This week’s SquidInk is dedicated to our main fix-it guy, Bill aka Wrench. If we went bashing without him, our day would be much shorter! This guy carries zip-ties on him, and dispenses them like he’s carrying a side arm! Click the image for the hires version, and don’t forget to share it around! Want to see the previous comics? Click [...]
Many industry people (like our own Cubby) are predicting that 2015 will see Axial make a big update to their popular but aging SCX10 model. The truck that is most responsible for the scaling boom has come under siege from both competition (the Vaterra Ascender being chief among them) AND from longtime fans clamoring for something different. So, what kind [...]
Sometimes you can get burnt out jumping your monster truck off your roof, when that happens why not shoot some stuff up? Taigen has a new version of their 1/16th Sherman Tank that should help you work out some frustration. Their latest version is a Sherman M4A3 75mm turet that comes airsoft equipped and is completely RTR. Taigen also beefed [...]
Do you have a Dromida or other small scale vehicle? If so, the new Onyx 1600mAh 7.2V NiMH from Duratrax might be a good battery for you. Soldering can take time and be a hassle so the Onyx 1600 comes with a mini connector, the type of connector that comes stock in the Dromida line of 18th scale vehicles. The [...]
Here is a body you don’t see everyday, a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Evo from the folks over at Killerbody RC. The Pajero is a 1/10th sized polycarbonate body designed to fit vehicles like the Traxxas Telluride and the Tamiya Hilux. Featuring tons of scale realism and a bunch of optional accessories, the Killerbody Pajero can make your truck a serious [...]
Got nitro? If not, O.S. has a new .21 sized engine to give your buggy some serious rip. Their new O.S. Engines Speed Tuned B2101 gave Ty Tessmann the power to win the IFMAR Worlds, now it can give you the power to blow past your bashing buddies. With instant throttle response, faster acceleration, and a lower center of gravity, [...]
The dates for eFest 2015 are coming up fast! The official dates are January 24th and 25th 2015, and Hobbico has released a short video of some of the happenings there to start to get people thinking about attending. If you are at all into the air scene, eFest is an amazing event! There are TONS of companies and products [...]
“Vaterra Halix My son got a Vaterra Halix for Christmas and is loving it so far! Unfortunately he broke one of the stock rear cambers yesterday and in looking for a better replacement, I came across your Halix hop-up series. It was exactly what I was looking for! I’m planning on doing parts 1, 4 & 5 while I’m replacing the [...]
Out with the old, and in with the new! As you can see, we have a lot of big plans for 2015, and one of those involves a new look. While we all loved the old site, it was time for a modern upgrade and refresh. We have a lot of plans for some big projects, and the old page [...]
A HUGE Congratulations to PRO-LINE Racing crew as we have picked the PRO-LINE PRO-MT as the 2014 BASH VEHICLE OF THE YEAR! We did more vehicle reviews in 2014 than ever before, and there were a handful of standouts that we narrowed down as possible winners. This decision was a tough one because this is the first vehicle to win [...]
First shown back in February, the HPI Sprint 2 Flux BMW M3 GTS is now headed to a hobby shop near you. A fully licensed BMW body gives it a stylish look, while a Sprint 2 4wd chassis makes it fun to drive. A Flux Vektor 5900kV motor makes sure there is plenty of power when you stab the throttle [...]
The already very successful Duratrax line of paints has just expanded with several new colors. The new colors include four solids, two candies, one fluorescent, one pearl, and a brand new chrome for the truly bling-thirsty. All Duratrax Paints provide excellent coverage and are available in 4.5 ounce spray cans and 0.5 ounce bottles. The new 4.5 oz spray cans (priced [...]
The wait is over, ARRMA has just released full details on their latest bash machine, the 1/8th Raider XL. The Raider XL is modeled much like it’s smaller 1/10th scale brother hitting the market as a RTR 2wd buggy. The XL is 1.7″ wider and has a 1.5″ longer wheelbase, thus making it more stable and easier to blast through [...]
The good folks over at ST Racing Concepts have announced new Limited Edition Orange Anodized Aluminum Upgrades for the Axial Yeti. To give your Yeti a more precise rear suspension articulation, STRC has aluminum Lower and Upper Suspension Links. These also help to improve durability and have part numbers of #STA31109LO (lower) and #STA31109UO (upper). These are priced at $39 and [...]
For you hardcore bashers looking to keep the temps down on the motor in your Axial Yeti XL, the crew over at Hot Racing has a new product for you. Their new Heat Sink Motor Plate for the Yeti XL is said to help pull heat out of the motor to allow for extended runs on 6S LiPO. The heat [...]
