FMS 1:18 FCX18 II Ford F-100 RTR Brushed — New Chassis, Scale Detail & Smart Upgrade Path

Front view of blue FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100 with headlights and roof spotlights illuminated

The FMS 1:18 FCX18 II Ford F-100 could easily have been another attractive classic pickup built around familiar micro-crawler hardware. It is more interesting than that. Beneath the officially licensed Ford body sits the second-generation FCX18 chassis, giving this small truck a new mechanical foundation as well as one of the strongest scale presentations currently available in the FMS crawler range.

The result sits in a useful middle ground. It is detailed enough to appeal to collectors, straightforward enough to run as an RTR and, perhaps most importantly for long-term hobby use, already surrounded by an expanding ecosystem of FMS replacement parts, alternative bodies and dedicated BATRAZZI upgrades through FairRC.

That makes the FCX18 II Ford F-100 worth looking at in two stages: first as a complete stock crawler, and then as a platform that can gradually become something much more personal.

Explore the FMS 1:18 FCX18 II Ford F-100 RTR Brushed at FMS Hobby

Quick Specifications

Specification FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100
Scale 1:18
Dimensions 330 × 145 × 147 mm
Wheelbase 199 mm
Ground clearance 31 mm
Tyres 58 × 19 mm BFGoodrich KO3
Approach angle 59°
Departure angle 53°
Motor 180 brushed
Transmission Two-speed
High gear ratio 17.7
Low gear ratio 94.2
Battery 2S LiPo 7.4V 900mAh
ESC / receiver FMS-R3D-BS 2-in-1
Radio FMS-FS-MG44
Drivetrain Full-time 4WD

The Important Part Is Under the Ford Body

FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100 graphic showing low-centre-of-gravity chassis, metal frame rails, shocks, gears and links

The classic F-100 is what catches the eye, but the bigger story is the chassis underneath it.

FCX18 II represents the second generation of FMS's 1:18 crawler platform rather than a simple body change.

FMS FCX18 II drivetrain graphic showing the low-mounted motor and reverse transmission layout

The drivetrain and motor sit lower in the chassis, helping reduce the centre of gravity. FMS combines this with straight axles, revised suspension geometry, a reverse transmission layout and multiple shock-mounting positions.

That creates a platform with a noticeably different design philosophy from earlier FCX18 trucks.

Instead of relying primarily on portal-axle ground clearance, the FCX18 II starts lower and concentrates more mass closer to the chassis.

The reverse transmission also means the front and rear driveshafts rotate in opposite directions, helping reduce torque twist while keeping the truck's stance more settled during low-speed crawling.

For scale trail driving, climbing and technical crawling, that combination is an interesting trade-off because centre of gravity, suspension movement and tyre placement can matter just as much as absolute differential clearance.

For a deeper comparison with the previous-generation architecture, see FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100 vs FCX18 K10 — New Chassis, BATRAZZI Upgrades & Build Guide.

A Classic Ford That Looks Like a Scale Model Before It Moves

The body is an officially licensed representation of the sixth-generation Ford F-100, the 1973–1979 pickup often recognised by enthusiasts as the Dentside generation.

FMS uses a hard ABS body rather than a lightweight generic shell, and the detailing is one of the strongest parts of the truck.

The exterior includes Ford badging, chrome-style grille and bumpers, side trim, windscreen wipers, door handles, roll-bar details, mirrors and detailed light housings.

Inside, FMS has also moulded a proper scale interior with dashboard, steering wheel, gear selector, seats and rear-view mirror.

Those details matter on a 1:18 crawler because this scale is large enough to photograph convincingly while remaining small enough to use indoors, transport easily and build compact trail scenes around.

Realistic Lighting Adds More Than Visual Detail

FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100 showing working roof spotlights, headlights, taillights and turn signals

The lighting system is another area where the FCX18 II Ford F-100 moves beyond simply looking like a scale truck.

FMS equips the body with functional headlights, taillights, turn signals and roof-mounted spotlights, with multiple lighting functions controlled through the truck's electronics and transmitter.

That matters because lighting on a detailed hard-body crawler can become part of the driving experience rather than just decoration.

Headlights and roof spotlights suit evening trail scenes and indoor scale courses. Taillights add depth when the truck is viewed or photographed from behind, while functioning indicators make slow manoeuvres and staged scale scenes feel much closer to a miniature road vehicle than a conventional RC body with static LEDs.

The lighting also works particularly well with the F-100's detailed grille, chrome-style trim and moulded light housings. Instead of adding LEDs to an otherwise generic shell, FMS has integrated the system into a body already designed around scale presentation.

There is another clever detail underneath: the body-mounted lighting receives power through the FCX18 II's magnetic contact system. Remove the shell and there is no conventional lighting plug to disconnect. Refit it and the magnetic contacts restore the lighting connection automatically.

For owners who use their crawler for trail photography, dioramas or realistic miniature scenes, that combination of detailed bodywork and functional lighting may be one of the F-100's most enjoyable features.

Explore the FCX18 II Ford F-100 and its scale lighting system at FMS Hobby

Three Factory-Painted Personalities

FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100 shown in Cerulean, Red and Blue-White factory finishes

FMS currently offers the standard brushed F-100 in three factory-painted finishes: Cerulean, Red and Blue-White.

A decal sheet is also included, giving the owner some choice over how factory-clean or personalised the truck should look.

There is even a small surfboard accessory, which sounds trivial until the truck is used for scale photography. Details like this are exactly what help a compact crawler look less like an RC chassis with a body on top and more like a miniature vehicle.

The Magnetic Body System Is More Than a Convenience Feature

FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100 magnetic quick-release body system with powered magnetic contacts

One of the most intelligent changes on the FCX18 II is the magnetic quick-release body.

Eleven high-strength magnets secure the shell, eliminating the need for conventional body clips during normal access.

More importantly, the magnetic interface also carries electrical power to the lighting system.

That means removing the body does not require repeatedly unplugging a lighting connector.

For battery changes, maintenance and future modifications, this is a small design decision that could make ownership noticeably more pleasant.

It also creates a genuine body ecosystem rather than making alternative shells an awkward cosmetic project.

The Body-Swap Idea Could Become One of the FCX18 II's Best Features

FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100 body swap program showing multiple interchangeable Ford body colours

FMS designed the magnetic system specifically to support interchangeable bodies.

Alternative painted Ford F-100 body assemblies are already part of the wider parts ecosystem, which gives the platform an unusually interesting long-term direction.

You do not necessarily need multiple complete crawlers to create multiple visual builds. The same FCX18 II chassis can potentially move between different body treatments while retaining the lighting connection and basic running gear.

FairRC already lists both standard replacement shells and more distinctive special-edition body assemblies, including the Silver/Red Special Edition body and Silver/Black Special Edition body.

That turns the body-swap concept into something more useful than a future promise: the same chassis can already move between a factory-looking truck, a custom display build and a trail-oriented visual theme without starting again with another complete RTR.

Explore FCX18 II Ford F-100 bodies, parts and accessories at FairRC

Two-Speed Transmission — Keep the Crawler and the Trail Truck

FMS FCX18 II two-speed transmission graphic showing high and low gear operation

The two-speed transmission remains one of the reasons the FCX family works so well as a recreational crawler platform.

Low gear is intended for controlled crawling, where smooth movement and careful wheel placement matter more than speed.

High gear gives the truck more useful pace for trail sections and open ground.

That dual personality suits a classic pickup particularly well.

The F-100 does not have to behave like a dedicated competition crawler. It can climb slowly through rocks, move along a trail, stop for scale photography and then continue across easier terrain without the gearing feeling completely wrong for either situation.

180 Brushed Power Is Not a Weakness Here

Brushless power attracts attention, particularly in small crawlers where extremely smooth low-speed control can be valuable.

But there is no need to treat the standard 180 brushed motor as something that needs replacing immediately.

The stock drivetrain gives a new owner a useful baseline.

Drive it first.

Learn where the tyres lose grip, how the truck behaves on side slopes, how the low gear responds and whether the steering or suspension actually limits the terrain you use.

Only then does an upgrade have a measurable purpose.

This philosophy is explored further in the FMS FCX18 Buying Guide — Stock RTR, FairRC Mod RTR or BATRAZZI Upgrade Build?.

Metal Where It Matters

The FCX18 II is not built around an entirely plastic running chassis.

FMS uses metal chassis rails, suspension links, steering rods, bearings, drivetrain gears, servo gears and oil-filled shock components.

That does not make the truck indestructible, nor should it.

What it does mean is that the stock platform already provides a serious mechanical base before aftermarket parts are added.

This is important because the most satisfying upgrade platform is often not the one that requires immediate replacement of weak components. It is the one that works properly in stock form and gives the owner room to change its behaviour deliberately.

Solid Axles Give the FCX18 II a Different Character

FMS FCX18 II solid axle assembly used on the Ford F-100 scale crawler

The move to straight solid axles is one of the clearest departures from some earlier FCX18 configurations.

The F-100 has 31 mm of listed ground clearance, with a 59-degree approach angle and 53-degree departure angle.

That makes this less about maximising clearance at any cost and more about keeping the chassis low and stable.

It also leaves an interesting upgrade path open.

FMS already supports the FCX18 II with alternative axle components, including portal configurations, meaning an owner can begin with the lower solid-axle layout and later move towards greater axle clearance if actual terrain proves that it is needed.

That is a much smarter reason to fit portals than installing them automatically because they exist.

Explore official FCX18 II F-100 parts and upgrade components at FMS Hobby

BFGoodrich KO3 Tyres Keep the Scale Look Intact

BFGoodrich KO3 58 x 19 mm tyre fitted to the FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100

The stock tyres are officially licensed BFGoodrich KO3 designs measuring 58 × 19 mm.

That size helps preserve the proportions of the classic F-100.

This matters more than it may seem.

Micro crawlers are very easy to over-tyre. Larger rubber can improve clearance and traction, but it can also destroy the scale stance, create body rubbing and make an otherwise convincing pickup look like a caricature.

The factory F-100 begins from a restrained, believable position.

That gives the owner room to decide later whether the truck needs more grip, more diameter, more width or simply a different wheel design.

This Is Where FairRC Becomes Strategically Interesting

FMS provides the platform.

FairRC becomes particularly useful once the question changes from Which crawler should I buy? to What do I want this crawler to become?

The stock FCX18 II Ford F-100 is available through FairRC as well, but the more important part is what surrounds it.

FairRC has built a dedicated FCX18 II F-100 ecosystem containing replacement body assemblies, drivetrain parts, electronics, lighting components, factory spares and a growing catalogue of BATRAZZI tuning parts.

View the FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100 at FairRC

The useful part for the owner is that the original vehicle and the modification ecosystem sit beside each other. You can begin with an untouched RTR, replace something that gets damaged, change the visual identity, or move into increasingly technical chassis tuning without abandoning the platform.

Build the F-100 Around a Purpose — Not an Upgrade Shopping List

The FCX18 II already has enough aftermarket support to build several very different trucks.

That does not mean every available part belongs on the same F-100.

The smarter approach is to decide what you want the vehicle to become.

A realistic classic trail truck needs a different parts strategy from a technical crawler. A low, stable rock-oriented build needs different choices again. A scale-photography truck may benefit more from body, bumper and wheel changes than from radically changing the axle architecture.

BATRAZZI FCX18 II upgrade parts for the FMS Ford F-100 available through FairRC

Browse the complete BATRAZZI FCX18 II upgrade range at FairRC

Upgrade Path 1 — Improve Grip Before Rebuilding the Chassis

Tyres are one of the easiest changes to feel immediately because they affect almost every obstacle the crawler encounters.

The stock 58 × 19 mm BFGoodrich KO3 tyres are deliberately restrained and preserve the F-100's believable factory stance.

If additional grip becomes the first real limitation, the BATRAZZI 60 × 23.5 mm Precipice 1.0-inch M/T tyres are an intelligent first step. They increase width and tread aggression without making an enormous jump from the stock 58 mm diameter.

The Precipice tread uses irregular multi-angle lugs, deep voids and biting edges designed for loose terrain, rocks and more technical surfaces.

For a broader footprint and a different all-terrain character, the BATRAZZI 62 × 26.5 mm Mudboy 1.0-inch A/T tyres move further away from factory dimensions.

The additional diameter can increase axle clearance slightly, while the additional width changes the contact patch and visual stance.

That does not automatically make them better. Larger tyres also affect effective gearing, steering clearance and the likelihood of body contact under compression.

The right question is therefore not “which tyre is biggest?” but “which tyre solves the terrain problem without destroying the F-100's proportions?”

Upgrade Path 2 — Beadlocks Can Change Both Appearance and Weight Distribution

If tyres are being changed, wheels become the next logical decision.

BATRAZZI 1.0-inch Revolver aluminium beadlock wheels for the FMS FCX18 II

The BATRAZZI Aluminum 1.0-inch Revolver Beadlock Wheels are particularly interesting for the F-100 because their classic concave 12-hole off-road design works visually with an older American pickup rather than forcing a modern competition-crawler aesthetic onto it.

They are CNC-machined aluminium beadlocks with removable hubs and an integrated brass clamping ring.

That brass element places additional mass low in the vehicle, exactly where added weight can be more useful for crawling stability.

At the same time, weight is still weight. Increasing rotating mass can affect acceleration, braking response and drivetrain load.

For a classic scale build, a wheel should earn its place visually and mechanically.

For a deeper wheel-and-tyre strategy, see BATRAZZI RC Crawler Wheels and Tires Explained — What to Buy for FCX24, FCX18 and FCX10.

Upgrade Path 3 — Steering Precision Before Steering Bling

BATRAZZI FCX18 II steering upgrades with aluminium links and brass servo hardware

The FCX18 II already uses metal steering components, so there is no automatic requirement to replace the stock system.

If flex, unwanted movement or inconsistency eventually becomes noticeable, BATRAZZI has developed several chassis-specific options.

The BATRAZZI Aluminum Steering Link Set for FCX18 II replaces the steering links with CNC-machined aluminium components intended to provide a more rigid and consistent steering connection.

Owners who deliberately want to reinforce the servo mounting point while adding a small amount of mass low and towards the front can look at the BATRAZZI Brass Steering Servo Mount.

A further option is the BATRAZZI Brass Steering Servo Horn Set, which replaces the stock servo-horn assembly with a 5.3 g CNC-machined brass alternative.

These upgrades make most sense when steering behaviour has identified a reason to use them. Replacing all three on a brand-new truck simply because they are available would miss the point of tuning.

Upgrade Path 4 — Tune the Suspension Geometry Before Replacing Everything

BATRAZZI aluminium shock tower mounts for the FMS FCX18 II

One of the FCX18 II's strongest chassis features is that FMS already gives the owner multiple shock-mounting positions.

Changing mounting location and angle can alter body movement, effective spring behaviour, articulation and ride height without replacing the dampers themselves.

The BATRAZZI Aluminum Shock Tower Mount Set for FCX18 II expands those adjustment possibilities further.

This is the kind of upgrade that rewards experimentation.

Try the factory geometry first. Change one mounting position. Drive the same obstacle again. Observe what happened to body roll, articulation and tyre contact.

That process tells you far more than changing several suspension components simultaneously.

Upgrade Path 5 — Add Weight Where It Does Useful Work

Small crawlers are extremely sensitive to where mass is placed.

Five grams at axle height and five grams on a roof rack are technically the same mass, but dynamically they are doing very different things.

BATRAZZI brass FCX18 II upgrades for adding low-mounted weight at the axles

The BATRAZZI Brass 7 mm Wheel Hex Hub Adapters place additional weight directly at axle level and come in standard 4.3 mm and extended 5.3 mm versions, allowing track width to be adjusted at the same time.

Another particularly intelligent part is the BATRAZZI CNC Brass Brake Disc Upgrade.

The brake discs add visible scale detail while also contributing low-mounted unsprung weight.

That is a good example of an upgrade serving two objectives at once: scale realism and chassis tuning.

The important word remains tuning. Adding every available brass component can create unnecessary mass and place additional load on the drivetrain.

Upgrade Path 6 — The Cowboy Bumpers Change the Character Without Fighting the Ford

BATRAZZI Cowboy aluminium front and rear bumpers for the FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100

Performance is only half of the attraction of a classic pickup build.

The BATRAZZI Aluminum Cowboy Front and Rear Bumper Set is specifically designed around the FCX18 II Ford F-100 body.

The front bumper combines an angled face with a push-bar treatment, while the rear adopts a classic step-bumper shape with a licence-plate area.

This is one of the stronger visual upgrades for the truck because it changes its personality without fighting the original Ford styling.

Silver naturally leans towards a period custom-truck look. Black pushes the F-100 towards a tougher trail-build appearance.

This is also one of those cases where aesthetics are a perfectly valid reason to buy the part. Not every modification needs to shave seconds off an imaginary competition course.

Upgrade Path 7 — Tracks Turn the F-100 Into a Different Project Entirely

FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100 fitted with BATRAZZI track system hardware

The most radical BATRAZZI direction is not a wheel or steering upgrade at all.

FairRC offers BATRAZZI Track Mounts for the FCX18 II, designed to adapt the platform for BATRAZZI track systems.

This should not be viewed as a routine first-stage performance upgrade.

Tracks fundamentally change the appearance, contact patch and intended terrain of the vehicle. They make much more sense as a specific snow, loose-surface or experimental project than as a universal improvement over wheels and tyres.

That is precisely why they are interesting: the FCX18 II already supports build directions that go far beyond simply replacing stock plastic parts with metal equivalents.

Explore BATRAZZI upgrades for the FCX18 II at FairRC

Three Sensible Ways to Build This F-100

Once the upgrade ecosystem becomes this broad, it helps to stop thinking about individual parts and start thinking about complete build identities.

Build 1 — Classic Scale Trail Truck

This is arguably the most natural direction for the Ford.

Keep the stock LCG chassis, solid axles, brushed motor and two-speed gearbox. Preserve the detailed hard body and lighting system.

If more grip becomes useful, add the BATRAZZI Precipice tyres. Pair them with the 1.0-inch Revolver beadlocks if you want a stronger classic off-road stance.

Finish visually with the Cowboy bumper set.

The result still reads immediately as an F-100 rather than an RC chassis wearing an F-100 shell.

Build 2 — Technical Low-Centre-of-Gravity Crawler

If climbing and side-hill stability matter more than preserving a near-stock appearance, keep the low solid-axle architecture and tune around it rather than automatically converting to portals.

Tyres come first. Then consider the aluminium steering links, adjustable shock tower mounts and selectively placed brass hex hubs or brass brake discs.

The goal is not maximum metal. The goal is to keep useful mass low while improving the parts of the truck that your terrain actually exposes as limitations.

Build 3 — Collector and Scale Photography Truck

This direction uses one of the F-100's strongest attributes: it already looks convincing before it moves.

Keep the functional lighting, detailed interior and Ford proportions. Add a visually sympathetic wheel package and perhaps the Cowboy bumpers.

Then use the magnetic body system to change character completely with an alternative shell such as the Silver/Red Special Edition or Silver/Black Special Edition.

For a truck used in miniature garage scenes, forest trails, farm dioramas or outdoor photography, that may produce more enjoyment than a complete drivetrain rebuild.

The Best Upgrade Path Is Progressive

The FCX18 II F-100 becomes more interesting when it is treated as a long-term platform rather than a one-day project.

Begin with the factory Ford.

Drive it.

Then perhaps change tyres.

Later, try beadlocks.

Add steering hardware if the stock steering becomes the limiting factor.

Consider additional low weight if side-hill stability genuinely needs improvement.

Change the body if you want a completely different visual identity.

Explore portal axles only if the terrain repeatedly exposes differential clearance as the problem.

Each stage then teaches something about the vehicle instead of simply adding more parts.

That approach also preserves one of the pleasures of the hobby: the crawler develops with you.

FMS Direct or FairRC?

There is a useful reason to keep both routes in the conversation.

FMS Hobby is the natural place to approach the F-100 as the manufacturer's stock vehicle, with the official specification, manuals, factory replacement parts and the wider FCX18 II platform information around it.

FairRC becomes particularly attractive if you are already thinking one or two stages beyond the RTR, because the same vehicle sits beside model-specific replacement parts, alternative bodies and the dedicated BATRAZZI upgrade ecosystem.

Neither route requires a false winner.

If you primarily want the factory FMS experience, buy the truck as a truck.

If you already know you enjoy building, changing wheels, experimenting with tyres or developing a scale theme over time, the depth surrounding the vehicle at FairRC becomes part of the product proposition itself.

Explore the FCX18 II Ford F-100 direct from FMS Hobby

Explore the FCX18 II Ford F-100 and its wider ecosystem at FairRC

One Specification Worth Treating Carefully

Runtime should always be treated as an approximate rather than fixed characteristic.

FMS currently lists approximately 40–60 minutes for the supplied 2S 7.4V 900mAh battery, but real duration will depend on terrain, high- or low-gear use, throttle input, steering load, lighting and driving style.

The useful fixed specification is therefore the supplied 2S 7.4V 900mAh battery platform rather than expecting every truck to reproduce an exact number of minutes.

What Comes in the Box?

  • FMS 1:18 FCX18 II Ford F-100 RTR vehicle;
  • FS-MG44 transmitter;
  • installed receiver and electronics;
  • 2S 7.4V 900mAh LiPo battery;
  • USB battery charger;
  • decal sheet;
  • product documentation.

Four AAA batteries are required for the transmitter.

Who Is the FCX18 II Ford F-100 Best For?

Scale crawler enthusiasts should appreciate the licensed hard body, interior, working lighting and restrained stock proportions.

FCX18 owners have a genuine reason to look again because the FCX18 II chassis introduces meaningful architectural changes rather than only another body option.

New crawler buyers get an RTR that can be enjoyed without immediately understanding every upgrade category.

Builders and modifiers get perhaps the most interesting proposition of all: a stock truck that already has dedicated body, chassis and BATRAZZI development around it.

Scale photographers also get an unusually useful subject. The classic American pickup shape, detailed lights, interior, accessories and compact size lend themselves naturally to workshop, farm, trail and outdoor scenes.

Where RC Crawling Meets Scale Collecting

The F-100 also sits in an interesting place between two sides of the scale-model hobby.

It is an RC crawler first, but its licensed body, hard-shell construction, moulded interior, functional lighting and classic-truck proportions give it some of the display appeal normally associated with static automotive models.

That crossover matters because many enthusiasts do not keep their hobbies in separate boxes. Someone attracted to a detailed classic Ford crawler may also appreciate traditional 1:18 collector cars, model kits or other scale vehicles built primarily around automotive design and detail.

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Who Might Want Something Else?

If maximum stock portal-axle clearance is the priority, an earlier FCX18 configuration such as the K10 may still suit the intended terrain better.

If the goal is an even smaller indoor crawler, an FCX24 or FCX24M occupies less space.

If the intention is an extreme technical build from day one, the owner may eventually replace enough components that the value of the highly detailed RTR body becomes less important.

For a wider platform comparison, see FMS FCX18 vs FCX24 vs FCX24M — Which Scale RC Crawler Platform Should You Buy?.

Final Thoughts

The FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100 succeeds because there are several reasons to want it at the same time.

The Ford licence gives it immediate character. The hard body and detailed interior give collectors something worth looking at. The functional lighting makes that detail come alive. The two-speed transmission, solid axles, reverse drivetrain, LCG chassis and metal running components give the crawler a serious mechanical foundation.

But the part that may matter most after the first few weeks of ownership is the platform around it.

FMS has created the second-generation chassis with replacement parts, alternative axle configurations and interchangeable-body thinking already built into the design.

FairRC and BATRAZZI then extend that idea into tyres, wheels, steering hardware, low-mounted brass, suspension tuning, bumpers, alternative bodies and even track conversions.

That combination makes the F-100 more than a good-looking RTR.

It gives the owner somewhere to go next.

You can leave it almost completely stock and enjoy one of FMS's most convincing small-scale classic trucks.

Or you can let it evolve slowly into something that is recognisably yours.

For a hobby vehicle, that may be one of the strongest reasons to choose it.

Explore the FMS FCX18 II Ford F-100 RTR Brushed at FMS Hobby

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