Small-scale R/C crawling truly knows no bounds. Whether indoors or out, most of the sub-1/10-scale models that you'll find today are capable little machines and excel in just about any type of terrain. In testing the capabilities of Carisma's latest 1/24-scale crawler, the MSA-1E 1976 Ford F-150, I took this tiny truck outdoors for some […]
Carisma tweaks and tunes their 1/24-scale R/C crawler for true trail performance. Last year’s release of Carisma’s 1/24-scale MSA-1E crawler gave me high hopes for the state of small-scale crawling rigs. As a fan of larger-scale R/C crawlers, I’ve amassed quite a collection of scaled-down crawlers over the years, searching for the “perfect” rig for […]
The recently-announced, second-generation Carisma Scale Adventure MSA-1E builds on the foundation of last year's model and adds a few new bells and whistles, including lower gearing, a new motor, and an officially-licensed 1976 Ford F-150 body. While all of those upgrades sound nice, the real question remains; how does it perform? To answer that question, […]
The expanded MSA-1E lineup now features a licensed, 1976 Ford F-150 body design. Originally spotted during coverage of the 2019 NRHSA convention, Carisma has officially released their second-generation, 1/24-scale crawler; the MSA-1E 1976 Ford F-150. Aside from the new, officially-licensed body, this rig also brings a few internal upgrades to the table. The gearing has […]
When Carisma Scale Adventure announced their 1/24-scale MSA-1E lineup, I was immediately drawn to this new machine and hoped it would live up to whatever hype I’d build around it. While I’ve added a number of smaller-scale R/C crawlers to my collection, not all of them have been able to match the level of performance […]
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 […]
Alongside their newly-announced MSA-1E Coyote Pup, Carisma Scale Adventure is releasing a small-scale rig for Subaru fans. Their MSA-1E Subaru Brat is a throwback to this late-70's through early 90's machine, offering a fairly detailed body in a 1/24-scale package. Riding on their new MSA-1E chassis, this small-scale crawler joins the ranks of the Pro-Line Ambush […]
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 […]
On April Fools Day 2022, Carisma posted a series of small-scale monster truck photos that got R/C fanatics buzzing. What seemed little more than a prank turned out to be a nice November surprise with the release of three 1/24-scale monster truck models. Based on its MSA-1E platform, the new MSA-1MT is Carisma's take on […]
Another day, another set of upgrades for the SCX24. This time around, I'm taking a first-hand look at Injora's 1.0" Beadlock Wheels for 1/24-scale R/C crawlers like the Axial SCX24, Carisma MSA-1E, Element RC Enduro 24, and others. Injora sent me a set of their 1.0" Beadlock Wheels ($19.99) to test out on my SCX24 […]
