Announced by Losi a bit over a month ago was the 22S ST ready to run stadium truck. This “22” based bash-machine promises premium handling, while also being more than durable enough to catch big air in the backyard. Before we started our testing regimen, we took a bunch of pictures while pulling the truck out of the box. Look below [...]
We just got our hands on the new Tamiya Comical Grasshopper Kit! We have been looking forward to giving this latest kit a try as it looks so different from a regular Tamiya build. You can hit up the Tamiya Comical Grasshopper official product page on their website or get more Tamiya RC News here on BigSquidRC. Enjoy the unboxing photos [...]
New and shipping right now from RC4WD is a Wood Roof Rack for the Traxxas TRX-4 Bronco. The roof rack sports a classic look, while being sturdy enough for hard off-road driving. * Frame made from hand welded stainless steel * Real wood rails * Frame anodized silver * Weight- 3.63oz * Length- 7.4″ * Width- 5.85″ The TRX-4 Bronco Wood Roof Rack is street priced at [...]
Classic kit re-releases seem to be everywhere these days, but there is one kit that I’ve been waiting on for years to see the light of the day again. A vehicle that if released in the near future at a semi-reasonable price point would do VERY well at the retail counter, methinks. The Tamiya Juggernaut II. Before talking about why I feel [...]
Just announced by Rage RC is the 1/24 Mini-Q DIY RTR. What exactly is a DIY (do it yourself) ready to run? With the Mini-Q it means that the differentials and other harder parts are pre-assembled, leaving some of the easier parts to build for you. A detailed instruction manual comes with the Mini-Q that allows new hobbyists to gain [...]
Have you seen the new Cadillac CTS-V Body from Traxxas? If not, have a look at the video below. The video does a great job of showing off just how cool the new Traxxas Cadillac body looks while getting in some late night driving action. The fully licensed Cadillac body is available pre-painted in either blue or silver, plus it comes [...]
We were recently informed about the ARRMA Voltage line getting a big price drop to $99, and at a sub one hundred dollar price, we thought maybe we should talk another look at these vehicles. This past week we hit JuiceBox Off-Road Park for a little fun, and wow did we have a blast! We’ll do a full write up [...]
Well hola there fellow rc enthusiast, I am Cubby, and welcome to my report. Each week I take a look at the world of rc, and sometimes like this week, talk about some of the cool stuff coming down the road for all us rc folks. Why wait any longer, lets dive right in…..… So, the Biggest Product Announcement of the [...]
Now shipping from Futaba is a Dual Transmitter Carry Case. The dual case gives you plenty of room to safely pack a second transmitter, thus saving you space and money compared to buying two separate cases. * Stand up design * Foam padded sides, top, and bottom * Additional space for chargers, batteries, & tools * 448 x 200 x 245mm in size The [...]
Recently the crew over at Force RC announced the Epidemic 1/8 Monster Truck. The Epidemic sports a classic 8th scale chassis layout, which has long been known to work great for bashing, plus it comes with a fiery brushless power system. Our BigSquidRC Bash Crew recently had the chance to get in some time with the Force RC Epidemic, keep [...]
Shipping now from SSD is a heavy duty aluminum D60 Rear Axle Upper Mount. The mount was not only designed to be a great scale upgrade, but also to be beefy enough to withstand the worst you can throw at it while out on the trail. * Made from CNC machined aluminum * Black anodized finish * Same link mounts as the AR60 [...]
Recently announced by Team Associated are new RTR Combos for the 14B and 14T. These 1/14th scaled combos come standard with a Reedy 123-S compact balance charger, as well as a Reedy LiPo battery pack. These makes it easier than ever to get up and running, thus saving you time and money. Both of the combos come in at just $214 [...]
If you build it they will come. That statement is 100% true no matter how big or small the course is. You will always have people willing and wanting to come over and play or even give you a hand in building. I will be the first to admit I can be kind of stubborn when it comes to building [...]
For all you racing fans, XRay has announced the 2019 edition of their XB4. The XB4 is known around the world as one of the fastest 4wd 10th scale buggies that money can buy, the 19′ edition features a number of updates to keep it at the top of the podium. Here is the scoop- * New rear upright for more [...]
The crew over at Team Corally have just announced their new SSX10 World GT pan car kit. The SSX10 is a high-end on-road racer that features some of the best design and materials on the market. Here are the highlights- * New 2.5mm carbon fiber chassis * Adjustable front ride height & camber/caster * 7075 aluminum front upper arm holder * Easy to adjust [...]
