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EVERYBODY’S SCALIN’ – YOUTUBER WATCH
Much like your favorite TV show, you probably have a YouTube Channel you like and visit often, BIG SQUID RC should be one of them too lol. The problem with YouTube is that there is a massive number of channels that have great content and never get the time of day. When you do a search like Scale crawler for [...]
- 10/16/2020
- 5:50 pm
- Everybody's Scalin'
- By: Jeremy Griffith
Team Associated Factory Team Aluminum Clamping Throttle Serv…
New from Team Associated is a pair of Factory Team Aluminum Clamping Throttle Servo Horns. Why do would you need a high-end throttle horn? The rigors of nitro racing demand the very best and those long nitro mains have been known to be incredibly hard on vehicles. The heavy duty AE throttle horn makes it easy to further bomb-proof your [...]
New Associated DR10 Upgrades from Exotek Racing
Over at Exotek Racing they have just announced Four New Upgrade Parts for the incredibly popular Associated DR10 no-prep drag car. Exotek has been making some of the trickest hop-up parts that money can buy for years, soon you will have a nice choice of upgrades for that new DR10 of yours. Carbon Fiber ESC Plate – #1974 Blue Anodized Aluminum Servo [...]
- 10/16/2020
- 1:45 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
2021 XRay XB2 Race Buggy Kit
New over at XRay is the 2021 version of their world renowned XB2 race buggy kit. Designed to compete at the most elite levels of racing, the 2021 XB2 has numerous revisions to help put you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * More predictable, easier to drive, & faster in high speed corners * Improved steering [...]
- 10/16/2020
- 12:14 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Crawler Canyon RC Park – Swap Meet
If you are in the Illinois area, come join us at the Crawler Canyon RC Park for their Anything Goes RC Swap Meet & Wounded Warriors Fundraiser! A few of us squids will be hanging out, maybe doing a little crawling, but more importantly clearing out some pre-bashed vehicles as we are always running out of space. Normally we raffle [...]
RC4WD Mud Slinger 1.0″ Scale Crawling Tires
The crew over at RC4WD have just announced Mud Slinger 1.0″ Scale Crawling Tires. These are a great upgrade for your 1/18th Gelande II scale rock crawler, check out the highlights below. * Molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Scale realistic look * Fits 1.0″ crawling wheels * Weight- 0.48oz * Width- 0.82″ * Diameter- 2.4″ The RC4WD Mud Slinger Crawling Tires have a part [...]
- 10/15/2020
- 4:51 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pandora RC Toyota GR Supra A90 GT4 Clear Body
New from Pandora RC is a Toyota GR Supra A90 GT4 clear body. Certified by Toyota, this version of the Supra has been nicely scaled detailed, with a bit of drift attitude thrown in. Here are the highlights- * Width- 205mm * Wheelbase- 257-260mm * Fits 1/10 touring cars * Multi-piece design for increased realism * Comes with decals and window masks * Light buckets included * [...]
- 10/15/2020
- 3:15 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
ARRMA 1/7th Mojave 4X4 EXtreme Bash Roller
New over at ARRMA is the 1/7th Mojave 4X4 EXtreme Bash Roller. The Mojave roller comes completely pre-built, but without electronics, thus saving you some cash, while giving you the freedom to install your own electronics. Have a look at these highlights- * EXB-hardened components throughout * 7075 T6 aluminum laser-etched chassis plate * EXB large volume waterproof receiver box * EXB heavy-duty steel [...]
- 10/15/2020
- 8:34 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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Tamiya Re-Releases The Fire Dragon 2008
The good folks over at Tamiya have announced the re-release of the 2008 version of the mighty Fire Dragon off-road buggy. The latest version seems to have received no major updates, but for all you collectors out there, it will be nice to get a new-in-box version, once again. To get one on pre-order, the latest version of the Fire [...]
Video – JConcepts Bigfoot 15 Car Crush
Right down the road from Cubby’s house is the Bigfoot monster truck shop in Pacific Missouri. When Bigfoot recently put on a big event, the crew from JConcepts came out to support the throngs of Bigfoot lovers in attendance. Watch the video below to take an inside look into the Bigfoot facility, as well as a chance to see some [...]
Schumacher Mission FT FWD Kit
Over at Schumacher they have just announced the Mission FT FWD Kit. The Mission is a highly engineered on-road kit designed for your local FWD racing scene. Check out these highlights- * Great introductory FWD car * Fast, durable, race proven * Forward weight distribution for increased traction * Aluminum alloy motor mount * Front gear differential * Full ball bearing set * Single-pivot steering for optimal [...]
- 10/14/2020
- 12:21 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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Diecast Masters America 1:24 Scale RC Construction Line Vide…
Since the moment we unboxed the CAT RC Construction vehicles from Diecast Masters America, we were super impressed. The sounds, the lights, and the articulation for the price point was just off the chart. We had a blast running the vehicles and moving some dirt. We also couldn’t believe how long that ran for on such small batteries with a [...]
Monster Truck Madness – A Big Monster Mailbag
Just wanted to thank you for the many Big Squid articles and Trigger King videos over the years. Really helpful for me as I got into the hobby a bit and am enjoying it with my son. I was completely bitten by the solid axle bug here in Va. I have two SMT10s and I have a couple of questions [...]
New Purple Body For The Associated DR10 Drag Car
New from Team Associated is a Purple version of their incredibly popular DR10 Drag Car. In the near future you and your friends can pick from orange, green, or the soon to be released purple paint schemes. All versions come as an easy to race ready-to-run, complete with radio gear and a powerful 3300kV brushless motor. * Based off AE’s ROAR [...]
- 10/13/2020
- 4:20 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Reedy Pro Battery Charger Leads
New from Reedy is an entire line-up of Pro Battery Charger Leads. These high-end leads are used when racing to transfer maximum power to your pack before you head to the starting line. Check out these highlights- * Uses heavy-duty 12-gauge wiring * Mesh sheathing used for wire protection * Positive leads clearly marked for polarity * Available in a variety of configurations You can [...]
