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EVERYBODY’S SCALIN’ USTE MAKES A IMPACT
We have come down to our last round of pictures from The Ultimate Scale Truck Expo. This year’s event was special, not that USTE is never amazing but this year had an atmosphere that I have never seen at any events from the past. Maybe it was the fact that people are ready to move on from the year of [...]
- 3/12/2021
- 3:06 pm
- Everybody's Scalin'
- By: Jeremy Griffith
Kyosho Mini-Z Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Shipping soon from Kyosho is the immaculately detailed Mini-Z Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. This incredibly scale realistic Mini-Z is part of Kyosho’s rear wheel drive series and comes with numerous upgrades over previous models. Check out further highlights below- * Comes with the latest Syncro KT-531P transmitter * Car body finished to display-model standards * Equipped with optional LED light unit * Can be used [...]
- 3/12/2021
- 12:56 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Tamiya TA08 Pro Touring Car Kit
Today the crew at Tamiya released more details on their upcoming TA08 Pro Touring Car Kit. The TA08 Pro continues the evolution of Tamiya’s TA series and comes with a slew of upgrades. Here are more highlights- * 2 belt 4WD system * Chassis features a stepped V design * Spur gear located in front of motor to increase stability * TRF420 gear differentials * [...]
- 3/12/2021
- 10:36 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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Big Squid RC Live - 8:30pm Central Time Tonight! Come Join U…
You know you want to stop by and see what we are up to right? Heck, why not ask a few questions, or chat with others as we ramble about miscellaneous rc news! Join us live and just have some fun! Hope to see you there! Please share, bash that like button, and tell all your friends! This show takes place at [...]
- 3/11/2021
- 8:00 pm
- Big Squid RC
Big Squid RC Live - By: Brian
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Spektrum S1400 G2 AC 1x400W Smart Charger
Coming soon from Spektrum is the S1400 G2 AC 1x400W Smart Charger. The Spektrum S1400 is super easy to use and was designed for fast and safe charging. Here are the highlights- * Auto Charge simplicity when used with Spektrum Smart batteries * IC3 or IC5 output ports for adapter-free convenience * Fast charging with up to 400W power * Charges & balances Smart [...]
- 3/11/2021
- 7:57 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
IN THE FAST LANE WITH REEFS RC
The Big Squid RC crew has gotten bit by the drag racing bug, with more than a handful of us now owning no prep drag cars. Now for the Team Associated DR10 I will be keeping it stock for a while, or at least until I learn to control it better. Hone my skills with the stock motor before putting [...]
- 3/11/2021
- 5:51 pm
- drag racing
New Products
Squid News - By: Jeremy Griffith
Exotek Announces Upgrades for the TLR 22S/22 5.0
New from Exotek are a pair of Upgrades for the TLR 22S/22 5.0. First up are Titanium Wide Front Axles, with the second item being Aluminum Rear Drag Hexes. The titanium front axles add about 5mm per side to the width, while the rear hexes come in at 8mm in width. Both items were designed to be durable enough for [...]
- 3/11/2021
- 5:46 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
iSDT X16 Dual Port Charger
Over at iSDT they have announced the mighty X16 Dual Port Battery Charger. The X16 sports up to 1100 watts X 2 of charging power, with a maximum cell count of 16S LiPo! Here are more highlights- * Support 2~16S LiFe, LiPo, LiHv, LiHv batteries * Maximum total output power of 2200 watts * Supports Bluetooth Connect Function and Mobile Operations * Charging current- [...]
- 3/11/2021
- 2:23 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line Racing 1972 Chevy C10 Clear Body Giveaway!
Well, it’s time to dust off our giveaway software as we start to get ready for March Bash-ness 2021. Before we get into the insanity that comes from that event, it seemed like a great opportunity to give something away as a warm up. We popped into the workshop and spotted a new discontinued and heavily sought after Pro-Line Racing [...]
Maclan Racing Graphene HV 4S Shorty 6100 mAh LiPo
New from Maclan Racing is the Graphene HV 4S Shorty 6100 mAh LiPo. This new shorty pack uses an HV Graphene design to give you maximum voltage under heavy loads for serious performance. Here are the highlights- * Size- 98 x 47 x 47mm * Weight- 420 grams * 5mm bullet connectors * Max Charge Rate – 10C * Max Discharge Rate – 120C * Pending [...]
- 3/11/2021
- 10:53 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Sneak Peek: Oxidean Marine's Upcoming Radio System - The Qua…
With warmer weather approaching, who’s ready to hit the water? If you prefer to rip up waves vs kicking up gravel, Oxidean Marine’s upcoming radio release might be a great fit for you. In this short YouTube video, Bill from Oxidean Marine shows off a prototype of the Quasar, a “next level” R/C boat transmitter that features voice feedback, a large, [...]
- 3/11/2021
- 10:16 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
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Spektrum Smart Charger Case
New from Spektrum is a Smart Charger Case. With a durable outer case and plenty of room inside, the Spektrum Smart Charger Case is a great way to get organized, while also offering great protection during storage or while traveling. * Made from a durable fiber material * Embroidered Spektrum logo * High quality material and stitching for durability The Spektrum Smart Charger [...]
- 3/10/2021
- 5:03 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Tamiya Brings Back The VW Scirocco GT24 R-Line
The news out of Tamiya today includes the re-release of their VW Scirocco GT24 R-Line. This classic Volkswagen packs plenty of attitude and rides on Tamiya’s shaft driven 4wd TT-01E chassis. A detailed polycarbonate body comes standard, as does front and rear gear style differentials. The VW Scirocco GT24 R-Line has a part number of #58508 and you can click on [...]
Traction Hobby Teases 1/8 Ford Raptor F150 Scale Crawler
Over at Traction Hobby they are now teasing new trucks for 2021. Their first teaser is for a fully licensed 1/8th scaled Ford Raptor F-150. With large scale crawlers so hot right now, we can’t wait to learn more about Traction Hobby’s upcoming 1/8 scaled Cragsman C Pro, as well as their upcoming Founder II Pro. The Ford Raptor comes [...]
- 3/10/2021
- 2:28 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Hitec RDX2 Pro Dual Port AC/DC Battery Charger
New and hot from Hitec is their upcoming RDX2 Pro Dual Port AC/DC Battery Charger. Hitec has long been known for making some of the best battery chargers in rc, their new RDX2 Pro makes it easy to keep a bunch of packs charged and ready to bash. Here are the highlights- * High power design – 260 watts of total [...]
- 3/10/2021
- 12:45 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
