Finally, after much internal wishing and hoping, Redcat released a small-scale R/C rock crawler, the Ascent-18. In what may have been my quickest announcement-to-purchase record yet, I knew I had to have one of these 1/18-scale crawlers the minute, ney, the second it was announced. Not only is the Ascent-18 a visual doppelganger to its […]
Pro-Line has released a new body option for the Axial SCX24, the 2001 Jeep Cherokee. Perfect for updating the appearance of your versatile small-scale crawler, this body will give your rig a fresh new look while also giving a nod to a popular 1:1 off-roading model. Made from durable polycarbonate, this body is modeled and […]
One of the many reasons I love the R/C hobby is that I can collect several replicas of 1:1 vehicles without incurring crushing debt. The small-scale side of the radio-controlled universe is even more affordable than their larger, 1/10-scale cousins, making collecting various cars and trucks that much easier. Along that same vein, I often […]
Injora is celebrating its 8th anniversary and they're inviting you to join in on the fun. Now through August 30 (2024), you can save 8% on your next purchase at injora.com. To activate the savings, enter coupon code 8YEARS during checkout. This coupon is valid for anything on injora.com, including bodies, wheels, tires, motors, ESCs, […]
FMS is celebrating its 18th anniversary with a few fun surprises. Their 18th Anniversary Sale can land you some great deals on select radio-controlled aircraft, but their tease of an upcoming small-scale crawler release is what I'm the most excited about. In the not-too-distant future, FMS will unveil the full details of their FCX24 Chevrolet […]
If you own one or more FMS FCX24M Land Rover Camel Trophy rigs, chances are you've started to look into upgrades. While this rig compares quite nicely to the Axial SCX24, there are still several differences that can make upgrading this new model a tad bit tricky. If you want to keep your FCX24M looking […]
If you've been longing for a modern-bodied small-scale R/C crawler and trail truck, FMS might have you covered with its latest FCX18 offering. The FCX18 Hummer EV RTR brings current-day 1:1 style to the 1/18-scale trail truck arena, giving fans of scale R/C trucks something new to play around with and customize. Officially licensed by […]
The team at FMS has added another branch to their FCX18 family with the introduction of the FCX18 Hummer EV. While many of the models under the FMS banner are replicas of classic off-road vehicles, the FCX18 Hummer EV is a drastic change given that it's not only a modern model, but also a replica […]
It's been far too long since I've written about a new Kyosho Mini-Z release, and what better way to get back into the swing of things than with their latest model, the AWD 1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R. Featuring an incredibly detailed body, the Mini-Z AWD 1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R looks like it rolled right out […]
Fair RC has unveiled its next modded version of the FCX24M, the Trail Titan Mod. If you're a fan of the Land Rover Defender 90, but don't care for the Camel Trophy Livery found on the current FMS FCX24M lineup, this might be a rig worth checking out. The 1/24 Trail Titan Mod RTR features […]
