The FCX18 II platform from FMS rolls on, thanks to the release of the 160mm wheelbase FCX18 II 2021 Ford Bronco. Based on how much FMS had been talking about the Toyota Land Cruiser 80, I was almost certain it would be the first "shorter wheelbase" body offered on the FCX18 II, but I was […]
It's time for another custom rig review. This time, I'm taking you on a tour of my Traxxas TRX-4M "InJeepra". What started as a 1/18-scale Ford Bronco (or Land Rover Defender...I can't remember which) has been transformed into a Jeep Wrangler-like vehicle with plenty of Injora upgrades, brass bits, and scale accessories. My Traxxas TRX-4M […]
Traxxas isn't the first brand that I think of when considering comp-focused micro crawlers, but if their upcoming TXC-4M Extreme Crawler is any indication, that opinion is about to change. Known for its standard and large-scale go-fast and crawler models, Traxxas is a well-known name in the small-scale space with its 1/18 LaTrax Rally, Desert […]
It's rig review time...at least a mini-rig review. While I haven't done many upgrades on my gold Redcat Ascent-18 Brushless Scout II, I wanted to share the small updates that I have made (so far). This was the first Brushless Ascent-18 Scout II that I added to my RC garage, and I recently added a […]
Well, that didn't take long. The FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100 has only been available for a short time and we're already seeing a modded version of this 1/18-scale R/C pickup from the folks at Fair RC. If you like your radio-controlled trail trucks to have eye-catching personality, you'll want to check out the FCX18 […]
FMS has been stealing the spotlight in the small-scale R/C scene with the release of its FCX18 II Ford F-100, and they're following it up with another hot number. Meet the FCX18 II Brushless Ford F-100. This reimagined 1/18-scale crawler and trail truck platform has another enticing option with this brushless-powered release. Featuring the same […]
When it comes to one-of-a-kind offerings in small-scale R/C models, you can always count on Hobby Plus to bring something unique to the table. Their latest release, the Fortis DKR4 is as unique as they come; a 1/18-scale off-road desert rally truck that rides on portal axles and features eye-catching colors, graphics, and scale details. […]
It's here! Hobby Plus has officially launched its latest 1/18-scale creation, the Fortis DKR4 RTR Desert Rally Truck. Borrowing styling cues from their 6x6 and 8x8 offerings, this desert rally truck looks amazing and should offer plenty of fun ripping around the backyard or a dedicated rally course. Appearance-wise, this truck is hard to keep […]
Update: It's here! Learn about the Hobby Plus DKR4 Desert Rally Truck. If you've been waiting for the full details on the Hobby Plus Fortis DKR4 Dakar Rally truck shown off at the 2026 Shanghai International Toys and Hobby Expo...your wait is almost over. Through posts on their social media profiles, it looks like Hobby […]
The Batrazzi brand is hitting the FCX18 II upgrade scene early with the release of its Aluminum Front and Rear Cowboy Bumper Set for the FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100. With its easily swappable body, it's never been easier to change up the look of a trail truck, and since the bumpers are integrated into […]
