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hi i have been looking around for a new transmitter/receiver for my slash. i bought it when it first came out so it doesn’t have the 2.4ghz. i was wondering if the transmitter or the receiver makes the range? Tyler S. Cubby– Yo Tyler, what’s up? Btw, great question, one that generated much discussion around the office. So what “makes” the effective [...]
As we ring in 2011 people tend to realize a new year is sorta like a fresh start, a time when anything is possible, a year where we can put our best foot forward and swagger on while (hopefully) not repeating our former mistakes. On New Years Eve I was fortunate (or perhaps unlucky?) enough to host a rather large [...]
Model Retailer Magazine, a trade publication aimed at hobby shop owners and others in the industry has a new article up on their web site looking back at what they thought were the biggest news items of 2010. Being business and industry focused much of what they talked about had to do with the state of the economy and business. [...]
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 [...]
Photo of the Week:by Jeff Rogerson The IHobby Expo is just around the corner and I have to finish packing my bags for the flight out. It just occurred to me that the airlines charge for baggage now, so I have to unpack all my r/c cars. I just can’t afford to take 18 bags for a five day trip. Of [...]
TrakPower MS Series 8.5 Turn Brushless System Review. April 9th, 2013 – CubbyVaterra Twin Hammers Review. April 2nd, 2013 – CubbyDuratrax Equalizer Pre-Mounted 8th Scale Buggy Tires Review. March 22nd, 2013 – CubbyTrakPower MS Series 8.5 Turn Brushless System Review. March 14th, 2013 – CubbyECX Revenge 1/8th Electric Buggy Review. March 9th, 2013 – AdamVenom Medion Charger Review. March 2nd, 2013 – CubbyVaterra Kalahari Desert Raider [...]
“Help picking next RC Cubby — First let me say, I enjoy your Q&A articles and your website all together – It’s helped me dramatically as I step back into this hobby after a decade+ away. I would like to pick your brain for suggestions on a second RC purchase (sort of). Brief backstory: I purchased matching 1/16 E-Revo’s for my sons [...]
New from ECX RC are 1/24th scaled versions of their 4wd Ruckus MT and Torment SCT. They come with an ultra-affordable price point and are completely RTR, coming with everything needed to get running right in the box. Some of their other highlights include- * Oil shocks * 220mAh NiMH battery with USB charger * 2.4GHz radio system * Brushed micro motor * Shaft driven [...]
Exactly what is the Hobbico Pro Series Big 5 GPS Meter? It is an affordable and compact GPS unit that can be used to measure (and record) speed, distance, and altitude. We’ve been testing one for several weeks now to find out if it is worth the cash for a normal backyard basher. Exactly what did we find out? Keep [...]
“New rig purchase Hey Cubby, Not sure if this is where my question should go to? So here it goes! First I want to say I love your site! Has helped out tremendously! The layout is awesome as well! Ok on to my question! I’ve been into RC fun probably my whole life, but really into it about 5 yrs. I own a [...]
Posted 11:08pm, Dec 22 Hey Big Squid!! whats the best Esc and motor set up made for slash? Pitdawg Pit Cubby– Hey what’s up Pitdawg, thanks for posting a question on our FB page. What’s the “best” speedo and motor for a Slash? Unfortunately, you didn’t mention if you have a 2 or 4wd, so I’ll just take a guess and answer [...]
THE Durango DESC210 1/10th Scale RTR 2wd Short Course Truck ReviewWe just reviewed the Durango DEX210 buggy and lets face it, 2wd 10th scale buggies just aren’t big enough or high enough off the ground to be effective bash machines. Today however we’ll be taking a look at its big brother, the DESC210 RTR short course truck that has more [...]
And to believe there was a point in time when we hardly got any emails around this joint…. You guys aren’t mess’n around now days, thanks for keep’n our mailboxes full.Hello I was just wondering if the HPI Mini Trophy would be able to take Li-Po batteries straight out of the box without any mods? If so, is there a low [...]
The focus is on the car. The drivers’ line is silent. Thirty seconds to go and … FINISH! The young racer asks, “How many laps did I do?” It’s clear: another enthusiast is born! Sunday, August 29th, Hobby Town Orland Park invited the Chicago Mini RC Club out to the 9th annual Mopar/AMC Show and Shine to do demo of the new [...]
