I'm always excited when a new R/C model hits the market, and from what I've been reading and watching, the TRX-4M from Traxxas looks to be an impressive machine. This 1/18-scale R/C crawler and trail rig wonderfully captures the stunning 1:1 details of the modern Ford Bronco and classic Land Rover Defender with ABS plastic […]
If you're a fan of small-scale R/C crawling, you've surely noticed the abundance of upgrades and aftermarket parts for vehicles like the Axial SCX24, FMS FCX24, and Traxxas TRX-4M. While some of these option parts are purely cosmetic, others, like Injora's Stainless Steel High-Clearance Suspension and Chassis Links for the SCX24, aim to improve these […]
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 […]
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 […]
Modding the 1/24-scale Axial SCX24 has become a popular activity among small-scale R/C crawling enthusiasts. Among the growing list of hop-ups and upgrades for this model are a new set of aluminum beadlock wheels from Treal. Featuring three stylish finishes of black, red, and gray, these wheels not only add style to your small-scale crawler […]
Modding and customizing the Axial SCX24 has become a popular micro-hobby for owners of this small-scale R/C crawler. RC4WD has joined the craze with their own variety of accessories for these 1/24-scale machines. From roof racks and snorkels to model-specific inner fenders, this lineup of accessories is quite impressive and should help any scale R/C […]
With the addition of the RGT Adventurer V2 to my lineup of small-scale R/C crawlers, I had to see how it stacked up against the competition. So far, my two favorite models in this size category are the Axial SCX24 1967 Chevrolet C10 and the Carisma Scale Adventure MSA-1E 1976 Ford F-150. All three vehicles […]
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 […]
Hit the small-scale trail with a 1967 Chevy C10 SCX24. Axial’s SCX24 has gained another branch on the family tree, thanks to the introduction of the 1967 Chevy C10. This 1/24-scale, ready-to-run (RTR) trail truck features a beautifully-crafted body that pairs perfectly with the durable and fun SCX24 chassis. Taking the surprising performance and capability […]
