If you love the challenge of R/C rock crawling and aren't into scale details and visuals, Axial's 1/18-scale Capra UTB18 might be a great machine to keep your crawling skills sharp well into the winter months. This scaled-down version of the 1/10-scale Axial Capra features a brushed, 37T motor, a LiPo battery pack, and a […]
While the market for 1/18-scale R/C crawlers is small, it's slowly gaining new players, including Axial, and it recently announced Capra UTB18. If the Capra name rings a bell, then you're probably well aware of its 1/10-scale namesake. The 1/18-scale Capra UTB18 appears to be primed to follow in the tire tracks of its larger-scale […]
I'm calling 2022 "the year of the mini monster truck." With several conversion and DIY kits on the market, FMS has become one of the first to bring a ready-to-run (RTR), 1/24-scale monster truck to the market with the FCX24 Smasher. If you'd like to see what this tiny truck is capable of, check out […]
If you're a fan of small-scale R/C machines, you've probably noticed the recent boom in 1/24-scale monster trucks. From chassis conversion kits for the SCX24 to purpose-built models, these tiny trucks are enjoying their day in the sun. FMS has jumped on the small-scale monster truck bandwagon with the release of its FCX24 Max Smasher. […]
Pro-Line has introduced a new set of small-scale crawling tires for those who want to get the most performance out of their tiny trucks. Their 1/24-scale, 1.0" Trencher Tires are pre-mounted on Black Impulse Wheels, giving you an instant upgrade in style and performance. I'm a fan of Pro-Line's larger-sized Trencher tires, having recently added […]
It looks like AMain Hobbies is also getting in on the FMS 15-year Anniversary celebration. While no end date is noted, you can get discounts of either 32% (for 1/12-scale RTR models) or 13% (for 1/18-scale RTR models) on an array of FMS, ROCHobby, and EazyRC models. These discounts also include some models that aren't […]
FMS is celebrating its 15-year anniversary, and they're inviting you to join in on the fun with a variety of discounts on their 1/12 and 1/18-scale models. You can save 32% on their 1/12 model lineup with coupon code FMSCR2 and 13% on their 1/18-scale models with coupon code FMSCR8. On top of these discounts, […]
Amazon's Prime Day was so great they decided to have another one in 2022. If you're a Prime member, you can get early access to select savings, including 20% off a selection of items from Injora's Amazon shop. Injora's Prime Early Access Sale offerings range from wheels and tires for 1/24 and 1/10-scale R/C crawlers […]
One of my favorite sources for small-scale R/C crawler upgrades, Little Guy Racing Parts, has announced price drop on their entire lineup of tires. Originally priced at $25.99 per set, you can now pick up your choice of LGRP 1.0” tires for only $19.99. This discount covers the Trail King, Swamp King, and Gripper tire […]
If you're looking for a new LaTrax or Traxxas R/C vehicle to add to your collection (or to get you started in the hobby), now is a great time to jump in, thanks to the Traxxas Fall Savings event at Amain Hobbies. Between October 3 and November 30, 2022, you can save on these small-scale […]
