When you bash to the extreme, you find out it can be really hard to keep an ESC inside your truck. That’s why RPM has announced a new ESC Cage for the Traxxas VXL-3S. The RPM unit is an entire cage that ensures that no matter how crazy you drive, that your ESC will stay where exactly where you bolted [...]
The latest video from Traxxas features the Rustler VXL stadium truck. The VXL version of the Rustler comes with a powerful brushless power system which gives the truck insane power and speed. As you can see in the video below, the VXL powered Rustler has massive roost throwing capability and can easily make large jumps. The Rustler has long been [...]
Whether you are getting your truck ready for BigSquidRC’s Maxx-Fest 2018, or you are just pulling it out of the garage to get it running for the season, RPM’s new Heavy Duty Rear Bumper is a great idea. Their new bumper for the T and E-Maxx was designed for unparalleled performance and protection, as well as featuring RPM’s legendary blend [...]
Well hello there friends, thanks for visiting BigSquidRC, and thanks for reading THE Cub Report. Ya, so about that title, LOL. This week the title refers to our internet/back-end guy Jeff Hoy (I think you can guess which guy he is, LOL), and how strangely similar he is to Silicon Valley’s computer guru Bertram Gilfoyle. I almost can’t watch that [...]
New for the Traxxas TRX-4 is a CChand Transfer Case Guard from RC4WD. The guard not only gives your truck extra protection from rocks and debris, but it also was designed for an easy install. * Made from rugged stainless steel * Corrosion resistant silver finish * Width- 3.9″ * Length- 3.93″ * Weight- 2.54oz The TRX-4 transfer case guard is priced at $39, it has [...]
The new full sized Acura NSX is turning heads worldwide, now Kyosho has announced a fully licensed rc version of the car. The Kyosho PureTen GP V-ONE R4s Ⅱ Acura NSX GT3 looks awesome and is ready for serious nitro power. Here are the highlights- * Exquisite body styling, officially licensed by Acura * Designed for advanced on-road performance * Chassis uses rear [...]
The folks over at Common Sense RC are now offering Free Shipping for BigSquidRC readers. All you have to do is enter the code “BIGSQUID” at checkout to get free shipping on your next order. Common Sense RC LiPo batteries are best known for their value- they are high quality cells at affordable prices. Common Sense’s Lecton Pro LiPo battery [...]
One of the biggest mistakes that a noob can make when first getting into crawling is thinking that suspension flex is the name of the game. It’s not. I mean, of course you need to have SOME articulation, but having 5″ shocks and the ability to rest a front tire comfortably on a Coke can while the rear sits on the [...]
Just announced by Castle Creations is the B•LINK Bluetooth programming adapter. The new B•LINK allows you to connect wirelessly to your Castle ESC to make programming changes. Not having to hook up wires for programming saves time, plus the new B•LINK makes it easier than ever to make adjustments on your ESC with Castle’s free smart device app. * Initial release [...]
New for the 1/5th scale crowd is the large scale Futaba BLS373SV servo. The 373SV is designed for all you guys needing a beefy servo for your large scale applications. Here are some of its highlights- * Accepts HV input up to 7.4 volts * Ultra-smooth brushless motor * Ball bearing equipped * Beefy aluminum case * Water protected * 40.5 x 21 x 84mm in [...]
Everybody has one, a friend who is all about LiPo batteries and chargers. Here at BigSquidRC, Cubby is our uber-LiPo/charger guy, and the new Battery Charger from Revolution Design Racing Products has him all fired up. RDRP is now teasing their upcoming battery charger that is way more than just a charger, it is also designed to do much, much [...]
Are you ready to race 8th scale this summer? If you are still looking for a buggy, have a look at the new Mugen MXB8 Eco. The Eco version of the MBX8 is the electric version with the Eco sharing the latest updates from its nitro powered sibling. * Designed for increased durability, acceleration, and run-time * New high traction differentials * New [...]
“Fallout Cubby, What kind of fallout have you been seeing in the industry since Hobbico was sold to Horizon? Things don’t look much different from where I am sitting, what are you seeing? Robert H.” Cubby- Yo Roberto, thanks for writing in, you know the drill about getting a sticker pack. Robert is from Florida and writes me from time to time, so we [...]
While world champion Jared Tebo might have a hard time making the triples with Kyosho’s newest release, it sure looks like a lot of fun to us. Kyosho has announced the freshly updated Komatsu Hydraulic Excavator. The Komatsu is extremely scale detailed and comes in at 1/50th in scale. At 1/50th the Komatsu is large, but not huge, with a [...]
A few of the Big Squid RC crew will be hanging out at the HobbyTown USA Grand Opening in Schaumburg IL. on April 28th, 2018. There are going to be giveaways, vehicle demos, and sales galore. Big Squid RC will have plenty of stickers to give away, some t-shirts, and probably doing a little bashing. If you are in [...]
