The teasers keep coming from Traxxas on their highly anticipated Drag Slash. This week Traxxas announced that the Drag Slash will have an all new TSM Drag Race Mode. Most hobbyists are already familiar with the Traxxas TSM electronic stability system, but the Drag Slash will also include a new Drag Race Mode. The Drag Race Mode allows for electronic [...]
Shipping soon from JConcepts are Aluminum Hex Adaptors for their Tribute Monster Truck Wheels. The hex adaptors are made from beefy aluminum for the ultimate in durability, plus they make it easy to change the width of your truck to suit track conditions. Here are the highlights- * Available in 11 or 18mm of offset * Anodized black * Made from heavy duty [...]
Have you ever wondered what an RC company looks like from the inside? Is it like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory with tons of wild and crazy adventures, or is it like just another boring office with casual Fridays and TPS reports? While on vacation in Southern California I got the opportunity to check out REEFS RC’s main office and really [...]
New from Team Shepherd is the 1/10th scaled Velox V10 AWS Nitro Touring Kit. Nitro on-road is still popular in many areas, the Velox V10 AWS is ready for hardcore track use, or for high speed on-road bashing. Here are the highlights- * Advanced weight system chassis plate- allows use of sliding weights * Updated carbon battery mount * Updated rear end geometry * [...]
That’s right, we are LIVE tonight at 8:30pm cst! We will be covering all the latest news, preparations for Axialfest Badlands, some possible new swag, and more! Please share, bash that like button, and tell all your friends! This show takes place at 8:30pm CST, May 6th, 2021.
Hey gang, happy Thursday to you. This week in Monster Truck Madness I want to tackle an e-mail about scale monster jam style obstacles, as well as address a very funny gaffe. My LHS received an order of the Losi LMT’s last week and I am proud to finally join your ranks in wheeling a solid axle monster truck. While it’s [...]
New for all you vintage Associated RC10 buggy owners out there is a Protector Clear Body with Wing from JConcepts. Jason and his crew have done a great job of supporting the vintage buggy scene, here is another great product to help keep those old race buggies on the track. The Protector body pays homage to bodies from the late [...]
New over at Team Associated are a bunch of RC10B6 Series Option Parts. These Factory Team upgrades are the same ones used by the Team Associated drivers to bring home victory after victory. Check out the complete list below- #91907 – RC10B6.1 FT Laydown/Layback Motor Plate, 3.5mm, blue – $19 #91908 – RC10B6.1 FT Laydown/Layback Motor Plate, 3.5mm, black – $19 #91888 – [...]
New from Pro Boat is the Blackjack 42″ 8S Brushless Catamaran RTR. The Blackjack 42 RTR was designed to produce big performance, while still being affordable. Here are the highlights- * Available in two different colors * Impact resistant polycarbonate hull * Molded composite interior * Aluminum propeller strut * Aluminum rudder * Polycarbonate canopy with aluminum thumb screws * Spektrum marine 4685 4 pole, water-cooled motor * [...]
Welcome to Episode number 20 of the Big Squid RC Podcast. We have another great show for you, as we had a chance to sit down with Mike Mayberry from Hitec. There is a little bit of everything in this one, lots of good Hitec information on the company as well as upcoming products.https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.bigsquidrc.com/podcasts/BSRC-2021-05-05-Hitec-Mike-Mayberry.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | [...]
Are you a kit builder? If so, have a look at the new Kit Edition of the Axial Racing RBX10 Ryft Rock Bouncer. The Axial Racing Ryft has been a huge hit in RTR form, now you can build it from the ground up using your own electronics. Here are the highlights- * Optional “dye-able” tube chassis included * Optional sway [...]
Are you serious about your rock crawling? Are you a top competitor that is trying to get the attention of the big teams? Over at Pitbull RC they are Now Taking Applications For Team Drivers. Pitbull has been making leading edge crawling tires for many years, now is your chance to team up with some of the best rock crawling [...]
New from Team Associated are a big bunch of Upgrades for their SR10 Dirt Oval car. That’s right folks, AE has announced 14 new upgrades for your favorite dirt oval racer to increase performance and durability. Here is the list of upgrades that is expected to start shipping later this month. #71092 SR10 Chassis #71093 SR10 Shock Tower Set #71094 SR10 Front Bumper Set #71095 SR10 Body Post [...]
Today, rather than showing off the beginnings of a well painted body, I will lament my use of liquid mask. I have used liquid mask for all my bodies so far, and have been very happy with the result, but, alas, not today. Previously I have applied the mask using a brush, three layers brushed on in alternating directions. Bitty [...]
Now available for pre-order is the Cobra Eco 2wd Buggy Kit from Team Mardave. The Cobra Eco is an economical way to get into racing and was designed for speed, plus durability. Here are the highlights- * Based off the successful previous Cobra kit * Ball diff with new thrust race and diff plates * Durable GRP shock towers * New aluminum alloy big [...]
