Category Archives: 1/18

See it in Action: ROCHobby Magnum 1/18 R/C Pickup Truck [Video]

See it in Action: ROCHobby Magnum 1/18 R/C Pickup Truck [Video]

If you have a soft spot for scale details in your R/C models, chances are you’ve taken a look at ROCHobby’s lineup of small-scale R/C machines. Their latest trail truck, the Magnum, is a 1/18-scale vehicle that pays homage to 1950s pickup truck styling and offers a highly-detailed body for hobbyists who are sticklers for…

ROCHobby Magnum 1/18-scale RTR Trail Truck

ROCHobby Magnum 1/18-scale RTR Trail Truck

It’s no secret that the small-scale trail truck scene has been booming in recent years. One of the best-known brands in that area of the hobby, ROCHobby, has released the Magnum (#ROC11814RTRGN), a new 1/18-scale, ready-to-run (RTR), retro-styled truck that’s just begging to be customized. With body lines and features found on pickup trucks of…

Upgrades and Hop-ups for the Traxxas TRX-4M

Upgrades and Hop-ups for the Traxxas TRX-4M

I’m always excited when a new R/C model hits the market, and from what I’ve been reading and watching, the TRX-4M from Traxxas looks to be an impressive machine. This 1/18-scale R/C crawler and trail rig wonderfully captures the stunning 1:1 details of the modern Ford Bronco and classic Land Rover Defender with ABS plastic…

See it in Action: Axial Capra UTB18 RTR [Video]

See it in Action: Axial Capra UTB18 RTR [Video]

If you love the challenge of R/C rock crawling and aren’t into scale details and visuals, Axial’s 1/18-scale Capra UTB18 might be a great machine to keep your crawling skills sharp well into the winter months. This scaled-down version of the 1/10-scale Axial Capra features a brushed, 37T motor, a LiPo battery pack, and a…

Your New Trailing Companion: Axial’s UTB18 Capra RTR

Your New Trailing Companion: Axial’s UTB18 Capra RTR

While the market for 1/18-scale R/C crawlers is small, it’s slowly gaining new players, including Axial, and it recently announced Capra UTB18. If the Capra name rings a bell, then you’re probably well aware of its 1/10-scale namesake. The 1/18-scale Capra UTB18 appears to be primed to follow in the tire tracks of its larger-scale…

Check Out These Deals on FMS, ROCHobby, and EazyRC Models at AMain Hobbies

Check Out These Deals on FMS, ROCHobby, and EazyRC Models at AMain Hobbies

It looks like AMain Hobbies is also getting in on the FMS 15-year Anniversary celebration. While no end date is noted, you can get discounts of either 32% (for 1/12-scale RTR models) or 13% (for 1/18-scale RTR models) on an array of FMS, ROCHobby, and EazyRC models. These discounts also include some models that aren’t…

Celebrate 15 Years of FMS with These Great Deals

Celebrate 15 Years of FMS with These Great Deals

FMS is celebrating its 15-year anniversary, and they’re inviting you to join in on the fun with a variety of discounts on their 1/12 and 1/18-scale models. You can save 32% on their 1/12 model lineup with coupon code FMSCR2 and 13% on their 1/18-scale models with coupon code FMSCR8. On top of these discounts,…

Little Guy Racing Parts Lowers the Price on its Tires; Now $19.99 Per Set

Little Guy Racing Parts Lowers the Price on its Tires; Now $19.99 Per Set

One of my favorite sources for small-scale R/C crawler upgrades, Little Guy Racing Parts, has announced price drop on their entire lineup of tires. Originally priced at $25.99 per set, you can now pick up your choice of LGRP 1.0” tires for only $19.99. This discount covers the Trail King, Swamp King, and Gripper tire…

Celebrate Little Guy Racing Parts 1-Year Anniversary with this BOGO Deal

Celebrate Little Guy Racing Parts 1-Year Anniversary with this BOGO Deal

Little Guy Racing Parts is one of the newer aftermarket brands specializing in parts and accessories for small-scale R/C crawlers. I’ve become a fan of theirs after only one purchase and look forward to seeing their product releases hit my inbox. To celebrate their one-year anniversary, they have kicked off a Buy One Set of…