The popular Kyosho Mini-Z has a new body style for fans of Chevrolet sports cars. The Mini-Z Corvette ZR1 features the modern styling of the 1:1 'Vette replicated in a 1/27-scale package. With a chassis that's packed to the gills with components, this small-scale sports car features rear-wheel drive, a sporty motor, and adjustable wheel […]
Fans of auto racing now have a new, small-scale R/C model to take to the track. Kyosho has expanded their Mini-Z RWD lineup to include a replica of the Mazda 787B. The compact MR-03 chassis features a compact design and includes adjustable width settings (narrow or wide), a port for an optional gyro, and can […]
R/C fun comes in all shapes and sizes, and Kyosho's latest Mini-Z model takes that to heart. The Kyosho Mini-Z MP9 takes the spirit of their 1/10-scale competition buggy and sets it into the body of a 1/27-scale superstar. The Mini-Z MP9 is shaft driven, offering 4wd performance in a very compact package. the motor […]
The Mini-Z lineup is expanding, thanks to the new Honda Civic Type R model from Kyosho. Based on their well-traveled MR-03 platform, this model stays true to the 1:1 model it's replicating and features a front-wheel-drive system. With full ball bearings throughout the chassis (12 in all), this model should roll smoothly and effortlessly, reducing […]
Amazing scale detail in small-scale R/C models isn't just reserved for off-road, trail-driving machines. Kyosho has proven time and time again that scale beauty can be applied to on-road models, and their latest creation is further proof of that. The Kyosho Mini-Z McLaren P1 GTR is a faithful 1/27-scale recreation of the 1:1 supercar. Riding […]
If you want to experience the fun of building an R/C model, but enjoy small-scale vehicles, Kyosho has something for you. Their second-generation Mini-Z Buggy Chassis kit has been re-tuned and refined with new electronics and chassis components, increasing both the performance and the fun of this small-scale machine. The highlights of this new kit include […]
If your small-scale R/C appeal centers around on-road vehicles, chances are, you've taken a look at Kyosho's Mini-Z lineup. Between their fun performance and an array of ultra-realistic 1:1 bodies, this 1/27-scale radio-controlled car line is tough to beat. A recent update has given these small-scale machines a new controller pairing, packaging this ready-to-run (RTR)/"Readyset" […]
If I’ve learned anything from this hobby, it’s that you can create a radio-controlled model out of any type of vehicle. While cars, trucks, and plans are the most common, it doesn’t take long to discover that anything with tires or treads, can be miniaturized and mobilized. Last Christmas, Santa Claus left a unique R/C […]
Kyosho has announced new scale Mini-Z models (technically body styles) in the Hummer H2 and Mercedes G55L. If your small-scale R/C garage could use some new machines, these might be just what you're looking for. As a fan of scale vehicles, specifically the detail and effort that are put into some of these bodies, it's […]
If you’re just getting into the R/C hobby or are looking at adding a few new vehicles to your garage, it’s good to know who’s- who and who makes what. While there numerous makes and models to choose from, I’ve highlighted a few of the “bigger” names in the small-scale radio-control universe. With prices ranging […]
