The Brushless Question
Everyone asks when they should go brushless. The honest answer is: probably not yet, and here's why that's a good thing.
Articles
Real talk about RC crawlers. No competition, no gatekeeping, just getting the rig dirty.
What Happens When You Hand Someone Else the Controller
Letting a friend try your crawler for the first time is the fastest way to remember why you got into this hobby.
Stop Researching, Start Driving
If you're three weeks into a Reddit comparison spiral, the rig you pick matters less than just picking one and going.
The Day It Stopped Being Casual
There's a specific moment when RC crawling shifts from a fun distraction to something you actually care about getting right. I didn't see it coming.
The First Thing You'll Break
Something on your crawler will snap eventually. That's not a problem. It's where the hobby actually starts.
The Fleet: Five Crawlers and Counting
A look at every rig in my garage: two SCX24s, three TRX4ms, and the mods that got them here.
The Rig I Keep Coming Back To
Three crawlers in rotation, and I always reach for the same one. Here's why the SCX24 keeps earning its spot on the shelf.
What Running Stock Tires on a Technical Trail Actually Taught Me
I took my stock SCX24 Basecamp out to a rocky trail section I had no business on. Here's what happened and what I took away from it.
Nobody's Watching and That's the Point
Solo RC crawling gets overlooked, but removing the audience might be the best thing that can happen to your driving.
The Upgrade Rabbit Hole Is Real, and You're Already In It
Every micro crawler owner hits the point where they've spent more on upgrades than the truck itself. Here's how to recognize it and when to stop.
Best LiPo Batteries for the SCX24 and TRX4M (And What to Know Before You Buy)
The stock batteries in most micro crawlers are functional but limiting. Here's what to upgrade to, what size fits your rig, and what to avoid.
Why Your SCX24 Keeps Tipping Over (And How to Fix It)
The SCX24 tips more than it should stock, but there's a specific reason why and a specific fix that works. Here's what's actually happening and what to do about it.
Everything You Actually Need to Buy With Your First RC Crawler
You bought the truck. Here's what else you need to get started, and what you can skip buying until later.
My First Trail Day Taught Me an Expensive Lesson for Free
Fresh upgrades, a perfect spring morning, my daughter's rig ready to roll. Then no steering. Here's what happened and what I'll never forget to pack again.
RC Batteries & Chargers: What You Actually Need to Know
LiPo, NiMH, 2S, 3S, storage charging: batteries can feel overwhelming. Here's what matters for beginner RC crawlers, without the magic pixie theory.
RTR vs Kit: What Beginner RC Crawlers Actually Need to Know
The real breakdown of Ready-to-Run versus kit builds for first-time crawler buyers. Budget, skill, and hidden costs explained honestly.
I Walked Into a Hobby Shop After 20 Years and My Mind Was Blown
How a dusty old Traxxas Bandit led me back into RC crawling, and why one word from a hobby shop employee made all the difference.