Cubby keeps mentioning it, the guy likes to chat in the Big Squid RC Forum! So tonight a few of us are meeting in there around 10pm cst (Feb-15-2012). Look for new topics being put up in the general area.. we will be discussing some of the new releases, thoughts, ect. We had a great turn out last week, even [...]
New from Venom is the 2S 8000mah Hard Case Lipo. It’s the same 20C pack used in their soft version, but now a little bit tougher for the off-road and heavy hitting action. It comes with the Venom Universal Plug System and a XH Balance connector. Best part, price will be about $80. Make sure to visit Venom-Group.com page for [...]
Team Associated just annouced parts availability for their SC10 4×4. These parts with be available in March. Most of the parts are slipper, chassis, or battery brace related. Head over to the Team Associated website for more information. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in [...]
Hello everyone – Even though Old Man Winter has given most of the lower 48 a break this year. For us here in Chicagoland, there is a couple of inches of snow on the ground which is perfect for the snowmobile conversion from Integy. Rear treads and front ski’s are available. For those of you in a [...]
RPM has a few new products for the SC10 2WD. They have a new Rear Bumper which is wider than the stock bumpers giving a little more protection. The top has also been raised to help protect in case of a crash. The rear bumper also has mounting points for the RPM tail light set, mud flaps and number plate. [...]
New from RPM is the SC10 4×4 Rear Skid Plate. The new RPM design actually sits below the chassis, unlike the stock plate, giving a little more protection. It’s also a little wider, giving more protection all around. To make it even more enticing, RPM has removed the upper screw mounting hole, so there is only one screw to remove [...]
We just got in our Viper RC Copperhead VX4 System Brushless system, and thought we’d post up an unboxing. We are really looking forward to the testing, watch for a review soon. #gallery-5 { margin: auto; } #gallery-5 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-5 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-5 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */Click through for a bunch more pics
Are you as addicted to your Facebook feed as I am? Yes, of course you are, so isn’t it interesting to watch the rc community post loads of updates/comments on the Feld/AMA Supercross series every Saturday night? Brian used to give me so much hell for even bringing up Supercross in THE Cub Report, but it’s quite obvious [...]
I picked up my personal Kyosho F1 this Saturday during a race at HobbyTown USA in Orland Park, IL. The first impressions by all the Mini-z regulars were how awesome the car looked. The scale looks are very impressive in person. The car comes packed with a clear [...]
So the Big Squid RC Crew invaded E-Fest 2012 this weekend. There were a few new products there like the 18 channel radios. These things are insane! The place was packed with spectators who braved the bitter cold to come watch some awesome indoor flying. At any given time there was at least 6-8 planes in the air, a few [...]
A bunch of the Big Squid RC Crew will be at E-Fest 2012 this Saturday February 11, 2012. So if you see us, make sure to say hello! We will just be hanging out, crashing planes, our usual stuff. We do not have a booth, so just look for the crew walking around. The address if you are in the [...]
Our man Igor posted a few short Nuremberg Toy Fair videos up for us to enjoy. We have the Traxxas XO-1 on their custom Dyno showing off some top speed numbers. We then have the MCD Brushless 1/5 scale Race Runner V4 leaving some rubber on the carpeting. And finally the Böhm Stirling Car A4 which was this crazy steam [...]
The new Auto Scale releases from Kyosho should be arriving in the states in about a month. We have the Pearl Green Lamborghini Murcirlago LP670-4 SV – Link White Ferrari 599XX – Link and limited release of the Keihin HSV-010. This one I’m not sure how many (if any) will make it state side. – Link #gallery-17 { margin: auto; } #gallery-17 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-17 [...]
Take a look at the new carbon goodness from Xtreme Racing for your Losi 5ive T. The lineup includes 6mm thick heavy duty shock towers for the front and rear, 3mm brake discs, mud guards, standard size servo mounts both with and without a pretty slick transponder mount and even a mount for your GoPro camera. For your [...]
Novak Timbuk2 Wraith Ed. Just got an Axial Wraith RTR and was wondering if you guys have tested or reviewed the Novak Timbuk2 Wraith Edition?? Some of the crawler forums out there are saying that the Novaks are junk and to stay away. What do you guys think of this system, and Novak in general. Thanks- Kale Cubby– Hey what’s up Kale, and [...]
