It's always a great time to pick up a new hobby, and what better way to get into the world of radio-controlled cars and trucks than with a small-scale model? Packed with fun, many of the smaller-scale (1/16 - 1/24) machines on the market are compact and capable, making them great companions for camping trips, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
If you're looking for a new LaTrax or Traxxas R/C vehicle to add to your collection (or to get you started in the hobby), now is a great time to jump in, thanks to the Traxxas Fall Savings event at Amain Hobbies. Between October 3 and November 30, 2022, you can save on these small-scale […]
