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RC4WD TOYOTA 4RUNNER BUILD SERIES – PART 1 With Video
What’s up Squid Nation! So currently I have been working on the RC4WD Trailfinder 2 Toyota 4Runner build. And I have to say this is starting to be one of my favorite builds. There is so much scale detail on the 4Runner body that it will definitely get you your scale fix. As for the chassis build, RC4WD did an [...]
- 4/22/2019
- 12:09 pm
- Projects
- By: Jeremy Griffith
Killerbody RC Mercury Scale Chassis
Being teased last weekend at a big hobby industry show in Beijing was the Mercury Scale Chassis from Killerbody RC. The Mercury is a next generation scale chassis that brings more scale realism to the plate than ever before. Killerbody has long been known for their ultra scale realistic bodies, now they are changing the game with a series of [...]
- 4/22/2019
- 10:44 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
3 New 1.55″ Raceline Licensed Wheels By Pitbull RC
Have you been looking for some insanely trick 1.55″ wheels for your next build? If so, have a look at not one, but three, fully licensed Raceline aluminum wheels from Pitbull RC. All three wheels are a beadlock design and have been perfectly scaled down from their larger 1:1 couterparts. * True scale replicas of Raceline’s Clutch, Ryno, & Combat wheels * [...]
- 4/19/2019
- 4:55 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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EVERYBODY’S SCALIN’ – KITS AND RTR’s
Over the last few months I have been doing a lot of building. In turn I blame Big Squid RC for sending me to USTE lol. I know there are two types in the scale world, those who build and those who just want some scale right out of the box. Whatever one you are, they are both fine and [...]
Kyosho Hurricane 900VE Readyset
After a few years on hiatus, the Hurricane 900VE Readyset is ready for a return from Kyosho. The 900VE is a large catamaran that packs a new Kyosho Speed House brushless system. Here are the highlights and updates- * New Kyosho Speed House 40 x 68mm water-cooled, 1250kV brushless motor * New 3S Speed House 120 amp water cooled ESC * High torque [...]
- 4/19/2019
- 11:43 am
- New Products
RC Boats - By: Tim Mohr
JConcepts Associated SC6.1 Shock Tower & Wheelie Bar Kit
New from JConcepts is a Shock Tower & Wheelie Bar Kit for the Team Associated SC6.1 short course truck. These two items are used to help turn your SC6.1 into a no-prep drag racing missile. Here are the highlights- * Aluminum and carbon fiber construction * Easy to install * Heavy-duty 3mm hardware * Compatible with parts from JConcepts Shapeways store * Lowered tower for [...]
- 4/19/2019
- 10:33 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
WIN A TRAXXAS TRX-4 Tactical Unit – ENTER NOW!
If for some reason you haven’t heard the news, the Traxxas TRX-4 won the scale bracket for March Bash-ness 2019! It’s been a long running tradition to giveaway the winning vehicles, and with the awesome support of Traxxas, we are happy to be giving away a brand new Traxxas TRX-4 Tactical Unit! You have from now till 4/23/2019 and Midnight [...]
ASK Cubby – More Letters, Less Answers
“Nitro Rc Hey Cubby! I have been in the Rc hobby for almost 6 years now and am loving every second of it. I’ve got a scx-10, a P4de, and an X-Maxx, but I haven’t ever had a nitro. I would like to get into nitro, but most of the forums I have been looking at are 5 to 10 years old, so [...]
March Bash-ness 2019 Champions!
After thousands of votes, tons of brackets and plenty of upsets, the finals in the March Bash-ness 2019 bracket have taken place and we have our champions! On the bash side, the ARRMA Kraton pulls off a repeat with back to back wins being the previous 2018 champion as well! ARRMA should be pretty happy with their track record, this [...]
Kyosho 1/50 Komatsu HD785-7 Dump Truck
Freshly updated by Kyosho is their 1/50 Komatsu HD785-7 Dump Truck. This tiny truck is part of Kyosho’s table top construction machine series and has been updated to be better than ever. Have a look at some of its highlights- * High and low speeds * Pre-assembled, no building required * IRC infrared control system * Truck is 210mm in length (8.27″) The Kyosho Komatsu [...]
- 4/18/2019
- 2:48 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Teaser – Killerbody RC Mercury Scale Truck
It has been a while since we have seen a big new release from Killerbody RC. However, it looks like they’ve been using that time wisely and are getting ready to drop an all new scale rig. The Killerbody RC Mercury scale rock crawler is set for announcement this weekend at the big Hobby Expo China 2019 that is being [...]
PROTOform Europa M Clear On-Road Body
New for all you “M class” drivers is the Europa M from PROTOform. The popular PROTOform Europa has been scaled down for the M class and features European hot hatch styling. Here are the highlights- * Aggressive fender flares * Slammed hatchback roofline * Low center of gravity design * For cars with a wheelbase of 210mm or 225mm * Made in the USA * Add-on [...]
- 4/18/2019
- 10:24 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
A Pair Of New FO-XX 2.0 Readysets From Kyosho
Coming in July to a hobby dealer near you is a pair of new FO-XX 2.0 readysets from Kyosho. The FO-XX 2.0 VE is the powerful brushless version, while the other is powered by a massive KE 25 SP nitro engine. * 5-link suspension * 3-speed automatic transmission on nitro version * Kyosho Speed House 2000kV brushless motor in VE version * Pre-assembled readyset, [...]
- 4/18/2019
- 9:19 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
RPM Front A-Arms For The ARRMA Typhon 4×4 3S BLX
Here is some awesome news for all you ARRMA Typhon 3S BLX owners. RPM has just announced new Front A-Arms for your rig. That’s right, now you can bomb-proof your Typhon 3S BLX with beefy RPM a-arms. Here is the scoop- * 5 grams lighter than stock per arm * Extra shock mounting hole for increased tuning capability * Made from RPM’s blend [...]
- 4/17/2019
- 2:25 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
RC4WD Raceline Combat 1.55″ Aluminum Wheels
Take our money now! New from RC4WD are some very trick Raceline Combat 1.55″ Aluminum Wheels. These fully licensed wheels have a great modern look and are machined from billet aluminum. * Black anodized finish * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Weight- 1.41oz * Width- 0.78″ * OD- 1.8″ The part number for the RC4WD Raceline Combat 1.55″ Aluminum Wheels is #Z-W0292 and a set of [...]
- 4/17/2019
- 10:27 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
