Community roundup ：Quotes and photos from five FMS owners
In short: Five FCX18 II F-100 owners keep landing on the same few points — sharper body detail than the first-generation FCX18, a magnetic body system they describe as more mechanical than Velcro, and lights that pair well with the shell. Three of the five already owned another FMS truck before this one. Alongside the praise, two owners flag things worth knowing before you buy: one had to bind his out of the box, and one is watching how the magnets hold up over time.
At a Glance: What Owners Agree On
| What they mention | In their words |
| Body detail & paint | "greater detail… a significant improvement over the first-generation FCX18" |
| Magnetic body system | "truly ingenious… much more mechanical feel compared to Velcro" |
| Scale feel | "feels like how an 1:18 should feel" |
| Body strength & lights | "The new body system is strong and the lights compliment the body" |
| Parts & upgrade path | "parts availability and support are great" |
| Already owned an FMS truck | FCX18 LC80, FCX18 K10 |
The Owners
@Important_Fan5423 — "fcx18ii new guy! new try!"
"I previously bought the K10, but the F100 offers greater detail, and the realism of the body shell is a significant improvement over the first-generation FCX18. Notably, the FCX18 II doesn't come with a driver figure, so I can add my own — I plan to put a pet in the cockpit. Also, the magnetic mounting design is truly ingenious; it's a great innovation that offers a much more mechanical feel compared to Velcro. I'll be keeping an eye on it to see if the magnetic strength holds up over time."
Plans: a pet figure in the cockpit
@Confused-Duck75 — "Some pictures of the FCX18 F-100"
"I had to bind it out of the box, but otherwise I've been impressed with the FCX18 II so far. It feels like how an 1:18 should feel."
Verdict: impressing so far ・ Noted: binding required on arrival ・ Tags: #FCX18II #BOXFUNFMS
@speedbird1115 — "FMS FCX18 F-100 Crawler #FCX18 II #BOXFUNFMS"
"I ordered the latest FCX18 truck as soon as it was released. Wow what a gem! FMS produced an awesome product yet again! The attention to detail is phenomenal. I'm very cautious not to damage the body. I now have both the LC80 and F100 and wow I am impressed. The new body system is strong and the lights compliment the body. I highly recommend everybody to buy one — you will not be disappointed. Countless hours of fun and parts availability and support are great. I will be ordering the portals with some new wheels and tyres for higher ground clearance."
Plans: portal axles, new wheels and tires
@Dead_Rocket — "Beautiful"
"The paint is really well done. I had to take it out for a quick spin in the sun. Just waiting on my red body to make a replica of my grandfather's old truck."
Plans: red body — a replica of his grandfather's truck
@EmphasisCreative2599 — "FCX18 + FCX18II Pics"
"Got an FCX18 K10 to mess around with with my kids, it is now well-loved and undergoing bodywork lol. Couldn't resist the FCX18II drop… so we have the beginnings of a fleet! Had to go with the blue F-100. Already added a set of Injora wheels and LGRP 65mm Trail King tires. I like the little-bit brighter wheel on this body with the chrome accents."
Before this: FCX18 K10 (shared with his kids)
Upgrading the FCX18 II F-100
Two owners in this roundup are already upgrading. @speedbird1115 is adding portal axles with new wheels and tires for higher ground clearance. @EmphasisCreative2599 has fitted a set of Injora wheels and LGRP 65mm Trail King tires.
FMS makes its own upgrade parts for the FCX18 II under Batrazzi — browse the Batrazzi collection → https://www.fmshobby.com/collections/batrazzi
Three Patterns Behind the Purchase
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It's usually an upgrade, not a first buy. Three of the five already owned an FMS truck — an FCX18 K10 or an LC80 — before adding the FCX18II F-100. The FCX18 II F-100 is most often a second or third FMS purchase.
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The body is the product. Owners write about the shell before anything else: detail, paint finish, and above all the magnetic mount. The system doesn't come with a driver figure, which owners treat as an opportunity rather than a gap.
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People keep spending after they buy. Wheels, tires, portal axles, a second body — the F-100 tends to mark the start of a build, not the end of a purchase.
FAQ
Does the FCX18 II F-100 come with a driver figure?
No. One owner noted the cockpit arrives without a driver figure and saw it as a plus — it leaves room for his own custom figure.
Which wheels and tires fit the FCX18 II F-100?
Owners in this roundup have fitted Injora wheels and LGRP 65mm Trail King tires. Another is planning portal axles with new wheels and tires for higher ground clearance. FMS also makes its own upgrade parts for the FCX18 II through Batrazzi.
Do you have to bind the FCX18 II out of the box?
One owner reported having to bind his on arrival, with everything else working as expected. Worth checking the binding steps before your first run.
What body colors are owners choosing?
Mentioned here: blue F-100 with chrome accents, plus a red body ordered for a replica build.
What is BOXFUNFMS?
Three car owners participated in the BOXFUNFMS event. BOXFUNFMS is an official FMS RC campaign, celebrating the passion, creativity, and adventures of RC enthusiasts worldwide.
Every FMS adventure begins with a box. Open yours, share your journey, and create your FMS story.
Why Do Adults Get Into RC Crawlers?
Four reasons keep showing up in FMS owner stories. Rebuilding something they already love: one owner is turning his red F-100 into a replica of his grandfather's old truck; another started with an LC80 that reminded him of his dad's pickup. A craft project with a visible result: owners talk about paint finish, chrome accents, and weathering before anything else. Hands-on and mechanical: the FCX18 II's magnetic body system and add-ons like portal axles, Injora wheels, and LGRP Trail King tires give owners something to tinker with after the first run. Sharing it: one owner bought his first FMS truck to run with his kids — it is now "well-loved and undergoing bodywork lol," and the F-100 is the start of a family fleet.
Share Your Story
Every FMS model starts somewhere. If a FMS truck connects to a memory of your own, we'd like to hear it — Join BOXFUNFMS — FCX18 II F-100 Mystery Box Event → https://www.fmshobby.com/pages/fcx18-ii-f-100-mystery-box-event
Learn more about the FCX18 II Ford F-100 → >>> Shop Link for FCX18 II Collection.
