Scale & Motion - RC Crawlers, Micro Upgrades, Model Kits & Scale RC Guides

Image Credit: FMS Hobby View the FMS 1/24 FCX24M Toyota Tacoma RTR at FMS Hobby (affiliate link) The question comes up constantly in the FMS community: FCX18 LC80 or FCX24 K5 Blazer? Both run portal axles and a two-speed transmission. Both are officially licensed scale replicas built on the same mechanical philosophy. But put them on actual outdoor terrain — loose gravel, roots, or uneven rock — and the difference becomes clear very quickly. This article explains exactly why, using verified specs from both platforms. Browse both platforms: FCX18 Series at FMS Hobby | FCX24 Series at FMS Hobby The Specs That Actually Matter Outdoors Both platforms share the same core architecture: a mid-mounted two-speed transmission with a transfer case, portal axles front and rear, universal joint driveshafts, and 4WD. The architecture is identical in principle. What differs is the execution at each scale — and those differences compound significantly on real terrain. The FCX18S LC8...

The FMS FCX24S Power Wagon S is currently available in three colour variants — Red, Yellow and Blue — and if you have been considering a 1/24 scale micro crawler, right now is a strong moment to move. The Power Wagon is one of the most capable and well-regarded platforms in the FCX24S range, and the three-colour lineup means there is a version to suit most preferences without any compromise on hardware. This guide covers what the FCX24S Power Wagon S actually is, what separates the three variants, and what you need to know before buying. View the FMS 1/24 FCX24S Power Wagon S at FMS Hobby What Is the FCX24S Power Wagon S? The FCX24S Power Wagon S is the current-generation 1/24 scale crawler built around the classic 1949 Dodge Power Wagon body — one of the most iconic American truck designs ever produced and a natural fit for the scale RC crawler aesthetic. It sits on the FCX24S chassis, which is the revised platform FMS introduced to address the limitations of the original FCX...

Buying an RC crawler is the start of the process, not the end. Whether you are running an FMS FCX24, an FCX18, or a FairRC Mod RTR, the parts and accessories ecosystem around these platforms is where the hobby gets genuinely interesting — and where the visual and performance character of your build becomes your own. FairRC has built one of the most complete accessories catalogues for the FCX24 and FCX18 platforms, covering everything from performance tyres and beadlock wheels through to 3D-printed resin body parts, scale accessories and brushless system upgrades. This guide covers the accessories worth knowing about, organised by category and purpose. Every product is available directly from FairRC's parts catalogue . BATRAZZI Tyres — The Single Most Impactful Upgrade BATRAZZI is FairRC's in-house performance tyre and wheel brand, and it is the first upgrade most FCX18 and FCX24 owners make. The stock tyres on both platforms are capable, but BATRAZZI compounds and tread ...

Image Credit: FMS Hobby / FairRC View the FMS 1/18 FCX18 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 RTR at FairRC (affiliate link) If you are researching micro RC crawlers in 2026, you will hit the same two platforms repeatedly: the FMS FCX24 at 1/24 scale and the FMS FCX18 at 1/18 scale. Both run portal axles, two-speed transmissions and brushless power. Both are available in stock RTR form and as FairRC Mod RTR variants with factory-fitted upgrades. Both are excellent. The question is which one is right for where you are in the hobby — and this guide answers that directly. Browse current stock: FMS vehicles at FairRC  |   FCX Series at FMS Hobby The Core Difference: Scale, Size and Where You Drive The FCX24 is a 1/24 scale crawler — compact enough to run on a desk, a coffee table, or any confined indoor space. The FCX18 is a 1/24 scale crawler grown up: the 1/18 scale puts it in a noticeably larger footprint, closer to a proper trail truck in hand, with proportionally more...

Image Credit: HobbyZone / Hobbies.co.uk Featured workspace: HobbyZone Ultimate Workstation Modular Unit (affiliate link) Plastic model kits are one of those hobbies that never really goes away. They sit at the intersection of historical interest, fine motor craftsmanship and the quiet satisfaction of building something with your own hands — and then displaying it properly. Whether you are starting out with a straightforward 1/72 scale fighter aircraft or you are deep into a complex 1/35 armour build with full interior detail, the range available today is genuinely extraordinary. This guide covers the main subject categories, the scales that matter, the brands worth knowing, and a curated selection of kits available right now from one of the UK's most established hobby retailers. If you are ready to browse the full catalogue, the plastic model kits section at Hobbies.co.uk runs to over 580 kits across cars, tanks, motorcycles, trucks and military vehicles — with stock fr...

The FairRC 1/24 FCX24M Taco White Truck Mod RTR sits exactly where Scale & Motion is strongest: small-scale RC crawlers, visual realism, practical trail performance, and upgrade potential. It is not a huge 1/10 crawler built for heavy outdoor terrain, and it is not a basic toy-style mini truck either. It is a compact, ready-to-run custom-style Tacoma-based micro crawler with enough scale detail to appeal to collectors and enough mechanical substance to make sense as a usable trail model. For readers already following the FairRC ecosystem, this model is a natural continuation of the wider Mod RTR idea. The FairRC Mod RTR Explained article covers why these modified ready-to-run vehicles matter: they allow buyers to skip part of the research, sourcing, and fitting process by choosing a crawler that already has a more developed visual identity from the start. View the FairRC 1/24 FCX24M Taco White Truck Mod RTR at FairRC (affiliate link) Where This Model Fits in the FairRC Ra...