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R/C Around the Web - No Linkation without Representation edi…
I read and watch a ton of stuff on the internets every day. Some of that stuff I end up liking a lot and bookmarking for later. This new weekly feature highlights those links. Build Log: Dumas 19′ Racing Runabout – This will be one to keep an eye on for a while. It’s going to be a [...]
Dear new pen pal,
How are you? I am fine. Here is a old picture of me.I used to have long hair. It is really short now. I don’t like to shave. I don’t know how to grow a beard though. My dad says it is because I am not a real man yet. I like Chef Boy R Dee beef ravioli. Do you like [...]
JConcepts and Kyosho Ultima SC together at last.
JConcepts is giving the new Kyosho Ultima SC some love today. They have announced that their very popular Illuzion Dare and Illuzion Manta bodies, which have been dressing up the Slash and SC10 since those heady early days of the short course class, are also a direct fit for Kyosho’s hot new entry in the short course arena. The Manta [...]
Save some cash, spend it on other stuff…
Everybody likes saving a little cash now and then. Lucky for us a few of the big dogs are making it easy to save some big cash right now. Rebates abound out there on some great gear and cars. Basher friendly Duratrax is giving $15.00 back to you when you buy an Evader EXB or Evader EXT (check out [...]
New Novak ESC/Motor Combo for Crawlers…
The orange team is putting out the goods today. Novak has a new ESC and motor combo that should satisfy your torque needs and please your wallet. The Novak Rooster Crawler has been paired with the budget 55T Terra Claw brushed motor for the low, low MSRP of less than $100.00 ($99.99 anyone? huh? amirite?). This is [...]
Welcome Jeff!
I’d like to take a moment to welcome on board one of our new writers, Jeff Hoy. Jeff will be helping out with a lot of the daily articles and reviews among some other behind the scenes work to help take Big Squid RC to the next level! We are really glad to have him on board, and look forward to [...]
HPI Racing Savage XL and Flux Go 2.4GHz
HPI Racing has announced that their two big boys, the Savage XL and Savage Flux are now shipping with a 2.4GHz radio system! Both of these trucks Reviewed very well, and adding a 2.4GHz radio makes it even more basher friendly! Drop by the official HPI Racing site for more information.
Robitronic EST- BL stadium truck
Fresh from those funky cats that gave us the exceedingly awesome 1/18 scale Scalpel pan car, Robitronic, comes the new ready-to-run EST- BL 2wd stadium truck. It’s aimed at beginners but don’t think for a minute that it’s gonna skimp on the features. The Robitronic EST- BL comes from the factory with pure, unadulterated brushless power AND a 2.4 GHz [...]
New Rockstar SC10
Team Associated has a new truck in their big, officially licensed line of Lucas Oil Off-Road Series SC10 trucks. The new truck is modeled after the LeDuc Bros’ Rockstar energy drink trucks. It’s not just a gussied up new body though, AE has decided to include their brand-spankin’ new 2.4 GHz XP3-SS 3 channel radio system instead of the [...]
New GM Racing LiPo series
The fine folks at GM Racing have decided to bless us with a new series of LiPo batteries. Now available through the Schumacher Racing shop, you can take your pick of a 5400 mAh 7.4v at 50c or in a smaller form-factor at 45c, a 5200 mAh 7.4v saddle pack at 45c, or even a 3.7v 5400 at 40c for [...]
Unboxing the Team Associated SC18
So the Team Associated SC18 recently started shipping, and we thought we would share some pictures and a video with everyone to check out. Enjoy! Check out Team Associated for more information.
ASK Cub Reporter, Version 03.18.2010
“I recently bought a Slash 4×4 and hear guys are running a center diff. Whats the benefits?” (name and address withheld by request) Cubby- The Slash 4×4 is a great truck, congrats on your new fly ride. So about that fancy dancy center diff, what’s the real scoop? If you dig pulling massive wheelies, the center diff is not for you. With the center [...]
Speed Passion Cirtix R8 1:8 Scale ESC
I just got a press release from Speed Passion talking about their new 1/8th scale buggy and truggy speed controller called the Cirtix R8. It runs both sensored and sensorless motors and comes with the pocket programmer so you can set it up anywhere, and don’t need to drag your laptop along. . For more info, [...]
In Search of Writers for Big Squid RC!
Yep! It’s that time again, time to find us some fresh meat! So we are back on the hunt! We are looking for writers that LOVE RC, and want to talk about it! You need to be able to produce a minimum of 2 articles a week. They don’t have to be original reports all the time, [...]
RC Drag Racing Toys
While RC Drag Racing has really been gaining popularity over the last few years, I didn’t expect to see this while walking through my Toys R’ Us the other day! RC Dragsters from WooWee! With a blistering top speed of 8.5mph and a real drag parachute, I don’t think my Grand Motorsports has anything to be worried [...]
