Upgrades and Hop-ups for the Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E
By: Tim Gluth
The booming scale R/C market gained another entry in late 2017 with the introduction of the Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E. This platform has quickly gained traction among hobbyists and has established itself as a solid option for hobbyists of any experience level and features plenty of room for modification and customization.
If you want to get more performance out of your SCA-1E or simply want to give it a fresh look, here are some upgrades and accessories to help you create the ultimate trail machine.
Where to buy the Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E:
SCA1-E Coyote (RTR)
SCA-1E Coyote (Kit)
SCA-1E Lynx
SCA-1E ‘76 Ford F-150 LWB (RTR)
SCA-1E 1981 Land Rover Range Rover (RTR)
SCA-1E 1981 Land Rover Range Rover (Kit)
SCA-1E 1981 Land Rover Range Rover (Deluxe Kit)
Bodies
- Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E Coyote Painted Body Set - $67.64 (Amazon.com)
- Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E Coyote Clear Body Set - $34.64 (Amazon.com)
- Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E Lynx Painted Body Set - $43.66 (Amazon.com)
- Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E 1976 Ford F-150 Clear Body - $44.99
- Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E 1976 Ford F-150 Pre-painted Body (Blue) - $48.99
- Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E 1976 Ford F-150 Pre-painted Body (Orange) - $48.99
- Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E 1976 Ford F-150 Half-cab, 2-piece Clear Body - $46.95
- Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E 1982 Range Rover Clear Body Set - $41.95
- Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E 1986 Subaru Brat Clear Body - $39.99
- Pro-Line 1946 Dodge Power Wagon Body (Clear) - $61.99
- Pro-Line 1946 Dodge Power Wagon Body (Black - Tough Color) - $69.99
- Pro-Line 1972 Chevy K10 Body (Clear) - $49.99
- Pro-Line 1978 Chevy K10 Body (Clear) - $59.46
- Pro-Line 1991 Toyota 4Runner Body (Clear) - $47.56
- Pro-Line Jeep Comanche (Clear) – $43.31
- Pro-Line Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Body (Clear) – $47.56
- Pro-Line 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Body (Clear) – $47.56
- Pro-Line 1966 Chevy C-10 Body (Clear) - $65.95
- Pro-Line Chevy Colorado ZR2 Body (Clear) – $43.31
- Pro-Line Builder’s Series Metric Body - $63.71
- Pro-Line 2020 Jeep Gladiator Body (Clear) - $47.95
- Pro-Line 1993 Ford Ranger Body (Clear) - $73.95
- Pro-Line Pre-runner Fender Flare Kit (Clear) - $28.95
- Pro-Line Cliffhanger High Performance Crawler Body (Clear) - $43.95
- Pro-Line Strikeforce Body (Clear) - $63.95
- Pro-Line 2021 Ford Bronco Body for 12.3" Wheelbase Crawlers (Clear) - $71.99
Body Accents and Scale Accessories
- Carisma SCA-1E Inner Fender Set - $20.99
- Carisma SCA-1E Coyote Rear Deep Truck Bed - $8.99
- Carisma SCA-1E F-150 Rear Deep Truck Bed - $11.99
- Carisma SCA-1E F-150 Rear Cab Spoiler - $9.18
- GPM Magnetic Body Mount Kit (Black) - $23.60 (Amazon.com)
- GPM Magnetic Body Mount Kit (Silver/Gray) - $23.60 (Amazon.com)
Tires and Wheels
- Carisma SCA-1E Tire and Wheel Set - $22.73 (Amazon.com)
- Carisma SCA-1E 95mm ATSS Crawler Tires - $23.99
- Carisma 1.9" CNS Aluminum Beadlock "Range Rover"-style Wheels - $119.99
- Pro-Line BFGoodrich Krawler T/A 1.9 G8 Rock Terrain Tires - $28.86
- Pro-Line Flat Iron XL 1.9 G8 Rock Terrain Tires - $28.86
- Pro-Line Interco TSL SX Super Swamper 1.9 G8 Rock Terrain Tires - $28.86
- Pro-Line Hyrax 1.9" G8 Rock Terrain Tires - $28.86
- Pro-Line Hyrax 1.9" Predator Rock Terrain Tires - $30.56
- Pro-Line Hyrax 1.9 G8 Rock Terrain Tires w/ Impulse Black Internal Beadlock Wheels - $36.51
- Pro-Line Grunt 1.9" Rock Terrain Tires - $30.95 (Read my review of these tires.
- Pro-Line Interco TrXus 1.9" G8 Rock Terrain Tires - $32.95
- Pro-Line Class 0 BFGoodrich Krawler T/A KX 1.9" (3.85" OD) Rock Terrain Tires - $32.95
- Pro-Line Rock Shooter 1." Aluminum Composite Internal Bead-Loc Wheels - $63.95 (Read my review of these wheels.)
- Pro-Line BFGoodrich All-Terrain K02 1.9" Rock Terrain Truck Tires - $35.95
- Pro-Line Slot Mag 1.55″ Aluminum Composite Internal Bead-Loc Wheels – $63.95
- Pro-Line Keystone 1.55″ Black Plastic Internal Bead-Loc Wheels – $25.95
- Pro-Line Crestline 1.9" Aluminum Composite Internal Bead-Loc Wheels - $59.95
- Pro-Line Impulse 1.9" Aluminum Composite Internal Bead-Loc Wheels - $59.95
- Incision 1.9 KMC XD820 Beadlock Wheels (Grenade Black) - $57.50
- Incision 1.9 KMC XD820 Beadlock Wheels (Clear Aluminum) - $57.50
- Vanquish KMC 1.9 KMC XD127 Beadlock Wheels (Bully Black) - $59.99
- Vanquish KMC 1.9 KMC XD127 Beadlock Wheels (Clear Aluminum) - $59.99
- Vanquish KMC 1.9 XD229 Machete Beadlock Wheels (Black) - $59.99
- Vanquish KMC 1.9 XD229 Machete Beadlock Wheels (Clear Aluminum) - $59.99
- Pit Bull Rock Beast XL Scale RC Tires - $44.99
- RC4WD Rock Crusher II X/T 1.9" Tires - $14.99
- RC4WD Interco Super Swamper TSL Bogger Scale Tires - $24.99
- RC4WD Mickey Thompson 1.9" Baja Claw TTC Scale Tires - $24.99
- RC4WD Interco IROK 1.9" Scale Tire - $24.99
- RC4WD Mickey Thompson 2.2" Baja MTZ Scale Tires - $29.99
- RC4WD Mickey Thompson Metal Series MM-366 1.9" Beadlock Wheels - $169.99
- RC4WD Mickey Thompson MT Metal Series MM-164M 1.9" Wheels - $139.99
- RC4WD Dick Cepek Terrain 1.9" Beadlock Wheels - $109.99
- RC4WD Stamped Steel 1.7" Beadlock Wagon Wheels - $59.99
- RC4WD 6-Lug Wagon 1.9" Steel Stamped Beadlock Wheels (White) - $49.99
- RC4WD 6-Lug Wagon 1.9" Steel Stamped Beadlock Wheels (Black) - $49.99
- RC4WD 5-Lug Wagon 1.9" Steel Stamped Beadlock Wheels (White) - $49.99
- RC4WD 5-Lug Wagon 1.9" Steel Stamped Beadlock Wheels (Black) - $49.99
- RC4WD 1.9" Vintage Cruiser Stamped Steel Wheels - $69.99
- RC4WD Onyx 1.9" Beadlock Wheels - $69.99
- RC4WD Onyx 1.9" Beadlock Wheels - $89.99
- RC4WD Black 1.9" Universal Beadlock Wheel (D1) - $32.99
- RC4WD Silver 1.9" Universal Beadlock Wheel (D2) - $32.99
- RC4WD Bombshell 1.9" Beadlock Wheels (Black) - $89.99
- RC4WD Raceline Monster 1.9" Beadlock Wheels - $99.99
- RC4WD Fuel Offroad Maverick 1.9" Beadlock Wheels - $139.99
- RC4WD OEM Stamped Steel 1.9" Beadlock Wheels (Plain) - $49.99
- RC4WD OEM Stamped Steel 1.9" Beadlock Wheels (Black) - $49.99
- RC4WD OEM Stamped Steel 1.9" Beadlock Wheels (White) - $49.99
- RC4WD Fantom 1.9" Beadlock Wheels - $129.99
- RC4WD Skavenger 1.9" Beadlock Wheels - $129.99
- RC4WD Ballistic Off Road Rage 1.9'' Beadlock Wheels - $125.99
- Team KNK 5-slot, 1.9" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (Natural) - $64.99
- Team KNK 5-slot, 1.9" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (Grey) - $64.99
- Team KNK 5-slot, 1.9" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (Black) - $64.99
- Team KNK Cyclone, 1.9" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (Natural) - $64.99
- Team KNK Cyclone, 1.9" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (Grey) - $64.99
- Team KNK Cyclone, 1.9" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (Black) - $64.99
- Duratrax Deep Woods 1.9" Tires and Wheels - $27.99 (Amazon.com)
- Duratrax Scaler 1.9" Tires and Wheels - $33.60 (Amazon.com)
- Duratrax Approach 1.9" Tires and Wheels - $27.70 (Amazon.com)
- Duratrax Showdown 1.9" Tires and Wheels - $33.60 (Amazon.com)
Chassis, Steering, and Suspension
- Carisma SCA-1E Aluminum Servo Horn (25T) - $11.99
- Carisma SCA-1E Aluminum Servo Horn (23T) - $11.99
- Carisma SCA-1E Aluminum Steering Knuckles - $32.99
- Carisma SCA-1E Aluminum Steering Linkage - $15.99
- Carisma SCA-1E Brass Weight Wheel Hex Set - $14.99
- Carisma SCA-1E Pro Aluminum Shocks (Unassembled, Set of 4) - $81.99 (Amazon.com)
- Carisma SCA-1E Aluminum Steering Knuckles - $32.99
- Savox SV-1270TG Digital “Monster Torque” Servo - $83.99 (Amazon.com)
- Hitec HS-7955TG Ultra Torque Digital Servo - $99.99 (Amazon.com)
- ProTek RC 370TBL "Black Label" Brushless Servo - $159.99
- Reef’s RC 422HD Steering Servo - $80.99
- Reef’s RC Triple4 444oz HD Steering Servo - $96.99
- Reef’s RC Triple5 555oz HD Steering Servo - $120.99
- Pro-Line Power Stroke Scaler Shocks - $47.16 (Amazon.com)
- Pro-Line Pro-Spec Scaler Shocks - $62.95
- Pro-Line Big Bore Scaler Shocks - $68.95
- Pro-Line Big Bore Scaler Shock Spring Assortment - $17.95
- Incision RC 90mm Scale Shock Set - $49.99
- RC4WD King Off-road Scale Piggyback Shocks - $45.99
- GPM CVD Steel Driveshafts (Front and Rear) - $36.60 (Amazon.com)
- Hoyfab Crawlers 3D Printed Side Mount Battery Tray - $18.00
- ST Racing Steering Servo Horn - $15.99
- Boom Racing BADASS Heavy Duty Steel Center Driveshafts - $26.50
- Incision RC Metal Driveshafts - $59.99
- GPM Adjustable Titanium Suspension Links - $21.50 (Amazon.com)
- RCLions Brass Wheel Weights - $26.99 (Amazon.com)
Motor and ESC
- Carisma 55T Super High-torque Brushed Motor - TBA
- Holmes Hobbies Trailmaster Sport 540 Brushed Motor - $14.99
- Holmes Hobbies Trailmaster Sport 550 Brushed Motor - $19.99
- Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster Pro 540 Brushed Motor - $84.99
- Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster Expert 540 Brushed Motor - $49.99
- Reedy Radon 2 3-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (15T) - $26.99
- Reedy Radon 2 3-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (17T) - $26.99
- Reedy Radon 2 3-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (19T) - $26.99
- Reedy Radon 2 5-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (12T) - $28.99
- Reedy Radon 2 5-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (16T) - $28.99
- Reedy Radon 2 5-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (20T) - $28.99
- Hobbywing AXE 540 FOC Waterproof V1.1 Sensored Brushless Combo w/1200kV Motor - $199.99
- Hobbywing AXE 540 FOC Waterproof V1.1 Sensored Brushless Combo w/1800kV Motor - $199.99
- Hobbywing AXE 540 FOC Waterproof V1.1 Sensored Brushless Combo w/2300kV Motor - $199.99
- Hobbywing AXE 550 FOC Waterproof V1.1 Sensored Brushless Combo w/2700kV Motor - $199.99
- Hobbywing XeRun AXE R2 540L Brushless Motor & ESC Combo (1400kv) - $199.99
- Hobbywing XeRun AXE R2 540L Brushless Motor & ESC Combo (2100kv) - $199.99
- Hobbywing XeRun AXE R2 540L Brushless Motor & ESC Combo (2800kv) - $199.99
- Hobbywing XeRun AXE R2 550L Brushless Motor & ESC Combo (3300kv) - $229.99
- Ruddog 5-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (16T) - $25.99
- Ruddog 5-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (13T) - $25.99
- Ruddog 5-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (20T) - $25.99
- Ruddog 3-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (55T) - $25.99
- Ruddog 3-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (45T) - $25.99
- Ruddog 3-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (35T) - $25.99
- Spektrum Firma 55T Rebuildable 3-Pole Brushed Crawler Motor - $27.99
- Spektrum Firma 20T Rebuildable 5-Pole Brushed Crawler Motor - $29.99
- Spektrum Firma 16T Rebuildable 5-Pole Brushed Crawler Motor - $29.99
- Spektrum Firma 80T Rebuildable 3-Pole Brushed Crawler Motor - $27.99
- Spektrum Firma 35T Rebuildable 3-Pole Brushed Cralwer Motor - $27.99
- Spektrum Firma 1400Kv Brushless Sensored Crawler Motor - $129.99
- Spektrum Firma 2100Kv Brushless Sensored Crawler Motor - $129.99
- Spektrum Firma 2800Kv Brushless Sensored Crawler Motor - $129.99
- Spektrum Firma 1400Kv 2-in-1 Brushless Crawler Motor/ESC - $149.99
- Spektrum Firma 2300Kv 2-in-1 Brushless Crawler Motor/ESC - $149.99
- Spektrum Firma 60A Sensored Brushless Smart Crawler ESC - $199.99
- Spektrum Firma 120A Sensored Brushless Smart Crawler ESC - $249.99
- Spektrum Firma 60A Brushless Smart ESC/2100Kv Brushless Sensored Crawler Motor Combo - $259.99
Steering Servos
- Annimos 20kg Metal Gear, High-torque Steering Servo - $17.89 (Amazon.com)
- Hexfly HX3225 25kg Metal Gear Steering Servo - $19.99 (Amazon.com)
- Hexfly HX3225 25kg Metal Gear Steering Servo (2-pack) - $32.99 (Amazon.com)
- ProTek RC 370TBL Brushless Steering Servo - $159.99
- REEF’S RC 299:LP Low-profile Brushless Steering Servo - $109.99
- REEF’S RC Triple5 Brushless Steering Servo - $120.99
- REEF’S RC Triple4 Brushless Steering Servo - $96.99
- REEF’S RC 422HD Coreless Steering Servo - $80.99
- REEF'S RC RAW 500HD Servo - $129.99
LEDs and Lighting
Misc. R/C Crawler and Trail Truck Gear
- PowerShift Technologies PST-200 Servo Winch - $89.99
- PowerShift Technologies PST-250 Servo Winch - $79.99
- PowerShift Technologies PST-300 Servo Winch - $99.99
- PowerShift Technologies PST-444 Servo Winch - $149.99
- PowerShift Technologies PST-868 Servo Winch - $199.99
- PowerShift Technologies “Shred the Ledge” Sero Winch - $139.99
- RC4WD 1/10-scale Warn 8274 Winch - $99.99
- CarryAll RC X-TRA-1 Base Model R/C Backpack - $84.95
- CarryAll RC X-TRA-2 RTR Model R/C Backpack - $99.95
- CarryAll RC XTRA Combo RTR R/C Backpack - $144.95
- JConcepts Scale/Trail R/C Drawstring Tote Bag - $23.80