New from SSD RC are 2.2″ Assassin Wide Wheels. These wheels have been specifically made to fit Pro-Line 2.2″ rock crawling tires. A 12mm hex comes standard and allows them to be mounted on a wide variety of different trucks. The wheels feature a removable hub and utilize SSD’s internal beadlock system. * Compatible with Vanquish SLW hubs * CNC machined [...]
New from Integy is a Universal Workstation Organizer. The unit is made from aluminum and was designed to give you a spot to put your hex and nut drivers. You can get one in four different colors and it measures in at 215 x 55 x 40mm. To start organizing your pit area the Integy will set you back $38, it [...]
Newly announced by the folks at JConcepts are Torch 1.9″ Aluminum Wheels for the Traxxas TRX-4. The Torch wheels sport a sweet scale inspired look, while also being fully capable out on the trail. Optional brass weights can be added for improved performance and they feature a real beadlock design. * 6 spoke design * Bolt-in 12mm wheel hex adapter * Black with [...]
Here we are, just you, me, and a few thousand other people, welcome to this week’s Cub Report. I hope you are already off to a great start of your week, I know things are hopping like crazy around our offices. So this week I want to touch on something that I have never spoken about before- Amazon. Yes, you know [...]
Helicopters are a lot of fun to fly. They are a bit more challenging than a quad, that is the reason so many people are drawn to them. For all you helicopter fans, Blade has announced the Trio 180 CFX. The Trio comes pre-built as a bind and fly, plus it has several improvements over its predecessor. Here are some [...]
Are you getting ready to start on a full custom build? If so, have a look at the Graupner Multi Mode Light Switching Module. The crew at Graupner have come up with a light switching module specifically designed for rc cars, trucks, boats, and aircraft. The unit can be used on wide variety of lights such as flashers, searchlights, panoramic [...]
How much fun is hitting a bunch of dirt ramps with an 8S Traxxas X-Maxx? Check out the video shown above to see the mighty X-Maxx going huge and pulling off sweet tricks. The Traxxas crew took one of their X-Maxx monster trucks out to some big dirt jumps to show you that despite its large size, the X-Maxx is [...]
If you are contemplating taking your remote pilot’s license test to become certified for using drones in commercial applications, look no further. I’ll be talking to you today about realizing your dreams of being paid to fly drones all day (experiences may vary). I’ve been working with drones since before the the FAA regulations came, out so I’ve been lucky [...]
It’s been a long time since I’ve discussed batteries which, shame on me, are often the subject of e-mails that I receive from noobs. I’ve neglected the topic for far too long, so here we go. Here are a few tips on selection and safety, as it pertains to r/c trail trucks. Let’s do it scatter-shots style. Battery mAh and C rating – [...]
The folks over at RC4WD have proudly announced today a new licensing pardner, Advance Adapters. The first product to roll out with the Advance Adapters licensing is an Aluminum Transfer Case Housing for the SCX10 II. The aluminum transfer case housing has been designed to give your rig more of a scale look, all the while being significantly tougher than [...]
Announced today by Blade is the UM F-27 FPV BNF Basic. This ultra micro sized aircraft brings FPV excitement to a small platform that can be flown nearly anywhere. A lightweight Z-Foam airframe is used for durability while built-in AS3X stabilization and SAFE technology make it easy to fly. * Can be flown indoors or out * Compact Spektrum 150mW video transmitter * [...]
After announcing two new chargers yesterday, Hitec isn’t finished yet! Today the Hitec crew sent out the press release for the RDX1 Pro Battery Charger. The original RDX1 was a favorite of ours because of its small size and big output, the Pro version gets some upgrades and is even better. Here are some of its highlights- * Microprocessor controlled * Integrated [...]
Need to beef up your Traxxas Stampede? Want to bolt on a tough new look? If you answered yes to either of those questions, have a look at the new Bastion Series Front Bumper from T-Bone Racing. The Bastion is engineered to fit the 2wd Stampede and is wide enough to give excellent protection to the front of your truck. [...]
With the resurgence of HPI Racing going on full force, we were stoked to get the chance to review their upcoming Formula Q32. The Q32 is very small in stature, but promises loads of fun. It comes with an extremely wallet friendly price, plus has a 2.4GHz radio system and HPI’s Real Steer system for better control. How does the [...]
For all you new Traxxas TRX-4 owners looking to upgrade your rig, DEADLOC Racing has announced a Front Winch Bumper. The front bumper is cast and designed for a tough scale appearance and comes with the DEADLOC Racing logo laser engraved on the front. The bumper was also designed to be strong, yet lightweight, helping you get through even the [...]
