One of the first things I did after getting an SCX24 Jeep was buy the Subaru Brat body made for the Carisma MSA-1E 1/24 scale platform. I remember the Subaru Brat from my childhood with a fond weirdness, because it was definitely different than anything else on the road. The BRAT officially stood for Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter. The Japanese understood … [Read More...]
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1/24 Scale Christmas
Every year, we put some sort of motorized conveyance under the tree. In the past it's been an HO scale train or slot cars from my childhood. While I like the … [Read More...]
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TDK Traction Compound
On carpet tracks, the owners are very particular about what traction compound you're allowed to use. Rightly so as the tire rubber and compound ultimately work their … [Read More...]
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2WD “Backslash” Wing
What's a Backslash, besides this: "\"? It's a nickname for a RC buggy made from the chassis of a Traxxas Slash. Some people call it a Backslash, some people call it a Sluggy (Slash + Buggy). Whatever you call it, the original 4WD variation is the most popular … [Read More...]
HobbyMate AIO FVP Camera on a LaTrax Prerunner
I picked up a HobbyMate HB298T AIO FPV Camera for my Tiny Whoop. It's discontinued, which is a shame, but you might be able to find them on eBay. I got it because of this very specific feature most micro-FPV cameras don't have: Built-in Microphone. BUT... I … [Read More...]
Flysky Noble NB4 – A great left handed transmitter
Disclaimer: I am not left handed, but this is a great transmitter whether you're left or right handed... During quarantine I played VRC at least once a week to get my racing fix since all of the tracks were closed. My daughter would often ask if she could … [Read More...]