Axial's recently-released SCX24 B17 Betty is certainly an interesting machine. Commemorating their 35th anniversary, this small-scale rig is a throwback to one of the first 1/10-scale R/C crawlers produced by Axial. Whether you view it as a collectible or your next 1/24-scale adventure rig, it's certainly an eye-catching piece. If you want to dress up […]
If you have a passion for 1:1 dirt oval racing, you have to appreciate 1RC Racing's lineup of 1/18-scale R/C replicas. With Sprint Cars, Midgets, and EDM racers already in their lineup, they have now added a 1/18-scale Late Model Ready-to-Run (RTR) for even more dirt oval racing excitement. Packed with plenty of visual details, […]
If you can't get enough 1/24 and 1/18-scale crawler goodness, AMain Hobbies is now carrying a selection of models from HobbyPlus. The lineup includes a number of CR-18 models with various body styles as well as a handful of CR-24 options. The CR-24 is priced at $89.99, and the CR-18 carries a price tag of […]
Raw, rock-gripping performance with a touch of scale detail. You can't upgrade wheels without upgrading tires, can you? For this review, the answer is a solid "no." With my Axial SCX24 Chevy C10 sporting a freshly-installed set of Treal 1.0" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels, it was only fitting to pair those rims with a new set […]
Upgrade the appearance and performance of your small-scale R/C crawler with these sleek and stylish wheels. Up until recently, most of my upgrade attention had been focused on my "standard-scale" R/C vehicles. In fact, it's almost second nature to upgrade and enhance a 1/10-scale vehicle in some way, shape, or form. However, the emergence of […]
If you've been itching to update your Kyosho Mini-Z 4x4, you'll soon have the chance thanks to a set of upgrades from Kyosho. One is basic, while the other is on the wilder side. Getting weight added to any trail rig is important, regardless of its size. Even small-scale crawlers could use a little help […]
They say "three's a crowd", but when it comes to expanding lineups for R/C machines, I say, the more the merrier. Panda Hobby seems to agree with this sentiment and they've expanded their lineup of 1/18-scale crawlers to include the Tetra X2, an SUV-bodied trail machine. Featuring a body style similar to boxy, mid-80s off-road […]
Mario Kart is one of my family's favorite video games, and we've played quite a bit of it over the past nine months. With that in mind, you can imagine my excitement when I discovered the release of various R/C-themed MarioKart models, including the BIG Mario from Kyosho Egg. This radio-controlled Mario Kart replica brings […]
Redcat has released a pre-holiday surprise in the form of a 1/16-scale monster truck. If you're looking for an R/C-related stocking stuffer, take a look at the Redcat Volcano-16. While I haven't seen one of these trucks up-close, it appears to be a re-badged version of Haiboxing's 1/16-scale monster truck, which has been an incredibly […]
Pro-Line has introduced a new body option for Losi's latest 1/18-scale model, the Mini-B buggy. The Axis Light Weight Clear Body gives Mini-B owners a new, ultra-sleek body option for their small-scale buggy, giving it as much as an aerodynamic edge as possible when it comes to competition. Made from durable Lexan polycarbonate, this body […]
