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The Jeep is back! No doubt it looks a lot better than what I started with, but how does it drive? Today's video features some of the great footage that we captured recently when we took this upgraded RC Jeep out onto the trails. A fun experience with this model providing a great blend of scale aesth

There's nothing like going out into the great outdoors while enjoying the RC hobby. But with that said, there's no shortage of fun to be had with smaller scale RC crawlers indoors. In today's video, I showcase some modular crawler course pieces that I've been working on. These parts were fun to desi

Tiny tires = more fun, or more problems? My custom 1/24 scale RC Jeep J10 is back on the bench once again. I've been having a lot of fun driving this rig around out on the trails, and I've received a lot of messages from people expressing interest in this Jeep, and the custom 3D printed chassis I’m

2 Micro RC trail trucks do battle across three grueling off-road stages! Who will claim victory, and who will get left in the dust? I put my custom built 1980 Jeep J10 to the test by seeing how it compares to a ready to run model from RC4WD. Can my custom built, 3D printed, DIY creation keep up? In

In the middle of rural Georgia, dozens of RC truck enthusiasts gathered to show off some of the best RC models I've ever seen. The Illuminati of Scale is an invitation only event attracting a plethora of talented RC model builders, and their creations. This event was a lot of fun and I'm excited to

The Bronco is back! Recently I worked on my 1/10 scale MST CMX based 1973 Bronco. The goal was to enhance the life-like appearance of this rig by adding an interior, LEDs, and some other accessories. While the polycarbonate body, and this particular chassis design do impose some challenges, I'm very

After months of tinkering with different parts and designs, I've finally put it all together into a fully functional RC chassis! While small in size, I did my best to make the drivetrain, frame, and suspension look as close to the real thing as possible. The results seem promising, but there's still

Quick update and news video. FCX24M review, Shapways bankruptcy, New CTC 01 fifth wheel designs and FCX10 K5 Blazer interior kits. Also currently editing a new video I plan to post this weekend. Hope you all have a nice weekend! 👍 July 11 Update (YouTube)

The new FCX24M from FMS has arrived! Straight axles, metal gears, and 4 Land Rover hard-bodies to choose from. In today’s video I put the Land Rover Discovery variant to the test, and showcase what’s new with this latest release from FMS. These trucks are not only impressive for a ready to run, but

Trails, trucks, venders, and more! Beat The Creek has arrived once again and remains a fantastic event for thousands of RC enthusiasts. One of the biggest events of this kind in the world, there are countless trucks both on display and cruising down the trails. A very fun event and I'm glad to be ab

The FCX10 Blazer is back! As great of rig as it is right out of the box, a few 3D printed details really put the icing on the cake. In this video I showcase the parts that I've designed specifically for this truck, including a much needed interior. As always the creation of these parts was a lot of

After much anticipation, the new FMS FCX18 1/18 scale Chevy K10 has arrived! This ready to run RC model combines a great looking Chevy K10 hardbody with the capable and feature packed FCX18 chassis. The result, as expected is a solid crawler that looks and performs great. In today's video I'll be do

It’s bigger! But is it better? The FMS FCX10 platform has finally arrived. Wearing a nice Chevy K5 Blazer body and jam packing many features, the FCX10 is a solid rig ready to tear up the trails! I’ve done my best to share my experience with this crawler so far with a full unboxing, overview and of

The FCX24 Blazer has been a hit with many RC enthusiasts, and after driving this rig I can see why! This rig presents a nice balance of scale looks thanks to it's painted hard body, and off-road performance. The FCX line has proven to me to be a great platform that's very capable, and versatile on t

The FMS Toyota FJ40 is one awesome rig, even despite a little work being required to reach its full potential. The officially licensed ABS body will without a doubt be a hit with the hardcore scale RC enthusiasts. While this RTR model shows some great potential, many hobbyists will likely want to en

The new FMS FCX24 Lemur has received both praise and critiques from the RC community. While a fun rig right out of the box, with a few new parts I decided to modify my Lemur to improve both its appearance and performance. The result was an even greener Lemur with much better capabilities over a vari

The most capable FCX series model yet? The Lemur is an impressive little rig, taking the much appreciated 2 speed and portals, and mounting them to a unique tube frame style chassis. This Lemur can tackle the rocks with ease, but will require some mods to really reach its full potential. FMS has yet

I recently scored this Redcat Gen 8 V2 1/10 scale crawler on scale for $230. After taking this rig out for a test run, I'm thoroughly impressed! Right out of the box this truck looks great, and performs well out on the trails. While the sale seems to have ended, even for the regular price of $330, t

For a discounted price of $300USD, was this SCX10 Bronco a deal? Let's find out! This is my first experience with Axial's latest chassis design and I'm certainly impressed. Great scale looks combined with solid off-road performance. While I did encounter a few issues, overall I'm impressed with this

FMS continues to raise the bar with their new 1/12 scale 2006 Hummer H1 model. From it's two speed transmission to it's four wheel steering, there's a lot to take in on this new release. In this video I'll be doing a full unboxing, overview, and of course taking this rig out on the trials! If you're

An overview of my experience at Beat the Creek 2023. This record breaking event held in Maysville Kentucky was a blast, and I'm excited to share these highlights with all of you. Miles of trails, dozens of vendors, and plenty to see and do at this unique RC crawler event. What you see here is just a

It's that time of year once again, Beat the Creek 2023 is right around the corner! Time to get my fleet of 1/10 scale crawlers ready to run down the miles of awesome trials. Beat the Creek was a blast to attend last year and I'm sure this year will be another great time. I highly recommend coming ou

When it comes to affordably priced off road RC models, the recent offerings from RocHobby are hard to beat. The new Magnum pickup is the latest in this line of highly detailed vehicles. Possible one of the best looking models to be released by RocHobby so far. A solid rig that will appeal to many di

The FMS Chevy K10 is back. Although a fantastic looking truck right out of the box, especially for the price, I felt there was still room for improvement. With just a little paint and a marker, I made a couple cosmetic enhancements to the body that although subtle, really improve the overall look of