If you’re looking for a new machine to take on your indoor and outdoor R/C adventures, the FMS FCX24 Lemur might be a solid match. Based on the FCX24 platform, this 1/24-scale rock crawler/bouncer/racer, looks like it’s ready for just about anything it comes across.
The folks at FMS were kind enough to send me one of these small-scale machines to take a closer look at, and I took that opportunity to give it a quick overview and outdoor shakedown.
I’ve become a fan of the FCX24 platform, and this little machine shows quite a bit for promise. Crawling performance is good, but there were a few areas where other FCX24 models excelled, so I have some plans to tune my Lemur up a bit and see if that improves things.
FMS FCX24 Lemur Specs:
Length: 209mm
Width: 128mm
Height: 120mm
Wheelbase: 136mm
Ground Clearance: 41mm
Tire Width: 19.5mm
Motor Type/Size: Brushed/130
Battery 7.4V 2S LiPo 380mah
The FCX24 Lemur is priced at $145.99 and is available at fmshobby.com.
Tackle the trail with the latest small-scale crawler from Traxxas, the TRX-4M Ford F-150 High Trail Edition. Based on their popular 1/10-scale High Trail Edition TRX-4 models, you can now put an old-school spin on your small-scale R/C adventures.
Before this rig arrives on hobby store shelves, see how it performs, thanks to this action footage from Traxxas:
Traxxas TRX-4M Ford F-150 High Trail Edition Specs:
Length: 10.6 inches (269mm)
Front Track: 5.0 inches (127mm)
Rear Track: 5.0 inches (127mm)
Center Ground Clearance: 1.57 inches (40mm)
Weight (with battery): 1.03lbs (468g)
Height: 5.0 inches (127mm)
Wheelbase: 6.38 inches (162mm)
Approach Angle: 62°
Breakover Angle: 51.5°
Departure Angle: 52°
Shock Length (front and rear): 2.0 inches (51mm)
Hex Size: 7mm
Differential Type: Fully Locked; 2:1 Axle Ratio
Wheels (front and rear): 1.0 x 0.49 inches (25.4 x 12.5mm)
Tires (front and rear): 2.4 x 1.0 inches (61.9 x 25.6mm)
Electronic Control Module: ECM-2.5™
(Combo ESC, Receiver, Lighting Control*)
Motor (electric): Titan® 180 87T
Chassis Structure/Material: Steel Ladder Frame with Nylon Composite Crossmembers
Brake Type: Electronic “Hill Hold”
Drive System: Shaft-Driven 4WD
Steering: Axle-Mounted Servo
Radio System: TQ™ 2.4GHz 2-Channel Transmitter
Servo: #2065T Heavy Duty Waterproof
Battery Tray: 50.5mm L X 31mm W
The TRX-4M Ford F-150 High Trail Edition is priced at $174.95 and will be available through Traxxas dealers soon. Visit traxxas.com to learn more about this 1/18-scale R/C trail truck.
The Traxxas TRX-4M lineup continues to grow, thanks to the addition of the TRX-4M Ford F-150 High Trail Edition. This new truck marks the second “High Trail” edition rig to join the TRX-4M family, adding more old-school flair for fans of small-scale crawlers.
Scaling the F-150 body down to 1/18-scale, you’ll find plenty of detail on this rig from bumper to bumper. Available in brown, blue, and black, the TRX-4M Ford F-150 High Trail includes chrome-plated details like the grille, door handles, side mirrors, rollbar, and bumpers.
Not much has changed under the body, as the TRX-4M Ford F-150 High Trail Edition uses a ladder frame, a four-link suspension setup, a 180-size 87T brushed motor, and a 2S LiPo battery. Like it’s old-school pickup truck partner, this rig features a longer wheelbase (162mm/6.4in) compared to the TRX-4M Bronco and Defender (155mm/6.10in).
A 1/18-scale Long Arm Lift Kit is pre-installed to give this truck a lifted visual look and help improve ground clearance. Also assisting with the increased ground clearance are this rig’s larger 2.4″ (outer diameter) tires. Finally, chrome-plated multi-hole wheels cap off the classic appearance of this truck.
Traxxas TRX-4M Ford F-150 High Trail Edition Specs:
Length: 10.6 inches (269mm)
Front Track: 5.0 inches (127mm)
Rear Track: 5.0 inches (127mm)
Center Ground Clearance: 1.57 inches (40mm)
Weight (with battery): 1.03lbs (468g)
Height: 5.0 inches (127mm)
Wheelbase: 6.38 inches (162mm)
Approach Angle: 62°
Breakover Angle: 51.5°
Departure Angle: 52°
Shock Length (front and rear): 2.0 inches (51mm)
Hex Size: 7mm
Differential Type: Fully Locked; 2:1 Axle Ratio
Wheels (front and rear): 1.0 x 0.49 inches (25.4 x 12.5mm)
Tires (front and rear): 2.4 x 1.0 inches (61.9 x 25.6mm)
Electronic Control Module: ECM-2.5™
(Combo ESC, Receiver, Lighting Control*)
Motor (electric): Titan® 180 87T
Chassis Structure/Material: Steel Ladder Frame with Nylon Composite Crossmembers
Brake Type: Electronic “Hill Hold”
Drive System: Shaft-Driven 4WD
Steering: Axle-Mounted Servo
Radio System: TQ™ 2.4GHz 2-Channel Transmitter
Servo: #2065T Heavy Duty Waterproof
Battery Tray: 50.5mm L X 31mm W
The TRX-4M Ford F-150 High Trail Edition is priced at $174.95 and will be available through Traxxas dealers soon. Visit traxxas.com to learn more about this 1/18-scale R/C trail truck.
FMS, continuing to build its FCX24 lineup, has released the Lemur, a 1/24-scale rock crawler and rock racer. Borrowing the same platform as the Power Wagon, the K5 Blazer, and the Smasher, this rock buggy should offer fans of pure R/C crawling something new to tinker with.
Get a preview of how this rig performs with this action footage from FMS:
FMS FCX24 Lemur Specs:
Length: 209mm
Width: 128mm
Height: 120mm
Wheelbase: 136mm
Ground Clearance: 41mm
Tire Width: 19.5mm
Motor Type/Size: Brushed/130
Battery 7.4V 2S LiPo 380mah
The FCX24 Lemur is priced at $145.99 and is available at fmshobby.com.
Say “hello” to the newest member of the FMS FCX24 lineup: the Lemur. Aimed at fans of small-scale rock crawling, the Lemur is a 1/24-scale rock buggy with a style all its own.
Featuring oversized (height), replica BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A tires, a nylon tube-frame chassis, four-link suspension, portal axles, and a two-speed transmission, this rig appears ready to take on challenges whether you’re running it indoors or out.
The Lemur features a detailed driver compartment with two competition-inspired figures behind the controls of this machine. Like other FCX24 models, this rock buggy includes a two-speed transmission with both high and low gearing, letting you select the right wheel speed for conditions.
Other features include a metal-gear steering servo and an LED roof-mounted light bar. Three body panel color/graphics options are available: red, orange, and green.
FMS FCX24 Lemur Specs:
Length: 209mm
Width: 128mm
Height: 120mm
Wheelbase: 136mm
Ground Clearance: 41mm
Tire Height: 54.8mm
Tire Width: 19.5mm
Motor Type/Size: Brushed/130
Battery 7.4V 2S LiPo 380mah
The FCX24 Lemur is priced at $145.99 and is available at fmshobby.com.
FMS has launched another fun social media challenge and contest that could net you some new gear. Between October 16 and November 5, 2023, you can share your indoor radio-controlled videos for a change to win from a selection of prizes.
This is a great opportunity to show off your indoor driving skills as well as your indoor crawling course creations. To participate in the #FMSIndoorExploration Challenge:
Of the many small-scale R/C releases that I’ve driven this year, the FCX18 Toyota LC80 from FMS is contending for the top spot in my favorites list. The scale looks are more than backed up by the solid performance and power that’s packed into this 1/18-scale trail machine.
FMS sent me an FCX18 to take a closer look at, and it didn’t take long before I started throwing some upgrades onto it. While I made some performance-focused changes, most of my customizations were cosmetic in nature.
Here is my overview, bench drive, and upgrade rundown for my FCX18 LC80:
FMS FCX18 Toyota LC80 Specs:
Length: 282mm
Width: 126mm
Height: 136mm
LiPo Battery: 2S 7.4V 900mAh
Tire Size (mm): D56 x W19.2
Wheel Base (mm): 160
Ground Clearance: 35mm
Approach Angle: 61°
Departure Angle: 35°
Car Weight: 535g
The FCX18 Toyota LC80 is priced at $179.99 and is available through FMS and their dealers. Visit fmshobby.com to learn more about this 1/18-scale R/C crawler.
The folks at Fair RC are at it again with another cool modded model: the FCX24 Power Wagon “Rattled Cage” RTR. Building on their Autumn-themed FCX24 Power Wagon mod from last year (the “Rusted Pumpkin”, the “Rattled Cage” ushers in even more detail and weathering.
The FCX24 Power Wagon “Rattled Cage” RTR features a 3D-printed front bumper and rear cage, Batrazzi steely wheels, and Mud Pro-X tires. This overhaul certainly makes the FCX24 look like an entirely new machine, which is exciting to see.
If you want to amp up the Halloween-themed goodness, there is a second level of modification that you can purchase, which adds more LED lights and Halloween stickers.
Fair RC FCX24 Power Wagon “Rattled Cage” Mod Specs:
Length: 221mm
Width: 124mm
Height: 132mm
Wheelbase: 139mm
Ground Clearance: 26mm
Approach Angle: 68 degrees
Motor: 130-size, brushed
Battery: 2S LiPo 7.4V, 380mah
The FCX24 ) “Rattled Cage” Mod is priced starting at $209.99 and is available at fairrc.com. If you’d prefer to turn your creativity loose on a stock FCX24 Power Wagon, you can pick one up from fmshobby.com.
If you’re searching for an FCX24 Smasher with a unique style, check out Fair RC’s latest modded machine, the FCX24 Pumpkin Smasher Mod. “Unique” is quite an understatement when it comes to the appearance of this machine.
With multiple colors on various body panels, this truck is a patchwork of colors that ranges from real to purple to pink. A Halloween-themed decal sheet is included with this truck, allowing you to decorate it however you’d like.
Under the hood, you’re getting the standard FMS FCX24 Smasher V2 with its brushed motor, two-speed transmission, ladder-frame chassis, and 1/24-scale monster truck tires. Learn more about the FCX24 Smasher V2 in our review.
The FCX24 Pumpkin Smasher Mod is priced at $169.99 and is available at fairrc.com.
Fair RC has announced another new modded R/C machine, turning their attention to one of the stars of Stranger Things (that is if you’re a car and truck fanatic). The FCX24 K5 Blazer “Hopper’s Car” Mod is a solid replica of the 1980 K5 Blazer driven by David Harbour’s character, Jim Hopper, in the Stranger Things series.
While not 100% correct, this FCX24 K5 Blazer features a brown and tan paint job along with several decals inspired by Hopper’s K5 Blazer. The decals are pre-applied, so you won’t need to do any customization (unless you want to).
The FCX24 K5 Blazer “Hopper’s Car” edition also features a 1/24-scale police light bar and LEDs that will need to be installed for full functionality.
Under the hood, this is the same FCX24 K5 Blazer that you can buy from FMS and their dealers, complete with a two-speed transmission, portal axles, and ladder-frame chassis.
The FCX24 K5 “Hopper’s Car” Mod is priced at $189.99 and is available at fairrc.com.
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