If you're hooked on 1/24-scale R/C crawlers, you are in for a treat with the ever-expanding universe of 1/18-scale scale/trail machines. While not as well-known as their slightly smaller counterparts, there are several 1/18-scale models that are packed with visual details and backed up by solid driving performance. One of the bigger names in the […]
The list of upgrades available for the SCX24 continues to grow. Injora has been increasing its array of upgrades, ranging from tires, wheels, chassis weights, shocks, and more. After installing Injora's 40mm Internal Spring Shocks on my SCX24 Deadbolt, I wanted to test out another of their shock upgrades; 32mm Aluminum-bodied, Adjustable Shocks ($14.99). While […]
The Carisma Scale Adventure MSA-1E ranks among my favorites when it comes to 1/24-scale R/C crawlers. While it may not be the juggernaut that is the Axial SCX24, it can still hold its own and provide plenty of indoor and outdoor entertainment. My MSA-1E Ford F-150 has been its own fair share of adventures, from […]
Searching for more scale detail to add to your Axial SCX24 Jeep Wrangler? Club 5 Racing has released a new rear bumper that includes LED taillights for even more realism. The Club 5 SCX24 Racing Rear Bumper with LEDs is a direct replacement for the stock rear bumper on your SCX24 Jeep and appears to […]
Slowly but surely, I'm converting each of my SCX24 rigs from stock to custom. The newest addition to my lineup, an Axial SCX24 Jeep Wrangler, received a new set of wheels, tires, and shocks, courtesy of Injora. After installation, it didn't take long before I had this rig rolling along, up and over an array […]
It seems that the number of upgrade options for the Axial SCX24 grows larger by the day. Since the introduction of this small-scale R/C crawler (and its skyrocketing popularity), several brands have turned their attention to creating hop-ups for this model. One such brand is Injora, a name that I've known over the years for […]
Small-scale crawling is booming and not just for 1/24-scale machines. There are a handful of 1/18-scale rigs making a name for themselves, including ROCHobby's Katana V2 ($179.99 Amazon). This second-generation 1/18-scaler has quite a few features that should delight fans of performance and appearance. With its hard plastic body, detailed interior, and multi-function LED lights, […]
Boom Racing has joined the small-scale R/C crawling club with the release of two new beadlock wheel models; the KRAIT 1.0” Terra and KRAIT 1.0 TE37. Based on its popular 1.9” and 2.2” wheels, these scaled down rims offer style and performance for both indoor and outdoor driving. The KRAIT 1.0” Terra Beadlock Wheel set […]
The list of upgrades and hop-ups for the Axial SCX24 continues to grow. Injora has released a set of 40mm Internal-spring Shocks for this small-scale crawler, giving it a fresh, unique appearance. Featuring an anodized aluminum shock body in various colors (red, black, gray, orange), each set of shocks includes three different springs ratings for […]
Carisma has spent some time in the paint booth, whipping up new color options for their ultra-compact MSA-1E Suzuki Jimny JB74. Joining the lineup of blue and yellow, you can now pick up this small-scale R/C crawler in a tan or black body color. I've been a longtime admirer of Carisma's visual detail prowess, not […]
