The Trestle of Doom
The stations are up, the track is going in, and the first heavy-truck test exposed a problem. Episode 2 follows the failure, the conduit reinforcement fix, and the first obstacle runs as the Trestle moves toward its Liberty Trail finale.
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FCX18 II Ford F-100 Brushless
FMS brings its next-generation 1/18 crawler platform to the licensed Ford F-100, combining the FCX18 II low-CG chassis, brushless power, and a two-speed transmission in a trail-ready RTR package.
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Hobby Plus Speck-T: The Speck Family Grows
The new 1/24-scale Speck-T 2WD stadium truck joins the Speck-B buggy and Speck-SCT short-course truck, expanding Hobby Plus' micro racing and bashing lineup. Choose brushed or brushless RTR power in a compact package for small-space RC fun.
Explore the Speck Lineup →HPI Stage-D10 FLUX
HPI's purpose-built 1/10 RWD drift platform pairs sensored brushless power with extensive chassis tuning, D-Box3 Pro gyro control, and officially licensed Formula Drift Mustang bodies.
Explore at HPI →Hobby Plus DKR4-Fortis
A Dakar-inspired 1/18 platform that blends rally-truck looks with serious crawler hardware, including portal axles, a remote 2-speed transmission, working winch, and extensive LED lighting. Available in brushed and brushless versions.
View the TECH1RC Guide →Axial SCX30 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
Axial brings the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro to its 1/30-scale SCX30 platform with an officially licensed ABS hard body, full-time 4WD, front and rear LEDs, Spektrum electronics, and a complete 2S RTR package.
Explore at Axial →Traxxas TXC-4M Extreme Crawler
A competition-focused 1/18 crawler with 3S brushless power, portal axles, a monocoque chassis, and up to 60-degree steering. Its roughly $300 price has sparked debate about the value of high-end micro crawlers.
Explore TXC-4M Specs →Team Corally SYNCRO-4 Update
Corally refines its 1/8-scale 4S brushless buggy with improved grip, durability, and handling. The proven Kuron 725 motor and Torox 135 ESC remain at the heart of this updated RTR platform.
Read Corally's Update →ARRMA QUAKE 4S 1/8 Monster Truck
ARRMA brings 4S brushless power to a 1/8-scale, four-wheel-drive ready-to-run monster truck built for off-road bashing. Explore the QUAKE 4S and check current preorder details at ARRMA.
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