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Tricking out your trail truck or on-road scale R/C machine can take on many forms. From shiny aluminum wheels to 3D printed gear and accessories, there are a number of ways to add layers of realism to your 1/10-scale ride. Still, there’s another way to add scale detail, especially if you’re a little crafty. The folks at Element RC share some [...]
Club 5 Racing has released a new, heavy-duty scale accessory for the Element RC Enduro Knightrunner; the “Adventure” Overland Steel Bed Rack. This multi-piece metal rack turns up the level of scale detail on this already tricked-out truck and gives you a solid foundation on which to build a custom off-road excursion vehicle. The “Adventure” Overland Steel Bed Rack features laser-cut, [...]
From the mad scientist of Area 51 Design Works comes the Element RC Enduro Knightrunner 4×4 ready to run. Element RC has made a name for themselves, and has proven they won’t be going away anytime soon. With prior releases such as the Gatekeeper, Ecto, Sendero, and the Trailrunner, Element RC is looking to keep that momentum moving in the [...]
Performing a post-drive check on your R/C machine is always a good idea before you head out to the trail. You’d hate to have something happen that will derail your fun. Thankfully, there are several simple steps you can take that can ensure you have the best time possible. In their latest Trail Tip Tuesday video, the folks at Element RC [...]
Body damage can happen to any R/C vehicle, no matter how careful you may be. Whether you made an extra cut or two during the body trimming process or have damage from the track or trail, accidents happen. Thankfully, you can quickly repair your polycarbonate R/C body so it can live to see another day. In their latest Trail Tip Tuesday [...]
Join us live for our 50th episode! It sounds insane, and wow does the time fly, but here we are! We highly encourage participation, so stop by and say hello! Did we mention there will be a giveaway or two? You don’t want to miss it! While you are watching, please hit that share button so other folks in the RC [...]
Over at Element RC they have announced that they have added New Scale Boxes to their existing line-up. The scale boxes are the perfect accessory for your scale garage and are totally free when you print them at home. From scale crawlers, to the classic RC10, Element RC has made it free and easy to add something fun to your [...]
Hello everyone and sorry for the absence, with so much going on at Big Squid RC, I haven’t had the time to get much writing done, until now. In a way the worlds have aligned, I am now able to give the Squid my full attention. That means more videos, more articles, and faster turn around time on builds and [...]
Everyone has their own tips and tricks for getting the most enjoyment out of the R/C hobby. No matter your level of experience, you can always learn something new to apply to your own adventures. In their latest Trail Tip Tuesday video, the folks at Element RC asked five well-known vendors at Pro-Line by the Fire 2021 what their go-to trail [...]
Most ready-to-run (RTR) R/C vehicles have been designed with optimal electronics placement in mind. However, there are times when you need to make some adjustments, especially when you’re swapping out bodies or adding custom components to your machine. Element RC has highlighted an easy way to move around the receiver and ESC on their RTR line of Enduro models. Using the [...]
Decking out your R/C trail machine with lights is a great way to gain scale realism, but it’s also the perfect preparation for nighttime adventures. While headlights and taillights are the most common types of LED lighting found on these rigs, rock lights are another great asset when it comes to running under cover of darkness. For their latest Trail Tip [...]
Over at Element RC they have announced the release of the Knightrunner Clear Body Set. A couple of weeks ago the AE crew blew everyone’s minds when they announced the Knightrunner RTR scale crawler, soon you will be able to put the same incredibly scale body, on your own current scale crawler. The Knightrunner features a number of injection molded [...]
Element RC has hit a home run with their latest release, the ENDURO KIGHTRUNNER 4×4. Teaming up with Knight Customs, Element RC has made a remarkable scale trail truck that resembles its 1.1 counterpart. I think we can all agree on what the KnightRunner looks like, yup that’s right, it’s a VW Bug! All jokes aside, the KnightRunner is packed [...]
It’s time to hit the trails at Juice Box Off-Road Park with the Element RC Enudro Knightrunner 4×4 RTR! The truck handled the entire course very well, and we had a great time filming all the action! While you are watching, don’t forget to bash that subscribe button! Most of our views come from people that are not subscribed. If [...]
Getting the most enjoyment out of your R/C machine often means knowing how to maintain it for smooth, trouble-free performance. Not only does routine maintenance help keep your “fun meter” on full, but it also prevents issues down the road. In their latest Trail Tip Tuesday video installment, Element RC tackles the topic of axle maintenance for R/C crawlers. This is [...]
