It's become a Pavlovian response at this point. Redcat announces a new Ascent-18 crawler, and I add it to my collection. With the release of their Ascent-32, Redcat is dipping its toe into the world of micro R/C crawlers. Geared toward indoor crawling, the Ascent-32 is a budget-friendly crawler that looks like it offers plenty […]
If you've had your eyes on one of Redcat's brushed Ascent-18 models, this might be the best time to pick one up. During their Extended Black Friday Sale, you can save 20% or more on the original, brushed Ascent-18 and the brushed Ascent-18 Scout II. I'm a huge fan of both of these 1/18-scale crawlers, […]
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 […]
