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Shipping in late March from Futaba is the CPS-1 Channel Power Switch. The CPS-1 allows LED lights to be controlled from your 3 channel transmitter. This easy to install device is suitable for rc cars, helicopters, and airplanes, making it a cinch to turn on (or off) your LED lights from your radio. * Allows you to turn on/off your lights [...]
Just announced by HB Racing are Black Jack Tires. The Black Jacks are 1/8th scale buggy tires that fit on standard sized rims. They use medium sized tread blocks along with an asymmetrical design to find traction on loose dirt surfaces. Mounting the tires one way yields more bite while mounting them the opposite direction gives your buggy less edginess. [...]
Shipping now from RC4WD is the Hi-Lift Extreme Jack. The Hi-Lift Jack was designed for 1/10th scale trucks and is an officially licensed product. The jack not only has a perfect scale look, but is made from steel for long lasting durability. * Hand painted * Gold handle * Weight- 1.85oz * Height- 5.6″ * Handle Length- 3.04″ Pricing for the jack is just $29, it [...]
With the 8S Traxxas X-MAXX now hitting stores, the Traxxas crew has posted a new video to show off some of its capabilities. Take a couple minutes and have a look at the video above. The video shows the new 8S X-MAXX pulling some serious wheelies, throwing big rooster tails, and also shows off its self righting capability. All in [...]
New from JConcepts is a Fin Titanium Turnbuckle Set for the Associated B64. The lightweight links taper down to a 3mm thread that easily accepts standard Associated ball cups. The links are also conveniently marked for proper orientation and are made from high-grade machined titanium. Pricing for the set is $44 and they have a part number of #2585. You can [...]
Hello there rc fans, welcome to another Cub Report. What is THE Cub Report? Mostly rambling, mostly (but not all) about rc, mostly smack talk, but always a good way to blow 15 minutes. While I would love to go on yet another epic rant, there were some interesting product releases last week that I would like to talk about. IMO the [...]
One of the biggest news items of last week was Pro-Line’s announcement for their new Traxxas X-Maxx body, a 2017 Ford Raptor. P-L has now released a short video to give all you bashers a better look at the Raptor and how it looks on the mighty X-Maxx. Watch the short video above to learn more about the X-Maxx Ford [...]
Go for big power with Kyosho’s upcoming Inferno GT2 Race Spec Audi R8 LMS. The latest version of the Audi comes with a huge KE25 big block engine, making it a street machine that should really fly. In addition to the big nitro burner, the Audi comes with a realistic body and a KT-331P 2.4GHz radio system. * 2 speed [...]
The folks over at Pro-Line Racing have announced ElectroShot VTR 4.0″ truggy tires. ElectroShots are a combination of P-L’s Electron and HoleShot tires and are suitable for racing on high traction surfaces. This hybrid bar and pin tire offers outstanding grip while having good wear characteristics. The ElectroShots are priced at $32 and will be available in two different compounds, [...]
New for scale enthusiasts are Factory Team Banners from Pro-Line. These small banners are perfect for putting on your scale off-road truck course or drift track. These are a 1/10th scale version of P-L’s normal sized banners and even come with metal grommets for true scale detailing. The Pro-Line scale banners run $10 for a pair and have a [...]
For about 10 years I was a big nitro guy. This wasn’t because I enjoyed it over electricity, it’s because that’s where the hobby was at during the late 90’s through mid 2000’s. Nitro was messy, loud, somewhat dangerous if you weren’t careful (killing a motor by clogging up the exhaust burnt many fingertips!), headache inducing by way of fumes and [...]
To help celebrate the ARRMA Nero’s big win as our 2016 Bash Vehicle Of The Year, Hobbico has released a new video. The video shows some pretty epic hardcore bashing, something that the ARRMA Nero just loves to do. The Nero is a beast with huge power, smart diffs, and the ability to take a hit and keep on bashing. The [...]
Pro-Line will soon have a pair of new tire options for all you HPI Baja 5SC and Losi 5IVE-T drivers. First up is the LockDown X2. LockDowns are famous for their traction on prepared tracks with loose conditions and with the new X2 compound should last longer than ever. The LockDown X2s have a part number of #10117-002 and uses webbing [...]
New from Pro-Line is a very trick Travel Bag. The travel bag is perfect for holding all your rc gear while traveling via airplane or to keep things organized when heading out to bash. It features a collapsible pull handle and large, smooth rolling wheels. Measuring in at 34” long x 15” wide x 15” tall, it has the size [...]
Traxxas X-Maxx owners can now rejoice, Pro-Line has announced a new body for your truck! No longer will your body have to look just like everybody else’s with Pro-Line’s 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. The Raptor is fully licensed by Ford and it even comes pre-cut, making it that much faster to install. Here are some of its highlights- * Amazing scale [...]