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RCX 2012 – KO Propo EX-1 K.I.Y.
KO-Propo is showing off their lastest high-end Transmitter that they announced back in January. The EX-1 K.I.Y. is a completely customizable transmitter system with tons of interchangeable parts to create the transmitter you’ve always wanted. It’s kinda hard to comprehend just how customizable this thing is until you see just a small selection of all the parts laid out as [...]
RCX 2012 – Quarter Scale Legends
Quarter Scale Legends is showing off a couple of their favorite custom builds at RCX 2012. The drag bike above is still a work-in-progress, but even in an unfinished state it’s an awesome looking machine. Oh and, totally not a big deal (by which I mean, yes, totally a huge deal), it has a custom built v-twin engine. Here’s a [...]
RCX 2012 – Castle Creations
The Castle Creations booth with a lineup of their products including the Castle powered Funnycar from Traxxas. Oh, and wouldn’t it be great if the motor in front of the Mini E-Revo was a new upgrade option? Or perhaps we need a new project truck!
- 4/28/2012
- 12:40 pm
- Castle Creations
RCX 2012 - By: GregZ
Big Squid at RCX 2012!
We’re lining up to get into RCX 2012! Big Squid R/C T-Shirts anyone? Keep an eye on the Big Squid R/C webpage for updates from the show!
Introducing Novak's New Impact Racing Brushless ESC with X-D…
Novak Electronics is introducing the smallest, most complete and feature-packed brushless ESC to date. The Impact Racing Brushless ESC with X-Drive is 1.15” x 0.95” square, 0.75 oz., and feature 1s-2s lipo and 4-6 nimh compatibility. It is a sensor-based brushless ESC. It comes prewired with Novak Super Flex 14-guage wires. The part I like “These power wires don’t just [...]
- 4/27/2012
- 11:32 pm
- New Products
Novak - By: GregZ
MaxAmps new low resistance, internal plugs are both internal…
MaxAmps has put on their thinkin’ caps and done come up with a new way to connect yer plug to their pack. The new low resistance, internal plugs gives the lower resistance and better performance that only a single connection between your battery and speed control can offer, according to MaxAmps. These new packs also offer a detachable balance lead [...]
Axial AX10 Ridgecrest Review
The Axial AX10 Ridgecrest ReviewThe all new Ax10 Ridgecrest is Axial’s latest truck to enter the crawler/scale scene. When you first look at the truck it seems to be an Ax10 with a new body, but look closer and you’ll find it has an all new chassis with scaled down Dana 60 axles (also used on the Wraith). The truck [...]
- 4/27/2012
- 10:50 am
- Axial
Car & Truck Reviews - By: Adam
Pro-Line Racing Toyota Tundra Short Course body
I loved my Toyota body for my old Tamiya 1:12 4×4. I can definitely see adding this Pro-Line Toyota to the fleet as well. Pro-Line Flo-Tek technology is incorporated to reduce the parachute effect and keeps the truck flying low. Additional pics after the jump.
- 4/27/2012
- 8:48 am
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: GregZ
Pro-lines line up of new release tires and wheels
Pro-Line has got quite a few new tires and wheels to show off. We’ll go ahead and break these up a little. Be sure to scroll through all of it! F11 wheels The Formula 11 spoke +3mm offset Short Course Wheel. This +3mm wider offset wheel brings the Associated Short Course trucks out to maximum legal width and makes the trucks more [...]
- 4/26/2012
- 10:41 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: GregZ
Pro-Line releases the hounds
Pro-Line releases more BullDog 2012 bodies! The Team Associated RC8.2E, RC8T, and Kyosho MP9 get released from the pound. A steeper front windshield to create more down force for the front wheels, increased high-speed stability by raising the roof ridges, and changes to the rear of the roof and addition of fins to create a more stable air flow over the [...]
- 4/26/2012
- 10:00 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: GregZ
Official April release for Pro-Line Racing’s Camaro GS…
The full press release from Pro-Line is out with more photos for the new Camaro GS body. By far my favorite is the straight on shot of the car and the low front splitter. Check the Pro-Line website for other info.
- 4/26/2012
- 8:59 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: GregZ
Aluminum Baja 5T Body from Alumicraft RC
This had me drooling from the moment I saw it! It’s a new Aluminum Baja 5T body from Alumicraft RC. They sent word about some details and pricing. The body, roof, and engine cover weigh a total of 2.8 pounds, and is made from 0.63 and 0.80 Aluminum. Over all size has it at 32 1/4 inches long x 14.5 [...]
- 4/26/2012
- 6:18 pm
- Alumicraft RC
- By: Brian
ASK Cub Reporter, 04.26.2012- More Questions Equals More Fun
Battery Technology Inquiry To whom it may concern, I am representing the South Dakota School of Mines SAE Aero Design team. We would like to explore the use of electric storage in our next year’s competition plane. With today’s battery technology, is it realistic to have a 22.2V battery pack that can charge between 20-100A while weighing less than about three pounds? [...]
MaxAmps Low Voltage Alarm Review
The MaxAmps Low Voltage Alarm ReviewI’m sure all of us have ruined at least one LiPo battery pack by running it way below the cut off voltage. You are out there bashing with friends, not paying attention, and before you know it, your vehicle comes to a halt. Another situation, though not as bad.. you bring it in to the [...]
- 4/26/2012
- 8:44 am
- Accessory Reviews
Max Amps - By: Brian
Chatting Starts Now
Hello.. is this thing on?, we are currently chatting on the front page of Big Squid RC in the comments of this post. Chatting starts at 10pm cst, (April 25, 2012) and usually lasts 30min to a hour. As always, there will be several BSRC crew members to answer questions. Come discuss anything you want. No trolling [...]
