Lately, I've been running my small-scale machines more than my 1/10 and 1/8-scale vehicles. While my 1/18 machines have gotten most of my attention, I have been feeling an itch to get out and venture with my SCX24s a bit more. After the folks at Injora offered up their Planet Axle and Servo Kit for […]
New from Pro-Line are their 1/18-scale Brunt Pre-Cut Body for the Losi Mini LMT. If you're gunning for a custom lid for your small-scale R/C monster truck, these pre-cut body options are an easy way to get you started. Pro-Line's Brunt body features classic mid-to-late '90s pickup truck styling that features softened edges on a […]
New from Fair RC and Batrazzi are their 1.2" Rogue Beadlock Wheels in Silver and Silver with Blue Accents. This small-scale crawler wheel is slightly larger than the 1.0" wheel size that you'll find on most ready-to-run (RTR) mini and micro crawlers, making it a perfect option if you're building or customizing a 1/18-scale trail […]
I can't deny it, I'm a sucker for a good-looking International Scout R/C rig. When the appearance is backed up by performance, then that's just icing on the cake. So, when Redcat introduced a brushless version of the Ascent-18 International Scout II, that just put the cherry on top of an already irresistible sundae. Already […]
New from Meus Racing is their MS-24 Engine Sound Simulator and Bluetooth Speaker designed for use with 1/24-scale and 1/18-scale R/C crawlers. If you want to add more fun to your small-scale crawler build or want to delight a younger R/C enthusiast, this engine sound simulator and speaker looks like a great way to do […]
Who's ready to do some scale work with their scale R/C truck? Fair RC's newest modded 1/18-scale pickup truck takes the wonderfully detailed FMS FCX18 Chevy K10 and spruces it up with a sharp, blue paint job for the cab and a work-ready flatbed in the back. The blue paint job on the FCX18 K10 […]
If you love scale-looking R/C trucks, Fair RC's latest modded release will have you feeling blue (but in a good way). Their FCX18 K10 Blue Mod RTR is a fresh take on the FMS FCX18 Chevy K10 pickup truck, featuring a new coat of paint, a fresh set of wheels and tires, and added scale […]
After every new small-scale R/C crawler purchase I make, I’m undoubtedly faced with the question, " How am I going to make this rig my own?" As I’ve found over the years, one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to customize a 1/24 or 1/18 radio-controlled trail truck or custom rock crawler is to […]
HPI has released its second 1/18-scale crawler model, the Venture18 U4 Ford Bronco 4400. This scaled-down version of the RTR Vehicle's Ford Bronco "Fun Haver". Featuring a two-speed transmission, a clipless body mounting system, oil-filled shocks, and much more. See what this rig looks like in action, thanks to this footage from HPI: Specs: Dimensions […]
If you've been waiting for HPI to expand its Venture18 lineup, your wait is over. Originally released in the fall of 2024, the Venture18 has become one of the more popular 1/18-scale trail trucks on the market, and with good reason. With a classic Toyota HiLux body and plenty of under-the-hood polish, this rig is […]
