What do you get when you take an already solid-performing R/C crawler, tweak the steering design, and drop a brushless motor into it? You get an even better-performing R/C crawler. Simple as that. That's ultimately the case with Redcat's Ascent-18 Scout II Brushless edition. I was already a fan of the original, brushed Ascent-18 Scout […]
As another year draws to an end, chances are, you're making plans to ring in the new year in a big way. If that involves small-scale R/C fun, then you're in luck. Redcat has launched its 2025 Year-End Sale, offering 20% off all in-stock R/C models. That includes a majority of their Ascent-18 lineup, with […]
Who knew an 8-wheel steer, 8-wheel drive radio-controlled truck would be so much fun? Not to spoil the review, but here's a quick TLDR: the Hobby Plus CR18P Terranaut 8x8 is one of the coolest R/C rigs I've driven this year. With the visual presense of a tactical behemoth, this big-yet-small truck offers a new […]
HPI is certainly getting plenty of mileage out of its [Venture18](/tag/venture18 platform). With their growing line of Toyota Hilux pickups, a rock-ripping Venture18 U4 Ford Bronco 4400, and a comp-focused crawler in the Venture18 CC Flux, the only thing they're missing is a monster truck…until now. Teaming with RTR Vehicles and Vaughn Gittin Jr. Motorsports, […]
Fair RC has released another modded version of the Hobby Plus CR18P EVO-V2 Rock Van. As you may have figured out from the name, the CR18P EVO-V2 Rock Van "Black Mod" RTR sports a fresh, black paint job and off-road-ready wheels and tires, to give a unique spin on this 1/18-scale R/C van. The CR18P […]
Fair RC has released its own spin on a modded version of the Hobby Plus CR18P EVO-V2 Rock Van. As the name implies, the CR18P EVO-V2 Rock Van "Red Mod" RTR sports a fresh, red paint job and off-road-ready wheels and tires, to give a unique spin on this 1/18-scale R/C van. The CR18P EVO-V2 […]
If you like unique R/C crawlers, the Arktos 6x6 from Hobby Plus is certainly one of the more interesting models you'll find. Originally released earlier this year, the Hobby Plus team has released version 1.5, offering updated electronics to allow you to more-easily upgrade the motor and ESC to a brushless system for smoother performance. […]
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 […]
