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

FairRC New Arrivals is one of the most useful pages to check if you follow RC crawlers, FairRC Mod RTR builds, BATRAZZI upgrades, scale accessories, parts and RC aircraft updates. Instead of focusing on one single model, this page works more like a rolling snapshot of what has recently entered the FairRC catalogue.

Airfix military aircraft kits sit at the centre of classic plastic modelling. From Spitfires and Lancasters to Cold War jets and modern RAF subjects, this is one of the hobby’s strongest links between aviation history, scale detail and display modelling.

The FairRC 1/18 FCX18S LC80 S Tri-Color V2 Brushless Mod RTR takes the familiar Land Cruiser-style FCX18 platform and gives it a sharper technical edge. The shape is still classic expedition truck, but the V2 package moves the model into a stronger brushless trail direction.

The FairRC 1/18 Flatbed Classic Mod RTR takes the familiar FCX18 Chevrolet K10 platform and changes its whole personality. Instead of a standard pickup bed, this version turns the square-body K10 into a small utility-style trail truck with a 3D-printed flatbed, BATRAZZI wheels and tyres, and a more workhorse-focused scale look.

FMS EDF jets range from compact single-fan aircraft to large 90mm sport jets and twin-EDF scale fighters. Fan diameter is useful for understanding the range, but it does not by itself determine difficulty: airframe design, weight, wing loading, battery system, landing gear, flying space and pilot experience all matter.

Choosing a first RC airplane is different from choosing an RC car or crawler. A beginner aircraft needs to give the pilot time to recognise orientation, correct mistakes and plan a landing, so stability, visibility, flying space, repairability and the right completion package matter more than choosing the most dramatic-looking model.

The FairRC FCX24M Taco Black Mamba Mod RTR takes the compact Tacoma-style FCX24M platform and gives it a darker, more aggressive visual identity. Where some micro crawlers lean into bright colours or classic trail-truck styling, the Black Mamba is built around a stealth look: glossy black bodywork, a more planted stance and a custom Mod RTR personality straight out of the box.

Airfix figure sets are one of the most charming corners of classic scale modelling. They are not just small plastic soldiers or background accessories. Used well, they can turn a model into a scene, a display base into a story, and a simple kit build into a small piece of painted history.

Pro Acryl paints have become one of the most talked-about acrylic paint ranges in miniature painting, but they are not only useful for tabletop figures. For many scale hobbyists, the range also makes sense for plastic model kits, dioramas, display bases, RC scale accessories, figures, terrain pieces and small detail painting.

Corgi military aircraft models sit in a very different part of the scale hobby from Airfix plastic kits. They are finished die-cast aviation collectibles, designed for display, collecting and historical appreciation rather than cutting, gluing, painting and weathering.

Airfix 1:48 scale aircraft kits sit in a very useful place for scale modellers. They are larger and more visually impressive than many 1:72 aircraft kits, but they are still manageable in size, display space and build complexity.

The FMS FCX18 Land Cruiser 80 is one of the most interesting small-scale RC crawler platforms in the FMS ecosystem. It sits between the compact FCX24 world and larger 1:10 trail trucks, giving builders a crawler that still feels easy to store and carry, but has enough size and presence for outdoor use.

FMS is best known among scale RC builders for crawlers such as the FCX24, FCX18 and FCX10 platforms. If you are comparing the crawler side of the brand first, the FMS FCX Series guide explains how the FCX24S, FCX24M, FCX18S and FCX10 platforms fit together. The monster truck range sits on the other side of the hobby: not slow technical crawling, but big tyres, open-space driving, jumps, slides, wheelies, licensed bodies and higher-speed fun.

There is no other product in the RC hobby quite like a Tamiya 1/14 scale truck. These are not toys, and they are not quite like conventional RC cars either. They are highly detailed, largely metal-chassised assembly kits that, once built, become functional radio-controlled replicas of real European and American commercial vehicles — complete with working lights, authentic cab detail, and in many cases optional multi-function control units that add digitally recorded engine sounds, air horns and gear-change feedback. A finished Tamiya 1/14 Scania on a display shelf is genuinely impressive. The same model running on a flat surface, pulling a loaded trailer, is something else again.

The Hornby LNER Azuma Class 801/2 Railway 200 train pack is a modern OO Gauge model railway release built around one of the most recognisable current-generation trains on the East Coast Main Line. As a limited-edition five-car train pack, it combines contemporary LNER branding, Railway 200 markings and a modern electric multiple unit subject that sits very differently from traditional steam, diesel and classic-era railway models.

Airfix military vehicle kits cover a broad part of the scale modelling hobby, from compact Vintage Classics and beginner-friendly tank kits to larger 1:35 vehicles with more room for painting, weathering and diorama work.

Humbrol is one of the most recognisable names in scale modelling paints and finishing supplies. For many builders, the brand sits naturally beside Airfix plastic kits, model railways, wargaming miniatures, dioramas and traditional hobby work because it covers far more than basic paint colours.

Think carefully before choosing it if: your first priority is maximum tyre clearance, extreme articulation or unrestricted parts interchangeability with FCX24S models. Compatibility should always be checked against the exact FCX24M body and chassis version.

FMS Hobby and FairRC overlap heavily in the scale RC crawler world, but they serve different buying routes. FMS is the manufacturer-led starting point for stock FCX vehicles and official parts, while FairRC combines stock vehicles with its own Mod RTR builds, scale accessories and BATRAZZI upgrade components. The useful question is therefore not which store is universally better, but which route makes sense for the crawler you want to build.

FairRC has become one of the more distinctive names in the RC crawler market, not simply because it sells vehicles, but because it has positioned much of its catalogue around the build culture behind the platforms it supports. This guide looks at the FairRC ecosystem from an editorial buyer’s perspective, covering stock RTR crawlers, in-house-modified Mod RTR builds, BATRAZZI upgrade parts, 3D-printed scale accessories and the wider parts catalogue that supports small-scale crawler builds.

Remote-controlled heavy equipment has become one of the more serious corners of the RC hobby — machines built to replicate the function of real construction vehicles, not just their appearance. At the centre of this market are two very different approaches: LESU's fully hydraulic, predominantly metal excavators are built for adult hobbyists who want real hydraulic fluid pressure driving real cylinders, and Huina's alloy excavators and dump trucks are positioned at a more accessible entry point with mechanical actuation and a lower barrier to ownership. This guide covers what separates them and which direction makes sense depending on what you want from the hobby.

A good RC crawler build is not only about adding every upgrade available. It is about deciding what kind of realism you want.

FMS has developed one of the broadest scale RC crawler ecosystems in its catalogue, ranging from compact 1:24 FCX24 and FCX24M models through the 1:18 FCX18 and newer FCX18 II platforms to full-size 1:10 FCX10 trail trucks. The important distinction is no longer simply scale: each family has its own chassis philosophy, body choices, electronics and upgrade path.

The FMS FCX18, FCX24 and FCX24M names describe related small-scale crawler families, but they are not simply three progressively smaller versions of the same platform. Their chassis design, body proportions, electronics, wheelbase choices and intended character can differ substantially — and the FCX18 family itself now spans more than one chassis generation.

A rock crawler that struggles on the trail almost always has the same underlying issue: the suspension is not set up to keep all four wheels in contact with the terrain. Most RTR crawlers ship with shocks and springs tuned to survive shipping and look correct in photos, rather than to maximise articulation on broken ground. Understanding a handful of suspension fundamentals — droop, preload, shock oil and spring rate — is what separates a crawler that climbs confidently from one that lifts wheels and loses traction at the first uneven section. Image Credit: FairRC / BATRAZZI View the BATRAZZI Oil-filled Aluminium Shocks for FCX24 at FairRC (affiliate link) This guide covers what each of these settings actually does and how to approach tuning them on a typical RTR crawler platform. Why Suspension Tuning Matters More on a Crawler Than a Basher On a basher or short-course truck, shocks exist mainly to absorb impact from jumps and rough terrain at speed. On a crawler, their jo...

Building a plastic model kit is only half the process. The finish — how the model looks once assembled, painted and weathered — is what separates a completed kit from a display piece. This guide covers the paints, tools and hobby supplies worth knowing about for plastic model kits and dioramas, organised by category and sourced from verified retailers.

Building a plastic model kit is only the first part of the process. The kit itself — whether a 1:35 tank, a 1:24 car or a 1:144 Gunpla mobile suit — is the starting point. What separates a finished model from a finished display piece is the detail work: photo-etching, carbon fibre decals, painted interiors, proper tools, and quality paints. This guide covers the specialist retailers whose products make that difference, with verified categories and affiliate links across four partners who cover different parts of the plastic model building ecosystem.

(Reviewed and updated on June 13, 2026) The FMS 1:10 Canyon RS is one of the most ambitious large-scale trail crawlers in the current FMS range. It combines a bold concept-style body, portal axles, selectable differentials, a two-speed transmission and a detailed ready-to-run layout aimed at scale RC drivers who want more than a simple trail truck. Image Credit: FMS Hobby

Introduction The FMS 1/10 Canyon RS is a scale RC crawler aimed at hobbyists who want a larger, more substantial trail truck with realistic proportions, a hard body, portal axles and ready-to-run usability. It sits in a different space from the smaller FCX24 and FCX18 platforms, offering a true 1/10 scale presence for outdoor trail driving, display and scale-focused RC use. This buyer’s guide looks at the Canyon RS as a practical RC crawler: what it offers, where it makes sense, who should consider it and how it compares with smaller FMS crawler platforms.

Choosing an FMS micro crawler for outdoor trails is less about deciding whether FCX18 or FCX24 is universally better and more about matching the vehicle to the terrain. Longer 1:18 trucks favour stability, battery capacity and scale trail driving, while compact 1:24 models can be easier to place through tighter technical sections and smaller obstacles.

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.

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: 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.

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...