It’s hard to argue that the belle of the scale R/C ball for 2018 has been the Traxxas TRX-4 Ford Bronco. This old-school stunner has been showing up in my social media timelines quite a bit, with fun being the main theme. If you’d love to park one of these 4×4 beauties in your R/C… Continue Reading
It’s hard to argue that the belle of the scale R/C ball for 2018 has been the Traxxas TRX-4 Ford Bronco. This old-school stunner has been showing up in my social media timelines quite a bit, with fun being the main theme. If you’d love to park one of these 4×4 beauties in your R/C… Continue Reading
It’s time to stock up your library with summertime reading material! Air Age Media is hosting a Memorial Day Sale, and between now and May 28, 2018, you can save 20% on a variety of R/C-related books, magazines, and DVDs. To activate the savings, use coupon code MEM20 at checkout. This discount doesn’t apply to… Continue Reading
Of the many areas in the hobby, batteries are one area that I want to learn more about. Thankfully, the Big Squid RC Podcast allowed me the opportunity to chat with one of the experts, Joshua Barker of MaxAmps. Josh shed some light on a variety of topics, including battery myths, what battery ratings and… Continue Reading
Matthew Horsley is sponsored by Asiatees.com and provides reviews and insight into the products he purchases through their site. Any product reviews are not influenced by this sponsorship. Hi guys i just thought i would share my experience with you all. I ordered some parts from Asiatees 6 days ago and they turned up… Continue Reading
Pro-Line has released a selection of aluminum upgrade parts for their PRO-MT 4×4 R/C roller. These new parts not only look sharp, but they add a nice level of durability to this monster truck. First on the list is a pair of aluminum shock caps ($16.11). Featuring an anodized gray finish, these caps not only… Continue Reading
The Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E has proven itself to be a capable machine, straight out of the box. That said, there is always room for improvement with any R/C vehicle, and following up on their recent release of aluminum/alloy upgrades, Carisma will soon be offering up an assortment of chassis and performance upgrades which focus… Continue Reading
Team Associated’s latest release is bound to turn some heads. If the CR12 Trail Series F-150 looks as good as it does in photos, just wait until you see it in action. To that end, the folks at Team Associated decided to show off their latest creation with a beachside trail-run video. From rough terrain… Continue Reading
A vehicle that’s as large and powerful as the Traxxas X-Maxx needs to have tires that can withstand the punishment that this radio-controlled beast can dish out. Thankfully, there are plenty of upgrades out there to make this mammoth monster truck virtually bulletproof. Adding to their current lineup of hop-ups for the X-Maxx, Pro-Line has… Continue Reading
The scale R/C boom doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon, as another well-known brand has rolled up to the party in style. Team Associated has introduced their new CR12 Trail Series platform, with their first model featuring a classic Ford F-150 body style. The CR12 is a 1/12-scale, ready-to-run (RTR) model, putting in… Continue Reading
I love it when a plan comes together, even if the plan takes a while to come to fruition. I’d been hoping to chat with J. Scott Curlin (aka AceofAxe) for quite a while. After a bit of planning and an early morning wakeup call, I sat down for a virtual chat with the man… Continue Reading
Traxxas has been making waves with their latest on and off-road releases, it only makes sense that they’d turn their attention to the water. Just in time for summer, their latest watercraft is a “Red Edition” variant of their M41 Widebody Catamaran. At 40″ long, this is one massive boat, featuring a classic red, white… Continue Reading
Talking Trail Trucks with Tom Allen of RC4WD The Big Squid RC Podcast keeps on rolling! Episode three has been posted, and it’s one for the scale R/C crowd. I was thrilled to be joined by Tom Allen of RC4WD as we chatted about his beginnings in the hobby, what got him in the door… Continue Reading
Horizon Hobby has released three new battery and charger packages, aimed at getting new hobbyists up to speed quickly and without much hassle. Their new Dynamite Powerstage bundles take some of the guesswork out of pairing a new R/C model with a power source. Dynamite Powerstage Bundle 1 – $49.99 Starting with the basics, their Stage 1 bundle provides… Continue Reading
Radio-controlled short course trucks (SCTs) have been a popular vehicle type for many years. I got my start in the hobby with an SCT and look forward to the day when I can get back behind the wheel of one. Since there are so many models on the market, ECX is appealing to those with an appetite… Continue Reading
If you yearn to burn nitro, the latest 1/8-scale buggy from Kyosho is sure to get you fired up. Building on their popular and performance-driven Inferno Neo line, the Inferno Neo 3.0 has been introduced, featuring improvements to the engine, suspension setup and more. For starters, this buggy utilizes the new KE21SP engine, which is… Continue Reading
ECX has revamped their 1/10-scale Ruckus 4×4 monster truck with new colors and some new features. For the most part, this radio-controlled truck keeps the same soul as its previous version but has new wheels and a Spektrum STX2 radio system. The radio system boasts a new throttle limiter, which allows you to put this truck into… Continue Reading
It looks like the folks at Pro-Line have been hard at work on more than just great R/C parts and accessories. They’ve also been busy revising their website and have re-launched it with a new look streamlined navigation. Now you can easily find the parts and pieces your in search of, and adding them to… Continue Reading
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When I think of insane, no-limits R/C bashing machines, the ARRMA Outcast comes to mind almost instantly. This vehicle begs to be driven hard and appears to handle the punishment of big jumps, bumps, and obstacles. The ARRMA team had some fun with two of these bashing beasts, and it’s worth watching over-and-over again. Trust me,… Continue Reading
There are plenty of ways to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in the R/C hobby. If you enjoy the thrill of paging through a magazine or book to learn about your favorite hobby, AirAgeStore.com has a sweet springtime deal for you. For one day only, you can save 25% on select products and publications… Continue Reading
Pro-Line’s recently released BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM3 tires blend scale realism with performance to give your 1/10-scale R/C rock crawler solid looks and traction. If you’ve been wondering how these tires hold up on the trail, the folks at Pro-Line have released a short teaser video that not only shows these tires in action, but… Continue Reading
Is your radio-controlled trail truck in need of some new shoes? If so, HRC Distribution has rolled out a new 1.9″ tire and wheel combo designed for 1/10-scale trail and crawling machines. Their new “Mud Country” tires combine scale appearance and off-road performance to provide a great-looking, high performing package. These Dick Cepek tires are… Continue Reading
If you like to run your radio-controlled trucks to the limit, chances are, you’ve looked at ways to armor them so they can live to bash another day. T-Bone Racing has been producing bumpers, skid plates and other protective parts for a number of years, and their latest set of upgrades focuses on the Losi 3XL-E.… Continue Reading
HPI seems quite proud of their first foray into the world of “R/C scaling”. Their Venture FJ Cruiser has quite a following among fans of radio-controlled off-roading, making it a popular vehicle on trails and at outdoor adventure gatherings. To celebrate the calendar turning closer to the summer months, HPI has declared it to be… Continue Reading
Coming soon from Trinity, a new spec-class brushless motor option that’s designed for on-track domination. Their Punisher sensored, brushless motors are designed to deliver power and performance at a relatively low cost. Available in either 13.5T (turn) or 17.5T (turn) configurations, these motors are intended for spec-class racing. With features such as low resistance solder tabs, maximum… Continue Reading