How good is the Redcat Ascent-18 right out of the box? If you ask me, it's very good. While it could use a little front-end weight and some lower gearing, this 1/18-scale crawler is hard to beat, both on price and performance. I wasted little time taking my little red truck from the review table […]
Horizon Hobby is gearing up for summer with its 2024 Memorial Day Sale. Between now and May 28, you can save on a selection of small-scale, ready-to-run (RTR) Losi models. Challenge friends and family to a driveway dual with the 1970 Chevelle Mini No Prep Drag Car or tear around the yard with the Mini […]
This isn't your typical TRX-4M. The new Traxxas TRX-4MT brings big tires, more shocks, and a redesigned chassis to the world of 1/18-scale R/C fun. If you're a fan of monster trucks, whether they be radio-controlled or full-size, this small-scale truck is sure to pique your interest. Before you head out to your local Traxxas […]
It seems like it's only a matter of time until an R/C manufacturer tries their hand at small-scale monster trucks. Carisma and FMS offer their own 1/24-scale big-wheelers and now Traxxas is joining the party with its TRX-4MT. With massive 3.1" Terra Groove tires, a lifted body, and a hood-mounted blower, the TRX-4M certainly looks […]
My love for the R/C hobby can't be rivaled by many things, but something that comes close is motorsport. Losi's new 1/12-scale NASCAR R/C Car lineup not only looks like a great entry point for new hobbyists, but it's also a great way for NASCAR fans to take their love for the sport to another […]
Who's ready to race? Losi has announced its latest motorsport-inspired R/C product, featuring NASCAR. Their 1/12-scale AWD NASCAR R/C Race Car looks like a great entryway vehicle for stock car racing fans who are new to the radio-controlled hobby. Built on an entirely new platform, these NASCAR R/C cars are 1/12-scale in size and feature […]
Waiting for batteries to charge is never fun, especially when you want to hit the trail or your favorite bashing spot. Owners of the Traxxas TRX-4M now have an easier way to charge their battery packs thanks to the Traxxas iD Charging Port (2821-PORT). Designed to work with Traxxas EZ-Peak iD Chargers, this plug-in adapter […]
There's no shortage of options when it comes to upgrading the TRX-4M. When this model was released, Traxxas had their own array of option parts ready to go, and they're adding to that lineup with two new 1.0" aluminum beadlock wheel sets. Featuring a blend of aluminum (outer face and backing ring) and plastic (wheel […]
If you want to turn your Redcat Ascent-18 into a brushless crawling dynamo, you'll want to check out Furitek's latest releases for the 1/18-scale crawler. To kick things off, the Furitek Starter 2S Brushless Power System ($89.99) offers an entryway into brushless power for just under $100. As the name implies, this ESC and motor […]
They got me hook, line, and sinker. Redcat had me at the announcement of their new 1/18-scale R/C crawler, the Ascent-18. Then, they had me at the color choices and the chassis design. Then they dropped the special $99.99 introductory price (through May 1, 2024), and…that was all it took. Less than a week later, […]
