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THE Cub Report- 12.06.2010, Version "Hey Look the 22 Just Sh…
Many a week goes by where the rc world is slow on news, but not this one…. Horizon finally introduced a replacement for the decade old Losi XXX buggy, it’s called the Team Losi Racing 22. Whoaaaa, did the 22 arrive right on time, or way too late? The uber racing crowd has been proclaiming the TLR 22 to be a “game [...]
ASK Cub Reporter- A Weekly Q & A Session, Version 12.2.2010
Tis’ the season to email Cubby. Let me present to you this weeks stellar letters…. ========== “ok so i have a mamba max pro st up in my Traxxas bandit(similar to the rustler). the motor has a 2s limit and heats up fast even geared low. i was wondering what you thought of Novak ballistic motors, they seem to be good but [...]
THE Cub Report- 11.28.2010, Version “Where Have All My Tax…
So….. the banter around the office this weekend revolved around whether or not tax dollars should be used to support our beloved rc hobby. Just how did this convo even come up? Well, editor Brian told us about a new track get’n ready to open up down south. This particular track was given its building by the city, and [...]
DuraTrax Shotgun Buggy Tires Review
I was quite nearly asleep in my office last week when Editor Brian comes barging through my door. Brian– “Cubby, I have a surprise for you!” Cubby– “You have a case of Warhol tribute Dom for me? You are too kind.” Brian– “No, but close. Here’s the uber new pre-mounted Duratrax tires. Go hit a track somewhere and review these.” Cubby– “You realize [...]
THE Cub Report- Version 11.21.2010, Every New Beginning Come…
Life is tough in the newspaper and magazine industries. Actually, most industries are having it rough during our economy, but the print guys have really been suffering. Nearly every week you learn about another big name newspaper or mag calling it quits. Finally those tough times have hit us in the rc world. I have long said that 4 mags for [...]
ASK Cub Reporter- A Weekly Q & A Session, Version 11.18.2010
Noobs, guru’s, it doesn’t matter, they all have questions…. ========== “Hi, I would like to know what size Lipo you would recommend for the Evader EXT2? I know I will have to add the LVC, but they say the rest is good to go with a Lipo. I an new to Lipo technology and not sure how to size (20c,30c and so on). Thanks,Robert” Cubby– What’s [...]
THE Cub Report- 11.14.2010, Version- I'm Not Crazy, and I Ha…
Am I just crazy or did Ferrari suffer a meltdown with their race strategy at Abu Dhabi? For those not in the loop, yesterday was the season finale to the Formula 1 series. Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso stood an excellent chance of bringing home the World Drivers Championship, but due to getting stuck behind slower cars after an early [...]
MaxAmps 24v Power Supplied Reviewed!
So I just updated our RC Reviews section with a MaxAmps 24v Power Supply Review.. If you are looking for a uber power supply for your uber charger to charge your uber batteries, this may be the answer.
ASK Cub Reporter- A Weekly Q & A Session, Version 11.11.2010
Meng Tzu once said, “When a man’s finger is not like those of other people, he knows to feel dissatisfied; but if his mind be not like that of other people, he does not know to feel dissatisfaction. This is called ignorance of the relative importance of things.” With that, we are on to the first letter of the week… ========== “hi [...]
THE Cub Report, Version 11.07.2010- Red Bull Constructors Wo…
Most Amercians could car less about Formula One racing, but being the most elite motorsport on the planet I can’t resist watching it. Todays F1 race was in held in Brazil at Interlagos. If you are an rc road course designer, your dreams should be filled with thoughts of emulating that track. The elevation changes, the multiple apex corners, [...]
ASK Cub Reporter- You Ask the Questions and We Make Stuff Up…
Yet another week, yet more questions…. ========== “Hi Cubby! My friends and I have really gotten into the new Losi Micros Rally/SCT. These things are great on lipo! Since the batteries are so small (using FlightMax 350s – perfect fit!) we were wondering if we could make a harness to charge two of them at the same time. We’d set the charger at [...]
THE Cub Report- A Weekly Chest Pounding, Version 10.31.2010
As unbelievable as this may seem, BigSquidRC has elected to renew my contract, ensuring that THE Cub Report will be around for another year. I know this news will be met with many a “Are those guys F’n crazy?”, but there are a few readers out there that get it- a select number that appreciate an alternative look at [...]
THE Cubby iHobby Special Report
As part of our extended show coverage, Brian asked me to write a few of my observations from The Show. So here’s the scoop as I saw it from my viewpoint… The Up Sides- Traxxas– Traxxas absolutely nailed the show. I’m not a huge fan, but I have to admire where they are sitting right now. They had an uber booth, then [...]
ASK Cub Reporter, A Weekly Q & A Session- Version 10.28.2010
After missing last weeks edition (I was slack’n as usual), I present you with this weeks best questions (with rather iffy answers). ========== “Greetings, I was amazed at the live feed setup that you had at the expo and was thrilled to view it. This was a terrific idea and hats off to your team for pulling off such an endeavor. Thanks [...]
Converting the Losi Micro SCT to 2.4 GHz
The Losi Micro SCT and Micro Rally have started taking off, but they both come with 27 mhz radios. They actually come stock with a combo unit that contains both the receiver and speed controller, and to make the switch over to 2.4 GHz a bit harder, it comes with a non-standard 5 wire servo. So here’s the scoop on [...]
