Man, do I love small-scale R/C crawlers. Whether it's Pro-Line's Ambush 4x4, Carisma Scale Adventure's MSA-1E, or the ECX Barrage 1/24, the fact that I can get the thrill of radio-controlled trail driving anywhere, anytime is...huge. Now there's a new option for 1/24-scale R/C crawling; the Axial SCX24 Deadbolt. That's right, the mad geniuses at […]
If you want to bring the excitement of oval-track racing to your backyard, the lineup of sprint, Silver Crown, and midget cars from 1RC Racing appears to fit the bill. Their latest release is the second-generation of their 1/18-scale, ready-to-run (RTR) midget racer, the Midget 2.0. There are a number of internal updates on this […]
The lineup of 1/16-scale models from WPL is expanding, thanks to the upcoming WPL C34. With a body design reminiscent of the Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, this small-scale crawler will be offered in both kit and ready-to-run (RTR) models. Similar to other WPL models, this vehicle appears to feature a ladder-frame chassis, plastic axle housings, […]
Fans of auto racing now have a new, small-scale R/C model to take to the track. Kyosho has expanded their Mini-Z RWD lineup to include a replica of the Mazda 787B. The compact MR-03 chassis features a compact design and includes adjustable width settings (narrow or wide), a port for an optional gyro, and can […]
The Tamiya Lunchbox is a well-known and much-loved model among longtime R/C enthusiasts. This classic (and recently refreshed) kit provides the thrill of building with the fun of a radio-controlled monster truck. It now appears that Tamiya is readying a small-scale version of this R/C classic. While this isn't the first time Tamiya has released […]
This build series is sponsored by RCMart.com. We’re here. The home stretch. The final lap. The last mile. However you want to phrase it, the Orlandoo Hunter OH32A03 build is coming to an end. Throughout the entire process, I’ve been challenged by this build but it’s also been a fun process. The last segment of […]
This build series is sponsored by RCMart.com. “I love it when a plan comes together.” Or should I say, I love it when a build comes together? Either way, my Orlandoo Hunter OH32A03 project is progressing nicely. With the axles, chassis, and suspension links all assembled, it’s time to finish up the few remaining chassis […]
This build series is sponsored by RCMart.com. Every R/C build brings new adventures and opportunities with every new bag. With the axles and suspension links assembled on our Orlandoo Hunter OH32A03 kit, it’s now time to build the heart and soul of this small-scale R/C crawler; the transmission and chassis. The OH32A03 transmission is positioned […]
R/C fun comes in all shapes and sizes, and Kyosho's latest Mini-Z model takes that to heart. The Kyosho Mini-Z MP9 takes the spirit of their 1/10-scale competition buggy and sets it into the body of a 1/27-scale superstar. The Mini-Z MP9 is shaft driven, offering 4wd performance in a very compact package. the motor […]
Part One: Bags A & B This build series is sponsored by RCMart.com. My first experience with a 1/32-scale kit arrived in the form of the Orlandoo Hunter OH32A03 kit, specifically bag “A”. This bag contained all of the parts and pieces for assembling the axles and axle housings. I’ve done this type of assembly […]
