The recently-announced, second-generation Carisma Scale Adventure MSA-1E builds on the foundation of last year's model and adds a few new bells and whistles, including lower gearing, a new motor, and an officially-licensed 1976 Ford F-150 body. While all of those upgrades sound nice, the real question remains; how does it perform? To answer that question, […]
The expanded MSA-1E lineup now features a licensed, 1976 Ford F-150 body design. Originally spotted during coverage of the 2019 NRHSA convention, Carisma has officially released their second-generation, 1/24-scale crawler; the MSA-1E 1976 Ford F-150. Aside from the new, officially-licensed body, this rig also brings a few internal upgrades to the table. The gearing has […]
Do you love small-scale R/C news? If so, this year's NHRSA convention in Las Vegas had a few little tidbits that you might find interesting. After watching (and re-watching) RC Driver's 2019 HRHSA Show coverage and receiving a tip from a fellow hobbyist (thanks, Adam W.) which pointed to a Facebook post by Competition-X, there are two […]
Kyosho has added another sharp-looking ride to their Mini-Z lineup; the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRC. If you love beautifully-crafted scale detail and small-scale, crazy-fun R/C cars, you should get the best of both worlds with this model. Featuring all-wheel drive, smooth drift wheels, full ball bearings, and an officially-licensed 2008 Subaru Impreza WRC body, this […]
YES!!! I mean...what do we have here? Setting aside my excitement for a moment, Axial has released a new addition to their SCX24 line; the SCX24 2019 Jeep Wrangler JLU (AXI00002T1/2). The SCX24 Deadbolt has quickly become my favorite small-scale crawler, and I'm thrilled to see this line of vehicles expanding. With their latest release, […]
When I think of small-scale R/C models, one brand that often comes to mind is LaTrax. While they've been relatively quiet throughout 2019, they have released two new color options for their 1/18-scale Desert Prerunner. While the underlying setup of this truck remains the same, including Traxxas iD battery tech, the Desert Prerunner sports either […]
Over the past year, I've been holding out hope that Carisma would re-introduce a small-scale, go-fast, ready-to-run (RTR) model into their lineup. After announcing their GT24B and GT24R kits, I wasn't sure what to expect next, but thankfully, they've answered my hobby hopes with two new RTR rally car models. For fans of jellybean-styled, compact […]
If you feel the need for speed, but want a smaller-scale R/C machine for take-anywhere fun, Carisma might have you covered. Their just-announced GT24 Rally series features two 1/24-scale replicas that are packed with power and designed for fun. In this quick video clip, you can see the GT24 Subaru WRX carving up a gravel […]
1RC Racing has announced a new ready-to-run (RTR) model for R/C dirt track racing fanatics. Based on a 1:1 Eastern Dirt Modified (EDM) racer, this new 1/18-scale racer features real-world details both inside and out. With a polycarbonate body panel set, authentic tube-frame chassis design, and scaled-down replica Hoosier dirt racing tires, the EDM RTR […]
Say hello to the GT24 Rally series. Small, fast, and fun. Those are the hallmarks of Carisma's GT24 models. From their past ready-to-run (RTR) models to their more recent 1/24-scale kit options, Carisma has always packed power and performance into their small-scale go-fast machines. Bringing the excitement of 1:1 rally car racing to the small-scale […]
