FMS is celebrating its 18th anniversary with a few fun surprises. Their 18th Anniversary Sale can land you some great deals on select radio-controlled aircraft, but their tease of an upcoming small-scale crawler release is what I'm the most excited about. In the not-too-distant future, FMS will unveil the full details of their FCX24 Chevrolet […]
If you own one or more FMS FCX24M Land Rover Camel Trophy rigs, chances are you've started to look into upgrades. While this rig compares quite nicely to the Axial SCX24, there are still several differences that can make upgrading this new model a tad bit tricky. If you want to keep your FCX24M looking […]
If you've been longing for a modern-bodied small-scale R/C crawler and trail truck, FMS might have you covered with its latest FCX18 offering. The FCX18 Hummer EV RTR brings current-day 1:1 style to the 1/18-scale trail truck arena, giving fans of scale R/C trucks something new to play around with and customize. Officially licensed by […]
The team at FMS has added another branch to their FCX18 family with the introduction of the FCX18 Hummer EV. While many of the models under the FMS banner are replicas of classic off-road vehicles, the FCX18 Hummer EV is a drastic change given that it's not only a modern model, but also a replica […]
It's been far too long since I've written about a new Kyosho Mini-Z release, and what better way to get back into the swing of things than with their latest model, the AWD 1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R. Featuring an incredibly detailed body, the Mini-Z AWD 1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R looks like it rolled right out […]
Who's ready for some new hotness? Redcat has announced a new color option for its budget-friendly, incredibly capable Ascent-18. Alongside the original colors of silver, blue, and red, you can now get this tiny truck in an eye-popping hot pink color. No changes have been made under the hood, which is great news for those […]
The FCX24M from FMS is one fun machine. Whether you're a fan of Land Rover, the Camel Trophy vehicle competition, scale realism in radio-controlled models, or all three, this new line of small-scale crawlers certainly has something for (just about) everyone. While the FCX24M Land Rover Camel Trophy Edition lineup is fantastic in stock form, […]
If you're the owner of a TRX-4M and a TRX-4 and want to turn your 1/18-scaler into a true "mini-me" version of your 1/10-scale rig, have I got news for you. Traxxas has released its Portal Axle Kit (#9843R) for the TRX-4M platform, allowing you to update your small-scale rig for improved ground clearance. Designed […]
Camel Trophy, Land Rover, and R/C fanatics, your ride(s) have arrived. FMS has launched its newest small-scale crawling and trail truck platform, the FCX24M. Featuring four Camel Trophy-liveried models (Discovery, Range Rover, Defender 90, and Defender 110), you can take your love for extreme off-road adventure to a new level. In this video, I take […]
The folks at FMS are all-in when it comes to the small-scale R/C crawling scene. With their array of models and platforms covering the 1/24 (FCX24), 1/18 (FCX18), and 1/12 scale of vehicles, you'd think they'd be content adding to those families. Well, they aren't. Introducing FMS's newest 1/24-scale platform, the FCX24M Camel Trophy Edition. […]
