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Tekin BXR Scale Rock Crawler ESC
Coming soon from Tekin is the BXR scale rock crawler ESC. The Tekin BXR electronic speed controller was designed specifically for all you rock crawlers out there. Have a look at the BXR’s feature list- * Brushed only design * 3rd channel input for on-the-fly drag brake adjustments * Active drag brake technology * Small footprint, easy to install * Element proof design * One touch [...]
- 2/8/2019
- 5:09 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
EVERYBODY’S SCALIN’ – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
So a very interesting debt popped up the other day on one of the many Facebook pages I am in. The post was simple, some one asking to see pics of Trail rigs and Crawlers. And throughout the post I could see a lot of people have different views on what’s a trail rig and what’s a Crawler. Me personally [...]
- 2/8/2019
- 12:20 pm
- Everybody's Scalin'
- By: Jeremy Griffith
Hitec Giveaway Time! Win a RDX1 Pro or D954-SW Servo
Reminder, the Giveaway ends tonight! It’s Giveaway Time! With an amazing hookup from Hitec we are giving away a RDX1 Pro Charger and a D954-SW Servo! Since we believe in spreading the love, we are going to draw 1 name for the charger, and 1 name for the servo. You probably know how these giveaways work, you have from now till [...]
Primal RC Teases Giant New 1/5 Monster Truck
Being teased now by Primal RC is a massive new 1/5th Scale Monster Truck. Their new monster truck promises to be one of the biggest and gnarliest of all time. Here are some highlights- * High performance motorcycle style reed-valve 49cc gas engine * Weight- 80 lbs * Solid front and rear axles * Built in reverse More details like pricing are to follow, with [...]
Team Associated Reflex DB10 Paddle Tire Edition
Team Associated has announced the Reflex DB10 Paddle Tire Edition. This version of Team Associated’s desert buggy comes in RTR form and is a limited edition run of this popular model. Here is the scoop- * DVC Dynamic Vehicle Control with adjustable gyro * Based off the 9 time national championship winning SC10 * Reedy high torque, metal gear servo * Reedy 3300kV brushless [...]
- 2/8/2019
- 7:57 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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ASK Cubby – The Week In Your Letters
“Leisure Hours Cubby, Is Leisure Hours in Chicago really going out of business? If it is that sucks, probably the best track in the entire country! Francis T.” Cubby- Yo hey Francis, thanks for writing in. Oh and, don’t forget, a snail mail for a sticker pack bro Ya, so I think it is just another sign of the times in the rc industry. And [...]
KO Propo RSx3-one10 Flection Type-T Servo
Long known for manufacturing some of the smoothest servos on the market, KO Propo has now announced the RSx3-one10 Flection Type-T. The new RSx3-one10 is sized to fit competition 1/10 & 1/12 scale cars and was designed for the rigors of racing. Here are the highlights- * Space saving low profile design * Ultra-smooth, highly efficient * Coreless motor * Heavy duty aluminum case * [...]
New Monster Truck Tires From JConcepts
Just announced by JConcepts are a pair of new Scale Monster Truck Tires. Both sets have some serious scale realism, yet were also designed for maximum performance during racing and freestyle competition. Also of note, JConcepts is not only releasing a set of modern style monster truck racing tires, but they are also producing Golden Years units that have have [...]
- 2/7/2019
- 10:20 am
- monster truck
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Upgraded Traxxas Rustler 4X4 VXL Desert Video
The folks over at Traxxas have uploaded a new video that stars a modded out Rustler 4×4 VXL. Watch the video below to see a Factory Modded Rustler 4×4 VXL take on some serious desert terrain, plus it features some cool on-board and drone footage as well. You can get full details (including a full list of upgrade parts) on modding [...]
Voltage Hobbies ARRMA Limited Edition Fire Red Aluminum Upgr…
The folks over at Voltage Hobbies wanted us to let you know that they have some Limited Edition Fire Red ARRMA Aluminum Upgrades for you. These fire red anodized upgrade parts are not only stronger than stock, but also look amazing. Voltage Hobbies carries numerous different aluminum upgrades for various vehicles in the ARRMA line-up. You can hit up This [...]
Reedy Sonic S-Plus Torque Brushless Motors
New from Reedy are 3 Sonic S-Plus Torque Brushless Motors. Reedy is showing off an all new 10.5, as well as new S-Plus series 17.5 and 21.5 stock class motors. Here are the highlights- * High torque design * Made for high traction surfaces * Lightweight can * Precision bearings * Silver plated solder tabs * High torque stator * Balanced rotor * Optimized cooling * Adjustable timing The [...]
RPM Front Arms For the Revo 2.0
New from RPM are Front A-Arms for the Traxxas E-Revo 2.0. The new RPM arms are truly high-performance sporting less weight than the stock units, while also being tougher. Here are the highlights- * 5 grams lighter per pair * Available in black or blue * Stronger than stock arms * Angled leading and trailing edges * Made from RPM’s indestructible blend of engineering grade [...]
- 2/5/2019
- 3:45 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Monster Truck Madness – The Boss Lives!
The BigSquidRC Boss is alive! At the end of 2018 I posted that I was preparing to build a monster truck with Axial guts on the new ACRC Havoc chassis. Well, I’m happy to share today that not only is the truck finished, but it’s seen competition! Here’s a rundown on what I used. – ACRC Havoc Chassis w/ Sway Bar Kit (combination [...]
Reedy HV Digital Competition Crawler Servo
Have you been looking for a powerful servo for your rock crawler? If so, have a look at the new HV Digital Competition Crawler Servo from Reedy. The new crawling servo from Reedy packs serious torque and uses heavy duty metal gears. * High voltage design * Dust and water resistant * Coreless motor * Dual bearings * Speed- 0.12 @ 7.4 volts * Torque- 23.2 [...]
THE Cub Report – This Week In RC
Hello there rc people, welcome to a brand spank’n new week in the lovely hobby of rc. I am Cubby, and this is my report… So how about Nuremburg? Like most (read- all) of the other rc trade shows, the Toy Fair wasn’t nearly as busy as it was just a scant few years ago. And while companies like Tamiya, Traxxas, [...]
