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.…
Brand loyalty is as real in the R/C world as it is in the 1:1 automotive space. Now through January 31, 2024, FMS is giving Chevrolet fans an opportunity to show their passion during the Chevrolet Story Collection event. Throughout January 2024, share your feelings, photos, and/or videos about the Chevy brand (full-size or radio-controlled)…
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Carisma’s newest addition to its GT24 lineup is the GT24 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 Brushless Rally Car (88468). This 1/24-scale rally car is a wonderful replica of its 1:1 counterpart, featuring a polycarbonate body, brushless motor, and all-wheel drive. Before this model hits hobby store shelves, check out Carisma’s overview and running footage of…
Element RC is carving a new path with its latest release, the Enduro12 Sendero Trail Truck. If you missed out on the Team Associated CR12, Element is bringing this rig back with a few trail-tuned tweaks. Leaning on what they’ve learned from the 1/10-scale Enduro lineup, the Enduro12 takes traditional trail driving to a new…
If you’re a fan of R/C monster trucks but prefer performance over scale details, take a gander at this new release from FMS. The FMT24 Chevrolet Colorado Monster Truck is a 1/24-scale R/C truck that looks great for indoor and outdoor fun. While this isn’t the first 1/24-scale monster truck from FMS (and probably won’t…
FMS, has announced the release of its second 1/64, ultra-micro R/C car, the FLUSH30 RTR with FPV. This 1/64-scale radio-controlled car follows in the tiny tire tracks of the ALU35, and offers a fresh spin on micro R/C action. The FLUSH30 has a BMW-inspired body style and includes such scale details as side mirrors and…
FMS has been firing on all cylinders when it comes to end-of-the-year releases. Adding to its FCX24 lineup, they have announced the FCX24 Unimog 421. This marks their second unimog release, scaling down their previous 1/18 Mogrich into a slightly more compact package. Based on the FCX24 platform, this utility-focused rig should have no problem…