New from Pro-Line is the very trick Active Backpack. The Active Backpack can be used to transport a touring car or 1/10 buggy, but can also be used for everyday items like clothing, books, laptop, etc. * Perfect for today’s active lifestyle * Padded shoulder straps * Chest strap for extra support * Large capacity * Heavy duty zippers * Two elastic mesh side panels for [...]
The folks at ECX and Horizon Hobby have been releasing out all sorts of r/c vehicles geared towards beginners or budget-minded hobbyists over the last couple of years, and the 1/10 Amp Crush is their latest entry in the always popular ready-to-run (RTR) 2wd monster truck segment of the hobby. How did it fare after extensive testing? Read-on to find [...]
G’day mates! Long time no write, I apologize, yet hope that you have missed my column a lot. If so, why don’t you drop me an email at martin at bigsquidrc dot com, and let me know what’s on in that part of your brain that’s dedicated to RC? Regarding the tardiness of this column, all I have to say is [...]
Over at Pro-Line Racing they have released a new clear Axis body for a few 1/8th scale buggies. If you have a Team Associated RC8B3.2 Nitro or Electric, a TLR 8ight-X, or Mugen MBX8 & MBX8 Eco (with LCG Battery) they have you covered. Pro-Line Axis Body for Mugen MBX8 & MBX8 Eco. Pro-Line Axis Body for the Team Associated RC8B3.2 [...]
Just a reminder, we will once again go LIVE at 8:30pm cst. tonight. Last week’s show went off with only a couple of hiccups, so please continue to have patients as we warm up the mics and cameras. Last week we had a ton of great questions, and will try to continue to answer them as they come in from [...]
New from Rêve D is the MC-1 conversion kit. The MC-1 can be used to transform your Yokomo YD-2 drift car into an extreme sideways machine. Check out these highlights- * 2.5mm carbon fiber used for chassis & top deck * Aluminum gear case * Extremely adjustable, 3 step motor plate * Available for slide or bell-crank steering systems * Expected to start shipping in [...]
The folks over at Kyosho have just dropped a big new release for this fall. New from Kyosho is the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Mini-Z 4×4 Readyset. The crew at Kyosho are hardcore about their MINI-Z’s and their Jeep Wrangler is no exception. One look at the Wrangler body will show you that Kyosho went above and beyond for an [...]
New from McAllister Racing is a Carbon Fiber Motor Plate. This high-end motor plate was designed for all out performance and fits the Custom Works Outlaw 4, as well as the Rocket 4. Here are more highlights- * Mid-motor configuration motor plate * Extremely lightweight design * Allows wide range of gearing options * Made in the USA * Comes with installation hardware The McAllister Racing [...]
The CEN Racing Ford F450 SD scaler is definitely the hottest topic as of late in r/c land, and this week we are gonna discuss it here as well a bit! So last week I mentioned that I’d like to see how this truck looks in scale next to a Tamiya Clod Buster or Axial SMT10. Our own Jeremy, who if [...]
Here is a great upgrade for a bunch of you Axial owners out there. JConcepts has announced a new Aluminum Transmission Motor Plate that fits trucks like the Axial AX10, the SCX10, the Wraith, as well as the SMT10 monster truck. Check out these highlights- * Honeycomb milling for strength in multiple directions * Lightweight design * Made from 3mm thick aluminum * Durable [...]
The latest news from JConcepts is all about Re-Releasing their High-End Team Associated RC10 Upgrades. The JC upgrade parts and accessories are made exclusively for vintage RC10 and RC10T owners to not only improve performance, but to also increase durability. Some of the items include carbon fiber shock towers, aluminum steering bell-cranks, aluminum motor plate, aluminum wing buttons, and more. To [...]
Lets Bash! The new ARRMA RC Senton 4X4 Mega that we recently unboxed was due for some bashing! We have had a blast beating the heck out of this truck, and after countless batteries, it’s still in one piece! The video shows some of the big jumps, super hard landings and crashes, and just some good old fashioned bashing. Please [...]
New from Traxxas is a Mud Day Adventure Video featuring the mighty E-Revo monster truck. Watch the video below to see the VXL brushless powered E-Revo send-it over some jumps, then it dives head first into some serious mud bog action! The E-Revo is highly capable with giant tires and enormous power, watch below to see how gnarly the E-Revo [...]
New from the good folks at PROTOform is an X-Lite Weight version of their P47-N touring car body. The X-Lite is for expert racers only as it trades durability for performance. Here are the highlights- * Fits 200mm wide touring cars * Helps lower the center of gravity of your car * Gives more responsive handling and less traction rolling * Smooth, precise steering [...]
So I’m cruising YouTube, blowing off another day, just like any other, and I come across the crazy video below. In the video, it shows an rc truck driving around a house. You see it come down some wood stairs without scratching them. You also see the truck drive over a precious piano. You then see it drive over “Dad’s” [...]
