If you love to bash and prefer smaller-scale R/C machines, the Traxxas Mini Maxx might be the biggest release of 2024. Small in size but offering huge performance, this brushless ready-to-run (RTR) monster basher seems to have plenty of upside for hobbyists who like to kick up dirt and go fast. While the Mini Maxx […]
If you're a fan of small-scale trail vehicles and have a flair for the finer things in life, you'll want to pay attention to Axial's latest SCX24 model, the SCX24 Lexus GX 470. This 1/24-scale model features a beautifully detailed plastic hardbody that rides atop a tried-and-true trail and crawler platform. To get a feel […]
If you're a fan of R/C drifting and want a vehicle that you can sling around just about anywhere, you've probably had your eye on Carisma's GT24 Drift Spec Subaru Impreza STI. For those who haven't yet pulled the trigger to purchase this model, Carisma has refreshed it with their GT24 2.0 Chassis. The GT24 […]
Not many things go together quite like R/C and rally cars. Whether it's 1/8, 1/10, 1/18, or 1/24, these cars never cease to catch my attention. That holds true with Carisma's latest release, the GT24 2.0 M-Sport Puma Hybrid Rally1. Built on their next-generation GT24 chassis, Carisma is giving fans of radio-controlled rally something to […]
Micro buggy fever is back! Losi's latest small-scale release, the 1/24 Micro-B RTR, appears to have the right mix of easy-to-use fun and performance, making it an exciting model to watch. With its aluminum chassis, compact size, and multiple adjustment points, this little buggy has plenty of potential as a go-fast machine and a competition-focused […]
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 […]
I don't use the words "game changer" often, but when I do, they typically have some weight behind them. Injora's MBL32 Micro ESC and Purple Viper Brushless Motor Combo appear to be just that; game changers. If you own a Traxxas TRX-4M or Redcat Ascent-18 and want to achieve not only smooth yet powerful low-end […]
I was able to find some time (and decent weather) to get my freshly upgraded TRX-4M Bronco with Traxxas 2-Speed Transmission out for a test drive. While this transmission upgrade doesn't offer a remote-shifting option, it's a nice change of pace to be able to swap between low and high-speed gears whenever the need arises. […]
It's time to start shifting gears with the TRX-4M. I'm not sure what my personal record is for ordering an upgrade or R/C item shortly after reading about it, but this might be a new record. Hours after learning about (and writing about) the Traxxas TRX-4M 2-Speed Transmission (which wasn't available for purchase at the […]
The sound of nature blended with the "whirrs" of R/C electronics--what's not to love? I hadn't run my FCX18 LC80 in a while, so a front-yard run was much needed. One of my favorite 1/18-scale rigs is the FCX18 LC80, and it's always a treat to watch this rig do what it does. The FCX18 […]
