Waiting for batteries to charge is never fun, especially when you want to hit the trail or your favorite bashing spot. Owners of the Traxxas TRX-4M now have an easier way to charge their battery packs thanks to the Traxxas iD Charging Port (2821-PORT). Designed to work with Traxxas EZ-Peak iD Chargers, this plug-in adapter […]
If you want to turn your Redcat Ascent-18 into a brushless crawling dynamo, you'll want to check out Furitek's latest releases for the 1/18-scale crawler. To kick things off, the Furitek Starter 2S Brushless Power System ($89.99) offers an entryway into brushless power for just under $100. As the name implies, this ESC and motor […]
Finally, the folks at Redcat are getting (back) into the small-scale crawling game. Years after discontinuing the Sumo rock crawler, they've introduced the Ascent-18, a scaled-down version of their 1/10 Ascent Crawler. While this 1/18-scale flat-rail crawler looks just like its larger cousin, it's compact size should make it a great option as a stowaway […]
There's a new small-scale crawler in town! FMS has released details on its second FCX18 model, the Chevy K10. This new trail rig takes the FCX18 platform that was introduced last year and marries it to the long wheelbase and square body of the Chevrolet K10 pickup truck. With its detailed, injection-molded plastic hardbody, this […]
If your FCX24, FCX18 or other small-scale R/C crawler is looking a little bare, FMS has a new collection of scale accessories to let you make the most of your next R/C adventures. Whether you're building your rig out to be an overland explorer or a beach cruiser, there are several accessory options to help […]
There's a new Fair RC FCX18 LC80 mod on the horizon, and it looks like a real head-turner. On their Instagram profile, Fair RC has posted a full-view teaser image of its upcoming "Tri-Color Mod" version of the FMS FCX18 Land Cruiser 80. Featuring a white paint job, this version of the FCX18 features Toyota's […]
Fair RC has turned its attention to the FMS FCX18, announcing the "Green Mod" of this 1/18-scale R/C crawler. Already an eye-catching machine, this modified version of the FCX18 sports a metallic-green paint job with gold front door striping. Along with the fresh paint, the "Green Mod" FCX18 LC80 also features pre-installed Batrazzi wheels and […]
If you're suffering from a case of the winter "blahs", there's nothing better to beat it than with a new R/C machine. If you've wanted to try your hand at small-scale crawling, whether it's for competition or purely for fun, you can now get into it at a lower price. Horizon Hobby has lowered the […]
The FMS FCX18 Land Cruiser 80 is one of my favorite small-scale releases from 2023. If you're as much of a fan of this platform as I am, you're undoubtedly looking forward to the next 1/18-scale release from FMS. Thankfully, that time could be fast approaching as they've posted a not-so-subtle teaser about the next […]
Axial has announced the release of a refreshed SCX24 Jeep Wrangler JLU. Featuring new colors, electronics, and a few chassis changes, this new rig is poised to take on indoor and outdoor challenges. This is the third iteration of the SCX24 Jeep Wrangler. The second-generation Jeep featured a few electronics changes, but not much else. […]
