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Running your R/C machine in the day is fun, but what if you want to keep running after the sun goes down? Traxxas Hoss owners now have the ability to bash long into the night, thanks to the Traxxas Hoss 4×4 LED Light Kit (#9095). Featuring an easy-setup design, this LED light kit adds front and rear lighting to the Traxxas [...]
New from Carisma is the Version 2.1 of their very popular SCA-1E scale rock crawler. The crew at Carisma did a bunch of changes to the 2.1 version to make it their best scale rig to date. Here are the highlights- * CMS mount for a forward weight bias * Anti-torque twist transmission for increased trail capability * V2.1 runs flatter on-throttle and [...]
Over at Schumacher RC they have announced a new line-up of Bat-Safe LiPo storage boxes. The Bat-Safes can be used while storing or charging your LiPo batteries to keep them in a safe manner. * Safe way of storing, transporting, & charging LiPo batteries * Available in three different sizes * Double-walled insulated steel box with flame arrestor * In event of fire, smoke [...]
New from RC4WD is a promotional video for the Midnight Edition of their highly capable Trail Finder 2 scale rock crawler. The video shows off how incredibly scale realistic the truck looks, plus it highlights some of its features and electronics. The Midnight Edition TF2 is perfect for backyard bashing, or hardcore crawling with the local club, take a look [...]
The Losi LMT is here. Many of you already have one or have one on the way. With the truck finally out in the wild, I can now discuss something that I’ve been dying to talk about. Where does the Losi LMT fit in to the r/c monster truck racing eco-system? Speaking as someone who is a race director for a [...]
Over at ST Racing Concepts they have announced more Aluminum Upgrades for the Associated DR10 drag car. STRC has long been known to make some of the best aluminum parts in the rc business, their new DR10 upgrades look sharp and were designed for the rigors of no-prep drag racing. * CNC machined front steering knuckles and caster blocks * Can [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you soon is a 1963 Ford Falcon Street Eliminator Clear Body from our friends at JConcepts. The Ford Falcon is an iconic piece of American machinery, now you can bolt one onto your no-prep drag racer to give it more attitude, plus some serious scale appeal. Here are more details- * Fits drag cars with [...]
Coming soon from Cross RC is the FC6 1/12 6X6 Off-Road Truck. The burly FC6 has full time six wheel drive along with some pretty incredible scale detailing. Here are more highlights- * Medium-sized tactical transporter * Highly capable 6X6 off-road truck chassis * Realistic interior * Doors and hood open * Realistic engine compartment * 95% of FC6 chassis assembly uses metal parts The Cross RC [...]
There are a few of the Big Squid RC crew looking forward to testing out the new Kyosho 1969 Chevy El Camino SS 396 Fazer Mk2 Readyset. It comes with the latest Kyosho Fazer MK2 Chassis, which looks pretty durable. We will have to enjoy some on-road bashing fun! Check out the video unboxing below. If you are new to [...]
New from T-Bone Racing is a Mini-T Portable Jump. If you love bashing your small scaler in your backyard, the Portable Mini-T Jump from TBR can really increase your fun level. Here are the highlights- * Lightweight design * Sturdy * Collapsible for easy transport * Size- 37 x 24 x 8″ The T-Bone Racing Mini-T Portable Jump is street priced at $49 and has [...]
Over at SWORKz they have announced the S35-T2 Nitro Truggy Kit. The S35-T2 is a high-end race machine that has received numerous updates from the previous model. Check out all the new upgrades- * T7075 hard anodized aluminum, wide style chassis * All new shock towers and shock caps * Fixed shock spring holders * New Ackermann plate & steering system * Updated servo saver * [...]
Schumacher has announced the upcoming release of their next-generation Pro LMP chassis, the Eclipse 4. Details are scarce, but this upcoming model aims to improve on Schumacher’s two-time IFMAR World Champ-winner. The last version of the Eclipse was released in 2019, so there has been plenty of track time and experience to apply to this new model. Each iteration of the [...]
T-Bone Racing has introduced a full line of armor and accessories for the Traxxas Hoss 4×4 VXL. The 1/10-scale Hoss was built to bash, and these bits of added protection will help it hold up to the most extreme action. Adding to their recently-released TBR Front Bumper (#00021), T-Bone Racing has added the TBR Servo Protector (#00022) for more front-end protection, and the [...]
For all you high-end builders out there, Toyan is now shipping their FS-L400 Four-cylinder Nitro Model Engine. The crew at Toyan have created one of the most scale looking, and esoteric small scale engines of all time, an engine that can be used in the wildest of builds. Here are the highlights- * Shipping now * Displacement – 3.5cc x 4 (14cc [...]
For all you TLR 22 5.0 buggy drivers out there, TLR has announced new Front Pivots. TLR gives you the choice of brass to gain weight, or aluminum to increase durability, while keeping weight gain to a minimum. The brass unit adds about 30 grams to your buggy, while the aluminum unit adds only about 6. The aluminum version comes [...]