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New X-Maxx Tuning Springs From Traxxas
To help get your X-Maxx dialed in to your local bashing terrain, Traxxas has announced a new line of Performance Tuned Shock Springs. There will be six new pairs of springs that come in a natural finish and are sold in pairs. #7853 – Natural Finish, 0.824 rate #7854 – Natural Finish, 0.929 rate #7855 – Natural Finish, 1.199 rate #7856 – Natural [...]
TLR TEN-SCTE 3.0 SCT Race Kit
New for all you short course truck racers is the TLR TEN-SCTE 3.0 Kit. The version 3.0 comes with a boatload of refinements and upgrades over the 2.0, helping it cut faster lap times while being easier to drive. Some of the highlights on the 3.0 include- * 22 platform Gen II shocks * Updated suspension geometry * 3mm shorter chassis * Includes multiple [...]
- 7/21/2016
- 8:36 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
RC4WD 1/10 Warn 8274 Winch
The crew at RC4WD has just announced the latest hot winch to hit the market, a Warn 8274. The Warn isn’t just a wonder of scale detailing, it also comes with the features you want the most out on the trail. What features would that be? Things like the ability to free spool and heavy duty pulling strength to get [...]
- 7/20/2016
- 2:21 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
PR Racing PRS1 V3 MM Buggy
New from PR Racing is the Mid-Motor version of the PRS1 V3 buggy. This version was specifically designed for low to medium grip conditions and comes with a 3 gear transmission in a mid-motor configuration. The V3 MM also follows the industry trend of having multiple different battery mounting positions. The V3 MM allows for the battery to be placed [...]
- 7/20/2016
- 10:35 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
O.S. Engines Las Vegas Edition Speed B2101
Did you know that O.S. Engines has won more IFMAR 1/8 World Championships than any other manufacturer? To help commemorates the 2016 IFMAR Worlds Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada this year, O.S. is releasing a limited edition Las Vegas Edition Speed B2101 nitro engine. The engine features a distinct stars and stripes livery on its head and was designed to [...]
Unboxing The Losi TEN-SCBE Buggy
If you have been much of a hobbyist over the last decade, chances are pretty good that you have owned a Losi TEN-SCTE short course truck. The SCTE is one of the rare vehicles that is as capable of winning a ROAR national title as it is of dominating a local bash spot. A few months ago Losi announced the [...]
2016 HobbyTown USA Convention Wrap Up
You know what they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”. If that saying is true, this 2016 HobbyTown Convention wrap up should be good for nearly 40,000. Check out the pictures below to take in the various sights from the convention. You’ll find pictures of the Kyosho, Tamiya, Venom, Castle, A Main, and Imex booths. You’ll also see pictures [...]
Hitec Booth At The HobbyTown USA Convention
As you have probably noticed, Hitec has announced a bunch of new gear this year. Luckily, we got a chance to take a look at many of them in person at the 2016 HobbyTown USA Convention. Of course the Hitec crew had a plethora of high-end servos on hand, but they also had a pair of their new drones. The Racer [...]
THE Cub Report – Speak With Your Wallet
Well hello there rc fanatics, industry peeps, first day noobs, and grumpy old timers, welcome to THE Cub Report. What is THE Cub Report? A lot of rambling I guess, but really it is about just whatever strikes my mood, which sometimes even means talking about the wonderful world of rc. Okay, so you can’t miss our coverage of the 2016 [...]
HobbyTown Convention 2016 – FireBrand RC Booth
In the last couple of years, FireBrand RC has become a big player in the rc industry. It is easy to see why, they put out a continuous stream of unique and trendy products. From their ultra-trick drift wheel/tire combos, to a wide assortment of bodies, FireBrand has been winning over fans worldwide. At the 2016 HobbyTown USA Convention we got [...]
Pro-Line Racing Booth – HobbyTown USA Convention
We always have a blast when we get to hang out with the crew from Pro-Line Racing. The 2016 HobbyTown Convention was no different. They are always super knowledgeable about their products, plus they simply love to talk rc. Pro-Line has long been THE leader in rc tires and bodies, at the 2016 HobbyTown show they had a ton of [...]
Spektrum High-Voltage 1/5 Scale Digital Servo Reviews
Since we have been loving and bashing the heck out of our Losi 1/5 WRC from Horizon Hobby, it seemed only appropriate to give it a little upgrade. We recently got our hands on two new servos from Spektrum. The S9020 1/5 Scale Digital HV (High Voltage) Steering Servo, and the S9010 Throttle Servo. How did they do in the [...]
- 7/18/2016
- 12:08 pm
- Hop-Ups Reviews
- By: Brian
Hobbico At The 2016 HobbyTown USA Convention
If you work within the hobby then you already know who Hobbico is, if not, they are the largest model hobby company in the world. In the surface world they are best known for names like ARRMA, Dromida, Axial, and Team Durango. They are also the exclusive distributor here in the states for lines like Futaba and O.S. Engines. Hobbico has [...]
Everybody’s Scalin’ – A Few More Stereotypes
Last week’s column on scaling stereotypes was some of the most fun I’ve had writing for Big Squid. Based on reader response, it would seem that it was the case for many of you as well. So with Axialfest going on this weekend and the odds that some news will break during it (outside of the SCX102 RTR which was just [...]
Horizon Hobby Booth At The 2016 HobbyTown USA Convention
Also in attendance at the 2016 HobbyTown USA Convention were the good folks from Horizon Hobby. You know Horizon from such names as ECX, Losi, Spektrum, and Blade, and their booth/room was filled with all the latest in rc goodies. Upon entering the room, the new 1/5th scale Losi Monster Truck XL could not be missed. These are in stock and [...]
