I stumbled across something new when browsing Carisma's website recently; a new 1/24-scale, brushless rally car. The GT24RS is a retro-inspired rocket that captures the essence of rally car styling from the '70s and early '80s and places it in the palm of your hand. Literally. Powered by an 8000kv brushless motor, this small-scale rally […]
When it comes to small-scale on-road machines, it's hard to top the Kyosho Mini-Z. Kyosho is celebrating 20 years of this cherished model with a special-edition, 20th Anniversary Chassis Kit. Decked out with a wave of option parts, this chassis looks like a must-have for fans of this tiny, on-road machine. Red anodized aluminum chassis […]
Small-scale crawling is growing in popularity, spurred by the fun-filled performance of vehicles like Axial's SCX24, Carisma's MSA-1E, and the Element RC Enduro 24. The Enduro is one of the newer entries on this scene, and now it has a new model in its lineup. Introducing the Enduro 24 Trailrunner 4x4. With a scaled-down version […]
It seems like the list of upgrade options for the Axial SCX24 is growing every day. Samix has become the latest hop-up manufacturer to release an option part for this popular small-scale trail rig with the release of its SCX24 Brass Diff Cover. Made of solid brass and sporting an anodized black finish, this differential […]
Axial's recently-released SCX24 B17 Betty is certainly an interesting machine. Commemorating their 35th anniversary, this small-scale rig is a throwback to one of the first 1/10-scale R/C crawlers produced by Axial. Whether you view it as a collectible or your next 1/24-scale adventure rig, it's certainly an eye-catching piece. If you want to dress up […]
If you can't get enough 1/24 and 1/18-scale crawler goodness, AMain Hobbies is now carrying a selection of models from HobbyPlus. The lineup includes a number of CR-18 models with various body styles as well as a handful of CR-24 options. The CR-24 is priced at $89.99, and the CR-18 carries a price tag of […]
Raw, rock-gripping performance with a touch of scale detail. You can't upgrade wheels without upgrading tires, can you? For this review, the answer is a solid "no." With my Axial SCX24 Chevy C10 sporting a freshly-installed set of Treal 1.0" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels, it was only fitting to pair those rims with a new set […]
Upgrade the appearance and performance of your small-scale R/C crawler with these sleek and stylish wheels. Up until recently, most of my upgrade attention had been focused on my "standard-scale" R/C vehicles. In fact, it's almost second nature to upgrade and enhance a 1/10-scale vehicle in some way, shape, or form. However, the emergence of […]
If you've been itching to update your Kyosho Mini-Z 4x4, you'll soon have the chance thanks to a set of upgrades from Kyosho. One is basic, while the other is on the wilder side. Getting weight added to any trail rig is important, regardless of its size. Even small-scale crawlers could use a little help […]
As the popularity of the Axial SCX24 rolls on, more and more brands are joining the upgrade party. Pro-Line has released a new body option for this small-scale R/C crawler, modeled after one of their better-known 1/10-scale products. The 1946 Dodge Power Wagon Clear Body for the SCX24 will transform your 1/24-scale machine into an […]
