Now shipping from JConcepts is an S2 Series Clear Body for the Schumacher Cat L1R race buggy. The S2 series from JConcepts is big on performance, while also sporting a trick look. Here are the highlights- * Original design by JConcepts * Aggressive Silencer 2 styling * Progressive cab design * Channeled roof with center stabilizer * Useable side-pod vents * Comes with two rear wings * [...]
If you’re making plans to tune the performance of your Traxxas TRX-4M, Injora has a new item to put on your list. Geared toward providing forward-weight and added front traction, their 11g Brass Servo Mount (#4M-19) should be a great way to improve your tiny trail truck’s capabilities without much headache. Made from machined brass, this servo mount is a direct [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD is the 1/14th scaled Earth Mover ZW370 Hydraulic Wheel Loader. This beast of an Earth mover features a maximum bucket force of 154 pounds! Here are more highlights- * Made from CNC machined metal parts * Molded steel bucket * 10 channel 2.4Ghz radio system * Optimized steel hydraulic system * Scale operator station that fits driver figure * 137mm model special [...]
G’day folks, it’s time to Pimp My Ride! As you may know, ever since I released the TRX-4 Simba, I have felt a dire need to update the look of my SCX10III. I want to bring it up to the same standard as its Traxxas mate, which to me means both a new paint job and adding a bucketload of [...]
New from Kyosho is a Honda S660 Modulo X Mini-Z Readyset. This special collaboration with Honda comes with a display worthy hard plastic body that sits on Kyosho’s easy to drive AWD Mini-Z chassis. Here are the highlights- * Fully licensed by Honda * AWD Mini-Z chassis * 2.4GHz Syncro KT-531P transmitter * Dedicated drift tires * Wheelbase – 94mm * Width – 67mm * Fully assembled [...]
The good folks over at Hitec are now celebrating their 50th Anniversary! For half a century the crew at Hitec has been manufacturing high quality electronics ranging from LEDs in their early days, to high-end servos and drones in recent years. All the staffers here at BigSquidRC would like to congratulate Hitec for all their hard work over the last [...]
When it comes to this hobby, customization is the name of the game. Whether bashing, crawling, or cruising, adding personal style to any radio-controlled machine is a great way to make the hobby more enjoyable. For the R/C lowrider crowd, Redcat Racing has released its new Dayton Wire Wheel Set for its lineup of 1/10-scale lowrider models. With their bright gold [...]
Farm Truck 2 has aged a lot in the last 2 weeks. While the cab of the truck was off for me to work on the motor, a gust of wind blew into the shop knocking over a wall to the scale shop. The wall landed right on the Dodge cab, cracking both pillars along with cracking the passenger door. [...]
Now being teased by Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Ultima SB Dirt Master 2WD Buggy. This mid-level buggy is for drivers too advanced for entry level products, but don’t need a high-end race machine. Here are some highlights- * Based off the high-end Ultima RB5 race buggy * Fully ball bearing equipped * Low maintenance gear differential * Configured with rear motor layout * Street [...]
The crew over at Custom Works have just dropped a new 1/10 Outlaw 5 Sprint Car Kit. Designed for maximum performance on loose dirt tracks, the Outlaw 5 comes with loads of upgrades over the previous model. Here are the highlights- * Carbon fiber chassis with 1/4″ offset * Carbon rear shock tower with 1/4″ offset * Increased number of battery mounting locations * [...]
Now shipping from Rochobby is the 1/12 The People’s Car RTR in Gray. The folks at Rochobby not only made an impeccably scaled body, but also loaded The People’s Car with next-gen scale accessories. Check out these highlights- * Civilian version of the Beetle * Scale looking Boxer air-cooled engine cover * Engine fan rotates, fan is driven by belt * 2-speed transmission, switchable [...]
Over at Hobao they are now teasing their 1/10th scaled Hyper EX10 2WD Drag Car. The new EX10 is designed for high-end drag performance right out of the box. Check out these highlights- * Carbon fiber chassis * Carbon fiber shock towers * Floating body mounts * Rear sway bar * Mid-mounted motor * Battery located in center of chassis As we await more details, you can [...]
New from JConcepts are Top Hat Titanium Screw Sets for the Team Associated B6.4 and B6.4D race buggies. These high-end titanium screw kits are super light, super trick, as well as quite strong. Here are the highlights- * Original JConcepts design * Screws made from high quality titanium * Top Hat head design * Sets are available with burnt blue or stealth black anodizing * [...]
Hey everyone and Happy Thursday! It’s a bit of a slow news week and I’ve been lazy with my current monster truck projects so I’m going to answer an e-mail that I received about 2 weeks ago from reader Voldemart07. Hey Doug I have been in the rc hobby for about 8 years and I want to build a race clod [...]
The news out of RPM today is all about their new Front Bumper and Skid Plate for the mighty Traxxas Sledge monster truck. Made from RPM’s ridiculously tough plastic, the new bumper and skid plate are perfect for helping to protect your Sledge. Here are the highlights- * Longer and wider skid plate * Front bumper width is 6-3/4″ (171.5mm) * Replaces stock [...]
