The lineup at Carisma Scale Adventure has grown since their first SCA-1E Coyote hit the trail nearly a year ago. In that time, the CSA team has tuned and tweaked their platform, introducing the latest model in their SCA-1E lineup, a retro-styled, fully-licensed Ford F-150. The Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E LWB 1976 Ford F-150 offers up… Continue Reading
The lineup at Carisma Scale Adventure has grown since their first SCA-1E Coyote hit the trail nearly a year ago. In that time, the CSA team has tuned and tweaked their platform, introducing the latest model in their SCA-1E lineup, a retro-styled, fully-licensed Ford F-150. The Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E LWB 1976 Ford F-150 offers up… Continue Reading
Horizon Hobby has offered up mid-summer savings on a selection of R/C aircraft, boats, and surface vehicles, with discounts as high as $60. With brands including Losi, HobbyZone, Blade, and Pro Boat, you’ll find a little bit of everything during their Heat Wave Holiday sale. Skimming over the sales list, there are a few specific… Continue Reading
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Over the past few weeks, Carisma Scale Adventure has been hinting at a new model release. During my recent chat with their Brand Manager, Peter Gray (The Big Squid RC Podcast: Episode 7) I was given a sneak peek at what was over the horizon…and I liked what I had seen. Now the cat’s officially out… Continue Reading
Amazing Asiatees. The GPM products that I ordered arrived so its time for another review. Well can I first start by saying thank you to RCNewb on Twitter and to Felix from Asiatees for all there help over that last year I wouldn’t be where i am now without you so THANKS!!!!!!!!. Now to the products… Continue Reading
Axial has introduced another body option for their SCX10 II lineup, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (#AX31578). This hardtop version is very similar to what you’ll find on Axial’s SCX10 II 2017 Jeep Wrangler ready-to-run (RTR) model, but there are a few minor differences. This clear body is pre-cut, making your job a bit… Continue Reading
Yokomo has introduced a new LiPo battery option for off-road R/C racers and drifting fanatics. The Max Power 7.4 4600mah “shorty” pack is a hard-case battery that’s value priced yet performance rich. The goal of this battery is to provide smooth, steady power without breaking your budget. At less than $60 per battery pack, that… Continue Reading
Axial has been on a roll as of late, not only releasing new ready-to-run (RTR) models, but also releasing accessories and body options for their growing SCX10 II lineup. Their latest SCX10 II RTR release features the old-school styling of the 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer. If you dig that retro style bit would prefer to… Continue Reading
Following their Scimitar 170 FPV release, Blade has introduced the Scimitar 215 Pro BNF Basic, a multi-rotor aircraft that’s geared for competition. This pre-built quadcopter combines durable frame construction, powerful motors, and a high-quality FPV camera to create an impressive out-of-the-box aircraft. Featuring 5″ propellors and a 4mm carbon fiber airframe, the Scimitar 215 Pro… Continue Reading
Over the past year, I’ve watched the Traxxas TRX-4 enter the scale R/C scene and become an instant favorite among hobbyists. Their original offering, the TRX-4 Land Rover Defender, got the ball rolling and was quickly followed by additional models (TRX-4 Tactical Unit, TRX-4 Ford Bronco, TRX-4 Assembly Kit). Each of these options provided the… Continue Reading
Horizon Hobby has lowered the price on various Vaterra 1/10-scale Ascender models ( ready-to-run and bind-and-drive). With savings between $70 to $90, you can pick up a trail truck that’s almost ready to roll right out of the box. Vaterra Ascender 1972 Chevy K10 Pickup (RTR) – $369.99 Vaterra Ascender 1972 Ford Bronco (RTR) –… Continue Reading
Now that my Axial SCX10 has a beefed-up driveline, it’s time to tend to the steering performance of this trail rig. A few years ago, I applied a basic waterproofing technique (liquid electrician’s tape) to the exterior of my stock SCX10 servo. Although I don’t actively seek out wet conditions while driving, it’s nice to… Continue Reading
Could your R/C basher or racing machine use power overhaul? If your summertime project list is missing a bit of hobby magic, the folks at Castle Creations are offering up some savings on select ESCs, motors, combos, and accessories. The range of discounted items varies, but here’s a sample of what you can find during… Continue Reading
Pro-Line has introduced a new tire option for carpet and synthetic-turf buggy racing, aiming to provide both grip and durability for on-track competition. Their Pyramid buggy tires are designed specifically for 2-wheel drive, 1/10-scale R/C buggies and have been developed with astroturf racing in mind. The tire’s pin design emulates the shape of a pyramid,… Continue Reading
I’m starting to believe that the “wiring wizard”, Jonathan Baskins (Powershift RC Technologies) is a bonafide magician. With each new product he releases, the bar is raised, both by the appearance of his products, but also in their capability and utility. The latest release from Powershift RC is a series of D.M.S. (Dead Man’s Switch)… Continue Reading
There is no shortage of upgrades that you can make to your radio-controlled car, truck, boat, or aircraft. While you might focus solely on the vehicle itself, don’t forget about the gear that makes it go; the radio transmitter. Spektrum has introduced their latest pistol-grip style, 2.4GHz transmitter, the DX5 Pro. This radio is loaded with… Continue Reading
With the exterior of my SCX10 overhaul locked-in, I’ve turned my attention to the chassis. To be honest, the stock SCX10 platform has been a solid performer for me over the years, and I hadn’t given much thought to making many internal updates. That said, there are instances when the trail can get too gnarly… Continue Reading
Episode 7 of the Big Squid RC Podcast The latest episode of the Big Squid RC Podcast has been released and it’s (another) fun show. A longtime hobby acquaintance of mine (and Brand Manager for Carisma Scale Adventure), Peter Gray, joined me to talk about his hobby origin story, what sparked the Carisma Scale Adventure… Continue Reading
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There’s no doubt that the Vanquish VS4-10 Origin is a premium R/C builder’s kit. Vanquish Products, a company that delights in creating high-end accessories and hop-ups for 1/10-scale trail rigs and crawlers has released what appears to be a truly amazing machine. If you’ve wanted to learn more about this truck, here are two helpful… Continue Reading
Axial has released a new clear body option for their SCX10 lineup and it’s a throwback to the “good ol’ days”. Their 1967 Chevy C-10 pickup truck body set (#AX31498) can provide the perfect canvas to transform your 12.3″ wheelbase R/C crawler into an old-school shop truck, trail trekker, or custom street machine. This durable… Continue Reading
Blade has introduced the Scimitar 170 FPV into their lineup. This model is an indoor/outdoor FPV quadcopter that combines the thrill of first-person flight with a durable and capable aircraft. Featuring 4″ propellers and a 170mm frame length, the Scimitar is designed to perform. Getting up in the air is easy, thanks to four 1407-300kv… Continue Reading
Carisma Scale Adventure has made no secret that they’d be adding a kit version of their popular SCA-1E platform to their lineup. Shortly after the launch of their ready-to-run (RTR) Coyote, they revealed details about an upcoming kit release that has taken some extra time to develop. After nearly a year of real-world testing and… Continue Reading
With more companies and brands shifting toward online sales, Horizon Hobby has announced a surprising change for their ECX brand. From now on, if you want to pick up the latest radio-controlled vehicle from ECX, you’ll need to head to your local hobby shop. While I am primarily an online shopper, I do enjoy visiting… Continue Reading
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Kyosho has been developing a new 1/8-scale electric buggy which should soon be making appearances at off-road R/C tracks around the world. The MP9e Evo is the latest evolution of their competition-focused lineup and features a number of enhancements over previous models. Not many details have been released about this radio-controlled racer, however, Kyosho has… Continue Reading
Just because the 4th of July has come and gone, don’t think that you’ve lost out on your opportunities to save on a new R/C machine. Traxxas has a few summertime deals that are worth checking out. Between now and the end of July (7/31/18) you can save on a selection of Traxxas model and… Continue Reading