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Associated Announces New RC10B6 Series Option Parts
New over at Team Associated are a bunch of RC10B6 Series Option Parts. These Factory Team upgrades are the same ones used by the Team Associated drivers to bring home victory after victory. Check out the complete list below- #91907 – RC10B6.1 FT Laydown/Layback Motor Plate, 3.5mm, blue – $19 #91908 – RC10B6.1 FT Laydown/Layback Motor Plate, 3.5mm, black – $19 #91888 – [...]
Pro Boat Blackjack 42″ 8S Brushless Catamaran RTR
New from Pro Boat is the Blackjack 42″ 8S Brushless Catamaran RTR. The Blackjack 42 RTR was designed to produce big performance, while still being affordable. Here are the highlights- * Available in two different colors * Impact resistant polycarbonate hull * Molded composite interior * Aluminum propeller strut * Aluminum rudder * Polycarbonate canopy with aluminum thumb screws * Spektrum marine 4685 4 pole, water-cooled motor * [...]
- 5/6/2021
- 1:29 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Big Squid RC Podcast – Episode 20 – Hitec – Mike Mayberry
Welcome to Episode number 20 of the Big Squid RC Podcast. We have another great show for you, as we had a chance to sit down with Mike Mayberry from Hitec. There is a little bit of everything in this one, lots of good Hitec information on the company as well as upcoming products. [powerpress]Thanks again to Mike Mayberry from [...]
Axial Racing RBX10 Ryft Rock Bouncer 1/10 Kit
Are you a kit builder? If so, have a look at the new Kit Edition of the Axial Racing RBX10 Ryft Rock Bouncer. The Axial Racing Ryft has been a huge hit in RTR form, now you can build it from the ground up using your own electronics. Here are the highlights- * Optional “dye-able” tube chassis included * Optional sway [...]
- 5/6/2021
- 8:55 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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Pit Bull RC Is Now Taking Applications For Team Drivers
Are you serious about your rock crawling? Are you a top competitor that is trying to get the attention of the big teams? Over at Pitbull RC they are Now Taking Applications For Team Drivers. Pitbull has been making leading edge crawling tires for many years, now is your chance to team up with some of the best rock crawling [...]
Associated Announces Upgrades for the SR10 Dirt Oval RTR
New from Team Associated are a big bunch of Upgrades for their SR10 Dirt Oval car. That’s right folks, AE has announced 14 new upgrades for your favorite dirt oval racer to increase performance and durability. Here is the list of upgrades that is expected to start shipping later this month. #71092 SR10 Chassis #71093 SR10 Shock Tower Set #71094 SR10 Front Bumper Set #71095 SR10 Body Post [...]
Losing Grip – Liquid mask mess
Today, rather than showing off the beginnings of a well painted body, I will lament my use of liquid mask. I have used liquid mask for all my bodies so far, and have been very happy with the result, but, alas, not today. Previously I have applied the mask using a brush, three layers brushed on in alternating directions. Bitty [...]
- 5/5/2021
- 2:26 pm
- Loosing Grip
RC Drifting - By: Martin
Pre-Order Now Open - Team Mardave Cobra Eco 2wd GRP Buggy Ki…
Now available for pre-order is the Cobra Eco 2wd Buggy Kit from Team Mardave. The Cobra Eco is an economical way to get into racing and was designed for speed, plus durability. Here are the highlights- * Based off the successful previous Cobra kit * Ball diff with new thrust race and diff plates * Durable GRP shock towers * New aluminum alloy big [...]
- 5/5/2021
- 1:11 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Element RC Shares Tips on Painting the Perfect R/C Truck Bod…
No matter how long you’ve been in the hobby, chances are you can always learn something new. As I stare at the stack of R/C bodies that sit on my workbench, I’m thankful for the latest Trail Tip Tuesday video from Element RC which focuses on painting tips. There’s an art to painting a polycarbonate body, even if you’re applying a [...]
Maclan Racing Black XT90 Battery Connectors
For all you hobbyists running XT90 connectors, Maclan has some news for you. New from Maclan racing are Black XT90 Battery Connectors. The Maclan connectors have the high current carrying capability that you need, but now you can get them in black to be ultra-stylish. Here are the highlights- * High temperature resistant plastic material * Reliable and reusable * Rated for 90 [...]
FTX 1/10 Outback GEO RTR Trail Truck
After a few weeks of teasing, FTX has just dropped full details on their upcoming 1/10 Outback GEO Trail Truck. The FTX GEO is an affordable rock crawler that is highly capable, and comes stock with numerous scale accessories. Here are the highlights- * FTX’s most capable scale crawler to date * Roof rack with LED light bar * Injection molded plastic front [...]
- 5/4/2021
- 1:03 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Teaser – Carisma On-Road Car
Over at Carisma they are now Teasing A New On-road Car. Carisma has long been a leader in scale realism both off and on-road, so we are stoked to see them teasing a vintage looking on-roader. For now the Carisma crew has released two teaser images, but no other information, so we’ll have to wait to get full details in [...]
- 5/4/2021
- 11:07 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Team Associated RC8B3.2/RC8T3.2 LRC Arm Mounts
New over at Team Associated are LRC Arm Mounts for their RC8B3.2 and RC8T3.2 race rigs. LRC stands for “low roll center” and the new arm mount can be used to increase grip at the rear of your car. The LRC mount helps your buggy get more rear traction, while reducing initial turn-in to corners. * Made from CNC machined billet [...]
- 5/3/2021
- 12:52 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Integy LC10 Pro Edition RTR Scale Crawler
New over at Integy is the 1/10th scaled LC10 Pro Edition RTR Scale Rock Crawler. The LC10 Pro is heavy on scale realism, while not breaking the bank for a complete RTR. Available in three different colors, the LC10 Pro features magnetic body mounts, scale wheels and tires, along with loads of scale detailing. The Integy LC10 Pro Edition RTR [...]
- 5/3/2021
- 12:02 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
