Shipping in November from Kyosho is the new ZX7 4wd competition buggy kit. The ZX6 was a proven winner across the globe, the ZX7 takes performance to another level with numerous high-end race features. Here is the lowdown- * New 7075 hard anodized aluminum chassis * Shorter gull-wing front arms * Updated knuckles and front hub carriers * Updated floating servo mount * All new [...]
If you are in the Midwest, and you are into RC cars or Full Scale cars, have we got an event for you! September 9th, 2018 we will be at the Cruisin’ For Awareness event. This is an RC event along side a full size car show event. Come drool over all the awesome show cars, and then watch all [...]
It’s time to unbox the new Force RC 1:10 Hammer Jaw Rock Bouncer. Force RC is definitely giving a new meaning to “Ballin’ on a Budget” with a affordable RTR at $189.99. For anyone who is looking to get into the hobby and doesn’t want to spend a lot of money, The Force RC Hammer Jaw is a great option. [...]
First off, myself and the rest of the BigSquid crew would like to send out well wishes to all our rc friends that were affected by the earthquake in Hokkaido Japan. There are a LOT of rc companies in that area, we hope you are all safe and well! “More Rants Sold by B6 to buy a B6.1, but the price scared [...]
Recently announced by RC4WD is a new Tough Armor Swing Away Tire Carrier/Fuel Holder for the SCX10 II rock crawler. The tire carrier/fuel holder looks fantastic and would make a perfect upgrade for your rig. * Made from heavy duty steel tubing & billet aluminum * Hand welded for the ultimate in scale realism * Corrosion resistant finish * Weight- 9.9oz * Length- 8.04″ * Height- [...]
This is what Chevy fans have been waiting for, the Axial SCX10 II 1969 Chevrolet Blazer. Hitting a scale home run with the beautifully detailed 1969 Chevrolet Blazer body. Not only does the 1969 Blazer look fantastic but preforms like the find tuned machine it was meant to be. We put the Axial 1969 Blazer through tough and extreme punishment. [...]
Just announced for the 1/10 ECX 2wd Torment short course truck is new livery! Soon you will be able to get the Torment in a new Lucas Oil paint scheme, in addition to a new yellow and blue. The K&N version of the Torment remains, thus giving you and your bash-buddies plenty of good looking options to pick from. Here [...]
After some teasing, Tamiya has released full details on their upcoming Comical Grasshopper. The Comical Grasshopper brings a unique look to the timeless Grasshopper, a buggy that has brought thousands of new people into our hobby. * Polycarbonate body * Dedicated WR-02CB chassis * 356mm length, 170mm wheelbase, 244mm width * Double wishbone suspension * 2-piece steering tie-rod * Driver figure included * 2 piece ABS wheels * [...]
Bolt a hot new look on your scaler with the new 1.55″ TRunner Classic aluminum wheels from RC4WD. One look at the TRunners brings back off-road memories from long ago, but now you can get a brand new, and perfectly scaled, set for your 1/10 rock crawler. * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Standard 12mm hex * Silver anodized finish * Weight- [...]
Here at the BigSquidRC offices we just received the new Traxxas Slash 4×4 Brushed XL-5 RTR. This version of the Slash 4×4 comes with a very affordable price point ($319), yet is fully ready to tackle all the jumps and ruts down at your local bash spot. As we pulled the brushed Slash 4×4 out of the box we took a [...]
The crew at Pro-Line have uploaded a cool new video featuring their scale off-road tires on a Lego Technic build. Watch the video below to see Pro-Line’s Gerardo Gonzelez explain just how easy it is to mount some Pro-Line 1.9″ scale tires to a Lego Technic 6×6 Tow Truck, then he goes over how P-L’s 1.9″ tires are a great [...]
New for all you rc drag racers out there are StarTec Wheels and Hotties Drag Racing Tires from JConcepts. Both the wheels and tires were designed for a scale realistic look, while still providing serious grip on the strip. Here are the highlights- * 2.2″ bead diameter * Scale inspired wheel design * Black matte finish on wheels * 1 piece wheel design * Scale [...]
Greetings monster truck nuts! I’d like to talk Axial SMT10 transmissions in a minute, but I’d like to touch on some sad news first. A long-time member of the monster truck community passed away unexpectedly last week, BIGFOOT’s Ron Bachmann. Ron, affectionately known as “Lurch” to many, was a legendary road-warrior and great man. If you’ve ever seen one of the [...]
Shipping now from Hobby Heroes are exclusive 1/5th Pre-Mounted Foam Tires. The foam tires are pre-mounted by the crew at Racing Skin’z to GRP wheels and are available in two different shores. To make sure both ends of your 1/5th scaler are covered, the pre-mounts are offered in two different widths- 121mm or 126mm. Street pricing for a pair runs right [...]
Custom truck builds are everywhere on the internet, but the Scale Builder’s Guild has done something quite unique. Watch the video below to see a Steam Powered 6×6 Axial SCX10 being built. From the ground up the “Loco Hauk” build was something special, watch the video below to see how much fun integrating steam power into a scale crawler can [...]
