There is a new rc parts manufacturer based in the UK called SSD RC. SSD are making some cool scale gear for Axial trucks and the Vaterra Ascender. First up out of their factory is a Scale Diff Cover for Axial AR60 axles. The diff cover is easy to install and helps give your Wraith or Yeti an added touch [...]
Just a reminder, the latest Big Squid RC monthly has hit hobby shops! Every week we will feature a different shop that sends in a photo with the publication in it. This one comes from Dan’s Crafts & Things in New York! We have heard that a LOT of shops are planning Black Friday Sales, so why not head over [...]
Starting November 28th and running until November 30th, Pro-Line is holding an After Thanksgiving Sale. For those three days you can get 15% off your order by using promo code THANKS15. Pro-Line is also holding a Cyber Monday Sale. Depending on the size of your order, you can get between $5 to $50 off. To get the promo codes for the [...]
“Dearest Cubby, This year my entire family has decided to make my house THE house for Thanksgiving dinner. Any suggestions on how to cook a turkey with an rc car? Sincerely, Terry G.” Cubby- At first, I thought it might be a really bad idea to took a turkey with an rc car. However, I hate, I mean absolutely despise, family coming over and [...]
THE Losi XXX-SCB Brushless RTR Review from Horizon HobbyBack in 2011 Losi introduced the first RTR XXX-SCB. It looked like nothing else on the market and was a solid RTR. Now Losi has added brushless power and their AVC Stabilty Control. Is the new XXX-SCB a good basher? Does it have enough power to keep your interest? Is it worth [...]
Hello, and Happy Thanksgiving Eve to you all! It was neat to see what everyone wanted under the tree in this week’s Cub Report, and yes, I did ask for an Arrma Typhon. That truck is ridiculous! Yet, I wasn’t ready to spoil my whole list, because that’s my job. Here are the top things on my Christmas list this year, [...]
Have you ever wondered what the difference was between a $89 camera equipped quadcopter and a $900 model? Quite a bit actually. For example, the Parrot Bebop is an upper mid-range quadcopter/drone that generates its own Wi-Fi hotspot to instantly share video or images. The Bebop also features a Parrot P7 dual-core CPU, a quad-core GPU, and has 8 GB [...]
A few years ago the Axial Wraith made a ton of waves when it was released. It was the platform (along with the SCX10) that helped make Axial a household name with hobbyists. Up until the Yeti release over the summer, it had long been the king of the 2.2 wheel trucks. The combination of the release of the Yeti [...]
The crew over at Team Associated have announced the latest vehicle in their Qualifier Series line-up, the ProSC 4×4 RTR. Fully assembled and ready to rumble, the ProSC RTR comes with Reedy brushless power, a 4×4 drive train, a 2.4GHz radio system, and a “splash proof” ESC. Some of its other features include- * 16mm big bore shocks * Reedy 7-Cell 8.4V [...]
If you want to toughen up your Traxxas Nitro Slash, RPM has just announced new rear a-arms for your truck. These are molded from RPM’s legendary plastic and have eliminated all the unused mounting holes to make them much stronger than the stock parts. Also of note, they are 20% lighter than the stock arms, less weight with greater durability [...]
Pro-Line have created Interco TSL SX Super Swamper 3.8″ monster truck tires to give your truck more traction with a great scale look. The 3.8″ Super Swampers are an officially licensed product with great attention to detail to give them an authentic full scale look. These are said to give your truck extra side bite in the corners, while still [...]
One of our favorite bash trucks to come out this year was the Losi Mini 8IGHT-T. For all you Mini 8IGHT-T owners Exotek Racing has come out with some high-zoot carbon fiber shock towers. These are made from 3mm thick carbon fiber, making them lighter, yet stronger, than the stock units. The front tower also comes with revised geometry, giving [...]
It has been a decade since brushless motors took over our rc cars and trucks. Now, brushless is taking over even further, they are being used in servos. When used in a servo they are said to be smoother, more efficient, and more powerful than other styles of motors. Futaba sent us one of their brushless powered BLS571SV servos for review [...]
For all you cross-bashers that get your kicks not only with surface products, but also in the air, Ares RC has announced a new micro sized quadcopter called the Spectre X. Like many Ares products, it comes RTF (ready to fly) with everything you need right in the box. The Spectre X also comes with a high quality 680×480 video [...]
It is pretty simple, you can’t have a hot scale rig without the perfect set of wheels. Some of the latest high-end wheels to hit the market come from Gear Head RC. Their new 1.9″ RubiComp Beadlock Wheels are CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and were designed to take the worst your local trail can dish out. Recon G6 certified product Weight: [...]
