.0 bashers out there, MIP has announced a new 3 Piece Wrench Set. The MIP wrench set comes with heavy duty versions of the primary tools that you need to wrench on your rig. Here are the highlights- * Includes a 4.0mm & 5.0mm nut driver, plus a 1.5mm hex driver * Hex driver is tool hex [...]
Coming soon from Pro-Line are Speed Forms Mini Clear Test Bodies. The test bodies make it easy to try out your painting rig, to simply practice with, or to try crazy new paint schemes. Here are some highlights- * Comes as a 6 pack of test bodies * Modeled after full-sized paint sample bodies * Great for displaying color options * Comes with overspray [...]
New from the Maclan Racing crew is a Simple Soldering Iron. The Maclan SSI is compact, lightweight, and designed for high heat output. Here are the highlights- * Operates on 12-24 volts DC * Can be used off a 6S LiPo for maximum performance * Heats to 840°F in roughly 10 seconds * Built in safety features * OLED screen * Easy to adjust settings * Maximum [...]
