It never fails. As soon as I think I’ve found my new favorite R/C model, a challenger always emerges to make a run for the title. Having been on a Traxxas TRX-4M kick for the past year, I found myself drawn to one of the newer 1/18-scale trail and crawling rigs to hit the market;…
There’s a new Fair RC FCX18 LC80 mod on the horizon, and it looks like a real head-turner. On their Instagram profile, Fair RC has posted a full-view teaser image of its upcoming “Tri-Color Mod” version of the FMS FCX18 Land Cruiser 80. Featuring a white paint job, this version of the FCX18 features Toyota’s…
Fair RC has turned its attention to the FMS FCX18, announcing the “Green Mod” of this 1/18-scale R/C crawler. Already an eye-catching machine, this modified version of the FCX18 sports a metallic-green paint job with gold front door striping. Along with the fresh paint, the “Green Mod” FCX18 LC80 also features pre-installed Batrazzi wheels and…
The FMS FCX18 Land Cruiser 80 is one of my favorite small-scale releases from 2023. If you’re as much of a fan of this platform as I am, you’re undoubtedly looking forward to the next 1/18-scale release from FMS. Thankfully, that time could be fast approaching as they’ve posted a not-so-subtle teaser about the next…
Brand loyalty is as real in the R/C world as it is in the 1:1 automotive space. Now through January 31, 2024, FMS is giving Chevrolet fans an opportunity to show their passion during the Chevrolet Story Collection event. Throughout January 2024, share your feelings, photos, and/or videos about the Chevy brand (full-size or radio-controlled)…
While the 2023 holiday shopping season is heating up, so are some great contests from R/C brands. FMS has launched its 2023 FMS Black Friday Giveaway, offering R/C enthusiasts opportunities to win a new radio-controlled vehicle and $100. Two giveaway events are in place, offering chances to win. “Event A” is a Facebook-focused contest with…
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If you love kicking back and watching 1:1 monster truck action, you can now get into the fun on a much smaller scale, thanks to Losi’s 1/18 LMT 4×4 Brushed Monster Truck. This new, small-scale R/C truck blends realistic styling with solid performance to create a fun option for monster truck fans of any age.…
Name a more dynamic duo than the R/C hobby and monster trucks. It’s ok, I’ll wait… All joking aside, it can be hard to separate the two, but why would you want to do that? In recent years, monster trucks have been making a comeback in the hobby, especially in the world of small-scale R/C…
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Tackle the trail with the latest small-scale crawler from Traxxas, the TRX-4M Ford F-150 High Trail Edition. Based on their popular 1/10-scale High Trail Edition TRX-4 models, you can now put an old-school spin on your small-scale R/C adventures. Before this rig arrives on hobby store shelves, see how it performs, thanks to this action…
The Traxxas TRX-4M lineup continues to grow, thanks to the addition of the TRX-4M Ford F-150 High Trail Edition. This new truck marks the second “High Trail” edition rig to join the TRX-4M family, adding more old-school flair for fans of small-scale crawlers. Scaling the F-150 body down to 1/18-scale, you’ll find plenty of detail…