If you can't get enough 1/24 and 1/18-scale crawler goodness, AMain Hobbies is now carrying a selection of models from HobbyPlus. The lineup includes a number of CR-18 models with various body styles as well as a handful of CR-24 options. The CR-24 is priced at $89.99, and the CR-18 carries a price tag of […]
Raw, rock-gripping performance with a touch of scale detail. You can't upgrade wheels without upgrading tires, can you? For this review, the answer is a solid "no." With my Axial SCX24 Chevy C10 sporting a freshly-installed set of Treal 1.0" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels, it was only fitting to pair those rims with a new set […]
Upgrade the appearance and performance of your small-scale R/C crawler with these sleek and stylish wheels. Up until recently, most of my upgrade attention had been focused on my "standard-scale" R/C vehicles. In fact, it's almost second nature to upgrade and enhance a 1/10-scale vehicle in some way, shape, or form. However, the emergence of […]
If you've been itching to update your Kyosho Mini-Z 4x4, you'll soon have the chance thanks to a set of upgrades from Kyosho. One is basic, while the other is on the wilder side. Getting weight added to any trail rig is important, regardless of its size. Even small-scale crawlers could use a little help […]
They say "three's a crowd", but when it comes to expanding lineups for R/C machines, I say, the more the merrier. Panda Hobby seems to agree with this sentiment and they've expanded their lineup of 1/18-scale crawlers to include the Tetra X2, an SUV-bodied trail machine. Featuring a body style similar to boxy, mid-80s off-road […]
FTX RC has announced a new addition to their 1/16-scale trail truck lineup, the Outback Ranger XC. As mentioned in their Facebook page announcement, there are already versions of the Outback Ranger in 1/10 and 1/24-scale, so this new model slides right in-between those two options. Featuring Hobbywing electronics for the ESC, a brushed 370-size […]
The SCX24 B-17 Betty is the latest model in the small-scale lineup from Axial. This limited edition, 1/24-scale crawler sports a throwback body and graphics package that pays homage to the rig that got Axial rolling, the AX10 B-17 Betty. This special-edition rig includes a number of collectible highlights, from Axial's 15th Anniversary decals to […]
To help celebrate 15 years of R/C adventure, Axial has released a limited edition version of its popular SCX24, throwing back to one of its earliest 1/10-scale models. The SCX24 B-17 Betty features the rugged throwback styling of a military truck blended with the impressive performance of the SCX24 platform. This model doesn't veer off […]
A small-scale crawler that boasts performance, appearance, and a very reasonable price. It’s hard to deny that small-scale R/C crawlers are one of the hottest segments of the hobby right now. Over the past few years, I’ve seen my own collection of tiny trucks expand at a rapid pace. The RGT Adventurer V2 trail truck […]
If you're looking for a blend of stunning detail and performance, you can't go wrong with Kyosho's Mini-Z lineup. While on-road vehicles have been the hallmark of this lineup, Kyosho has recently added scale off-road rigs to the mix, bringing the attention to detail to yet another level. Their latest Mini-Z 4x4 model is a […]
