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Since the beginning of Big Squid RC, we have always posted the occasional RC Boat News in our rc-boat tag, and we have also posted RC Plane News under our RC Plane tag. While 99% of our news is surface related, as bashers we tend to dabble in other things. Most of us here own or have owned several boats, and [...]
If you haven’t noticed yet, more and more companies are coming out with “XO-1” killers, 8th scale electric on-road cars built to take huge power and be stable at insanely high speeds. Ofna has a new big on-road car called the GT-V2e, built to take on all comers at your local bash spot. The GT-V2e comes as an 80% roller, [...]
The crew over at HoBao Racing have released more pictures and information on their new GTB-E electric 8th scale on-road car. This 4wd beast is brushless powered and ready to tear up a local side-street, cul-de-sac, or parking lot. Some of the features and specs include- * 2.4 GHz radio system * Brushless motor * 3 Gear diffs * Front and rear sway bars * [...]
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Hang onto your hats, HPI has just announced a new Sprint 2 RTR! This new ride is the Vaughn Gittin Jr. 1969 Mustang Edition electric RTR on-road, and is ready for some serious drifting action. Here are some of the important details: 4 Wheel Drive, Waterproof electronics, 2.4GHz Radio System, Firebolt 15T Motor, RTR out of the box, comes with TWO [...]
Team Associated has just announced their new RC10R5.1 Factory Team electric on-road kit. With a bunch of new updates the RC10R5.1 Factory Team should be a great choice for racing the World GT class this winter, or for just general on-road fun. Some of the updates include- * 10th scale electric 2wd on-road kit * I.F.M.A.R. World Championship winning Dynamic Strut front [...]
Just announced from Duratrax is a 10th scale nitro powered Nissan GT-R. This latest addition to the Duratrax line-up comes in three different colors and combines trick scale looks with serious on-road performance. Some of the features and specs include- * Duratrax 2.4GHz FHSS radio system by Futaba® * High-rpm ST18-S engine with dual chamber tuned pipe * Super Start RTR hand-held starter [...]
For all you high-end 10th scale nitro on-road guys, the crew over at Kyosho have introduced their new V-One R4 SP. The SP features several updates over the previous design including- * New main chassis * New 1 piece aluminum engine mount * Updated diff housings * New 2kd gear mount * Nickel coated shock shafts * Hardened steel diff gears * Tuning springs for front and [...]
Tamiya has had good success with its TT-01 Shaft Driven 4WD system and they are pushing out some nice new body combos. XB Subaru Impreza WRX STI Subaru BRZ Subaru BRZ R&D Sport Volkswagen Golf 24 The kits usually require a Radio and a Servo but can be usually had for nicely under 200 bucks so you can build it the way you want. I [...]
The good folks over at XRay have just announced their all new T4 Touring Car. The latest and greatest from XRay has been a long time in development, but now it is finally here for your driving pleasure. There is an enormous list of features and specs on the new T4, here are some of the highlights- * All-new T4 platform * [...]
PROTOform has just released full pictures of their all new Lexus LFA 200mm car body. This new PROTOform body fits 200mm touring cars as well as 190mm touring cars with offset wheels or wheel spacers. Enjoy the pictures and get your pre-orders in now if you want one off the first batch! #gallery-15 { margin: auto; } #gallery-15 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-15 [...]
The crew over at PROTOform have released a teaser shot of their upcoming Lexus LFA supercar body. As you can see in the above picture it looks totally sic! Cubby has already called dibs on this one, but I think there is going to be one heck of a fight in the office when it gets here! HERE is the [...]
For all your on-road fans the guys over at Kyosho have announced their new 2.4 GHz equipped PurT GP Fazer Porsche 911 Ready Set. Some of the key features are- * 2.4 GHz Syncro radio system * 4 channel receiver * 4 wheel independent suspension * Sealed radio box * Low center of gravity for enhanced cornering * Low profile engine * 3D upper deck * Urethane front [...]
If your a Porsche fan, or a Falken tire Fan, it looks like HPI Racing has you covered! They just announced a little teaser that they have a HPI Falken Tire Porsche 911 GT RSR in KIT and RTR coming soon. The kit will come with a clear body, and all the stickers you need to complete the look, [...]
A new on-road body from HPI Racing is the Ford Focus RS. It’s sized for a 200mm touring car chassis. The body is extra thick for durability. (We like that!) Comes with the usual decals, window masks, and fits just about every on-road vehicle HPI makes. #gallery-17 { margin: auto; } #gallery-17 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-17 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-17 [...]
