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Unboxing the Viper VX4 System
We just got in our Viper RC Copperhead VX4 System Brushless system, and thought we’d post up an unboxing. We are really looking forward to the testing, watch for a review soon. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */Click through for a bunch more pics
THE Cub Report, 02.12.2012, Version- Gotye Sounds Like Sting
Are you as addicted to your Facebook feed as I am? Yes, of course you are, so isn’t it interesting to watch the rc community post loads of updates/comments on the Feld/AMA Supercross series every Saturday night? Brian used to give me so much hell for even bringing up Supercross in THE Cub Report, but it’s quite obvious [...]
Kyosho MF-015 F1 chassis unboxing
I picked up my personal Kyosho F1 this Saturday during a race at HobbyTown USA in Orland Park, IL. The first impressions by all the Mini-z regulars were how awesome the car looked. The scale looks are very impressive in person. The car comes packed with a clear [...]
- 2/12/2012
- 8:49 pm
- Kyosho
Mini RC
New Products - By: GregZ
E-Fest 2012 Pictures
So the Big Squid RC Crew invaded E-Fest 2012 this weekend. There were a few new products there like the 18 channel radios. These things are insane! The place was packed with spectators who braved the bitter cold to come watch some awesome indoor flying. At any given time there was at least 6-8 planes in the air, a few [...]
E-Fest 2012
A bunch of the Big Squid RC Crew will be at E-Fest 2012 this Saturday February 11, 2012. So if you see us, make sure to say hello! We will just be hanging out, crashing planes, our usual stuff. We do not have a booth, so just look for the crew walking around. The address if you are in the [...]
Nuremberg 2012 Videos
Our man Igor posted a few short Nuremberg Toy Fair videos up for us to enjoy. We have the Traxxas XO-1 on their custom Dyno showing off some top speed numbers. We then have the MCD Brushless 1/5 scale Race Runner V4 leaving some rubber on the carpeting. And finally the Böhm Stirling Car A4 which was this crazy steam [...]
New Kyosho Auto Scale releases
The new Auto Scale releases from Kyosho should be arriving in the states in about a month. We have the Pearl Green Lamborghini Murcirlago LP670-4 SV – Link White Ferrari 599XX – Link and limited release of the Keihin HSV-010. This one I’m not sure how many (if any) will make it state side. – Link #gallery-13 { margin: auto; } #gallery-13 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-13 [...]
- 2/10/2012
- 12:29 pm
- Kyosho
Mini RC
New Products - By: GregZ
New Xtreme Racing Carbon Fiber hop-ups now available!
Take a look at the new carbon goodness from Xtreme Racing for your Losi 5ive T. The lineup includes 6mm thick heavy duty shock towers for the front and rear, 3mm brake discs, mud guards, standard size servo mounts both with and without a pretty slick transponder mount and even a mount for your GoPro camera. For your [...]
ASK Cub Reporter- 02.07.2012- Even More Questions, Even Less…
Novak Timbuk2 Wraith Ed. Just got an Axial Wraith RTR and was wondering if you guys have tested or reviewed the Novak Timbuk2 Wraith Edition?? Some of the crawler forums out there are saying that the Novaks are junk and to stay away. What do you guys think of this system, and Novak in general. Thanks- Kale Cubby– Hey what’s up Kale, and [...]
Come Hang in the Forum Tonight!
Cubby mentioned this week he wanted to chat about some stuff in the Big Squid RC Forum tonight.. so a few of us are meeting in there around 10pm cst (Feb-8-2012). Look for new topics being put up in the general area.. we will be discussing some of the new releases, thoughts, ect. If you need to sign up/ join [...]
AJS Machine SCX10 ESC Mount
New from AJS Machine is the SCX10 ESC Mount that allows you to securely mount your ESC and features notched sides to prevent zip ties from moving, a solid surface for servo tape, and drilled holes to bolt down your ESC switch. Mounts directly to the chassis of the Axial SCX10 Honcho and Dingo. This mount is ready for all [...]
FG Booth Nuremberg
As we start to wrap up our coverage of the Nuremberg Toy Fair, we bring you a few more booth tours. These shots are from the 1/5th scale masters.. FG. You can see the huge Castle motor conversion in one of their new vehicles. I bet that thing can move! The exploded view shot after the break is also pretty [...]
- 2/8/2012
- 9:06 am
- Large Scale RC
Nuremberg - By: Brian
Traxxas 1/16 Monster Jam Grave Digger Official PR
We broke the news LAST WEEK about the upcoming Traxxas 1/16th scale Monster Jam Grave Digger. But we now have some official details. It’s going to be a 2WD vehicle (the first 1/16th scale 2wd from Traxxas?) , a AM radio, 12T 550 motor with fully waterproof electronics, and a backpack! It starts shipping February 15th, 2012! Hit the Traxxas [...]
Duratrax Evader Brushless Review
The Duratrax Evader Brushless ReviewWe first set our eyes on this truck at a private viewing in the Hobbico offices back in October. It was put on the table in front of us with a ‘what do you think?’ and at first glance there was a lot of truck that we were looking forward to. From brushless to waterproof, it [...]
- 2/7/2012
- 9:00 am
- Car & Truck Reviews
Duratrax - By: Brian
THE Cub Report- 02.05.2012- Version: Copious Amounts of Sarc…
Hey ya guys, welcome to yet another wonderful week in our lovely hobby, and thanks yet again for reading BigSquid. 39 days, 15 hours, 18 minutes and 51 seconds till the cars roll off for the season opener in Formula 1. Just say’n… If you are a noob and have ever wondered “What is the biggest rc race in the [...]
