FMS certainly has a knack for creating visually stunning, radio-controlled vehicles. While you won't find these machines tackling tricky trails or crawling challenging lines, they do offer plenty of fun. Its latest release, the 1/12-scale Toyota FJ45 RTR, lets your imagination truly run wild. Featuring a two-speed transmission, removable body elements, and leaf-spring suspension, the […]
If you value scale detail on and in your R/C models, you've undoubtedly taken a look at the many releases from FMS. One of their latest models is a 1/12-scale Toyota FJ45 Pickup Truck. This ready-to-run (RTR) truck replicates the rugged style of the 1:1 FJ45 with plenty of visual bells and whistles. While not […]
I'm always excited when a new R/C model hits the market, and from what I've been reading and watching, the TRX-4M from Traxxas looks to be an impressive machine. This 1/18-scale R/C crawler and trail rig wonderfully captures the stunning 1:1 details of the modern Ford Bronco and classic Land Rover Defender with ABS plastic […]
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, […]
