Fair RC has uncovered a hidden gem with its latest release, the 1/18 Desert Ruby Mod RTR. Based on the FMS FCX18 Toyota Land Cruiser 80, this off-road rig features an eye-catching ruby red paint job with gold accents and upgraded wheels and tires. More than just a pretty face, this rig is ready to […]
The folks at Little Guy Racing Parts have released their latest wheel design for small-scale crawlers; the Vortex 1.0. With their clean and modern design, these wheels should look great on any 1/24 or 1/18-scale crawler. LGRP's Vortex 1.0 Wheels are made from machined aluminum and include a brass center barrel to give each wheel […]
Hobbywing has announced a Fusion brushless 2-in-1 system for 1/16 and select 1/18-scale crawlers. Their QuicRun Fusion Mini16 brings the compact nature of the Fusion Pro and Fusion SE to the world of smaller-scale R/C crawlers, making it a great choice for hobbyists who want to upgrade their rig with a smooth-performing motor and ESC […]
Traxxas is getting into the brushless small-scale game with the release of its TRX-4M Brushless Power System (6250). Designed for any TRX-4M or TRX-4MT model, this plug-and-play setup will let you convert your 1/18-scale trail truck, crawler, or monster truck into a smooth-operating rig with plenty of power to spare. This new brushless setup pairs […]
The small-scale dirt racing gurus at 1 RC Racing have released their fourth-generation midget open-wheel racer, the 1/18 Midget 4.0 RTR. This ready-to-run model features an array of updates over previous models, both in performance and in scale details. For starters, the 1/18 Midget 4.0 features an updated front axle that includes solid kingpins. This […]
If you've had your eye on one of Fair RC's modded small-scale crawlers, now might be the perfect time to buy one (or two…I'm not judging). During their 2024 Labor Day Sale, you can save on a selection of modded and stock models from FMS, Rlaarlo, Mega RC, and Hobby Plus. Fair RC's Labor Day […]
Finally, after much internal wishing and hoping, Redcat released a small-scale R/C rock crawler, the Ascent-18. In what may have been my quickest announcement-to-purchase record yet, I knew I had to have one of these 1/18-scale crawlers the minute, ney, the second it was announced. Not only is the Ascent-18 a visual doppelganger to its […]
If you've been longing for a modern-bodied small-scale R/C crawler and trail truck, FMS might have you covered with its latest FCX18 offering. The FCX18 Hummer EV RTR brings current-day 1:1 style to the 1/18-scale trail truck arena, giving fans of scale R/C trucks something new to play around with and customize. Officially licensed by […]
The team at FMS has added another branch to their FCX18 family with the introduction of the FCX18 Hummer EV. While many of the models under the FMS banner are replicas of classic off-road vehicles, the FCX18 Hummer EV is a drastic change given that it's not only a modern model, but also a replica […]
If you're looking for a great way to entertain yourself and others during the dog days of summer, you'll want to check out this offer from Traxxas. With their TRX-4MT Combo Deal, you can buy two TRX-4MT 1/18-scale monster trucks for only $299.99 (saving you $100 in the process). The TRX-4MT is based on the […]
