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 […]
One by one, Axial has been refreshing and updating its SCX24 lineup, both with new models and with updates to some familiar faces. Their latest 1/24-scaler to get an overhaul is the SCX24 Ford Bronco. What was once their first foray into the world of hard-bodied small-scale crawlers is now the latest model to receive […]
The small-scale crawler scene has to be one of the hottest segments of R/C at the moment. From trail-ready rigs to competition-focused crawlers, there's no shortage of amazing models to pick from. Adding to an already-stacked lineup of 1/18-scale crawlers is the Hobby Plus CR18P Pro "Juice Up" Edition. This ready-to-run (RTR) crawler is the […]
Redcat has quickly transformed its 1/18-scale Ascent-18 from a single model into a promising platform. With their newest model, the Ascent-18 Scout II, they're hitting the trail with a scale-looking rig with proven performance perks. I've been exploring the ins and outs of this new rig (and having a blast doing it). If you're considering […]
The FMS FCX18 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 remains one of my favorite 1/18-scale trail trucks and crawlers. Packed with features and stunning to look at, it's a great "best of both worlds" rig that balances amazing performance with realistic appearance. While the stock color options and setup are nice, having a customized rig is truly […]
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 […]
It's been a while since I've written about a new release from HPI, but that silence ends today as they've announced their new 1/18-scale trail truck, the Venture18. With its licensed 1985 Toyota Hilux SR5 body, this tiny truck sports several scale details and appears to have a solid chassis underneath it as well. Starting […]
If you're an FMS FCX18 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 fan but want a rig that's more unique (and powerful) than the stock configuration, may I interest you in the latest 1/18-scale creation from Fair RC? Their 1/18 "Red & Brushless" Mod RTR features an eye-catching red paint job with a redesigned bumper, new wheels and […]
