Low on price, high on fun. Those are two attributes I look for in any new R/C vehicle. Small-scale cars and trucks seem to fit these criteria quite well, and now there's one more model to add to the growing list of low-cost, full-featured machines. Horizon Hobby's budget-friendly brand, Revolution RC, has launched a new […]
Tower Hobbies is offering up some early holiday discounts on select small-scale R/C models. During their pre-Thanksgiving sale, you'll find savings on the following small-scale models: 1/18 Axial Yeti Jr. SCORE Trophy Truck - $139.99 ($20.00 savings) 1/18 Dromida Brushless Rally Car - $99.99 ($50 savings) Dromida HoverShot 120mm FPV Quadcopter - $49.99 ($50.00 savings) […]
If you're looking for small-scale R/C on or off-road excitement, you don't have to look far to find it. With a number of models available, you may find yourself basing your decision on price and appearance. If you're a bargain-shopper, Tower Hobbies has you in mind with their latest sale. Between now and September 8, […]
Get your off-road kicks on a smaller scale (and budget) with the latest offering from LaTrax. The LaTrax lineup of 1/18 vehicles doesn’t boast large numbers, but what they do have is a solid fleet of small-scale, fun-filled R/C machines. Recently, their surface machines received small updates in the form of Traxxas iD battery/ESC connectors. […]
“Whoa”. That is the one word uttered by everyone who took a turn driving the Dromida BL Monster Truck during my review. Myself included. On the surface, this 1/18-scale R/C truck may not look like much, but once you mash the throttle, you’ll soon discover that there’s more to this machine than meets the eye. […]
More than a simple speed boost, this is a complete performance overhaul. Dromida’s line of 1/18-scale surface R/C vehicles have become popular models for many reasons. Their low cost make them great entry-level vehicles for newbies or perfect add-ons for growing a radio-controlled car collection. Their Speed Series gave these small-scale machines another lease on […]
A 1/18-scale, off-roading, bundle of fun. One way in which I gauge my interest in a radio-controlled car or truck is how often I take it for a drive. While there’s not enough time in the day to run every machine, I have to go with my gut and grab the vehicle that best-fits my […]
On-road or off, these new 1/18-scale machines will give you a new perspective on your hobby. Have you ever imagined what it would be like to see the track or path that your radio-controlled car or truck is traveling on, from the ground level? While on-board cameras such as the Go-Pro and others make it […]
Boost the performance of these versatile 1/18-scale vehicles with motor, servo, and chassis hop-ups. The two vehicles in Axial’s 1/18 off-road lineup have gained an impressive following since being released in late 2016. The Yeti Jr. Rock Racer and Yeti Jr. SCORE Trophy Truck are quite capable out of the box, however there are always […]
Although Axial's Yeti Jr. has been available for less than six months, there have been a number of upgrades and hop-ups available for it. If you own one of these 1/18-scale off-road vehicles, TheToyz has a few new aluminum upgrades to take a look at. Aluminum 6-Spoke Wheels Giving your Axial Yeti Jr. Rock Racer or […]
