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 […]
The latest small-scale trail truck from FMS is the first new model in the FCX24M lineup in over a year, and it's the first time the Toyota Tacoma has appeared in 1/24 scale (at least that I'm aware of). The FCX24M Toyota Tacoma looks like an exciting rig for both small-scale "scale" enthusiasts and trail-running […]
A tease no more, FMS has released the full details of its newest small-scale trail truck model, the FCX24M Toyota Tacoma. Sporting a third-generation Tacoma hard body, this iteration of the FCX24M platform is packed with plenty of features to make your next R/C adventure a memorable one. Based on the ladder frame chassis of […]
After FMS released its three-vehicle FCX24M Land Rover Camel Trophy lineup, I wasn't sure if we would have any more models under that umbrella. Over a year later, that question has been answered…through a teaser video. The folks at FMS have released a short video that leaves little to the imagination about their next FCX24M […]
The latest release from Hobby Plus is quite a change in direction from their prior releases. Known for their small-scale crawler lineup, the Speck-B 1/24 Buggy marks the first go-fast machine for this company, and it looks like it will be a solid performer right out of the box. With modern buggy styling and a […]
If you're planning a custom, small-scale crawler build, Meus Racing's Metal, Cuttable Drive Shafts for 1/24-scale R/C Crawlers might be an excellent choice for rigs with unique wheelbases. This two-pack of drive shafts can be cut down to meet several length needs. The short drive shaft can be adjusted between 28.9mm and 54.9mm, and the […]
It's arrived! The first go-fast, small-scale model from Hobby Plus has been released, and it looks like it's packing some impressive features (and fun). Known for their 1/24 and 1/18-scale crawlers and trail trucks, their Speck-B 1/24 Buggy is a new path for Hobby Plus to explore. Designed for fun and friendly competition, the Speck-B […]
Another day, another rig review. This time around, I'm showing off my weathered FMS FCX24M Land Rover Discovery Camel Trophy Edition. As far as rig reviews go, this one is a bit shorter than others, mainly because my customizations are cosmetic. Rather than applying performance upgrades to this FCX24M, I've decided to go the weathering […]
If you need to stock up on tires for upcoming small-scale crawler projects, or you want a few options to choose from for your next R/C adventure, you'll want to check out this weekend's "2 for $25" Tire Sale at Little Guy Racing Parts. As the name implies, you can buy any two sets of […]
New from Carisma is their latest 1/24-scale rally car, the GT24 2.0 Spec Hyundai i20N Rally1 Hybrid RTR. This small-scale replica wonderfully captures the essence of its 1:1 World Rally Championship counterpart in a form factor that's easy to run just about anywhere. Based on its GT24 2.0 Spec platform, this new model features the […]
