New and hot from PROTOform is the Spec6 clear on-road body. The Spec6 was engineered from the ground up for hand-out motor classes. You see, the Spec6 is a rounder, more traditional style body. This is perfect for lower power spec classes, or for tracks with lots of wide sweeping corners. * Updated design of a PROTOform classic * Gives a high [...]
So here we are, just you and me (and a few thousand other people), for this intimate, March Bashness edition of THE Cub Report! Seriously, we are stoked that you are here, and even more stoked that the fuse for March Bashness is about to be lit! Weeks before March Bashness all us knuckle-draggers at BigSquid start our own predictions. Just [...]
It has begun! March Bash-ness 2019 has officially started! Before you start voting, let us explain a few things. This is round 1 for the Bash Bracket. We had so many great vehicles suggested for both the bash side and the scale side, we decided to go with a full 16 for each. To make it a little easier on [...]
New from Pro-Line is the Metric scale rock crawling body. The Metric was designed in conjunction with Knight Customs to allow full customization. Watch the video below to see how incredibly easy it is to build your own dream body loaded with 3D printed Knight Customs upgrade parts. After watching the video, you can hit up this link for full Pro-Line [...]
The folks over at Team Magic are now teasing their E6 Monster Truck in White. The color white has been taking off on the American automotive scene as consumers tire of the murdered out look. Needless to say, the beastly E6 sure stands out in white. With long travel suspension and a durable design, the E6 has become a favorite [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Volkswagen Type 2 Van. This recreation of the historic VW is highly detailed and comes on Tamiya’s M-06 chassis. * Comes in kit form * Scale realistic polycarbonate body * Molded plastic body parts – Light cases, side mirrors, bumper * 239mm wheelbase M-06L RWD chassis * Metal plated wheels * 540 brushed motor * TBLE-02S electronic speed controller Street pricing for [...]
Axial Racing and Horizon Hobby was kind enough to hook us up with the new Axial Wraith 1.9″ RTR, and in person it’s a real stunner. Those smaller tires give it a much more scale look, at least for what’s hot right now, and the black version looks great. Opening up that hood to reveal the V8 molded receiver case [...]
Recently announced by Bittydesign is the Agata 1/10 190mm GT on-road body. The Agata comes in at 190mm in width, perfect for fitting a huge variety of different touring cars. The body features super car styling and is fully USGT class legal. Here are the highlights- * Made from genuine GE Lexan * Molded from 0.75mm thick lightweight Lexan * Comes with wing [...]
For what seemed like years of searching I’ve finally got my hands on the Proline 1983 Dodge Ramcharger body! This would have never happened if it wasn’t for my buddy. He as about 3 Proline Ramcharger bodies, mainly because he is a huge fan of the old Dodges. And I think he finally got sick of me bugging him for [...]
Shipping now from RC4WD is a Tough Armor Tube Winch Bumper for their 1985 Toyota 4Runner hard body. The Tough Armor bumper has the scale look that you are after, while also being tough enough to take on gnarly trails and rock sections. * Hand welded heavy duty steel tubing * Black powder coated finish * Weight- 2.13oz * Length- 7.58″ * Width- 1.52″ * [...]
Coming soon from Gmade is a RTR Version of their popular BOM Scale Rock Crawler. The BOM comes on Gmade’s GS02 scale off-road chassis and is ready to hit the trail right out of the box. * Relocated rear shocks * Front weight bias for improved crawling * CMS system * 27 turn brushed motor * Steel ladder frame * Adjustable wheelbase * Chassis mounted servo [...]
“Just a quick one… Question =) Traxxas Kits Hey Cubby, Just saw the TRAXXAS Stampede Kit Announcement on Bigsquid. So I´m a little bit curious if you might know if there are more in the works from Traxxas in this direction? Maybe an X-Maxx Kit? That would be something. Cause its on my mind buying one. But if there is a Kit [...]
New from Traxxas is a How To Go Faster video for the Stampede 2wd monster truck. The video goes over in detail how to change gearing, which battery to use, as well as how to install a brushless power system. It is perfect for people new to the hobby that are looking to crank the power up, way up, on [...]
Here ya go Axial Racing fans, they have just announced a new 1.9″ Wraith RTR Scale Rock Crawler! * Refined chassis with increased ground clearance * New skid plate and lower rails * Front battery mounting location * Chassis mounted servo * Single piece AR44 axles * Adjustable oil filled shocks * S30 compound, licensed Nitto Grappler tires * Detailed polycarbonate body * Plastic scale detailing like grill and [...]
New and improved from the folks over at MaxAmps are a pair of DC Power Supplies. The bigger unit cranks out a beefy 24 volts DC with over 62 amps of current on tap. The 12 volt unit is also rated for over 62 amps, here are the highlights- * New updated design * Smaller sizing, more convenient to store or transport * [...]
