HPI is certainly getting plenty of mileage out of its [Venture18](/tag/venture18 platform). With their growing line of Toyota Hilux pickups, a rock-ripping Venture18 U4 Ford Bronco 4400, and a comp-focused crawler in the Venture18 CC Flux, the only thing they're missing is a monster truck…until now. Teaming with RTR Vehicles and Vaughn Gittin Jr. Motorsports, […]
One of the biggest R/C surprises in 2025 might be one of the smallest. Axial's SCX30 was announced out of the blue, and honestly, I wasn't sure how to react. It certainly has scale looks, but what about performance? After my pre-order arrived, I can safely say I'm shocked by how good this little rig […]
Well, that didn't take long. The FMS FCX24M Toyota Tacoma has only been available for a few weeks, and Fair RC has already whipped up a modded version of this modern off-road machine. The Fair RC FCX24M Taco Black Mamba Mod RTR puts a dark spin on this already well-detailed truck, giving it a glossy […]
Fair RC has released another modded version of the Hobby Plus CR18P EVO-V2 Rock Van. As you may have figured out from the name, the CR18P EVO-V2 Rock Van "Black Mod" RTR sports a fresh, black paint job and off-road-ready wheels and tires, to give a unique spin on this 1/18-scale R/C van. The CR18P […]
Fair RC has released its own spin on a modded version of the Hobby Plus CR18P EVO-V2 Rock Van. As the name implies, the CR18P EVO-V2 Rock Van "Red Mod" RTR sports a fresh, red paint job and off-road-ready wheels and tires, to give a unique spin on this 1/18-scale R/C van. The CR18P EVO-V2 […]
Horizon Hobby has been revving up the holiday sale scene this year, which means great discounts for you and any R/C enthusiast on your holiday shopping list. During their 2025 Cyber Week Sale, they're offering some nice discounts on several 2025 Losi NASCAR R/C models. These Cyber Week sale discounts are active through December 7, […]
Horizon Hobby has been hitting the holiday sale scene hard this year, which means great discounts for you and any R/C enthusiast on your holiday shopping list. During their 2025 Cyber Week Sale, they're offering several discounts on an array of Axial SCX24 models, including the SCX24 Toyota 4Runner, the SCX24 Dodge Power Wagon, and […]
If you like unique R/C crawlers, the Arktos 6x6 from Hobby Plus is certainly one of the more interesting models you'll find. Originally released earlier this year, the Hobby Plus team has released version 1.5, offering updated electronics to allow you to more-easily upgrade the motor and ESC to a brushless system for smoother performance. […]
It's become a Pavlovian response at this point. Redcat announces a new Ascent-18 crawler, and I add it to my collection. With the release of their Ascent-32, Redcat is dipping its toe into the world of micro R/C crawlers. Geared toward indoor crawling, the Ascent-32 is a budget-friendly crawler that looks like it offers plenty […]
If you've had your eyes on one of Redcat's brushed Ascent-18 models, this might be the best time to pick one up. During their Extended Black Friday Sale, you can save 20% or more on the original, brushed Ascent-18 and the brushed Ascent-18 Scout II. I'm a huge fan of both of these 1/18-scale crawlers, […]
