The crew at Team Losi Racing (TLR) had a great 2013 Nuremberg show with the announcement of their new Losi 8ight 3.0 and Ten SCTE 2.0, both of these new machines are going to be hot players in 2013. Alongside the Losi booth was the ECX booth where we were able to give the ECX crew their Basher Approved plaque in person for the ECX Torment SCT. Check out the gallery below for some up close and personal shots of the latest from Losi.
Check out THIS link for the official TLR website, click right HERE for the official ECX website, and hit THIS up for all our Nuremberg show coverage.
The biggest news of the year thus far is Horizon Hobby’s brand new Vaterra RC line of stylish scale vehicles. Take a look at the gallery below to see some candid shots that we took at the 2013 Nuremberg Toy Fair of the Vaterra RC booth. Of extra interest are some of our under-body and chassis shots that give you an even closer look into the new Vaterra line.
For more information on Vaterra RC click THIS link for their official website. Hit up THIS link to see more Nuremberg coverage right here on BigSquidRC.
New from the crew over at Blade is their CX4 RTF helicopter. The CX4 takes off where the old CX2 left off, offering an easy to learn platform for new flyers. The CX4 uses coaxial counter-rotating blades and intuitive self-stabilizing characteristics to make it easy to fly. Some of its primary features and specifications include-
* Self-stabilizing flight characteristics that make learning easy
* Completely built and flight-ready with everything you need to fly
* Hinged, rubber-coated rotor blades for increased blade durability
* Powerful, 360-size brushed motors
* Sleek two-peice body with LED running lights
* Soft-mounted shock absorbing landing gear
* 2.4GHz DSM® receiver
* 3-in-1 ESCs/mixer/heading hold gyro unit
* Includes 5-channel LP5DSM DSM transmitter with batteries
* Includes E-flite® 3S 11.1V 800mAh 30C Li-Po battery
* Includes DC Li-Po charger with AC adapter
* Includes an extra set of rotor blades (upper and lower)
Expect a late February release date and a street price of $229 on the CX4. For more information on the new CX4 hit up THIS link. To view more air news here on BigSquidRC, hit THIS link.
Looking for a hot looking scale accurate on-road machine? The 2012 Nissan GTR from Vaterra RC has incredible scale looks and comes with everything you need to hit the cul-de-sac right in the box. A Spektrum 2.4 GHz radio system comes standard to eliminate radio conflicts, and its 4wd drivetrain makes it easy to drive. Some of its other features and specifications include-
* Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz transmitter with batteries
* Dynamite 6-cell 7.2V 1800mAh Ni-MH battery
* Dynamite 2A Ni-MH AC peak charger
* 540 brushed motor
* Realistic low-profile tires and 59mm wheels with brake details
* Waterproof electronics
* Dynamite power system with Li-Po ready ESC
* Versatile V100-S chassis
* Officially licensed 2012 Nissan GT-R body
* Shaft-driven 4WD
* Sealed differentials
* Low CG, double wishbone suspension
* Universal body mounts
* Realistic exhaust, mirror and headlight details
* Part #VTR03004
Street price on the Vaterra Nissan GTR is $279 and they should be hitting hobby shop shelves in early May. Cruise on over to the official Vaterra RC Website for more information.
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Vaterra Nissan GTR Gallery
Take a look at the video below to see the Vaterra 2012 Nissan GTR in action.
The Kalahari 4wd Desert Raider is one of the seven new vehicles from Vaterra. Following the lead of the other Vaterra vehicles, this is a scale accurate machine that offers nice performance at a reasonable price point. The Kalahari is based on a 14th scale platform that comes with a powerful brushless system standard. Like the other vehicles in the Vaterra line-up, it’s waterproof and comes with everything you need to get going in the box.
* Tough 4WD chassis
* 4-wheel independent suspension
* Durable metal gear drivetrain
* Shock-absorbing slipper clutch
* Adjustable oil-filled aluminum shocks
* Chassis dust cover
* Realistic running light, spoiler and driver details
* Realistic wheels and tires
* Waterproof electronics
* Dynamite 380 sized 4500Kv brushless power system
* Capable of 45+ mph with optional 3S Li-Po battery
* Spektrum DX2L 2.4GHz transmitter with batteries
* Dynamite 6-cell 7.2V 1200mAh Ni-MH battery
* Dynamite DC Ni-MH peak charger
* Ground Clearance- 0.91 in (23mm)
* Height- 4.57 in (116mm)
* Length- 13.19 in (335mm)
* Width- 7.09 in (180mm)
* Part #VTR01001
Street price on the Kalahari is $289 and they are shipping and available right now. Cruise on over to the official Vaterra RC Website for more information.
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Vaterra Kalahari 4wd Gallery
Take a look at the video below to see the Vaterra Kalahari in action.
For all you muscle car buffs Vaterra RC has a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS as part of their opening line-up. Everything you need to get going comes in the box, and its sharp scale looks are sure to make a statement with your weekend bash crew. Some of its other features and specifications include-
* Versatile V100-S chassis
* Officially licensed 1969 Camaro RS body
* Shaft-driven 4WD
* Sealed differentials
* Low CG, double wishbone suspension
* Universal body mounts
* Realistic bumper, mirror and headlight details
* Realistic low profile tires and 59mm wheels with brake details
* Brushed 540 motor
* Waterproof electronics
* Dynamite power system with Li-Po ready ESC
* Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz transmitter with batteries
* Dynamite 6-cell 7.2V 1800mAh Ni-MH battery
* Dynamite 2A Ni-MH AC peak charger
* Height- 4.41 in (112mm)
* Length- 14.85 in (371mm)
* Width- 7.76 in (194mm)
* Wheelbase- 10.25 in (256mm)
* Part #VTR03006
Street price on the 1969 Camaro is $279 and they should be hitting hobby shops in early April. Cruise on over to the official Vaterra RC Website for more information.
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Vaterra 69 Camaro Gallery
Take a look at the video below to see the Vaterra 1969 Camaro in action.
Vaterra RC has two 14th scale offerings in their new line-up, the first being the Kemora 4wd Rallycross RTR. The Kemora comes with everything you need to get going in the box, plus a 2.4 GHz Spektrum radio system and waterproof electronics. Some of it’s other features and specs include-
* Tough 4WD chassis
* 4-wheel independent suspension
* Durable metal gear drivetrain
* Shock-absorbing slipper clutch
* Adjustable oil-filled aluminum shocks
* Chassis dust cover
* Realistic spoiler, mirror and driver details
* Realistic wheels and gravel spec tires
* Waterproof electronics
* Dynamite 4500Kv brushless power system
* Capable of 45+ mph with optional 3S Li-Po battery
* Spektrum DX2L 2.4GHz transmitter with batteries
* Dynamite 6-cell 7.2V 1200mAh Ni-MH battery
* Dynamite DC Ni-MH peak charger
* Gear pitch- 0.5 MOD
* Motor size- 380
* Height- 4.57 in (116mm)
* Length- 13.19 in (335mm)
* Wheelbase- 8.27 in (210mm)
* Part #VTR01000
Expect a street price of $289 for the Kemora and hit up the official Vaterra RC Website for more information.
Looking for more Horizon Hobby news? Check out THIS link right here on BigSquidRC.
Vaterra Kemora Rally Gallery
Check out the video below to see the Kemora Rallycross in action!
When the Vaterra RC line was announced certain BigSquidRC staffers were extra stoked to see they had on-road cars as well. One of their on-road cars is the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 V100-S, a very trick looking 10th scale 4wd car. Combine cool scale looks with 4wd and water-proofing and you should have a great bash machine for your local cul-de-sac. Some of it’s features and specifications include-
* Versatile V100-S chassis
* Officially licensed 2012 Camaro ZL1 body
* Shaft-driven 4WD
* Sealed differentials
* Low CG, double wishbone suspension
* Universal body mounts
* Realistic exhaust, mirror and hood details
* Realistic low-profile tires and 59mm wheels with brake details
* Waterproof electronics
* Dynamite power system with Li-Po ready ESC
* Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz transmitter with batteries
* Dynamite 6-cell 7.2V 1800mAh Ni-MH battery
* Dynamite 2A Ni-MH AC peak charger
* Tire diameter- 2.76 in (70mm)
* Height- 4.41 in (112mm)
* Width- 7.76 in (194mm)
* Wheelbase- 10.25 in (256mm)
* Part #VTR03007
The Vaterra Camaro is expect to hit hobby shop shelves in early April and sport a street price of $279. Check out the Vaterra RC Website for more details.
We have more Vaterra RC news right HERE on BigSquidRC.
Vaterra RC 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Gallery
Check out the video below of the Vaterra 2012 Camaro in action!
The crew over at Dynamite RC have announced a new line of Lithium Polymer batteries called the Reaction series. This is an affordable line-up of Lipo’s with 20C to 30C discharge rates. Capacities range from 4000 to 5000 mah, and they are available in 2 and 3S cell counts. Hard cases are used to protect the cells and you can get the Reaction packs with either EC3 or Traxxas connectors. A 1 year warranty now comes standard on all Dynamite packs just to sweeten the deal.
Prices for the new Reaction series Lipo’s range from $29 for a 2S 20C 4000 mah up to $69 for a 3S 30C 5000. Hit up the official Dynamite Website for more information. Hit up THIS link for more Dynamite news right here on BigSquidRC.
The latest battery charger from the guys over at Dynamite is their huge Prophet Sport Quatro 4 x 100 watt AC/DC. This monster can charge 4 batteries at once, with a maximum charge rate of 8 amps per channel. Some of the other features and specifications include-
* 100W charge power per output
* Li-Po/Li-Fe & Ni-MH battery types
* Charges 1-6S Li-Po, 1-6S Li-Fe, 1-8C Ni-MH
* 500W power supply
* Adjustable 0.1–8.0A charger current per channel
* Ability to charge different battery types at different currents simultaneously
* 4 internal cooling fans
* Short-circuit protection
* Over-current protection
* Reverse-polarity protection
* Low-input voltage protection
* Over-temperature protection
* Includes (4) insulated banana-to-EC3™ connectors
* Includes (4) JST XH type balance boards (2-6S)
* Detachable AC and DC power cords
* 100-240 VAC (50/60Hz) or 11-18V DC input voltage
* Length- 10.62 in (270mm)
* Width- 7.48 in (190mm)
* Height- 3.35 in (85mm)
* Part #DYN4110
Expect a street price of $280 on this one, and you can hit up the Dynamite RC Website for more information.
Looking for more Dynamite news? Check out THIS link right here on BigSquidRC.
A very interesting new vehicle from Vaterra RC is their 8th scale Glamis Uno Single Seat Buggy. This is a scale looking, brushless powered RTR, that comes with everything you need to get going right in the box. Some of its other features and specifications include-
* WaterProof Electronics
* Viscous Torque Vectoring Differential
* 4 Wheel Independent Suspension
* Durable Extruded Aluminum Chassis
* Shock Absorbing Innovative Slipper Clutch
* Aluminum Motor Mount Provides Consistant Gear Mesh
* Beadlock Wheels And High Traction Tetrapos Tires
* Ride Height Adjustable, Oil-filled Shocks
* Numerous Scale Details
* 540 sized Dynamite® 4500Kv Brushless Power System
* Spektrum™ 2.4GHz Radio System Included
* Bottom-Load Battery Tray
* Lipo battery included
* Balancing Lipo charger included
* Tire diameter- 2.76 in (70mm)
* Wheel diameter- 2.3 in/3.0 in
* Wheel size- 2.16 in (54mm) X 1.05 in (26mm) & 1.2 in (30mm)
* Wheel width- 1.57 in / 1.96 in (40mm/50mm)
* Ground clearance- 1.97 in (50mm)
* Height- 6.18 in (157mm)
* Length- 18.7 in (475mm)
* Wheelbase- 13.7 in (347mm)
* Width- 11.41 in (290mm)
* Part #VTR04000
Street price for the Glamis Uno Buggy is $440 and you can get more information at the official Vaterra RC Website.
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One of the most intriguing new products from Vaterra is their new 10th scale rock racer called the Twin Hammers RTR. The Twin Hammers doesn’t look like a crawler with tall gearing, it looks like a cross between a crawler and a full speed scale off-road buggy. Some of its features and specifications include-
* Everything you need is included in the box
* Shift-on-the-fly, two speed transmission
* Independent cantilever front suspension
* Brushless-ready drivetrain
* Waterproof electronics (see manual for more details)
* Spektrum™ DX3E 2.4GHz 3-channel radio system
* Scale lights, cockpit and body panels
* Dynamite® brushed Tazer™ 540 12-turn system with programmable modes included
* 12mm wheel hexes
* Dynamite 2S 7.4V 2000mAh Li-Po battery
* Dual-position battery tray for use with the optional Dynamite battery
* Beadlock wheels with Race Claw 1.9 scale tires
* Molded chassis and multi-piece roll cage
* 4-link suspension
* Adjustable, oil-filled, aluminum, coil-over shocks
* Comes with 1.8 amp Lipo wall charger
* Diffs- Front Gear Diff, Rear Locker
* Final drive ratio- Low: 32:1 High 18:1
* Interal gear ratio- Low: 4.05:1 High: 2.27:1
* 48 pitch gears
* Front and rear track- 9.75 in (247.7mm)
* Ground clearance- 0.91 in (23mm)
* Height- 6.125 in (155.6mm)
* Length- 18 in (457.2mm)
* Tire diameter- 4.1 in (104.14mm)
* Wheel diameter- 2.25″ overall, 1.9″ bead surface
* Wheel width- 0.75 in (19.05mm)
* Weight- 2.12 lbs (0.96Kg)
* Wheelbase- 11.6 in (294.6mm)
* Width- 5.9 in (149.9mm)
Street price for the Twin Hammers is $399, and right now we are told the release date may be as late as July/August. Until then, hit up the Vaterra RC Website for more information.
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The new Ten-SCTE 2.0 Kit from Team Losi Racing has just been announced and it hosts a bunch of upgrades to improve performance over the original version. Some of these upgrades include-
* 3mm HARD-ANODIZED, 7075 Machined-Aluminum Chassis Plate
* Heavy-duty 4mm tie rods with captured ends
* HARD-Anodized aluminum threaded shocks
* Updated front and rear carbon fiber shock towers
* Updated motor and center diff placement
* Performance battery mounting system
* Updated diff cases
* Two complete wheel sets
* 12mm aluminum wheel hexes
* Hi-performance, high flow body
* Ti-Nitride shock shafts and hinge pins
* Hard-Anodized Aluminum, Adjustable pivots
* Aluminum bleeder shock caps
* Aluminum chassis braces
Street price for the new SCTE 2.0 is $470 with a release date of mid-March. Hit up the official TLR Website for all the juicy details.
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