Most small-scale R/C vehicles provide an excellent platform for FPV. With their compact size and relatively capable performance, you can create an indoor or outdoor explorer that can give you a new perspective on your surroundings (and your hobby). ECX has jumped into the world of FPV with their Barrage UV FPV, a 1/24-scale radio-controlled […]
ECX's small-scale lineup is expanding, thanks in part to the new Barrage 1/24 UV Scaler Crawler. Based on the original Barrage 1/24, this new offering sports a utility vehicle-style body, scale accessories in a compact, take-anywhere package. A classic ladder-frame chassis sits underneath the Barrage UV's body and is powered by an ultra-small brushed motor. […]
I can't tell you how hyped up I am for the release of Carisma's two new small-scale trail trucks. Although I've had hit-or-miss experience with similar 1/24 and 1/25-scale crawlers, I've been holding out hope that the Carisma team would sprinkle some magic on their new models. Judging by this teaser footage, it appears that […]
Little by little, additional details have been released about Carisma Scale Adventure's two new small-scale trail trucks. If you're a fan of their 1/10-scale SCA-1E Coyote or simply dig the aesthetic of an old-school pickup truck, then you'll want to take a closer look at the Carisma MSA-1E Coyote Pup (#79368). With a four-link suspension […]
To me, small-scale R/C vehicles are like cookies. It's hard to have just one and whenever a new flavor comes out, I'm bound and determined to try it out. You can imagine my excitement when I happened upon this post from the folks at Big Squid RC, teasing two new models from Carisma/Carisma Scale Adventure. […]
The search for a capable and fun small-scale R/C trail rig has been my personal holy grail/white whale expedition for quite some time. While I’ve driven some vehicles that come close to being “spot on” with regards to handling and overall performance, there are small items that cause the overall experience to fall a bit […]
Small-scale trail fanatics now have more vehicle options to choose from than ever, thanks to the folks at RC4WD. Adding to their Gelande II line, three new models have been added, including a Jeep Wrangler clone, the Black Rock. This 1/18-scale trail machine utilizes the same under-the-body components as the original Gelande II but features a […]
RC4WD has added to their Gelande II line with the introduction of three new models. The first machine in the rollout is their Gelande II RTR "BlackJack". Featuring a body that's reminiscent of an old-school Ford Bronco, this trail rig packs in plenty of scale detail, while staying true to its roots. Based on an aluminum ladder-frame […]
The ECX Barrage 1/24 is proving to be an interesting truck. What it lacks in low-end torque, it makes up for in trail-riding prowess. I recently set up an indoor crawling "course" on the top of a table and put both the ECX Barrage 1/24 and the Pro-Line Ambush 4x4 to work. Made up of […]
One of the many reasons I’m drawn to small-scale R/C vehicles is their take anywhere, do “just about anything” versatility. If the weather isn’t cooperating, you can always set up an indoor race course or obstacles to crawl over. Even better, is when you can set up an outdoor challenge, testing both your own driving […]
