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Vaterra 1972 Chevy C10 Pickup Truck V-100 S
What, another hot looking truck from Vaterra? Yes, indeed, the latest release from Vaterra is a 1972 Chevy C10 Pickup Truck. The smoking hot C10 sports a fully licensed Chevy body, as well as LED lighting up front. With the on-road segment starting to gain some steam, we can’t wait to grab a couple of these for street bashing this [...]
- 2/15/2018
- 10:25 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Horizon Hobby Picks Up Tekno, Vanquish, & STRC
That’s right folks, all your favorite Tekno RC, STRC, and Vanquish products will now be available from Horizon Hobby. Horizon will be distributing all three lines to their large dealer network. This allows hundreds of hobby shops across the country to have easy access to the wide range of Tekno vehicles and parts, along with all the uber aluminum goodies [...]
Horizon Hobby Announces Dates For 2018 RC Fest
Save the date bashers, the second annual Horizon Hobby RC Fest is slated for June 1-3. RC Fest is a large gathering of rc hobbyists brought together to learn more about the hobby, as well as to see awesome demonstrations. To give you an idea of what RC Fest is like, hit This Link to see our event coverage from [...]
10th Anniversary Special Edition Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4
To celebrate 10 year since the MP9 TKI4 first made its debut, Kyosho has announced a special edition of the buggy for all you racing enthusiasts. The new Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4 10th Anniversary Special Edition comes with all the option parts that the Kyosho international team drivers use, plus it is simply one incredible buggy. Here is a list [...]
- 2/14/2018
- 11:01 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
New NiMH Batteries From Onyx
Just announced by Onyx is a new line-up of NiMH batteries. The new Onyx batteries come in a wide variety of sizes, cell counts, and capacities to fit nearly any application. Manufactured to the highest standards, the Onyx batteries also come with a 2 year warranty to give you peace of mind. Pricing varies on the different models, but you can [...]
VBC Racing Ghost18 Touring Car
Announced hot on the heals of the FF18 is the Ghost18 from VBC Racing. The Ghost18 is a sportsman class touring car, meaning it gives you affordable high performance. For under $200, the Ghost18 comes with various 7075 aluminum parts, as well as plenty of carbon fiber goodies. Here are some of its highlights- * Kawada spur gear * Bando drive belts * [...]
- 2/14/2018
- 9:40 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Sanwa MX-6 Transmitter
New from Sanwa is the MX-6 2.4GHz Transmitter. The MX-6 is aimed at the entry level crowd and sports 3 channels of operation. A new body that is lighter gives the MX-6 an improved feel, while switching over to an FH-E protocol makes it more resistant to interference. The MX-6 with a receiver has a part number of #101A32502A and [...]
O.S. Speed B21 Adam Drake Engine Now Shipping
The folks over at Hobbico just sent us a press releases to let us know that the uber new Adam Drake Edition O.S. Speed B21 nitro engine is now shipping. The Drake engine is available right now and was designed to put out the serious horsepower that you need to win races, while also being fuel efficient to give you [...]
Full Details – MCD Racing 1/5 RR5-Max Pro
After a bit of teasing, MCD Racing has released full details on the upcoming RR5-Max Pro. The Max Pro is a 1/5th scale RTR buggy that now comes with a number of upgrades to help it bash harder. Here’s the full scoop- * Barracuda tuned exhaust * CNC machined engine mount * CNC machined 7075 T6 chassis * New front chassis stiffener * All new [...]
- 2/13/2018
- 3:40 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Video – Under The Hood With The 1/6 Losi Super Baja Rey
We know a lot of you guys are waiting for your new 1/6th scale Losi Super Baja Rey to start shipping, we can’t wait either! To help give you a deep inside look at the SBR, the folks at Losi got with brand manager Scott Cramer to do a serious of videos. The first two videos in the series are [...]
VBC Racing FF18 FWD Touring Tour
Looking for a high-end front wheel drive touring car? If so, VBC Racing has announced the new FF18. The FF18 was designed for high performance and to lower your lap times, or it can be used as a base for your next on-road custom build. Here are some of its highlights- * New motor mount allows for the use of larger [...]
- 2/13/2018
- 1:04 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Traxxas 1/16 Summit Video – Smaller Size, Big Attitude!
Recently uploaded by Traxxas is a video for the new 1/16 Summit. The new Summit sports a grossly over-sized (heck ya!) 550 motor to give you boatloads of torque with tons of power. The video below shows the truck in action, sliding around corners, climbing over rocks, as well as showing off its lighting system. The new Summit is expected to [...]
Reedy 4S Zappers SG Competition HV-LiPo Batteries
All new from Reedy is a pair of 4S high voltage HV LiPo Batteries. The cells use a different internal design to produce more voltage than a typical LiPo. * Silicon Graphene HV-LiPo chemistry * Longer cycle-life * Reduced internal resistance * Comes in a durable hard case * Built to ROAR/EFRA/BRCA/IFMAR specifications * #27327 – Reedy Zappers SG 5200mAh 110C 15.2V 4S * #27328 – Reedy [...]
THE Cub Report – It’s Monday, Let’s Talk
Hello friends, thanks for joining us here at BigSquidRC. Today is Monday, the day when I post a real hodgepodge of happenings, thoughts, and rants about the remote control industry. So what’s up? First up, we posted info regarding our first ever scale crawling event earlier today. The Mud, Rocks, and Tears Scale Showdown has been in the works for a [...]
Event - BigSquidRC/STL RC Freaks - Mud, Rocks, & Tears Scale…
Coming up on April 7th is our first scale event called the Mud, Rocks, & Tears Scale Showdown. The BigSquidRC Bash Crew is working in conjunction with the St. Louis RC Freaks to put on one of the most challenging, and more importantly fun, scale crawling events to go down this spring! Mud, Rocks, & Tears Scale Showdown When: April 7th, registration [...]
