Following up on the release of the Beast 1000 5th Scale Servo, REEF’s RC has announced its second 5th scale steering servo, the Beast 2000. REEF’s RC has made a name for itself in the R/C community based on the monster performance of their “standard” 1/10-scale and micro servos and servo winches, and from the looks of it, they’ll soon make [...]
It’s Thursday night! You can’t possibly have anything more important than joining some of the Big Squid RC crew live talk some RC news! A new FMS Model (1/12 Jimny) vehicle will be a big part of tonight’s discussion I’m sure. We will also be answering some viewer questions, so stop on by and say hello! Please make sure to [...]
Our good friends over at Horizon Hobby have announced a new Special Shipping Offer for members of the military. That’s right military rc’ers, now you can get discounted shipping on all your orders from Horizon Hobby’s website. Here is the official announcement- Military Shipping Discount Program “Horizon Hobby is proud to offer special shipping discounts for Military members of the RC [...]
Last week I gave a signal boost to several of the solid axle monster truck communities’ small, specialized companies. It seemed to resonate with a good number of folks, so I’m back with a part 2!So Cal Monster Trucks The folks at SCMT offer various products for the solid axle community, but their flagship offering is the Warpath chassis and the [...]
New over at ARC is the mighty 1/8th scaled R8S-21 Electric On-Road Pan Car. The new ARC is perfect for high-end road racing, or for building a gnarly speed run car. Check out these features- * Based off of ARC’s successful R8S platform * New slot-less chassis for added rigidity * New 2.0mm chassis flex plates for increased stability & traction * Body-shell mount [...]
New from Yokomo is a Factory Assembled version of their popular YZ2 2WD Race Buggy. The YZ2 has won races around the globe, soon you can pick one up in an easy to use RTR format. Here are the highlights- * Professionally assembled at the factory in Japan * YZ2 chassis won the 2017 IFMAR world championship * Body fully painted, tires professionally [...]
REEF’s RC has released its first of two servos for large-scale R/C models. The Beast 1000 5th Scale Servo packs a 1-2 punch of speed and torque, giving fans of 1/5-scale radio-controlled machines a new steering servo upgrade option. Known for its “standard” 1/10-scale and micro servos and servo winches, this is the first large-scale offering from REEF’s RC, and it [...]
New from the good folks at Diecast Masters is a 1/16th scaled Western-Star 49X SFFA Tandem Tractor. This burly rig has loads of scale realism, including full light and sound functions. The Western-Star comes with a glitch free 2.4GHz radio system and there is also an optional trailer to go along with it (#27008 – $199). The Diecast Masters [...]
Over at T-Bone Racing they have announced a new Airtime Ramp 4.0. This sturdy ramp makes it easy to practice your jumping, while also being small/light enough to be easily portable. Here are the highlights- * Lightweight design * Highly adjustable – 4 different height settings * Thick aluminum frame * New take-off angle * Corner gussets added for durability * Deck attached via sturdy bolts * [...]
Just announced by Yokomo is the YD-2Z RWD Drift Kit. The new YD-2Z is a high-end drift rig that is more than ready for serious sideways action. Here are the highlights- * New 3-split transmission case * New integrated bulkhead improves left-right steering balance * New upper deck is compatible with slide racks * Easy access diff * 13 stage motor positioning to balance the [...]
Coming soon from JConcepts is an S2 Series Clear Body for the Schumacher Cat L1 Evo race buggy. The S2 series bodies from JConcepts have a great reputation for winning races, soon you will be able to enjoy one on your Schumacher. Here are the highlights- * Low-profile stance w/ progressive cab design * Channeled roof * Dual side-window design * Air vents on [...]
If you’re looking for a new set of wheels for your R/C rock racer, crawler, or mud truck, Treal has a new option for you. Their latest release is a line of 2.2″ Multi-spoke Aluminum Beadlock Wheels, perfect for just about any type of off-road, radio-controlled action. Each wheel has been machined for precision and features a sleek multi-spoke design. Weighing [...]
Now available from Aplastics is the 1/10th scaled Grand National Clear Body. The APlastics Grand National has serious attitude and is an easy bolt-on upgrade for your drift or touring car. Here are the highlights- * Total Body Width- 202mm * Multi-piece body for increased realism * Includes fender extenders * Ducktail spoiler * Comes with side skirts & front lip * Includes overspray protection The APlastics [...]
Recently announced by RC4WD is a trio of cool accessories for their R350 Track Loader. The RC4WD R350 track loader has insane scale realism, but with a few accessories, you can make it even more lifelike! Here are the new goodies- 1/14 Trailer for R350 Track Loader * Stainless steel frame * Read wood deck * Total Length- 20.6″ * Width- 8.54″ * Load Capacity- 11.0lbs * [...]
Over at Bittydesign they have dropped a Second Teaser Image of their highly anticipated 1/10th scaled Drag Race Body. The folks at Bittydesign have been coming on strong in 2021 and their new drag race body is sure to help put them more on the map here in America. As we await full release details on September 4th, you can use [...]
