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 […]
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 […]
Axial's recently-released SCX24 B17 Betty is certainly an interesting machine. Commemorating their 35th anniversary, this small-scale rig is a throwback to one of the first 1/10-scale R/C crawlers produced by Axial. Whether you view it as a collectible or your next 1/24-scale adventure rig, it's certainly an eye-catching piece. If you want to dress up […]
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 […]
