Bring a bash-worthy radio-controlled truck on the road with you. Summer travel plans, camping, vacations, and other getaways are great opportunities to relax and unwind. They can also cause some trouble if your list of packing “essentials” doesn’t leave much room for a radio-controlled vehicle or two. Thankfully, R/C cars and trucks come in all […]
Over the years, I’ve settled into a nice spot within the R/C hobby. After discovering the scale/trail “genre” of vehicle, my interest and appreciation for highly-detailed, true-to-life vehicles has only grown. There isn’t much that could widen my already wide grin when looking at a well-built scale radio-controlled rig. In fact, that enthusiasm may be […]
If you're a small-scale R/C racer in the America's Midwest, you may want to plan a trip to Thumb RC in Gagetown, Mi in mid-September. That track will be hosting their second-annual Mini Off-road Nationals competition, featuring size classes ranging from 1/18 to 1/12 and vehicle classes including truggy, buggy, short course trucks, as well […]
In the midst of their feverish release of new 1/10 and 1/5 scale radio-controlled cars and trucks at the 2016 International Toy Fair, HPI snuck a new small-scale machine into the mix. The new Formula Q32 is the latest ready-to-run 1/32 scale R/C car to use the same base chassis as the Baja Q32 that […]
20016 is shaping up to be the year of small-scale radio-controlled machines for ECX. Following in the tire tracks of their 1/24-scale Temper Rock Crawler and 1/18-scale Roost Desert Buggy, a new vehicle has emerged. Meet...the ECX Roost Desert Buggy, this time in 1/24 form. Along with a shared name, this smaller, ready-to-run (RTR) off-road […]
ECX has been turning some interesting small-scale R/C vehicles loose in the past few months, and one of their latest, the 1/24 scale Temper rock crawler, appears to be loaded up for fun times. A ready-to-run (rtr) model, this smaller variant of their 1/18 Temper rock crawler is aimed at those that want to enjoy a […]
Starting 2016 off with a bang, ECX has unveiled their latest 1/18 scale off-road machine, the Roost. Featuring some nice accessories (LED light bar), waterproof receiver and ESC, oil-filled shocks, an easy-to-access battery tray, and a shaft-driven 4-wheel drive system, this is one vehicle that may look small but can pack a big wallop. Features […]
Time flies when you're busy. So busy, in fact, that you forget to post your thoughts on an incredibly fun to drive, bash, spin, and drift radio-controlled car. Thankfully, the fun that this vehicle is equipped with doesn't fade from memory. The car in question is the LaTrax Rally. The overriding factor that I look for […]
When the weather won't cooperate with your plans to enjoy the R/C hobby, don't let Mother Nature rain (or snow, or sleet) on your planned parade. Keeping the fun rolling indoors is always an option, and your lineup of possibilities just grew by one with the new Basher RockSta ready-to-run 1/24 rock crawler. Sold by […]
The first real "test" that I've performed for the WLToys K989 R/C Rally Car came in the form of an indoor basement bash session. I set up a small ramp that is usually reserved for my ECX KickFlip and BeatBox and let the little pup eat. Given the low price-point, I'm very happy with how […]
