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VP-Pro USA Distributors for Agama A8 Evo
For those looking to get their hands on a Agama A8 Evo, VP-Pro USA is now the official distributor for the 1/8th scale buggy here in the US. VP-Pro USA is becoming quite the online retailer lately, they have a ton of products, so go check it out.
Tamiya Mini Trucks
From the Shizuoka Hobby Show we see these new 1/32 scale Tamiya Mini 4wd Trucks, happily named “Jolly Joker” and “Sunny Shuttle“. These are the style that run on a closed track. You can see the guide bars on the front and rear. I bet they hall around there!
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2010 – Japan
In collaboration with www.HobbyMedia.it we will be bringing you some RC coverage from the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2010! Keep your fingers crossed for some exciting RC news. These shows cover everything from RC, to model figures, and this one is probably the biggest in Japan. Thanks to our friends at HobbyMedia for helping with the coverage.
ProTek RC Super Pro 40 Power Supply
Wow, check out this new power supply from ProTek RC! It has 4 individual 16 amp outputs, each with it’s own switch, and a usb out to charge your phone or other device. It’s pretty compact and weighs in under 5 pounds. We could of used on of these for our Charger Shootout!
Kyosho KF01 Formula One Nitro
New from Kyosho is the KF01 GP Formula 1 nitro vehicle! It’s got a 3mm aluminum chassis, and come in kit form, though I believe it will include a Siro motor. So all you need is electronics and a starter. I haven’t seen anyone racing Formula 1 at the local on-road truck, but it would be cool to see. [...]
RPM Traxxas Slash 4×4 Rear Bearing Carriers
Once again it’s RPM to the rescue! They now have Bearing Carriers for the Traxxas Slash 4×4. Lots of people have been trying to make the 2wd versions work, but they are a little different, so if your a 4×4 owner, make sure your picking up the correct set! Visit the RPM RC site for details. [...]
New Traxxas Boat
Several people emailed me today telling me about a new Traxxas boat that was shown at NRSHA recently. It does like 50mph out of the box, can handle 6s and it’s brushless! The video shows this thing really moving!For more info check the Traxxas Website. It looks like there is some chatter about it in their forum.
Baja Skunkworks Tank Follow-up
I’d like to thank all the readers who sent me info, news and links about the HPI Baja Tank picture I posted recently. Apparently it comes from the people/minds behind Baja Skunkworks. They make some pretty gnarly 5b options and conversions. If anyone there reads this, feel free to send some PR this way, we’d gladly post it. Your our [...]
Axial XR10 Pictures
So you remember that leaked info we posted about the Axial XR10? While we finally have some pictures of the awesome beast! Looking forward to getting my hands on one of these! Looks pretty cool! As Cubby would say, a little martian.. but sweet! Check out Axial’s site [...]
THE Cub Report, Version 05.09.2010
Danny “Magoo” Chandler passed away last week. If you’ve never heard the name, that’s not surprising, but if you are a motocross fan you’ll know Magoo nearly had God status. Magoo Chandler was one of the fastest motocross riders ever to sling a leg over a bike, and he was arguably the most popular of all time. Why was he [...]
HPI Baja 5B Tank Conversion?
Someone sent me this photo, and I was just blown away! I have no idea where it came from, but man would I love to see this thing in action! Anyone out there have more information on this thing? It looks like it’s some sort of HPI 5B Baja conversion. Tanks normally steer with each tread moving separately.. [...]
Axial’s XR-10 MOA stats leaked?
Axial has been teasing fans for a while now about a new vehicle arriving soon, many people think that’s it’s finally going to be the arrival of a Axial MOA (motor on axle) vehicle. Doing a little snooping we have found the following info. We don’t know if this is for their new vehicle or not.. but they do look [...]
The Tools you Need for RC Video
Our good friend Scott Cramer of Futaba and O’Donnell fame sits down and shows you everything you need to do some work on your RC Vehicle. All the products he talks about can be found at BestRC.com.
ACER Racing Sale and Serpent 811 Set
Looks like ACER Racing is having their spring sale. Get 10% off any order over $200 and free shipping. They also have a new Ceramic Bearing kit for the Serpent 811 buggy! I hope she’s not gonna eat that. Head over to the Acer Racing website for details.
Charger Shootout Underway
Well the Big Squid RC Charger Shootout is underway. We have a great selection of chargers that we are putting through their paces. We will be evaluating charging speed, capacity, ease of use, and a whole array of other important things you want to know before you buy one! I thought I’d put up these teaser shots to let you [...]
