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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
