Update: 2/28/26 - It appears that this body file is no longer available for purchase. Are you looking for a new look for your Axial SCX30? If you own or have access to a 3D printer, KarnageRCGear has released a printable Jeep Cherokee XJ body with a handful of configurable options. The downloadable file pack […]
I think it's safe to say that the Axial SCX30 has become one of the most popular small-scale releases of 2025. Out of the box, it's proven to be a capable and extremely fun rig for indoor and outdoor crawling. That said, no model is perfect, and small adjustments and upgrades can help improve performance, […]
What do you get when you take an already solid-performing R/C crawler, tweak the steering design, and drop a brushless motor into it? You get an even better-performing R/C crawler. Simple as that. That's ultimately the case with Redcat's Ascent-18 Scout II Brushless edition. I was already a fan of the original, brushed Ascent-18 Scout […]
As another year draws to an end, chances are, you're making plans to ring in the new year in a big way. If that involves small-scale R/C fun, then you're in luck. Redcat has launched its 2025 Year-End Sale, offering 20% off all in-stock R/C models. That includes a majority of their Ascent-18 lineup, with […]
Who knew an 8-wheel steer, 8-wheel drive radio-controlled truck would be so much fun? Not to spoil the review, but here's a quick TLDR: the Hobby Plus CR18P Terranaut 8x8 is one of the coolest R/C rigs I've driven this year. With the visual presense of a tactical behemoth, this big-yet-small truck offers a new […]
Micro and nano-sized R/C vehicles are exceptional boredom busters when the weather doesn't cooperate. And with HPI's growing Nano-TTR (Table Top Racer) lineup, you now have another 1/64-scale option to consider if you want to turn your kitchen table into a skill-testing race track. The Nano-TTR BMW M3 Ravaglia, with its classic BMW body lines […]
Ultra-small R/C is making quite a stand as we head into the end of 2025. The folks at HPI have released the second model in their Nano-TTR (Table Top Racer) lineup, the 1989 BMW M3 Ravaglia. This 1/64-scale, full-function radio-controlled car sports the classic look of the late-80s BMW M3, giving tabletop R/C enthusiasts something […]
The team at Furitek has been hard at work developing new motor and ESC combos for the latest micro R/C crawlers, including the popular Axial SCX30. If you're jonesing for more power, smooth and consistent power, for your SCX30 Jeep Wrangler or SCX30 Ford Bronco, the NanoModo 2026 Brushless Combo might be worth checking out. […]
As a fan of scale detail in R/C machines, I'm never not impressed with what FMS manages to do with their releases. No matter the scale, they always find a way to inject visual detail into their releases. Their latest FCX24M release is no different. As their first non-Land Rover model in that lineup, the […]
Fans of 1/18-scale R/C monster trucks have a new model to check out in HPI's Mini King Flux Ford Bronco Big Kahuna 4400. This brushless-powered monster truck features an eye-catching color scheme inspired by the 1:1 Big Kahuna monster truck from RTR Vehicles and Vaughn Gittin Jr. Motorsports. If you want to see what this […]
