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Have you ever wanted a radio with high-end features that didn’t come with a high-end price? That is exactly what the Spektrum DX5R is slated to do. The DX5R has pro-class ergonomics, like an adjustable drop down wheel, and is loaded with features, yet sports a street price of only $279. We have been testing the DX5R, but before our review [...]
One of the great secrets of hardcore r/c monster truckers; where do our crush cars come from?. It’s by far the number one question that I field from YouTube viewers on my Trigger King channel….well, right after “what do these cost?!”. I also get e-mail from readers on here as well, when they see them in pictures. I’ll answer that in [...]
New from Gens Ace is a 2S 4600 Hardcase Shorty pack. The 4600 is part of the Gens Ace race series and features a 60C discharge rate. A hard plastic casing is used for protection and the pack weighs in at just 205 grams. Sized for shorty applications like 1/10th scale race buggies, the pack measures in at 96 x [...]
Well hello there, so nice of you to take a gander at this week’s Cub Report. I trust you had a spectacular weekend, or at least half as good as mine, which was spectacular. Ya know, a whole lot of people desperately want to work in the rc business. I say that because I was cruising some rc videos on YouTube [...]
Shipping now from RC4WD is a Bed Soft Top With Cage for their Mojave II four door crawler. The soft top can give your truck a unique scale look and is available in different colors. The black unit shown above features a hand welded, powder coated, stainless steel cage and a soft top made from a black cloth. * Width- [...]
This week’s action video from Traxxas focuses on the rock river crawling ability of the TRX-4 Land Rover Defender. The TRX-4 is shipping right now and has already proven itself as a great machine for rock crawling. Watch the video above to see how well a bone stock TRX-4 takes on slippery rocks and ultra-wet conditions. You can learn more about [...]
Are you looking for a battery with a really long run time for your truck? If so, have a look at the new ANTIX 9000 Graphene battery from LRP. The ANTIX features a whopping 9000mAh of capacity, but better still, it is a LiHV design that can be charged up to 8.7 volts. With extra voltage on tap and insane [...]
What is bashing? Well, it is different things to different people. Some people consider bashing to be simply driving around in the backyard. Others, people like us, like to get more extreme by catching enormous airtime and popping block long wheelies. For the more hardcore crowd, ARRMA released the Outcast 6S BLX Stunt Truck. The Outcast was specifically designed to [...]
Shipping now from RC4WD is a Push Bar for their K5 Blazer. The push bar can add a tough new look to the front of your Blazer and it is made from CNC machined billet aluminum. The folks at RC4WD gave it a polished finish to make it look sharp and it comes with mounting hardware. * Width- 2.79″ * Length- 3.12″ * [...]
Hitting hobby shops now is the Futaba R3001SB air receiver. This receiver is the lightest that Futaba has ever built, coming in at just 0.15oz, and can be used in all sorts of different aircraft, including drones. Its S.Bus/S.Bus2 ports offer functionality for up to 18 different channels while dual antennas ensure rock solid reception. * T-FHSS 2.4GHz receiver * Accepts [...]
New from Schelle Racing is a high-zoot Car Bag. The bag makes for a sano way to carry your 1/10th truck or 1/8th buggy around, keeping your vehicle well protected while helping you keep organized. There is internal storage for things like wings and tires, plus it has room for a car stand and pit board if using it with [...]
One of the most peculiar things about large trail runs are the abundance of cheap radios that you see. Now, that would not be a surprise if all of the vehicles were standard run-of-the-mill RTR’s, but most are not. There are rigs completely decked out to the 9’s with expensive power plants, high dollar servos, more aluminum than a Coca-Cola factory….and [...]
Intro: Hold onto your britches, ladies and gentleman, while I rip through the sky in a blaze of RGB lighted awesomeness. If you haven’t heard of the Riot before, then prepare to be impressed. From: Thrust UAV Direct Link: Riot 250r Pro Review By: Andrew Schaefer Photos By: Andrew Schaefer, Marissa Schaefer Specs: RTF, BNF, ARF, or Kit: ARF Age: 14+ Receiver Compatibility: PPM, SBUS, or DSMX Camera or FPV: FPV Runcam swift [...]
Trick out that Land Cruiser LC70 of yours with RC4WD’s new Trifecta Front Bumper. The Trifecta is designed to fit RC4WD’s LC70 body and is made from hand welded stainless steel, so you know it is going to last a very long time. This beefy unit has a rugged off-road look and comes with a black powder coated finish. * Uses [...]
RC4WD is all about the ultimate in scale realism, as well as the ultimate in customization. To give your TF2 Mojave II Four Door a totally custom look, RC4WD has announced a new Wood Flatbed. Yes, it uses Real Wood along with ABS plastic and hand welded stainless steel parts to give you the intricate scale detailing that you crave. * [...]