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 […]
It's a Toyota-heavy news day as HPI has unveiled two new color options for its Venture18 Toyota Hilux RTR. Initially released in red and black, you can now pick up this 1/18-scale trail truck in blue and creme. These new colors are available on both the brushed and brushless versions of the Venture18 Hilux, with […]
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 […]
Fair RC has rolled out yet another modded FCX18 for small-scale trail cruising fanatics. The FCX18 LC80 Blackline Brushless Mod takes the fun-to-drive FMS FCX18 LC80 and transforms it into an overlanding rockstar thanks to an assortment of 3D-printed accessories and other performance-focused upgrades. The FCX18 LC80 Blackline features a black paint job with red […]
The Losi NASCAR RC Car is one model that I've had my eyes on since it was first announced. As a life-long NASCAR and motorsport fan, the idea of ripping around my driveawy with a 1/12-scale replica NASCAR race car is very appealing. If that wasn't enough to make me pull the trigger on one […]
