ECX's small-scale lineup is expanding, thanks in part to the new Barrage 1/24 UV Scaler Crawler. Based on the original Barrage 1/24, this new offering sports a utility vehicle-style body, scale accessories in a compact, take-anywhere package. A classic ladder-frame chassis sits underneath the Barrage UV's body and is powered by an ultra-small brushed motor. […]
I can't tell you how hyped up I am for the release of Carisma's two new small-scale trail trucks. Although I've had hit-or-miss experience with similar 1/24 and 1/25-scale crawlers, I've been holding out hope that the Carisma team would sprinkle some magic on their new models. Judging by this teaser footage, it appears that […]
Alongside their newly-announced MSA-1E Coyote Pup, Carisma Scale Adventure is releasing a small-scale rig for Subaru fans. Their MSA-1E Subaru Brat is a throwback to this late-70's through early 90's machine, offering a fairly detailed body in a 1/24-scale package. Riding on their new MSA-1E chassis, this small-scale crawler joins the ranks of the Pro-Line Ambush […]
Little by little, additional details have been released about Carisma Scale Adventure's two new small-scale trail trucks. If you're a fan of their 1/10-scale SCA-1E Coyote or simply dig the aesthetic of an old-school pickup truck, then you'll want to take a closer look at the Carisma MSA-1E Coyote Pup (#79368). With a four-link suspension […]
To me, small-scale R/C vehicles are like cookies. It's hard to have just one and whenever a new flavor comes out, I'm bound and determined to try it out. You can imagine my excitement when I happened upon this post from the folks at Big Squid RC, teasing two new models from Carisma/Carisma Scale Adventure. […]
The search for a capable and fun small-scale R/C trail rig has been my personal holy grail/white whale expedition for quite some time. While I’ve driven some vehicles that come close to being “spot on” with regards to handling and overall performance, there are small items that cause the overall experience to fall a bit […]
The ECX Barrage 1/24 is proving to be an interesting truck. What it lacks in low-end torque, it makes up for in trail-riding prowess. I recently set up an indoor crawling "course" on the top of a table and put both the ECX Barrage 1/24 and the Pro-Line Ambush 4x4 to work. Made up of […]
I’m always on the lookout for vehicles that can bring R/C fun both indoors and out. During the winter months (and when the weather doesn’t quite cooperate), having a vehicle that can be driven in a smaller amount of space, while still bringing big-time fun, is always at the top of my “must-have” list. Thankfully, […]
One of the many reasons I’m drawn to small-scale R/C vehicles is their take anywhere, do “just about anything” versatility. If the weather isn’t cooperating, you can always set up an indoor race course or obstacles to crawl over. Even better, is when you can set up an outdoor challenge, testing both your own driving […]
Carisma R/C is kicking off the 50th anniversary of their parent company, MA Toys and they’re doing it in a big way. For 50 days, they’re temporarily slashing the prices on one of their popular, small-scale GT24 models. During this sale, you can pick up the Carisma GT24R 1/24-scale rally car for $50.00 (original price: […]
