So everyone on the planet apparently entered to win the Traxxas TRX-4 vehicle we were giving away because of their big win in the Scale Bracket of March Bash-ness 2019, and it’s time to announce the winner! Congratulations to Eli Abramowitz from Chicago Il! His entry was randomly chosen by the random number bot out of 1000’s of entries. We have [...]
It’s a good feeling when you can help someone out, right? Well, it’s an even better feeling when you can use RC’s to help. Hearing stories of how the hobby has changed someone’s life for the better can almost put some saw dust in your eyes. From beating addictions, to the less fortunate, the stories are endless. So, when I [...]
Just announced by Pro-Line are 6×30 to 14mm Aluminum Wheel Hex Adapters. These heavy duty aluminum units can be used to help beef up your removable hex P-L 2.8″ monster truck wheels, or can be used to replace a stripped out hex. Here are the highlights- * Designed for hardcore bashing * Made from CNC machined aluminum * Clear anodized aluminum finish * Fits [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you soon is four new Pre-Mounted 2.8″ monster truck tires from Pro-Line. To save you time the Pro-Line crew has announced that their Sand Paw, Prime, Badlands, and Masher monster truck tires will soon be available pre-glued for your convenience. Better still, they all come on Pro-Line’s uber new Raid 6×30 removable hex wheels. * [...]
Recently announced by Killerbody RC is a Marauder II body for the Traxxas TRX-4 scale rock crawler. The Marauder II is available completely pre-painted and assembled, or as a raw clear body for your building pleasure. The fully finished version is made from a sturdy ABS plastic, while the clear version has been molded out of polycarbonate to allow for [...]
“Differentials in 4WD Vehicles Hello Cubby, love the Big Squid RC site and check daily for updates! Couple quick questions regarding differentials in 4WD vehicles. I noticed all the ARRMA 6s models like the Kraton and Outcast have 3 diffs. Conversely, the 3s BLX series have just 2 since the center diff is eliminated. Could you explain the [...]
Just announced by Pro-Line are new Pomona Drag Racing Wheels. These were designed for the ever growing no-prep SCT drag racing scene. The Pomona wheels fit the Slash short course truck and mate with Pro-Line’s new, and fully licensed, Hoosier drag racing tires. * Perfectly sized for Pro-Line’s Hoosier Drag Slick SC Tires * Scale spoke detailing just like at Pomona Drag [...]
Coming soon from ARRMA is the 1/10 Kraton 4×4 4S BLX RTR. The new 1/10 4S version of the Kraton is the perfect step in between ARRMA’s incredible 6S line-up of trucks and their introductory 3S line-up. Here are the details- * 4S BLX120 ESC w/ dual EC5 battery connectors * BLX 2400kV brushless motor * Metal spur gear * High downforce wing * Long [...]
Shipping soon from the good folks over at Pro-Line are some gnarly Badlands MX M2 1/8 Buggy Tires. The Badlands MX tires have a serious motocross inspired tread that gives your buggy maximum grip on surfaces like grass and loose dirt. * Bigger and bolder than ever before * Insane traction on loose surfaces * Molded in P-L’s legendary M2 rubber compound * Made [...]
Just announced by ARRMA is the Outcast 4×4 4S BLX RTR in Bronze. This affordable version of the Outcast comes with a powerful BLX brushless system, as well as a number of other features. Here are the highlights- * Perfect middle ground between 3S BLX and all-out 6S BLX machines * Metal spur gear * 50+ mph speeds * Long center chassis brace * 16mm [...]
New for your scale rock crawler is a Late Model Scale Interior from Pro-Line. The late model interior was designed to fit rock crawling bodies and has amazing scale detailing. Here are the highlights- * Bucket style seats, scale cup holders * Perfect fit for P-L’s Ford Raptor Crawler Body (3509-00 & 3516-00) * Comes in clear awaiting your custom paint job * Includes [...]
New from T-Bone Racing is a new XV4 Series Front Bumper for the Losi Baja Rey. The XV4 series from TBR has more of a scale appearance, but were also designed to take a beating. * Protects front end from impacts * Available in different colors * Pre-drilled LED light holes * Easy to install * Lifetime warranty The T-Bone Racing XV4 Front Bumper is street [...]
Shipping now from Reedy is the Blackbox 1000Z+ Pro Sensored Brushless ESC. The 1000Z+ Pro is a high-end race ESC that is suitable to either mod or spec racing classes. Here are the highlights- * Small footprint * CNC machined aluminum heat skink * Single button programming * Fully adjustable * ROAR approved zero timing software * Adjustable timing for mod classes * 13-gauge power wires * Update-able [...]
If you read this week’s Cub Report, you’ll know that Cubby talks about seeing more scale realism on the way for all genres of our hobby. This was based on some of the products that were on display at the Beijing hobby show last weekend. A good example of this is the new Cafe Racer Motorcycle that was being shown [...]
Gonna keep it short and sweet this week folks, as I am doing a bunch of traveling and then my r/c monster truck club is preparing for our season opening race this weekend. Over the winter, one of my good buddies brought out a build that he’s been sitting on for oh, over 10 years now. It’s the heavily modified Tamiya [...]
