If you've had your eyes on one of Redcat's brushed Ascent-18 models, this might be the best time to pick one up. During their Extended Black Friday Sale, you can save 20% or more on the original, brushed Ascent-18 and the brushed Ascent-18 Scout II. I'm a huge fan of both of these 1/18-scale crawlers, […]
It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you're an R/C fanatic. The holiday shopping season is always a great time to get into the hobby (or add to a growing collection of radio-controlled machines), and this year is no different. Over on rcnewb.com, I'm keeping tabs on an assortment of holiday R/C […]
It's a Toyota-heavy news day as HPI has unveiled two new color options for its Venture18 Toyota Hilux RTR. Initially released in red and black, you can now pick up this 1/18-scale trail truck in blue and creme. These new colors are available on both the brushed and brushless versions of the Venture18 Hilux, with […]
If you've never experienced 8-wheel steering on an R/C vehicle, you're missing out. Thankfully, Hobby Plus has a machine that will let you take your hobby adventures to the next level with the CR18P Terranaut 8x8. This 8-wheeled tactical truck boasts impressive size, impressive features, and an impressive price. Featuring portal axles, a two-speed transmission, […]
Fair RC has rolled out yet another modded FCX18 for small-scale trail cruising fanatics. The FCX18 LC80 Blackline Brushless Mod takes the fun-to-drive FMS FCX18 LC80 and transforms it into an overlanding rockstar thanks to an assortment of 3D-printed accessories and other performance-focused upgrades. The FCX18 LC80 Blackline features a black paint job with red […]
It's time to showcase another of my small-scale R/C machines. Today, we're taking a closer look at one of the five Traxxas TRX-4M models in my collection. This rig is special to me as it's the first TRX-4M that I purchased, and it jump-started my interest in 1/18-scale crawlers. Set up as an overland adventure […]
New from Fair RC is their modified CR18P Terranaut 8x8 Green Rusted Crawler. Based on the stock Hobby Plus CR18P Terranaut, this dirtied-up version has been weathered with rust effects to make it look like it's been through some stuff. Underneath the weathered and rusted cosmetic updates, you'll find the same features and functions as […]
Fair RC has a new, spooky release that's perfect for fans of creepy crawlies and R/C crawling. While the FCX18 LC80 Nightcrawler "Halloween Edition" RTR looks like a color-modded version of the FMS FCX18 Land Cruiser 80, it has a few tricks up its sleeves. Featuring a purple paint job and upgraded Batrazzi black steel […]
Small-scale competition-focused crawlers seem to be all the rage now, with ready-to-run (RTR) models arriving from the likes of Redcat, Hobby Plus, and Furitek. Still, there's plenty of room for other players, and HPI is the latest to throw their hat into the 1/18-scale comp-crawler ring. Their Venture18 CC Flux is not only the latest […]
HPI has released the latest version of its Venture18 in the Venture18 CC. This comp-focused version of the Venture18 puts a performance spin on HPI's popular small-scale crawler. Blending scale details and performance-minded chassis tweaks, this 1/18-scale rig features a tube-style chassis frame with an exposed, caged rear bed area, a comp-style pickup truck cab […]
