Are you into serious mudding? Like, top-of-the-tire deep mud? Like, mud that goes over the top of the cab? For you serious mud-a-holics RC4WD has announced that their Mud Basher tires are now available in a 2.2″ size. These feature a tractor like chevron tread that is great for sling’n serious goop. * Fits 2.2″ wheels * Outer diameter is 5.7″ * Width is [...]
Looking for that indoor quadcopter with FPV, or your first FPV Racer? Look no further than the Blade Nano QX FPV! Equipped with a micro 5.8Ghz Camera and Horizon Exclusive Teleporter V4 FatShark goggles, you can take to the air and fly from the cockpit of your mini quadcopter! This bright colored quad touts the following features:SAFE® technology makes RC flight [...]
Ready to move up to a 6 channel radio? If so, Tactic has an affordable new unit getting ready to hit the market. The TTX610 is one of the latest radios from Tactic and comes with all the basic features you need to utilize 6 channels on your aircraft. You can flip a single switch to change dual rates while [...]
Checking my email this morning, and DJI Innovations sends me the above message. They just secretly announced and released a Phantom 2 Vision+ V3 with better motors, ESCs, props, and compass without much pomp and circumstance, so what could be so groundbreaking that they are having a webcast this afternoon? Personally, I’m hoping FPV Racer, but we will have to see. I will of course [...]
For all you high power charging enthusiasts, Graupner has a 1000 watt Ultra Duo Plus 80 battery charger. You can charge at up to 20 amps per channel with this beast, and it charges a maximum cell count of 7S LiPO. A high contrast 128 x 64 LCD display with backlighting makes it easy to read, while 20 memory pre-sets [...]
Every hobbyist needs a good battery charger, but there are so many on the market it is hard to chose which one. Since we received one of the new Rage RC 80 Watt Multi Chargers we’ve been using and abusing it to see how it stacks up. Here is what we found out- * The unit is AC/DC. This makes it [...]
Ever have that moment when you let your buddy use your RC and it hits that parked car, tree, or mailbox? Granted my family’s abilities have made my heart skip a beat, but what if I have a heart attack and drop? Statistically, those who call 911 or any emergency number have to wait 10 minutes for first responders, and [...]
After a few weeks of teasing, the crew over at ST Racing Concepts have a bunch of Axial Yeti Aluminum Upgrade Parts ready for your bashing pleasure. Hit up This Link to see all the parts they have ready to go right now, and we are told there are a bunch more parts coming soon. These STRC aluminum upgrades come [...]
Looking for a scale crawler but don’t have time to build a kit? RC4WD has announced their new Rockdragon. The Rockdragon comes 100% pre-built, just paint up the body, pop in a battery pack, and hit the trails. Some of the highlights of the Rockdragon include- * Comes with 540 brushed motor & Outcry ESC w/ BEC * XR3 Radio and Twister [...]
Some of you might remember the “Breakout” video that became popular last Christmas that featured Dromida vehicles. Well, they are back at it again this year. Check out the video below to see what is new in the Dromida line-up, as well as a pretty cool door opening scene featuring the BX4.18 buggy. You can hit up This Link to [...]
Years ago it was rare to see a T-Bone Racing Bumper at a bash, now days it seems like everyone uses their gear. At our 10 Year Anniversary Bash more than half the cars were sporting a T-Bone product of some sort. The guys at TBR make some seriously tough bumpers and they do a good job of keeping up with [...]
Hola amigos (and amigas) and welcome to yet another satirical look at the rc world, THE Cub Report. The next issue of Big Squid RC Monthly is just a few days away from shipping. We posted an incomplete listing of hobby shops that will have the monthly on their counters a couple of weeks ago, once issue 2 is shipping we’ll [...]
Not every Team Associated B5 that comes off the assembly line will end up in the A final at the IFMAR World Championships. In fact, most get used for general bashing around the neighborhood. When you bash around the cul-de-sac looking good can mean just as much as how fast your buggy is. If you’ve got a new B5 and are [...]
The latest entry into the nano sized quadcopter class comes from Kyosho. The Quattro X comes with all the highly sought after features that nano quad flyers are looking for, plus Kyosho quality. * Worlds smallest quadcopter * 6-axis gyro for ultra stable flight * Removable rotor guard * Fast flip button * LED lights * Can be charged from transmitter The part number for red is [...]
It’s another edition of SquidInk! This one has Adam the Intern written all over it, though I’m sure there are more than a few of us that wish this was an actual option to getting our vehicles clean! Hmm, maybe Adam’s next project should be a 1/8 scale car wash? Remember you can click the pic above for the full size [...]
