This might be one of the busier stretches of news (in recent memory) when it comes to small-scale R/C vehicles. We've seen ECX refresh their 1/36 KickFlip and BeatBox, as well as roll out a 1/14 radio-controlled motorcycle (Outburst), LaTrax announced a new body option for their 1/18 SST stadium trucks, and now Losi is […]
If four wheels have become passé in your world of radio-controlled machines, ECX has a new entry that is sure to liven up your garage. The Outburst 1/14-scale R/C Motorcycle is an affordable, fun, vehicle that you can take (and drive) just about anywhere. Following in the footsteps of the KickFlip and BeatBox, the Outburst […]
Fans of the Stadium Super Truck Series (Robby Gordon Formula Off-Road Stadium SUPER Trucks) have already taken to the most-recent vehicle-style launched by LaTrax, the SST. Now, fans of Robby Gordon and his hard-to-miss orange paint scheme can race around the yard or street with a 1/18 replica that eye-catching race truck. Making this new […]
With the sun and fun of summer in full swing, I've had more opportunities to take my LaTrax Rally out for a few more drives and have greatly enjoyed what this vehicle has to offer. So much so, that I've been keeping an eye out for deals for possibly picking up another Rally or other […]
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 […]
