The Losi NASCAR RC Car is one model that I've had my eyes on since it was first announced. As a life-long NASCAR and motorsport fan, the idea of ripping around my driveawy with a 1/12-scale replica NASCAR race car is very appealing. If that wasn't enough to make me pull the trigger on one […]
The folks at Hobby Plus are teasing a new release that should be revealed in early November. On several of their social media channels, including Instagram and Facebook, the R/C brand has a short teaser vid that features their 1/18-scale CR18P 6x6 Arktos Hauler carrying an unidentified small-scale R/C machine. From the few quick glimpses […]
Losi and Horizon Hobby have released two new models into Losi's NASCAR RC Car lineup geared toward longtime fans of the NASCAR Cup Series. The colors of the iconic #3 GM Goodwrench Plus Chevy driven by Dale Earnhardt and the #8 Budweiser Chevy driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. have been released on new "fantasy" models, […]
Little Guy Racing Parts has introduced a new color option for its Torq Series 1.0" Beadlock Wheels. If you're looking to step up the appearance of your 1/24 or 1/18-scale crawler, their new Cherry Red Torq Series Wheels are sure to turn heads and grab attention. Featuring a metallic red finish, this color looks great […]
It's time to showcase another of my small-scale R/C machines. Today, we're taking a closer look at one of the five Traxxas TRX-4M models in my collection. This rig is special to me as it's the first TRX-4M that I purchased, and it jump-started my interest in 1/18-scale crawlers. Set up as an overland adventure […]
New from Fair RC is their modified CR18P Terranaut 8x8 Green Rusted Crawler. Based on the stock Hobby Plus CR18P Terranaut, this dirtied-up version has been weathered with rust effects to make it look like it's been through some stuff. Underneath the weathered and rusted cosmetic updates, you'll find the same features and functions as […]
Fair RC has a new, spooky release that's perfect for fans of creepy crawlies and R/C crawling. While the FCX18 LC80 Nightcrawler "Halloween Edition" RTR looks like a color-modded version of the FMS FCX18 Land Cruiser 80, it has a few tricks up its sleeves. Featuring a purple paint job and upgraded Batrazzi black steel […]
If you love painting custom and replica NASCAR R/C bodies, Pro-Line has introduced a new, 3D-Printed Display Chassis for the Losi NASCAR R/C Car to help you show off your works of art. Made of black 3D-printed material, this multi-piece display chassis will simulate the appearance of a complete NASCAR chassis without any of the […]
Small-scale competition-focused crawlers seem to be all the rage now, with ready-to-run (RTR) models arriving from the likes of Redcat, Hobby Plus, and Furitek. Still, there's plenty of room for other players, and HPI is the latest to throw their hat into the 1/18-scale comp-crawler ring. Their Venture18 CC Flux is not only the latest […]
HPI has released the latest version of its Venture18 in the Venture18 CC. This comp-focused version of the Venture18 puts a performance spin on HPI's popular small-scale crawler. Blending scale details and performance-minded chassis tweaks, this 1/18-scale rig features a tube-style chassis frame with an exposed, caged rear bed area, a comp-style pickup truck cab […]
