One of the coolest things about monster trucks is how each has it’s own identity. Whether it’s a jacked up ’79 Ford on boggers or a 66′ tired machine tearing up a stadium in a 3D fiberglass body, they almost all have names. Even if there isn’t an official name, they all have to have nicknames, at least. This trickles down [...]
For all you hardcore scale fanatics, Roll Scale is now teasing an Independent Front Suspension Conversion for the Axial Racing SCX10 II. The IFS front suspension conversion from Roll Scale is a real head turner that can bring even more scale realism to newer style truck builds. As you can see in the pictures, the conversion appears to come with [...]
The day is finally here, it is officially launch day for the Kraken RC Stryker Hyper-Scale 4WD UTV/SXS! Today is the day when you can get your very own Kraken Stryker on order. The Stryker was designed for incredible scale realism, while also being highly capable off-road, which is perfect for backyard bashing. Use this link to get your own Kraken [...]
The crew over at AKA Products has announced the Pro Multi Tip Tire Punch. The latest version of AKA’s handy tire punch is updated from the original for more power by using a new cantilever design. The new handle has a comfortable plastic covering and the multi-tip rotating head has sizes from 2 to 4.5mm. The AKA Pro Multi Tip Tire [...]
Hello there fellow rc fanatics, welcome to Big Squid. I am Cubby and every Monday I take a look back at some of the big product announcements from the previous week. Plus, I also talk about other important happenings in the rc industry. Shall we kick the tires and light the fires??? Finally, it is Rocky Mountain Expo Week! For those [...]
Brand new from the good folks over at McAllister Racing is the High Side Tickler clear oval body. The High Sided Tickler is styled just like cars in the 1:1 Midwest Modified oval racing class and was designed to give your car serious performance on the track. Here are the highlights- * Realistic shapes & curves * Utilizes the same aerodynamic advantages [...]
With rc crock crawling hotter than ever before, RC4WD has announced a new Trident Foldable Winch Anchor. The winch archor can make for a great scale accessory, or can come in handy during events where you aren’t allowed to marshal your truck with your hand. Here are more details- * Attaches to winch to help get you out of rough spots [...]
The crew over at Xtreme Racing have announced a new Carbon Fiber Rear Shock Tower for 2wd Traxxas vehicles. Their latest shock tower comes in at 4mm thick and was designed for extreme durability. The carbon fiber tower also looks trick and is much stiffer than the stock plastic unit. The Xtreme Racing Carbon Fiber Shock Tower is priced at [...]
RC rock crawling is all the rage now days and Gmade has been producing some very cool trucks for the genre. Over the last couple of months, we’ve been able to check out their GOM Rock Buggy RTR. The GOM is an affordable rock buggy that was designed for serious off-roading. How long does it take to get the GOM [...]
Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s special edition of Everybody’s Scalin’ – Unboxing the Axial Racing Capra 1.9 Unlimited Trail Buggy Builders Kit. Don’t worry, I’m not going to show you 15 pictures of bags. Crawling comps have started to become more popular and Axial Racing has stepped in to make sure you have a worthy rig for crawler glory! [...]
Coming soon to a hobby shop near you is the INFERNO NEO 3.0 VE Buggy from Kyosho. Inferno buggies from Kyosho are world famous for their speed and handling, the version 3.0 of the Inferno Neo VE just might be their best 1/8 RTR yet. Have a look at these features- * 0-50 meter time of 3.5 seconds * New Kyosho Speed [...]
New from Mugen is the MTX7 1/10 200mm On-Road Kit. The MTX7 has received numerous updates to improve durability, as well as to increase speed. Here are some highlights- * Designed to be more stable w/ more rear traction * All new chassis * Aluminum servo saver * New rear shock tower * New upper front arms * Lower center of gravity design The Mugen MTX7 has [...]
“BSRC Review question Do you have consistent standards for your reviews? The TRX6 got an A in Time to Bash with the comment “as long as you have a pack charged, from the box to hitting the trail, it takes about 2 minutes.” The Infraction got a B in Time to Bash with essentially the same comment “pop in some charged [...]
New from JConcepts is a Fin Titanium Turnbuckle Set in Black for the Team Associated B74. Titanium turnbuckles have long been one of the first upgrades on most rc cars for their weight savings and added durability. The new black units from JC look trick and were designed for maximum performance. * 3mm thread base fits standard AE ball cups * Lightweight [...]
The folks over at Traxxas have announced that they will be releasing their popular TRX-4 Sport in a new Desert Tan color. The Desert Tan looks perfect on the TRX-4 Sport, a truck that is more than ready for serious off-road adventuring. * High clearance portal axles * Lightweight pickup body * Heavy duty steel frame rails * Adjustable wheelbase * Floor pans * Aluminum scale [...]
