Throughout the year, we get tons of emails from people interested in helping out Big Squid RC. Most of the time we are just too busy to think about trying to add a few more squids to the mix, but as the site continues to grow, it becomes more apparent we could use some more help. We are looking to [...]
We are taking a break from standard r/c stuff to talk about the original scaler; the model train. I had the pleasure of attending the Great Train Expo last weekend, which took place right up the road from me in Saint Charles, MO. This event is part tradeshow, part exhibition carnival and part flea market. Among the super detailed displays [...]
The bash hard experts at T-Bone Racing have come up with a XV Series front bumper for the Traxxas Slash 4×4. The XV series can handle big hits like their previous bumpers, but sports a more scale realistic look. All the mounting hardware that you need is included, while the tough nylon bumper is made to take the nastiest of [...]
After a year of teasing, Team Orion is about to unleash the R8.1 Pro on the driving public. The R8.1 Pro is Orion’s high-end race controller for 8th scale applications and has features like adjustable BEC voltage, a machined aluminum case, and dual sensor ports. The R8.1 Pro has a maximum cell count of 4S and a maximum motor rating [...]
ECX made a big splash with the announcement of their 1/36th scale KickFlip buggy and BeatBox truck. Not only was their small size big news, but also their very affordable price point. We’ve spent a couple months thrashing the BeatBox and KickFlip to find out everything we could about them. Are they truly hobby grade? Do they have enough power [...]
There are a zillion high-end servos on the market and now Reedy has thrown a couple of more into the mix. Both of their new digital servos are water/dust resistant, come with an aluminum mid-case, and use coreless motors. Their new RS1206 is stated to have a transit speed of .08 and a torque of 141 oz-in at 6 volts, while [...]
Have you tried out an FPV Quadcopter yet? If not, Dromida has just released a playful little video showcasing some of the features on their new Ominus FPV. The Ominus comes with a 1MP Wi-Fi enabled high-definition 1280×720 digital camera and an affordable $199 price point. The video is well worth a quick watch and you can hit up This [...]
The fallout from the ‘fall out’ on the White House lawn from a week ago is still ringing true in the ears of many, and now there is a new level of protection for the masses afraid of the loss of privacy or danger of commercial, personal, or recreational drones. There is a new website in town called NoFlyZone.org, designed as [...]
New from Factory RC is a Shorty Battery Brace for the Associated B5M. The brace uses battery stops to hold your shorty pack in place instead of foam blocks. Made from carbon fiber it looks high-zoot and should be plenty strong to withstand big hits. The brace is priced at $24, its part number is #FRC005, and they are shipping right [...]
“Lipo in ECX Torment Hey BigSquid, I am trying to put a 2s lipo battery in my sons ECX Torment and I was told I have to change the jumpers on my speed controller but I can’t find any jumpers. When I called Horizons they said that lipo is not compatible but in your review you said to do this upgrade and [...]
Gmade started teasing their Sawback Sports a few weeks ago, now they have released full details. The Sports edition of the Sawback comes with a plethora of scale details. A highly detailed lexan body is used on the Sports, while a roll cage, light buckets, and rear view mirrors add to the look. The interior is also highly detailed sporting authentic [...]
To help beef up your Helion Dominus SC, the good folks over at RPM RC are now making upgrade Rear A-arms. These are said to be the strongest a-arms available and are made from RPM’s engineering grade nylon. Oversized bosses around both the inner and outer hinge pins keep you from ripping out the arms from the pins, while tolerances [...]
Just last week the folks at RC4WD announced their latest and greatest uber scale builder’s kit, the Gelande 2 Cruiser. As you can see, the truck comes as a kit with several sections preassembled (axles, transmission and transfer case most notably). The star of the show is the injection molded Cruiser body, inspired by the legendary Toyota FJ60. Yep, the body [...]
For all you hardcore scale enthusiasts, Rogue Element Components has announced they are doing one final run of Alloy Scale Lug Nuts. The Rogue Scale Lug Nuts are known for their incredible scale appearance and fit on Tamiya & Axial M4x.7 axle threads. Like previous production runs, they come with a special wrench to get them on and off. This [...]
Right now the crew at Pro-Line Racing has a couple of pretty cool specials going on. First up is their Valentine’s Day Sale. From Feb 11-14 you can enter the promo code “LOVE10” at checkout and get an additional 10% off your order. The second promo involves getting one of those sweet Pro-Line hats for free. Place an order of at [...]
