When it comes to one-of-a-kind offerings in small-scale R/C models, you can always count on Hobby Plus to bring something unique to the table. Their latest release, the Fortis DKR4 is as unique as they come; a 1/18-scale off-road desert rally truck that rides on portal axles and features eye-catching colors, graphics, and scale details. […]
R/C drifting is something that I've dabbled with on the 1/10-scale side of the hobby, but I haven't gotten it to "click" yet. While that's a nice reminder for me to take my Redcat RDS out for a spin soon, it's also a nudge to try something new. Speaking of new, HPI has been dropping […]
Redcat's Ascent-32 has gotten a V2 refresh, but is it better than the original? With oil-filled shocks, a lower gear ratio, and wider compatibility for aftermarket servos and brushless motors, how much of an improvement is this micro R/C crawler? Let's take a closer look at this revised rig, compare it with the original Ascent-32, […]
It's here! Hobby Plus has officially launched its latest 1/18-scale creation, the Fortis DKR4 RTR Desert Rally Truck. Borrowing styling cues from their 6x6 and 8x8 offerings, this desert rally truck looks amazing and should offer plenty of fun ripping around the backyard or a dedicated rally course. Appearance-wise, this truck is hard to keep […]
It occurred to me that we haven't seen a multi-car Losi NASCAR RC Car rollout for the 2026 season like in years past. With the 2026 NASCAR season reading for its Chase (and no, I'm not talking about Elliott or Briscoe), we've only seen one 2026 NASCAR replica released for Losi's 1/12-scale platform, until today. […]
Update: It's here! Learn about the Hobby Plus DKR4 Desert Rally Truck. If you've been waiting for the full details on the Hobby Plus Fortis DKR4 Dakar Rally truck shown off at the 2026 Shanghai International Toys and Hobby Expo...your wait is almost over. Through posts on their social media profiles, it looks like Hobby […]
