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 […]
If you're looking to slow down a bit and enjoy the technical aspects of R/C rock crawlers, you have plenty of options to choose from. However, if your search is for a smaller-scale machine, then you may have to look a bit harder to find the same amount of variety. For fans of tiny trucks […]
