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Just announced by Axial is the 1/24 SCX24 Jeep Wrangler JLU 4X4 RTR. This incredibly scale looking Jeep is fully licensed and designed for serious off-road performance. Here are the highlights- * Detailed Jeep Wrangler JLU polycarbonate body * Two new color options * New oil-filled shocks * Durable metal chassis * Spektrum SLT2 2.4GHz radio system * Spektrum 350mAh LiPo battery and USB charger * Licensed [...]
The crew at Team Associated have officially announced the RC10B7 as well as the RC10B7D 2wd buggy kits. Both models of the all new B7 were designed for next level performance and feature changes from nose to tail. Lets hop into the highlights- * 5-gear laydown transmission * Low profile motor mount * Motor moved closer to the center of the car * Long-arm [...]
Fresh for 2024, Redcat has announced the release of its limited-run SixtyFour “Gold Digger” Lowrider. This stunning version of the SixtyFour is drenched in golden goodness that’s sure to please any lowrider fanatic. The SixtyFour “Gold Digger” features several of Redcat’s new gold accessories, including the chassis pan, bumpers, grille, body trim, and more. A gloss black convertible body sits on [...]
New from Injora is their Universal LCG Carbon Fiber Chassis Frame Kit for the Traxxas TRX-4M. If you’re serious about wringing all of the performance you can out of your 1/18 crawler, this chassis kit should help you do just that. Compatible with chassis-mounted and axle-mounted (lay-down) servo configurations, this lightweight chassis offers a lower center of gravity than the stock [...]
Are you looking for a high-end, turnkey micro crawler? If so, they don’t get much more high-end than the new Dementor RTR from Hard Park Crawlers. The Hard Park Dementor is absolutely loaded with top-of-the-line upgrades to give you maximum performance while on the rocks. Check out these highlights- * Dementor V2 chassis kit with Delrin skid * HP titanium links * LGRP [...]
New from Injora is a new set of Aluminum Front and Rear Bumpers with Lights for the Traxxas TRX-4M Land Rover Defender. Joining their previous two aluminum bumper offerings, this set of bumpers includes LED lights on the front and rear. Both the front and rear bumpers are made from CNC-machined aluminum. The front bumper features white LEDs, a multi-bar brush [...]
The crew over at Traxxas have announced that their 4-Tec 2.0 will now ship with their BL-2s Brushless System. The Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 is a favorite among bashers because of its hot look and easy to drive chassis. The latest version gets serious BL-2S brushless power to go along with all its other features. Check out these highlights- * Ultimate on-road [...]
Now being teased by Capo Racing is the CD1582X Baja Ultra4 Kit. Capo Racing has taken the high-end scale world by storm with truly over-the-top, all metal rc kits. Their new Baja Ultra4 kit was designed as the pinnacle kit for off-road trucks. With all metal parts, and high-end scale realism, the new Baja Ultra4 just might be the most [...]
Happy New Year to all you faithful Big Squid RC readers! Thank you for supporting our website in the past, as well as in 2024! Over at Team Associated they have started to tease their upcoming RC10B7 race buggy kit. To help introduce the new B7 buggy, Associated is releasing a series of videos. To start off the video series, [...]
If your TRX-4M is often pushed to the limits, you can give its motor some release with Injora’s new Aluminum Heat Sink for 180-size Motors. Easy to install, this heatsink will help your motor run cooler and will keep your rig running smoothly under extreme conditions. Made from machined aluminum, this heatsink features a black finish and can be popped onto [...]
It’s hard to deny that Axial has outdone itself with the release of the SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7. While this ultra-scale off-roader packs quite hefty visual punch, there’s always room for improvement. H-Tech Custom Products new Aluminum Tube Doors will add another layer of scale detail to this rock-ready machine. Made from CNC-machined aluminum, these tube doors will help elevate the [...]
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 * [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
