If you ask me, retro-styled R/C machines will never go out of style. Carisma's GT24ST features the classic looks of a 1980s stadium truck blended with the power and performance of a modern, small-scale R/C machine. From the boxy front snout to the large rear spoiler, this tiny truck looks great in studio shots, but […]
While I do love a showroom-clean R/C machine, there are times when a vehicle calls for a weathered, trail-worn aesthetic. After taking an array of AK washes and treatments to my FMS FCX24M Land Rover Discovery, I thought it needed a real-world drive to truly show off its faux funk. Watch my overview of the […]
Redcat's Ascent-18 Scout II is one fun machine. Right out of the box, you can take this tiny truck out on the trail or putter around your living room, and you're sure to have a blast. It's so much fun, in fact, that I decided to buy a second Ascent-18 Scout II after playing around […]
Axial's SCX24 refresh wave rolls on, with the SCX24 Ford Bronco being the latest model to receive an assortment of performance and appearance updates. Now featuring oil-filled shocks, Spektrum electronics, and three new color options (not to mention a few subtle visual enhancements), the refreshed SCX24 Bronco is ready to bring the fun to your […]
FMS has taken the wraps off of its latest 1/24-scale model, the go-fast-focused FSC24 Chaser Short Course Truck. Featuring a two-speed transmission, full ball bearings, a clipless body mounting system, and more, this looks like a fun little truck to blast around your basement or backyard. If you're curious to see how this truck performs […]
If you're looking for a fun way to have an R/C adventure, the FMS FCX24M is one rig that always seems up for the challenge. I've enjoyed driving models from this lineup both indoors and outdoors, and while each holds a unique set of challenges, there are some aspects of the great outdoors that you […]
Over the years, I've learned that no R/C project is ever "done". It might be "good enough" for now, but something else can always be added, removed, or modified to make an R/C machine a true custom piece. Take, for example, my Redcat Ascent-18. From its beginnings as a stock 1/18-scale crawler, I've managed to […]
The R/C community was gifted with two small-scale crawler releases this week, one from HPI and the other from Redcat. If you're jonesing for more information about the former, you're in for a treat. Longtime HPI spokesman, "HPI Frank," has returned, and he's here to give a deep-dive into the Venture18 Toyota Hilux SR5. The […]
The Redcat Ascent-18 Scout II is here, and it's a fun little small-scale rig. Based on the Ascent-18, this new 1/18-scale trail truck features a decently detailed International Scout II body, pre-installed LED headlights and taillights, chrome wheels, and scaled-down Interco Super Swamper tires. Redcat sent me one of these new rigs to take a […]
If you've had your eye on a new small-scale R/C crawler, you're in luck. There are plenty of great models and platforms available to jump into, letting you hit the ground with a stock machine that offers plenty of room to grow. One of the newer models (and platforms) is Redcat's Ascent-18. Starting out with […]
