As soon as the two newest 1/36-scale models from ECX were announced a few months ago, I knew I had to get my hands on one. The KickFlip and BeatBox look like amazing little machines and should be great companions as "take anywhere" R/C cars that you can throw into your backpack or messenger bag […]
Updated 11/26/14 with discounts from AMain.com and Pro-Line. One of the best stocking-stuffers that you can give a radio-controlled car enthusiast might be a smaller-scale vehicle (or accessories for their micro machine). With the Christmas holiday right around the corner, deals are popping up left and right and you could stand to save a nice […]
For those looking at the crawler scene, Redcat Racing has a new smaller-scale vehicle that might be just what you’re looking for. The Everest-16 is a shaft-driven, RTR rock crawler that looks to be a very capable, and VERY fun little rig. At first glance, it looked like the Everest-16 (and it’s larger counterpart, the […]
As I await the arrival of my pre-ordered ECX KickFlip, I'm happy to see news of another micro-scale R/C buggy, the Q32 Baja from HPI. Made with fun in mind, you won't find any unnessary parts on this machine. Riding on foam tires that should have enough grip to tackle an office hallway or lunchroom […]
You'll soon have a new 1/18-scale machine to add to your collection. Redcat Racing has announced their Volcano-18 monster truck and it looks like a great little vehicle for indoor or outdoor fun. Powered by a brushed motor and a 7.4V, 800mAH Lithium-Ion battery, the Volcano-18 doesn't lack for power. Added to that power pack […]
I've gotten a few of my vehicles and accessories from TowerHobbies.com in the past, so when they come out with a good deal, I'm always checking it out. Right now, they're holding an "Early Bird" sale (pre-Thanksgiving) on a number of R/C vehicles, batteries, radios, and other parts. I found two Dromida machines (MT4.18 & […]
After getting in from a little run with my 1/10 scale rig (Axial SCX10), I wanted to see what was out there for the small-scale folks. What I found was pure gold. I've found the crawler "scene" to be fun and something that really fits my style, so these miniature rigs are right up my […]
If you're wondering what can be done to customize a smaller-sized R/C car, you don't have to look far to find a few fun projects and builds. This is a very cool, and very scale 1999 Chevy Silverado body from a plastic model, that was mounted onto a Losi 1/24 scale Losi crawler (Trail Trekker). To see […]
Dromida will be releasing two new trucks in the next two months, and they're bringing some scale swagger with them. Tower Hobbies has pre-ordering available for the DT4.18 Desert Truck and the DB4.18 Desert Buggy. Both of these machines are 1/18 scale and feature functioning LED light bars. DT4.18 Specifications Length: 11.8 in (302mm) Width: […]
If you’re just getting into the R/C hobby or are looking at adding a few new vehicles to your garage, it’s good to know who’s- who and who makes what. While there numerous makes and models to choose from, I’ve highlighted a few of the “bigger” names in the small-scale radio-control universe. With prices ranging […]
