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) […]
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 […]
