Redcat has released a pre-holiday surprise in the form of a 1/16-scale monster truck. If you're looking for an R/C-related stocking stuffer, take a look at the Redcat Volcano-16. While I haven't seen one of these trucks up-close, it appears to be a re-badged version of Haiboxing's 1/16-scale monster truck, which has been an incredibly […]
Taking a closer look at a sub-$100 small-sale, radio-controlled, monster truck. I’ve become familiar with several R/C brands over the years, but there are plenty that I haven’t had the opportunity to experience yet. One of those brands is Haiboxing, maker of a variety of budget-priced R/C models ranging from monster trucks and crawlers to […]
FTX RC has announced a new addition to their 1/16-scale trail truck lineup, the Outback Ranger XC. As mentioned in their Facebook page announcement, there are already versions of the Outback Ranger in 1/10 and 1/24-scale, so this new model slides right in-between those two options. Featuring Hobbywing electronics for the ESC, a brushed 370-size […]
Losi has re-embraced the small-scale lifestyle. Following the introduction of their Mini-T 2.0 truggy, this well-known name in the world of R/C has released the Mini-B, a 1/16-scale buggy that's born from competition-focused genes. While pictures can whet our appetite, seeing a vehicle in motion really tells the tale of what to expect from just […]
Experience the thrill of R/C buggy competition on a smaller scale with Losi's latest release, the Mini-B RTR Buggy. At 1/16-scale, this scaled-down buggy has an impressive pedigree, as it's a smaller version of the Team Losi Racing 1/10-scale 22 Buggy. Similar to the Losi Mini-T 2.0 truggy, this buggy features a durable design that […]
The lineup of 1/16-scale models from WPL is expanding, thanks to the upcoming WPL C34. With a body design reminiscent of the Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, this small-scale crawler will be offered in both kit and ready-to-run (RTR) models. Similar to other WPL models, this vehicle appears to feature a ladder-frame chassis, plastic axle housings, […]
If you're in the mood for a project, the 1/16-scale radio-control trucks from WPL and HengLong have proven to be quite the canvas for some unique, custom creations. The latest military-style rig from WPL is the B36 "Ural", a 6x6 armored communications rig. Available in both kit and ready-to-run (RTR) form, this new truck fits […]
From what I've seen, the hottest small-scale R/C models of 2018 aren't from any of the mainstream hobby brands. No, the maker of some of the most sought-after machines is WPL, a brand that you'll find on sites such as GearBest, Banggood, and GeekBuying.com. Following up the success of models such as the C14 "Hercules" […]
The WPL C14 Hercules has proven to be quite an interesting project. Not satisfied with the stock electronics on the ready-to-run (RTR) version, I assembled the necessary parts to convert this 1/16-scale trail truck from a toy into a hobby-grade-like vehicle. Sparing the details (for the time being), I finally had the opportunity to take […]
As a fan of scale realism in the R/C hobby, I love to see new models appear that are rich in details and visual flair. What makes these elements more appealing are when they’re packaged in a small-scale setup (simply because you don’t see many of those models on the market). Along with the WPL […]
