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Ares Gamma 370 Plane
New from Ares RC (pronounced air-eez) is the Gamma 370 Plane. The plane is light weight, durable, and arrives factory assembled and just about ready to fly out of the box! It is available in two forms, the RTF (Ready to Fly) version that has everything you need in the box, and a RFR (Ready for Receiver) version that needs [...]
- 6/22/2012
- 2:15 pm
- Ares RC
New Products - By: Brian
Traxxas ProGraphix Body for 1/16 Rally
Tired of your 1/16 Rally looking like everyone else’s? Traxxas has announced a new ProGraphix Rally body for their 1/16 scale vehicle line. If fits their Rally, Kyle Busch, and Mustang models when they have the Traxxas #7315 body posts installed. The cool thing about the ProGraphicx bodies, is that you can look different, and still pretty darn good in [...]
Axial EXO Terra Buggy – RTR
While there are a lot of people who still like to build kits, I think a lot of people have been waiting for the Axial EXO Terra Buggy RTR. The RTR version comes with all the licensed parts, just like the kit, and ads in a Castle Creations Brushless System that can handle 3S Lipo power. The Castle system developed [...]
- 6/22/2012
- 12:03 am
- Axial
New Products - By: Brian
ASK Cub Reporter, 06.21.2012, Version: Q&A Can Be Fun
Pro-Line Transmission Is there a projected availability date? Is there a waiting list? What does one have to do to get one of these? I’m sure you get numerous similar requests, thanks for any info. you can provide. Paul M. Cubby– Hola amigo, mucho gracias for the email. Enjoy the stickers that will be headed out your way. Release date for the uber Pro-Line [...]
Novak Eiger Pro/Rock Star 35T and BEC Combo
Looking for a motor/esc combo for your crawler? Novak has just announced the Eiger Pro/Rock Star 35T and BEC Combo. This combo comes with everything you need including the high-voltage BEC Module. This setup is meant to handle people throwing light kits and super upgraded servo’s on their systems. The ESC is fully customizable and able to handle 2S and [...]
Duratrax 835B 1/8 Scale Nitro RTR Buggy
Nitro buggy fans get ready for this one.. DuraTrax has announced their new 1/8 Scale 835B Nitro Buggy. It’s a 4WD RTR buggy that’s also FTR (Futaba Radio Ready) meaning it’s compatible with all Futaba 2.4GHz FHSS systems. It uses the SuperTigre G-27CX engine that has a 3 year warranty, metal geared steering servo, Aluminum Big Bore shocks, and also features [...]
Modding The Helion Dominus Part 6 - Installing An Upgrade Bo…
Modding The Helion Dominus Part 6 – Installing An Upgrade BodyWhen we first got the Helion RC Dominus, the guys around the BigSquid office really liked the looks of the stock body. While the stock body looks good it does have a couple of downsides- it tends to break after heavy beatings, and there are getting to be a lot [...]
Pro-Line Performance Transmission Parts
Caught this over on the Pro-Line site. Looks like they are really gearing up (pun intended) for their Performance Transmission launch with all the parts. They are showing out of stock this morning, but I don’t think it will be long before they are in stock and rolling. Hit this link to head over to the LP Transmission page. [...]
THE Cub Report, 06.18.2012, Version: Brian's Affinity for "C…
Why does Brian constantly crank his Seinheisers up so loud that I am forced to hear what he is listening to? I have no idea, but I’m think’n I need to hack his Pandora account and seriously dial him in with some better channels. Btw… the notorious duo of Walter White and Jesse “Jackson” Pinkman return again to AMC’s Breaking [...]
RC on the Google
Wanted to mention this years Father’s Day Doodle over on Google’s home page has a kid ‘e’ using a RC robot to bring his dad a cup of coffee. That link should be usable after the holiday if you don’t happen to catch in on the actual day. Thanks Google for the RC support! 🙂
Happy Fathers Day!!!
I hope everyone has a great Father’s Day and a good weekend of bashing! Ever since I mentioned we had New Hats in the Big Squid RC Shop, orders have been coming in! I took a bunch of orders to the post office on Saturday for shirts, hats and stickers! So if you placed a recent order, they are [...]
ARRMA Custom Sandrail
ARRMA sent over a few pics of what looks like a highly modified version of their Raider buggy built to take on the sand! Jami, one of their designers basically sat down for a few hours and created this thing, and it looks sweet! Looks like they chopped the cab, moved some parts around, and added some paddle tires. #gallery-5 [...]
Pro-Line Bodies for Schumacher Vehicles
Pro-Line just announced two new bodies for Schumacher vehicles. The 2012 Bulldog for the Schumacher Cougar SV2 Pro, and the 2012 Bulldog for the Schumacher Cat SX3. The Bulldog bodies have been known for their aerodynamics as they guide the vehicles through the air and while on the ground. If your looking for a modern new body for [...]
- 6/15/2012
- 11:59 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line
Schumacher - By: Brian
Dynamite Fuze 1/8 Scale Brushless System
Dynamite has announced the new Fuze 1/8 Scale Brushless System for buggies and truggies looking to add some more power as well as some waterproof features. The 4-pole sensorless system has a 1800kv motor and a waterproof esc with the ability to handle up to a 4S Lipo. It’s programmable with an optional program box. The picture shows a 2200kv motor, [...]
Team Orion Carbon Pro WTS Lipo Battery
New from Team Orion is the Carbon Pro WTS (Weight Transfer System) Lipo Battery. The new battery has a 90C discharge rate, and comes in the new carbon fiber case with an adjustable weight system. You can adjust the weight of the pack from 204 g (without weights) to 411 g with all 3 brass weights installed. The 4000mah packs [...]
