Finally, the folks at Redcat are getting (back) into the small-scale crawling game. Years after discontinuing the Sumo rock crawler, they've introduced the Ascent-18, a scaled-down version of their 1/10 Ascent Crawler. While this 1/18-scale flat-rail crawler looks just like its larger cousin, it's compact size should make it a great option as a stowaway […]
New from Axial is the refreshed SCX24 Jeep JT Gladiator. Similar to their recently overhauled SCX24 Jeep Wrangler, the Gladiator is looking hot with three new colors, plus several chassis and electronics tweaks. Similar to the changes with the SCX24 Jeep Wrangler, the SCX24 Gladiator receives oil-filled shocks and Spektrum electronics, including the radio system, […]
Have you had your eye on the Axial UTB18 Capra but didn't want to pull the trigger? Good news, you can now pick up this course-ready crawler for a lower price. Originally priced at $249.99, Horizon Hobby has lowered the price to $219.99, a savings of $30. The UTB18 Capra isn't your typical 1/18-scale crawler […]
It never fails. As soon as I think I've found my new favorite R/C model, a challenger always emerges to make a run for the title. Having been on a Traxxas TRX-4M kick for the past year, I found myself drawn to one of the newer 1/18-scale trail and crawling rigs to hit the market; […]
If you're suffering from a case of the winter "blahs", there's nothing better to beat it than with a new R/C machine. If you've wanted to try your hand at small-scale crawling, whether it's for competition or purely for fun, you can now get into it at a lower price. Horizon Hobby has lowered the […]
Axial has announced the release of a refreshed SCX24 Jeep Wrangler JLU. Featuring new colors, electronics, and a few chassis changes, this new rig is poised to take on indoor and outdoor challenges. This is the third iteration of the SCX24 Jeep Wrangler. The second-generation Jeep featured a few electronics changes, but not much else. […]
The next time you want to hit the trail but don't want to bring your 1/10-scale rig, but want something larger than a 1/24 or 1/18-scaler, take a look at the latest release from Element RC; the Enduro12 Sendero Trail Truck. This re-imagined reincarnation of the Team Associated CR12 features a polycarbonate body, a 380-size […]
FMS has been firing on all cylinders when it comes to end-of-the-year releases. Adding to its FCX24 lineup, they have announced the FCX24 Unimog 421. This marks their second unimog release, scaling down their previous 1/18 Mogrich into a slightly more compact package. Based on the FCX24 platform, this utility-focused rig should have no problem […]
The FCX24 Lemur is the latest small-scale crawler from FMS. The FCX24 lineup has a strong following, and time will tell if the Lemur can gain the same level of popularity as its stablemates. The fine folks at FMS sent me a Lemur to kick the tires on, so I naturally had to turn it […]
If you're looking for a new machine to take on your indoor and outdoor R/C adventures, the FMS FCX24 Lemur might be a solid match. Based on the FCX24 platform, this 1/24-scale rock crawler/bouncer/racer, looks like it's ready for just about anything it comes across. The folks at FMS were kind enough to send me […]
