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Video – Kyosho 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
As all our staffers at Big Squid get ready to wrap things up for 2023, we wish all our readers a Funtastic New Year! To help usher in the new year, Kyosho has dropped a new promo video for their 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Readyset. This beautiful machine from over 50 years ago has been faithfully reproduced for your [...]
Team Associated MT12 Monster Van Video
It’s time to unbox the Team Associated MT12 Monster Van! Jeremy is really digging the scale and look of this new 1/12th scale monster, and you are about to see why! Enjoy the video, please make sure to like/comment/subscribe and all that good stuff!The Team Associated MT12 Monster Van has astreet priced at $219 and has a part number of #40008C. Use [...]
JConcepts Hazard Wheel Replacement 24mm Hex
As we wrap up yet another year here at Big Squid RC, the news today includes new Hazard Wheel Replacement 24mm Hexes from our good friends at JConcepts. These replacement adapters make it quick and easy to fix stripped or damaged wheel hexes. Here are the highlights- * Fits JC #3425 Hazard wheels * Sold in sets of 4 * Easy, direct fit * [...]
- 12/29/2023
- 12:11 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Monster Truck Madness – Looking back at my 2023 Predictions
Hey everyone, hope you’re in the middle of some very happy holidays! It’s time for one of my favorite blogs of the year- looking back at my predictions for the r/c monster truck space for the now-previous year and seeing what I got right and what I got wrong. I’ll go over my four main bullets below, but you can read [...]
JConcepts Teazers 1/8th Scale Truck Tires
Now shipping from JConcepts are Teazers 1/8th Scale Truck Tires. The Teazers are available in two different rubber compounds and were designed for hardcore outdoor racing action. Here are the highlights- * JConcepts original tread design * Strategically placed and innovative pin heights * Tiny blades of tread, dense assortment * 4.0” bead mounting size for 1/8th truck wheel compatibility * Carefully shaped carcass to [...]
- 12/28/2023
- 3:32 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
JConcepts BIGFOOT 4 Louisville 1990 Ford F-250 Body With Acc…
New from JConcepts is the BIGFOOT 4 Louisville 1990 Ford F-250 Body With Accessories. This fully licensed BIGFOOT body is straight out of 1990 and is perfect for your next monster truck build. Check out these highlights- * Officially licensed by Ford to JConcepts * BIGFOOT 4 Louisville theme licensed to JConcepts * Body measures 7.00” in width * 10.50” to 11.00” wheelbase * Fits [...]
- 12/28/2023
- 1:11 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Injora MB100 Brushed Mini 20A ESC for 1/24 & 1/18 Crawle…
New from Injora is their MB100 Brushed Mini 20A ESC for smaller-scale R/C crawlers. Designed to offer smooth, quiet performance, this looks like an exciting upgrade option from the R/C parts manufacturer. Featuring a waterproof/water-resistant design, this ESC offers improvements in low-speed and low-throttle input performance. On top of that, it offers ultra-quiet performance while under power. Injora states that the ESC [...]
- 12/28/2023
- 10:18 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
Yokomo Re-releases The Esprit RPM Motor 27T
Over at Yokomo they have announced the return of their classic Esprit RPM Motor 27T. This blast from the past is a perfect match to Yokomo’s recent release of their Super Dog Fighter. The Esprit 27T comes with an old school pink label and is perfect for your next vintage build. You can use this link to get full details on [...]
- 12/27/2023
- 2:08 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Teaser – Gmade 1/10 Spider Rock Crawler Kit
Over at Gmade they have posted a new teaser image of their upcoming Spider 1/10 Scale Rock Crawler. The Spider was designed from the ground up for outstanding performance, but we’ve still got some waiting to do for the final specifications. As we await more details, you can use this link to visit the official Gmade Website, or you can Click [...]
H-Tech Custom Products Magnetic Body Mount for the Redcat As…
New from H-Tech Custom Products is their Magnetic Body Mount for the Redcat Ascent (HT-RE0006). This upgrade allows you to ditch the clips and switch to an easy-to-use rear body mount system for quick access to the internals of your crawler. Featuring a durable, aluminum handle, this body mount set replaces the need for traditional body posts and body clips. No [...]
- 12/27/2023
- 9:21 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
Traxxas Ford Fiesta ST Rally Now Includes BL-2s Brushless Po…
Over at Traxxas they have announced that their Ford Fiesta ST Rally will now start shipping with their BL-2s Brushless Power System. The BL-2s brushless system gives the Fiesta ST Rally car serious power, plus the car gets the Traxxas Extreme Heavy Duty Upgrade Kit for even more durability. Check out these highlights- * Officially licensed clipless body * Long lasting BL-2s [...]
- 12/26/2023
- 6:11 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
H-Tech Custom Products Aluminum Front & Rear Bumpers for…
H-Tech Custom Products has announced the release of its Aluminum Front and Rear Bumpers (HT-RE0014) for the Redcat Ascent with the one-piece body. This aftermarket bumper option looks like a great way to add durability and style to Redcat’s low-cost crawler. These bumpers are made from CNC-machined aluminum and are a direct replacement for the stock bumpers for the Ascent. Please [...]
- 12/26/2023
- 3:56 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
Carisma 1/24 Audi Sport Quattro S1 1985 GT24 4WD Brushless R…
Coming soon from Carisma is the 1/24 Audi Sport Quattro S1 1985 GT24 4WD Brushless RTR. This micro sized rally machine comes with big brushless power and a nicely scaled vintage Audi rally car body. Here are more details- * Scale realistic body * 8,000Kv brushless motor * Sturdy full time 4wd system * 2.4GHz FHSS radio gear * 2S LiPo compatibility The Carisma 1/24 Audi [...]
- 12/26/2023
- 12:50 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Killerbody 1/10 Mercury Chassis Kit For Toyota Land Cruiser …
New from Killybody is the 1/10 Mercury Chassis Kit for their Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Hard Body. This scale chassis kit is perfect for the Killerbody Land Cruiser 70 body, or for other bodies sized for 1/10th scale crawlers. Check out these highlights- * Two speed transmission * Can be shifted from 2wd to 4wd * Front axle uses 3-link suspension with coil [...]
- 12/26/2023
- 10:53 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
H-Tech Custom Products Aluminum Front and Rear Bumper Mounts…
H-Tech Custom Products has begun to release a selection of upgrades for the Redcat Ascent, starting with its Aluminum Front and Rear Bumper Mounts (HT-RE0012). This direct replacement for the stock, nylon bumper mount improves durability and helps improve frame rigidity all while adding a splash of style. Made of CNC-machined aluminum, this bumper mount can be used on either the [...]
- 12/24/2023
- 11:51 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
