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

Ask in any FMS community which 1/24 scale crawler people actually prefer running, and the FCX24M comes up more often than any other variant. It is not the original FCX24, and it is not simply an FCX24S with a different body — the FCX24M is a distinct sub-platform with a new chassis, an extended wheelbase, and a body range that covers some of the most recognisable licensed subjects in the micro crawler segment. This guide covers what the FCX24M actually is, how it differs from the FCX24S, and which specific models in the range are worth your attention. Image Credit: FMS Hobby View the FMS 1/24 FCX24M Land Rover Camel Trophy Edition at FMS Hobby (affiliate link) What the FCX24M Actually Is The "M" in FCX24M stands for the extended wheelbase chassis that FMS developed for wider-cab body subjects — trucks and SUVs where the standard FCX24S wheelbase would produce disproportionate body-to-chassis proportions. The FCX24M Toyota Tacoma, for instance, uses a verified 1...

The FMS FCX18S LC80 and FCX24S Chevrolet K5 Blazer approach outdoor crawling from two different scales. Both use two-speed transmissions, four-wheel drive and portal-axle crawler hardware, but their wheelbases, motor classes, battery capacities and physical proportions give them different strengths once the terrain moves beyond a smooth indoor course.