So hello there folks, here is this week’s edition of THE Cub Report. Life in the rc world is never boring, that one thing is for sure. Shall we have a look back at the rc happenings from last week??? So… did you see the new Losi Mini-T 2.0? As I am formerly a huge fan of small scale racing, I [...]
New for the indoor touring car wars going on this winter is the Serpent Medius X20 Mid Carbon. The Medius X20 is the end result of years of design and track testing to give you the latest in touring car technology. Here are the highlights- * 12mm over-sized shocks, 50mm length * Machined shock pistons * Pivot ball suspension * Easy access diff * Extreme [...]
The crew over at Team Magic have put out a new video to show off New Livery for their Seth Desert Buggy. The Seth will soon be available with a new red/white, or yellow/blue, color combo. The Seth comes in RTR form, fully assembled and pre-painted with a powerful Thor 2500kV brushless system. After watching the video you can use this [...]
Traxxas has announced that their Unlimited Desert Racer will soon be available with a new Blue Paint Scheme. But wait, there’s more! The UDR is now factory-equipped with the Traxxas High Intensity LED Off-Road Light Kit! The LED light kit comes with a high voltage amplifier to ensure that lights always put out tons of light, plus it comes with [...]
The folks at RPM are always busy coming up with new heavy duty products for the bashing crowd. The latest product release from the RPM crew are Skid Plates for the Losi Tenacity. The RPM skid plates were designed to take all the abuse, so your chassis doesn’t have to. Here are the details- * Fits Losi #LOS231023 molded chassis & [...]
Axial Racing has not let up on the scale skinny pedal all year and has released another rig! The new Axial Racing SCX10 II Ford F-100 RTR is taking the RTR body game to another level with a four-piece bed and the super scale hinge pin body mounts. The 1955 Ford F-100 is a much-needed scale body in an 1/10 [...]
For all you oval racing fanatics out there, JConcepts has dropped the L8 Night late model oval racing body. The L8 Night is a great blend of performance and scale realism to help put you on the top step of the podium. * Length- 21.38″ * Width- 10.5″ * Height- 4.38″ * DODC approved * Offset cab w/ recessed windows * Adjustable super spoiler * Comes [...]
New from Tekno RC is the EB410.2 tenth scale competition buggy. Tekno has a great reputation for speed and durability, the EB410.2 brings even more excitement to the 4wd racing class. Here are the highlights- * New front sway bar system * Upgraded shock pistons * Revised shock towers * New rear arms w/ front mounted shocks * New adjustable roll center rear hubs * Taller [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD are fully licensed Falken WildPeak H/T 1.9″ Tires. The Falken tires are a great mix of pavement and off-road capability, while also offering an incredible level of scale realism. * Precise tread pattern, intricate details on the sidewalls * Molded from the softest rubber compound on the market, great for rock climbing * Fits 1.9″ wheels * Weight- 2.14oz * [...]
“New ARRMA Has Landed!!!!!!!!! Hey Cubby what do you think of the pics of the new ARRMA? Is it better than the Traxxas X-Maxx? Martin P.” Cubby- Yo yo yo there Martin, and thanks for the letter. A snail mail for a sticker pack per the usual. So what about that new ARRMA? Ya know, we place bets on days when the new Horizon [...]
Coming in February from Tamiya is the 1/12 Renault 5 Turbo M-05Ra Kit. The Renault is a classic 1970s era rally car that has been faithfully reproduced by Tamiya. Here are the highlights- * Rally-tuned M-05Ra chassis * Special hub carriers & uprights for increased ground clearance * Front skid and side guards * Rally block tires * Clear polycarbonate body * 210mm wheelbase * 180mm width * [...]
After a bit of teasing, the crew at Losi have officially dropped the Mini-T 2.0. The version 2.0 of the 1/18th scaled Mini-T features a slew of upgrades from previous models. Here are the highlights- * Scaled down version of the 1/10th Losi 22T * All new mid-motor configuration * Threaded oil filled shocks * Sturdy aluminum chassis * BK Bar tires * Bearings in wheels [...]
Now available from T-Bone Racing is a Full Chassis Skid for the Losi 5IVE-T. The heavy duty chassis skid can soak up the abuse, instead of your expensive metal chassis. * Full chassis protection * Heavy duty design * Designed for an easy install The T-Bone Racing Full Chassis Skid has a part number of #37245 and is street priced at $24. Read more [...]
I’ll be blunt with you. My main purpose of writing today’s column is simple: to raise money. It works like this: I write columns, I get paid, I can then use said money to buy stuff. Stuff that I can then take to a nearby patch of asphalt and play with. Essentially, nothing has changed since I was about nine [...]
New from JConcepts are Landmines 1.9″ performance scale off-road tires. Designed specifically for all you crawling enthusiasts out there, the Landmines are at the cutting edge of all-out performance, while also being able to pull off a scale appearance. Here are the highlights- * 4.72″ tall * Molded from JC’s super soft Green rubber compound * Comes with soft open cell foam inserts * [...]
