As people filed in for the awards ceremony at Axialfest 2020, they were invited to sign a large Axialfest banner, and we had our camera ready to capture the action. It turned out pretty good so we thought we’d post it up. We also caught the beginning of the night crawl event as everyone ventured off into the woods! Hope [...]
While Cubby is too lazy to write THE Cub Report anymore, he isn’t too lazy to go running around the offices in a panic after seeing the all new Heatwave Vise Sunglasses from Pro-Line. The limited edition Pro-Line sunglasses come with shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses and are a must have item for those long days on the trail. * Fully [...]
Shipping now from Reedy is the SC480X Brushed Crawler ESC. The SC480X is an affordable option for all you scale crawlers out there, check out these features. * Excellent forward/reverse/brake feel * Dual auxiliary power leads * Aluminum heat sink * Water-resistant & dust proof * LiPo low-voltage protection * T-plug style battery connector * 3S LiPo maximum cell count * BEC- 5 amp, 7.4 volts The Reedy SC480X [...]
I have had the good fortune of spending eighteen months of my career in a position where I was flying around in a helicopter as my main mode of transportion. Some 250 return trips and rougly one hundred thousand miles flown, meant that I got to listen to pilot’s chatter quite a bit. See, I was sitting in the back, [...]
Hey folks, back with another update on converting my Traxxas Bandit VXL to a no prep drag car. You can click here to see previous entries in the series to catch-up. Today, we are finally putting power to it! Most of what I’m discussing today is pretty easy to follow, so unlike the last few articles there won’t be a ton of [...]
From the folks over at JConcepts are a pair of New Scale Crawling Tires. First up are the Landmines 4.19″ Crawling Tires in green rubber compound. The Landmines are a high performance Class 1, 1.9” performance scale tire that were designed for incredible traction, while still retaining a scale look. The Landmines (#3164-02) come with high-end inserts and are priced at [...]
To help keep you looking sharp this summer while out on the trail, Pro-Line has dropped New Apparel for both guys and gals. For guys, Pro-Line has dropped a Navy Blue Energy t-shirt, as well as a new Retro t-shirt. For the ladies, a new Retro Racerback tank top will be shipping soon. All three are made from super comfortable [...]
New from the Pro-Line crew are Gladiator SC 2.2″/3.0″ M3 Pre-Mounted Tires. The Gladiator has been around for a long time, and for good reason, they provide insane traction on medium to loose surfaces. The BigSquidRC Bash crew has used Gladitors for years on everything from stadium trucks, to short course rigs. The latest Gladiators come pre-mounted on Pro-Line’s uber [...]
Coming soon from the crew at RC4WD are BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2 1.55″ Scale Crawling Tires. These incredibly scale realistic tires are perfect for your next hardcore off-road build. Check out these features- * Fully licensed by BFGoodrich * Molded from RC4WD’s Advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Fits 1.55″ sized wheels * Weight- 1.62oz * Width- 1.42″ * Outer Diameter- 3.84″ The RC4WD BFGoodrich Mud Terrain [...]
Just wanted to share s short video of Jeremy’s Bigfoot build that started with the Axial SMT10 kit. With the help of Greg H. they knocked this thing out of the park and won the monster truck class at the Axialfest 2020 concours! Congratulations guys! Enjoy the video, please hit that subscribe button and notification bell.Get more details on the Axial [...]
After a bit of teasing, Pro-Line has just dropped full details on their upcoming Showtime 2.2″ Sprint Car Wheels. The Showtime wheels are big on both style and performance, check out these features. * Designed specifically for dirt oval racing * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Fits standard sized 2.2″ buggy tires * Optional dish wheel faces included * Scale realistic spoke pattern * Made from [...]
Just announced by Pro-Line are Lid Skid Body Protectors. The Lid Skid Body Protectors are perfect for protecting your expensive body while skidding upside down along the pavement at 50 mph+. The Lid Skid Protectors are made from a high strength nylon and are a great upgrade for any hardcore bash rig. * Universal fit * Comes with mounting hardware * Made in [...]
New from Pro-Line is a 1972 Plymouth Barracuda Clear Drag Body. Perfect for no-prep drag racing, the classic Barracuda brings plenty of attitude to the staging tree. Check out these features- * Fits converted no-prep drag cars & the AE DR10 * Fully licensed * Incredible scale detailing * Made from a durable polycarbonate * Optional rear spoiler * Extensive decal sheet * Hemi quarter-panel livery graphics * [...]
Brand new from Traxxas are Sledgehammer extreme monster truck tires. The new Sledgehammers are somewhat taller than standard 2.8″ tires for added ground clearance, while its open block pattern design allows the tires to clean-out easily when used in mud. Check out these highlights- * Comes pre-mounted and pre-glued on new heavy duty wheels * Bolt on upgrade for the Rustler 4×4 [...]
Boy, the r/c monster truck news keeps coming fast and furious as of late, doesn’t it? I can’t seem to catch up! I had meant to talk about my JConcepts Regulator Clod build, but thanks to RC4WD dropping some major news it’s gonna have to slide to next week. And yes, sorry I keep bumping that off, but given I [...]
