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When the announcement came out of nowhere about the Traxxas Factory Five Hot Rods we were more than excited. We got our hands on the ’33 Hot Rod Coupe and now it’s time to get one out of the box and start testing! How hot is the new Traxxas ’33 Hot Rod? The screen shot might give you a hint, [...]
Over at Element RC they have announced that they have added New Scale Boxes to their existing line-up. The scale boxes are the perfect accessory for your scale garage and are totally free when you print them at home. From scale crawlers, to the classic RC10, Element RC has made it free and easy to add something fun to your [...]
The news out of Kyosho today is all about their upcoming 1/10 Pure Ten GP V-ONE R4s Ⅱ Kyosho Cup Edition on-road car kit. This special edition has been fully upgraded from the factory for ultimate performance. Check out these highlights- * Carbon fiber shock towers * Lightweight brake discs * Upgraded shocks * Design optimized for use with rubber tires * Expected to start [...]
The folks over at Horizon Hobby recently uploaded a highlight video for RC Fest 2021. RC Fest took place a couple of weeks ago in Monticello, Illinois and did a great job of promoting the hobby. With a huge airfield, and acre after acre of space to run rc cars, RC Fest was a great place for hobbyists to get [...]
New from ARC is the R12.1 touring car kit. ARC is hardcore into the on-road racing scene and their new R12.1 is their latest and greatest. Check out these highlights- * Based off ARC’s R12 platform * Easy to build and maintain * 2.1mm carbon fiber slimline chassis * New upper a-arm design * New front spool w/ removable outdrives * Beefy Kevlar belts * New battery [...]
New from JConcepts are 1.9″ sized Hunk and Tusk 4.75″ Tall Scaler Tires. These big ole off-road tires have a great scale appearance, while also being big on performance. Check out these highlights- Hunk 4.75″ Scaler Tires * Pavement pounder with scale looks * Molded in JC’s green rubber compound * Angular sidewall lugs * Ole Western JConcepts tire lettering * Comes with medium open cell [...]
If you’re making plans to build or upgrade your scale R/C garage, you’ve got a new scale goodie to check out in Injora’s 1/10-scale Mini Metal Cart. Made from metal with a black finish, this cart is a great accessory for a scale garage or shop setup. Injora Mini Metal Cart Specs:Width: 56mm/2.2in Depth: 45mm/1.77in Height: 108mm/4/25in Weight: 66g/2.33ozPriced at $8.99, Injora’s 1/10-scale Mini Metal [...]
New from Carisma is a promotional video for their Prairie Wolf RTR scale off-roader. The Prairie Wolf sports a classic look and you can watch the video to see how cool it looks when being driven over rough terrain. With full time 4wd and loads of scale realistic parts, the Prairie Wolf is more than ready for your next scale [...]
Ya know, I’m not getting paid for this! And, well, to be honest, that’s entirely my fault, as I’m the guy that decided to “retire from rc”, LOL. But see, I have a problem, I’m a loudmouth, and sometimes things just hit me in such a way, that I feel the need to spew them here on BigSquidRC. For free. [...]
Over at FTX RC they have announced new livery for their Vortex RTR Race Boat. The new blacker livery gives the Vortex more of a stealth look, while its small size allows it to be driven anywhere from small areas of water, to large areas. Here are the highlights- * 2.4GHz radio gear * Water cooled motor * Self righting function * 380 sized [...]
When the announcement came out of nowhere about the Traxxas Factory Five Hot Rods we were more than excited. We got our hands on the ’33 Hot Rod Coupe and now it’s time to get one out of the box and start testing!The Traxxas Hot Rods are shipping now with a price point of $319.99. Read more Traxxas News [...]
New over at KO Propo is a Factory Tuned SP-03.1D Drift Steering Servo. The SP-03.1D comes with parameters specially customized for rear wheel drift cars. Check out these highlights- * All aluminum body * Low profile design to fit in tight spaces * Powered by a highly efficient brushless motor * Highly adjustable with programming card * Incredible holding power Use this link to get [...]
New from Team Associated are +3mm Factory Team Aluminum Steering Bellcranks. The new high-end bellcranks fit all of Team Associated’s 2wd B6 line-up of vehicles and were designed to not only be stronger than stock, but to also improve corner speed. Here are the highlights- * Available in black or blue * +3mm raised bellcranks help to reduce bump steer * Made from [...]
Whoa, FMS Model has been on FIRE for 2021, and now they are cranking it up another notch! Coming soon from FMS is a 1/6th scaled Original Suzuki Jimny. Not only does this retro Jimny have an impeccably scaled body, but it also brings the latest in scale tech like a moving steering wheel, SOFT Seating, and an incredibly detailed [...]
Now being teased by Futaba is the flagship 10PX surface radio system. Futaba has long been known for making some of the best radios in rc, now they have upped the ante with the mighty 10PX. This fourth generation flagship is still in teaser mode at the moment so we don’t have any details to disclose, but we will post [...]