FireBrand RC now makes it easy to add some scale realism to virtually any car or truck with their Side Mirror Set. The set is ultra affordable at just $12 and comes with a whopping 6 different mirror pairs. The side mirrors are also easy to install, simply drill a small hole in your body, pop in the mirror, then [...]
Last weekend the BigSquidRC Bash Crew traveled to Toledo, Ohio for a pilgrimage that many people make, to take in the Weak Signals rc show. The Weak Signals expo is one of the largest rc air shows in the world, one that every hardcore hobbyist should see. One of the first booths that we hit was Graupner. Graupner is huge in [...]
The folks over at rcMart wanted us to let you know that they are having an Easter Sale. The sale runs through April 28th where you can score a deal on numerous different products. As part of the sale you can save cash on select Tamiya items, various electronics have special pricing, and they are holding their annual on-line Easter [...]
Lets try this again shall we? Last week voting was almost finished in the final round of the March Bash-ness 2017 with the Traxxas Slash vs the ARRMA Nero Big Rock when several bots started voting 1000’s of times a minute causing a little bit of a mess. This is why we can’t have nice things people! Anyway, we have [...]
Add a snazzy piece of scale realism to your TF2/Chevy Blazer with a new Tough Armor Front Winch Bumper from RC4WD. Priced at $59, the Tough Armor bumper is high on scale realism and can give your truck a gnarly new look. The bumper is made from CNC machined aluminum, then finished with a black powder-coat. * Hand welded * Heavy duty [...]
I thought it would be pertinent to tackle a topic that I once wrote something about 3 years ago, as where I was somewhat in the middle back then, I definitely have a solid opinion now. Back when I originally wrote that, my view was skewed towards using a high turn brushed motor on 3S power because it was cheaper and, in [...]
Recently announced by the folks over at Tower Hobbies is the Uproar V2 GP/EP ARF airplane. The new version of the Uproar sports upgrades from famous rc pilot Gary Wright and will be on display for the first time this weekend at the Weak Signals show in Toledo Ohio. Here are some of its features- * Can be used with glow [...]
Do you have $40,000 burning a hole in your pocket and can’t find a way to spend it? Canon has just announced their camera drone, the PD6E2000-AW-CJ1. Ok, so 40k is pretty steep, but the Canon is an industrial/professional grade drone designed for the search and rescue market. The drone itself is said to be priced at $20,000, with the [...]
Earlier today we posted about the new Losi Tenacity short course truck. As mentioned there, Spektrum is progressing the game and they have just announced their DX2E ACTIVE Speedometer Bundle. The speedometer bundle attaches to your Spektrum DX2E ACTIVE controller and shows your truck’s speed in real time. This makes it easier than ever to get a MPH reading while [...]
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If you didn’t get the memo, the Traxxas X-Maxx has really taken off. To help give you a number of new wheel and tire options, RC4WD has announced Universal Hex Wheel Adapters to fit 40 series and Clod Buster wheels on your X-Maxx. The adapters are CNC machined out of billet aluminum and sport a black anodized finish. * Adapter Width- [...]
The folks over at Traxxas have posted a video to help promote the Traxxas Monster Truck Destruction Tour. The video gives you a chance to learn more about monster truck drivers Bobby Holman and his son Cody who pilot the full scale Traxxas Skully, Craniac, and X-Maxx, as well as some high flying monster truck action. To see the Traxxas [...]
Now here is something really cool, the new Losi Tenacity SCT RTR can be used with an optional digital speedometer that can attach to the included Spektrum DX2E. You can also use an optional phone mount to display the Spektrum Dashboard App on your phone to show you telemetry data. So not only do you get a rugged 4wd RTR [...]
Want to add some serious scale realism to your rc garage? Take a look at the new Metal Hydraulic Jack from RC4WD. The scale jack is made from CNC machined metal and is completely functional. Better still, if you are anything like us, you will be amazed at the amount of scale detailing on this tiny jack. The jack would [...]
Get sideways with the new Tamiya Mazda RX-7 FD3S Drift Spec. The Mazda comes with a nicely scaled clear polycarbonate body and drift specification tires to make a splash down at your local drifting hot spot. A reliable TT-02D 4wd chassis is used underneath to put the power to the pavement, while CVA oil shocks soak up the ripples. The [...]
