Tower Hobbies has announced a one-day "Flash Sale" on two select 1/18-scale FMS crawler models. From now until 11:59 pm on Thursday, January 27, you can save $20 on the FMS 1/18-scale Toyota FJ Cruiser ($169.99) and $30 on the FMS 1/18-scale Toyota Land Cruiser LC80 ($159.99). Both of these models feature highly-detailed hard bodies […]
Upgrading and customizing small-scale crawlers such as the Axial SCX24 can be both fun and costly. Depending on what you're looking to add to your 1/24-scale crawler, you can quickly exceed the price of the base vehicle itself. Thankfully, there are brands like Injora which offer budget-friendly, performance-focused upgrades that will let you customize to […]
There are plenty of ways to save on your next small-scale R/C vehicle during this holiday shopping season. If you or someone on your gift list has wanted to give small-scale R/C crawling a try, AMain Hobbies is offering up some great deals on models from Kyosho and Panda Hobby. AMain Hobbies 2021 Black Friday […]
FTX has introduced its latest 1/18-scale R/C crawler, the Outback Mini X Fury. Featuring a Jeep-inspired, polycarbonate body, this model aims to provide a 1/10-scale driving experience in a slightly smaller package. Among the highlights of this model are a metal ladder-frame chassis with four-link suspension, integrated LED lights, four-wheel drive, and a clipless/hinged body […]
If you're hooked on 1/24-scale R/C crawlers, you are in for a treat with the ever-expanding universe of 1/18-scale scale/trail machines. While not as well-known as their slightly smaller counterparts, there are several 1/18-scale models that are packed with visual details and backed up by solid driving performance. One of the bigger names in the […]
The popularity of small-scale R/C crawlers is booming, and so too is the upgrade scene for these tiny trucks. Speaking from personal experience, I've been having a blast upgrading and tweaking various aspects of my 1/24-scale crawler fleet, which leads me to today's topic; Gear Head RC's 8Trax Micro Crawler Wheels ($54.99 - set of […]
If you can't get enough 1/24 and 1/18-scale crawler goodness, AMain Hobbies is now carrying a selection of models from HobbyPlus. The lineup includes a number of CR-18 models with various body styles as well as a handful of CR-24 options. The CR-24 is priced at $89.99, and the CR-18 carries a price tag of […]
Raw, rock-gripping performance with a touch of scale detail. You can't upgrade wheels without upgrading tires, can you? For this review, the answer is a solid "no." With my Axial SCX24 Chevy C10 sporting a freshly-installed set of Treal 1.0" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels, it was only fitting to pair those rims with a new set […]
Upgrade the appearance and performance of your small-scale R/C crawler with these sleek and stylish wheels. Up until recently, most of my upgrade attention had been focused on my "standard-scale" R/C vehicles. In fact, it's almost second nature to upgrade and enhance a 1/10-scale vehicle in some way, shape, or form. However, the emergence of […]
A small-scale crawler that boasts performance, appearance, and a very reasonable price. It’s hard to deny that small-scale R/C crawlers are one of the hottest segments of the hobby right now. Over the past few years, I’ve seen my own collection of tiny trucks expand at a rapid pace. The RGT Adventurer V2 trail truck […]
