I became hooked on the R/C crawler "scene" as soon as I wheeled my first rock rig. Years later, I'm still entrenched in this section of the hobby and keep an eye out for models that can serve as low-cost, "gateway" vehicles. Force RC has announced such a vehicle in their new Northwood 2.2 Scaler. […]
When the Traxxas TRX-4 Sport was released, I immediately fell in love with the price of this model. The body, however, left a bit to be desired. While it's not the most eye-catching or inspiring R/C body on the market, it's still a solid option and has allowed me to drive this truck with a […]
Carisma has introduced a new body set for their M40S on-road kits and 1/10-scale 190mm touring and drift cars. As with their previous releases, the officially-licensed Audi R8 body is a gorgeous replica of the 1:1 LMS racer. Made from durable Lexan, this body mimics the body lines of the Audi R8 with amazing detail. Body […]
The landscape of 1/12-scale R/C crawlers has changed quite a bit since the ECX Barrage showed up on the scene. Since joining the party with their CR12 Trail Series, Team Associated has been slowly building out their own line of mid-scale rigs. Adding to their Ford F-150 model, they have released a replica of the […]
Spektrum has introduced a new 5-channel R/C transmitter that's designed specifically for the scaler and crawler scene. The DX5 Rugged may look like a standard pistol-grip-style radio, but it's packed with features to help you make the most out of your next outdoor adventure. Featuring a durable, water-resistant case, the DX5 Rugged is made to […]
