New for indoor racing this winter is the PR Racing SB401-R 4wd buggy kit. The changes on the latest version of the 401 focus on gaining more speed, as well as making the buggy run more smoothly. Here are the highlights- * All new 2mm 7075-T6 chassis * New plastic side pods * Floating alloy/carbon fiber servo mount * Motor has been moved 10mm [...]
Now available from RC4WD is the Earth Digger 360L Hydraulic Excavator in Green. This beastly 1/14th scaled machine has incredible scale detailing and has trick features like an operational hydraulic system. Did we mention it weighs 57 lbs and has a maximum lifting force of over 150 lbs? Here are more highlights- * New green powder-coating * Comes with 8 channel 2.4GHz [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya are two new colors for their Dancing Rider. The two new colors include metallic blue and yellow, with both vehicles coming pre-painted, as well as being pre-built with electronics. * 1/8th scaled 3 wheeled rc trike * Tamiya T3-01 chassis * Pre-painted polycarbonate body * Pre-built, ready to run The new Dancing Riders are slated to start shipping in September with [...]
When talking about monster truck upgrades, it can be hard to wrap your head around the sheer variety of options to spice up and bullet proof your ride. Aluminum axle housings. Brushless systems. Fancy tires with closed cell foams. However, arguably the most important and cheapest tech tip that I can give you- check your nuts! Obvious pun oppotunities aside, wheel [...]
Just announced by RPM are all new “Fist” decal sheets. The new “Fist” decals sport a killer basher attitude and come in packs of 20. These will not be included as an extra inside normal RPM part packages, so if you want to show off the latest on your ride, you will need to get a set on order. 2 – [...]
Shipping now from RC4WD are Aluminum Bumper Mounts for the ECX Barrage. The aluminum mounts are much more durable than the stock plastic parts and were designed for an easy install. * CNC machined from billet aluminum * Anodized in black * Weight- 0.41oz * Length- 2.95″ * Width- 0.54″ The body mounts have a part number of #Z-S1884 and are street priced at just $12. [...]
The Traxxas Stampede is one of the best selling trucks in the history of rc, and for good reason, it is a lot of fun to drive! Check out the new Stampede video below, where the Traxxas crew shows you just how much fun the mighty 1/10 monster truck can be. The video starts off on some skate ramps, then takes [...]
New from PROTOform is a Next-Generation V2 F1 Front Wing. The wing fits cars like the Team Associated or XRay F1 racers and can give your car enhanced steering while sporting an incredibly realistic look. * Matte black finish (white coming soon) * Made right here in the USA * 3-way adjustable design * Add-on winglets Street pricing comes in at just $16, the wing [...]
Here we are folks, past the half-way point of the year, looking down the final stretch of 2018. Thanks for making a click over to BigSquidRC, here’s some banter about the last week in the rc industry. Shall we dive right in? First off, after a rather slow Q1 (and 2) for product announcements, there was a ton of new products [...]
Have you already been tricking out your Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer? If so, have a look at the new Satin Black Chrome Chassis Parts from Traxxas. All in all, there are over a dozen new black chrome parts to choose from. The trick looking parts can be used to take the scale realism on your personal UDR even higher, or [...]
Over the last few years Pro-Line has developed an incredible line-up of scale upgrades and accessories. Every year Pro-Line makes the trip to Axialfest to help promote the hobby and to show off their new scale products. Watch the video below to get a great feel for what Axialfest 2018 was like. Coming in at just under 3 minutes in length, [...]
Recently announced by XRay is the 2019 edition of their X12. The X12 has a prestigious pedigree with the latest version featuring a slew of changes for more speed and durability. There are two different version of the new X12, one for the lower grip conditions of the EU, and the other for high-bite US style tracks. Here’s the scoop- * [...]
The world of batteries chargers has changed immensely in the last decade. Now days you can make parameter changes via a smart device, plus modern chargers can charge at rates unheard of not that many years ago. One of the latest battery chargers to hit the market is the Traxxas EZ-Peak Live Dual iD. The Live Dual comes with a [...]
I always like to see when people mirror their 1:10 vehicles to look like their 1.1 vehicles. This Everybody’s Scalin’ Spotlight is all about that. Straight out of Plano Texas, Lane Muropa has achieved the scale mirror trick with his Volkswagen Beetle. Whenever I see an old Beetle or Punch Buggie I always think of Herbie the Love Bug. But [...]
If you own a Tamiya Isuzu Mu Type X, today is your day! RC4WD has just announced over a dozen new scale accessories to make your Isuzu the coolest one on the trail. Here ya go folks, here are all the new goodies- #VVV-C0557 – Snorkel SPECS: ABS Plastic Injection Molding Weight: 0.07oz / 2.1g $36 #VVV-C0558 – Mirror and Rear Logo Decals SPECS: Self Adhesive Weight: [...]
