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Monster Truck Madness - A Reader Asks, "How do I get started…
I don’t think I’ve ever answered a reader e-mail since I started doing the Monster Truck Madness blog here on Big Squid, but I was sent a good one last week, so here goes – G’day Doug Firstly mate, thanks for all the brilliant videos you and the trigger king crew share and thanks for doing the monster truck column on Big [...]
A Pair Of New 1.9″ Scale Off-Road Pre-Mounts From Pro-Line
Recently announced by Pro-Line are a pair of new pre-mounted scale off-road wheel and tire sets. These include the incredibly popular Hyrax 1.9″ G8 Rock Terrain Truck Tires as well as the Interco TSL SX Super Swamper XL 1.9″ G8 Rock Terrain Tires. Both the Hyrax and the Super Swampers are a great pick for your scale crawler, now you [...]
- 9/25/2018
- 10:12 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Kyosho Now Available From Horizon Hobby!
Here is some big news for you, Kyosho products are available right now from Horizon Hobby! Update: We have been informed that Kyosho products will be available from the Horizon Hobby website or Tower Hobbies. Click on This Link for more Horizon Hobby news on BigSquidRC.
THE Cub Report – Country Road, Take Me Home…
It’s been one heck of a year so far hasn’t it? Personally, and professionally, 2018 will go down as the wildest year that I’ve ever seen, and I think a lot of people in our industry can say the same thing. Yet, here we are, and here is this week’s Cub Report. Well how about that, the Denver show is blowing [...]
Pro-Line Impulse 1.9″ Black/Silver Bead-Loc Wheels
New from Pro-Line are Impulse 1.9″ Black/Silver Plastic Wheels. These can give your scale rig an all-new aggressive scale look, while not breaking the bank. Take a look at these features- * Scale inspired Impulse wheel styling * Made from an ultra-durable DuPont nylon * 3-piece internal bead-loc wheel design * Standard 12mm hex * Molded-in scale detailing like lug nuts and bead-loc ring * Works [...]
- 9/24/2018
- 6:42 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Team Associated Reflex 14B & 14T RTRs
Here you go mini and micro rc fans, Team Associated has announced a pair of new 1/14th Scaled Off-Roaders. New from Team Associated is the Reflex 14B Buggy and the Reflex 14T Truggy. Both vehicles come on an all new Team Associated 14th scale chassis, here are more details- * Each is street priced at $179 * Powered by a 4500kV Reedy [...]
- 9/24/2018
- 5:28 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Arrma Notorious Review
ARRMA announced the Notoriuos 6S Stunt Truck a few weeks ago and now it is finally available. Being similar to its brother Outcast, it was specifically designed to please your bashing needs. Flips, wheelies, and giant air time are in its genes, but is it really a worthy machine for extreme bashing? Read on to find out… From: ARRMA RC Direct Link: [...]
- 9/24/2018
- 3:46 pm
- ARRMA RC
Car & Truck Reviews
Featured Posts - By: Thomas Wielgomas
Pro-Line Double 6″ LED Light Bar For The Traxxas X-Maxx
Recently announced by Pro-Line is a Curved Double Row 6″ Super-Bright LED Light Bar Kit for the Traxxas X-Maxx. The light kit was designed for a great scale appearance, as well as putting out some pretty serious amounts of light, here are the highlights- * Uses 60 super bright LED lights * Can be used on 2 or 3S LiPo power * Plugs [...]
- 9/24/2018
- 2:19 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Futaba 7PX Limited Edition
Now being teased by Futaba Japan is the 7PX Limited Edition. The 7PX Limited Edition takes the already extraordinary 7PX to another level with numerous upgrades to improve not only performance, but comfort and styling as well. Here are the details- * New software * Carbon fiber handle body * Comes with both a white and a black grip * Softer steering spring * Multiple [...]
PRO-LINE BASH ARMOR BODY WINNER!
We have a winner in our Pro-Line Racing Bash Armor Giveaway! Congratulations to Steven W. from Garland TX on winning the awesome new Bash Armor body for the Traxxas X-MAXX! Hopefully you have an X-MAXX to throw this thing on because we are going to want pictures! We will be contacting you via email, and you will have 72 hours [...]
SWorkz S14-3 4wd Buggy Kit
New from SWorkz is the 1/10 S14-3 4wd race buggy. The S14-3 comes in kit form and sports a load of upgrades over the previous unit. Here are the highlights- * Pro-composite/carbon fiber shock towers * New 7075 aluminum chassis w/ new center flex system * New shock bodies with 3mm Teflon coated shafts * Stronger a-arms * New slipper clutch * Aluminum servo mount * CNC [...]
- 9/24/2018
- 11:06 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 Red Label 1.9" Preda…
Here you go scale fans, Pro-Line has just announced BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 Red Label 1.9″ Predator Tires. These are molded in Red Label Super Soft Predator Compound to give you extreme performance while rock climbing, all the while giving your rig a perfectly scale look. * Sized at 4.75” tall x 1.77” wide * Incredibly scale detailed * Flex zones for maximum [...]
- 9/21/2018
- 6:23 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
RC4WD 1:10 DEFENDER D110 RTR Review
RC4WD has an impressive line of RTRs, kits and accessories; there is no doubt about that. When we got the chance to get our tentacles on the RC4WD Defender D110 RTR and we jumped on it! What really interested me is the long wheel base and obviously the scale factor. So, what makes the D110 different from other Defenders? Only [...]
- 9/21/2018
- 5:38 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Featured Posts - By: Jeremy Griffith
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Pro-Line 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Clear Body
Put an all-new scale look on your rig with the new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Clear Body from Pro-Line. Designed to fit crawlers with a 12.3″ wheelbase, the 2017 Raptor has an aggressive look, perfect for trail driving with your friends. Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed by Ford * Single piece design made from polycarbonate * Comes with overspray protection film * [...]
- 9/21/2018
- 5:28 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Fastrax RC Matte Finish Overspray Varnish
With flat matte finishes being all the rage right now, Fastrax RC has developed a product to make the process easy. Now you can take one of your bodies, apply the Fastrax Matte Finish Overspray Varnish, then end with up a trick looking matte finish! How cool is that? Fastrax says the varnish process is easy to do and you [...]
- 9/21/2018
- 3:09 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
