Proving that size is no factor in the amount of fun you can have with an R/C vehicle, ECX has updated their BeatBox and KickFlip 1/36-scale vehicles with new graphics, and in one case, a new body type. Keeping with it's micro-Monster Truck body style, the BeatBox has received a new coat of paint for […]
My previously-mentioned "great deal" of a HPI Micro RS4 began to show signs of wear with its decals after a few driveway drives. As a quick weekend project, I stripped off the old decals and gave the look of this ride an update. While the stock look was great, this look is more along the lines […]
If the twists and turns of on-road racing and the high-flying jumps that come with off-road bashing have you wanting more from your R/C experience, take some time to slow down and explore the terrain around you. ECX, one of the more budget-friendly radio-controlled vehicle brands, is dipping their toe into the rock crawling scene […]
Even though space in my R/C garage is growing a bit tight, I was able to find room for "just one more" vehicle. After finding a deal that was too good to pass up, I got my hands on HPI's Micro RS4. Since this was one vehicle I had looked at picking up earlier in […]
As I sit here, looking across the room at my LaTrax Rally, I'm reminded of how much fun these smaller, rally-based R/C cars can be. For those of you that share the same thoughts, Losi has a new machine that you may want to take a look at. Based on their MINI 8IGHT, the new […]
Dromida, has been a favorite among R/C fans since they came onto the scene in 2013. Since their inception, they have been adding upgrade parts and new vehicle choices to their lineup, keeping things exciting for entry-level hobbyists. After releasing an add-on Brushless Speed Kit (featuring a 5300kV brushless motor, speed control, receiver, 12T pinion […]
Let me be the first to admit that I goofed. I missed a few R/C manufacturers and models when I wrote up my "big list" of "big names" in small-scale radio-controlled vehicles. Two nice-looking, low-dollar options have been available from Helion for some time, but if you haven't yet been introduced to them, now is […]
As the march into 2015 continues, there have been a number of new radio-controlled vehicles announced and released, though most of them have been of the larger-scale variety. Luckily for your small-scale fans, Carisma is releasing a new 1/24-scale buggy that should be an exciting little machine. Fancy something palm size and stupid fast and runs LIPO […]
With my initial run of the LaTrax Rally in the books, it’s time to show some attention to the handling of this already-nimble machine. While you won’t need to upgrade the shocks on this vehicle, it is a modification that’s well worth the money and it won’t take you too long to complete the process. […]
Kyosho has announced new scale Mini-Z models (technically body styles) in the Hummer H2 and Mercedes G55L. If your small-scale R/C garage could use some new machines, these might be just what you're looking for. As a fan of scale vehicles, specifically the detail and effort that are put into some of these bodies, it's […]
