“Whoa”. That is the one word uttered by everyone who took a turn driving the Dromida BL Monster Truck during my review. Myself included. On the surface, this 1/18-scale R/C truck may not look like much, but once you mash the throttle, you’ll soon discover that there’s more to this machine than meets the eye. […]
The Pro-Line Ambush 4x4 has become one of my go-to small-scale R/C machines. From its compact size to the pure joy I get from driving it, the Ambush 4x4 brings much of what I love about the scale R/C world into an entirely new arena. While the stock body on this 1/25-scale scale trail truck […]
More than a simple speed boost, this is a complete performance overhaul. Dromida’s line of 1/18-scale surface R/C vehicles have become popular models for many reasons. Their low cost make them great entry-level vehicles for newbies or perfect add-ons for growing a radio-controlled car collection. Their Speed Series gave these small-scale machines another lease on […]
A 1/18-scale, off-roading, bundle of fun. One way in which I gauge my interest in a radio-controlled car or truck is how often I take it for a drive. While there’s not enough time in the day to run every machine, I have to go with my gut and grab the vehicle that best-fits my […]
One of the lingering questions you get after buying a new R/C vehicle is wondering how hard you can push the vehicle...before it breaks. While no vehicle is bulletproof, there are some brands which have made a name for themselves from a durability standpoint. While Traxxas, LaTrax, ECX, and even Redcat Racing have showcased the […]
On-road or off, these new 1/18-scale machines will give you a new perspective on your hobby. Have you ever imagined what it would be like to see the track or path that your radio-controlled car or truck is traveling on, from the ground level? While on-board cameras such as the Go-Pro and others make it […]
A 1/14-scale off-roader, packing plenty of power. The small-scale R/C landscape has been relatively quiet in 2017. In fact, it’s been too quiet for my taste. Thankfully Losi has shaken things up with their latest release, a 1/14-scale, ready-to-run (RTR) desert buggy that’s loaded with features. The Losi Mini 8ight DB is a brushless-powered desert […]
Boost the performance of these versatile 1/18-scale vehicles with motor, servo, and chassis hop-ups. The two vehicles in Axial’s 1/18 off-road lineup have gained an impressive following since being released in late 2016. The Yeti Jr. Rock Racer and Yeti Jr. SCORE Trophy Truck are quite capable out of the box, however there are always […]
Although Axial's Yeti Jr. has been available for less than six months, there have been a number of upgrades and hop-ups available for it. If you own one of these 1/18-scale off-road vehicles, TheToyz has a few new aluminum upgrades to take a look at. Aluminum 6-Spoke Wheels Giving your Axial Yeti Jr. Rock Racer or […]
With a large number of small-scale radio-controlled vehicles on the market, there are some that I'm more familiar with than others. LC Racing is one brand that I've been researching lately and have been impressed with the specs on their brushless-powered 1/14-scale vehicles. One of the vehicles in their lineup is the EMB-1H, a ready-to-run […]
