Despite its small size, the Axial SCX24 has quickly established itself as a popular performer for fans of R/C crawling and trail driving. While this is a capable rig right out of the box, there are a few upgrades that you can make to allow your tiny truck to perform even better. The Axial SCX24 […]
Axial's SCX24 Deadbolt has been a surprisingly-capable rig for both indoor and outdoor crawling. Despite its size, the Deadbolt has proven itself to handle everything from log piles and groomed trails to rock gardens and downed trees. I took the opportunity to run this rig over some modestly-sized rocks and was blown away by its […]
Carisma tweaks and tunes their 1/24-scale R/C crawler for true trail performance. Last year’s release of Carisma’s 1/24-scale MSA-1E crawler gave me high hopes for the state of small-scale crawling rigs. As a fan of larger-scale R/C crawlers, I’ve amassed quite a collection of scaled-down crawlers over the years, searching for the “perfect” rig for […]
The recently-announced, second-generation Carisma Scale Adventure MSA-1E builds on the foundation of last year's model and adds a few new bells and whistles, including lower gearing, a new motor, and an officially-licensed 1976 Ford F-150 body. While all of those upgrades sound nice, the real question remains; how does it perform? To answer that question, […]
The expanded MSA-1E lineup now features a licensed, 1976 Ford F-150 body design. Originally spotted during coverage of the 2019 NRHSA convention, Carisma has officially released their second-generation, 1/24-scale crawler; the MSA-1E 1976 Ford F-150. Aside from the new, officially-licensed body, this rig also brings a few internal upgrades to the table. The gearing has […]
Do you love small-scale R/C news? If so, this year's NHRSA convention in Las Vegas had a few little tidbits that you might find interesting. After watching (and re-watching) RC Driver's 2019 HRHSA Show coverage and receiving a tip from a fellow hobbyist (thanks, Adam W.) which pointed to a Facebook post by Competition-X, there are two […]
YES!!! I mean...what do we have here? Setting aside my excitement for a moment, Axial has released a new addition to their SCX24 line; the SCX24 2019 Jeep Wrangler JLU (AXI00002T1/2). The SCX24 Deadbolt has quickly become my favorite small-scale crawler, and I'm thrilled to see this line of vehicles expanding. With their latest release, […]
Over the past year, I've been holding out hope that Carisma would re-introduce a small-scale, go-fast, ready-to-run (RTR) model into their lineup. After announcing their GT24B and GT24R kits, I wasn't sure what to expect next, but thankfully, they've answered my hobby hopes with two new RTR rally car models. For fans of jellybean-styled, compact […]
If you feel the need for speed, but want a smaller-scale R/C machine for take-anywhere fun, Carisma might have you covered. Their just-announced GT24 Rally series features two 1/24-scale replicas that are packed with power and designed for fun. In this quick video clip, you can see the GT24 Subaru WRX carving up a gravel […]
Say hello to the GT24 Rally series. Small, fast, and fun. Those are the hallmarks of Carisma's GT24 models. From their past ready-to-run (RTR) models to their more recent 1/24-scale kit options, Carisma has always packed power and performance into their small-scale go-fast machines. Bringing the excitement of 1:1 rally car racing to the small-scale […]
