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 […]
The just-released Baja Q32 from HPI has a few tricks up it’s (small) sleeves. Taking a different path than the similiarly-sized models from ECX, the Baja Q32 now has optional parts that you can purchase to customize your buggy. There are three categories of option parts that are available: Chassis Components, Drivetrain and Electronics. From […]
Along with the two 1/36-scale models that ECX released late last year, the other bigger, small-scale release that I’ve been anticipating has been HPI’s 1/32 Baja Q32 buggy. Along with a similar size and overall appearance to the ECX models, there are a few minor differences that the HPI model brings to the table, namely […]
With temperatures on the rise (at least for a day) I took advantage of this "heat wave" and gave the LaTrax Rally a good shakedown. Not only is it a nimble machine, it's quite durable. I put it into a few snowbanks and over some uneven concrete bumps and it stood up to the test […]
Small-scale R/C fun shouldn’t be limited to just cars and trucks. There are a number of other vehicles and machines that are both pint-sized yet mighty, and here are a few videos to prove it. R/C Tractor Action Farmer’s R/C Dream 1/32-scale Hitachi Excavator Do you use your small-scale radio-controlled vehicle for work or play? […]
"New year, new R/C car." That's my motto. For the fourth-straight year, I have added a new radio-controlled car to my garage at the start of the year. This time, it's the LaTrax Rally, the first surface entry from LaTrax, and one that I've had my eye on for quite a while. After comparing (aka: […]
