Have you had your eye on the Axial UTB18 Capra but didn't want to pull the trigger? Good news, you can now pick up this course-ready crawler for a lower price. Originally priced at $249.99, Horizon Hobby has lowered the price to $219.99, a savings of $30. The UTB18 Capra isn't your typical 1/18-scale crawler […]
It never fails. As soon as I think I've found my new favorite R/C model, a challenger always emerges to make a run for the title. Having been on a Traxxas TRX-4M kick for the past year, I found myself drawn to one of the newer 1/18-scale trail and crawling rigs to hit the market; […]
There's a new Fair RC FCX18 LC80 mod on the horizon, and it looks like a real head-turner. On their Instagram profile, Fair RC has posted a full-view teaser image of its upcoming "Tri-Color Mod" version of the FMS FCX18 Land Cruiser 80. Featuring a white paint job, this version of the FCX18 features Toyota's […]
Fair RC has turned its attention to the FMS FCX18, announcing the "Green Mod" of this 1/18-scale R/C crawler. Already an eye-catching machine, this modified version of the FCX18 sports a metallic-green paint job with gold front door striping. Along with the fresh paint, the "Green Mod" FCX18 LC80 also features pre-installed Batrazzi wheels and […]
If you're suffering from a case of the winter "blahs", there's nothing better to beat it than with a new R/C machine. If you've wanted to try your hand at small-scale crawling, whether it's for competition or purely for fun, you can now get into it at a lower price. Horizon Hobby has lowered the […]
The FMS FCX18 Land Cruiser 80 is one of my favorite small-scale releases from 2023. If you're as much of a fan of this platform as I am, you're undoubtedly looking forward to the next 1/18-scale release from FMS. Thankfully, that time could be fast approaching as they've posted a not-so-subtle teaser about the next […]
Axial has announced the release of a refreshed SCX24 Jeep Wrangler JLU. Featuring new colors, electronics, and a few chassis changes, this new rig is poised to take on indoor and outdoor challenges. This is the third iteration of the SCX24 Jeep Wrangler. The second-generation Jeep featured a few electronics changes, but not much else. […]
Brand loyalty is as real in the R/C world as it is in the 1:1 automotive space. Now through January 31, 2024, FMS is giving Chevrolet fans an opportunity to show their passion during the Chevrolet Story Collection event. Throughout January 2024, share your feelings, photos, and/or videos about the Chevy brand (full-size or radio-controlled) […]
Carisma's newest addition to its GT24 lineup is the GT24 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 Brushless Rally Car (88468). This 1/24-scale rally car is a wonderful replica of its 1:1 counterpart, featuring a polycarbonate body, brushless motor, and all-wheel drive. Before this model hits hobby store shelves, check out Carisma's overview and running footage of […]
Just in the (Saint N)ick of time, Carisma has snuck in a new small-sally rally car release just before Christmas. Fans of early-80s rally cars should appreciate the details applied to the latest GT24 model, the GT24 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 Brushless Rally Car (88468). The latest in a growing lineup of 1/24-scale rally […]
