Now shipping from JConcepts is a 2003 Chevy K5 Blazer 12.3″ WB Clear Body. This hot looking K5 Blazer has pre-runner styling and is fully licensed by General Motors. Here’s the highlights- * Officially licensed by General Motors * Fits to SCX10 III after using Beams conversion * Scale inspired body, cab, and window design * Multiple, 1:1 headlight and grille treatment options * [...]
If you’re a Vanquish Products H10 Optic owner, H-Tech Custom Products has a new scale accessory to add to your rig. Their CNC Machined Aluminum Steering Wheel will let you level up the visual impact of your R/C crawler without much effort. Made of machined aluminum, this steering wheel accessory is a direct replacement for the stock, plastic steering wheel, fitting [...]
Redcat has rolled out a revamped Ascent-18 crawler, giving fans of 1/18-scale crawling a new option with improved steering performance. The Ascent-18 High Steer RTR brings the fenderless, crawler-focused body and High Steer performance from the Ascent-18 Brushless and marries them to a budget-friendly, yet capable, 180-size brushed motor. This updated, 1/18-scale rig takes the same capable, fun chassis foundation of [...]
New over at Racers Edge is the Pro Portable Soldering Iron Kit. This soldering iron can be powered by one of your rc batteries, thus making it a great choice to use while out on the trail, or for when you are bashing where there isn’t any AC power. Here’s the highlights- * Comfortable grip and durable, heat-resistant case * Powered by [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is the 1/10 RC10 Retro 80’s Ultra Champ Kit. The Ultra Champ features unmistakable 80’s styling and comes with old school aluminum trailing arm rear suspension. Here’s more highlights- * 80’s retro themed RC10 Classic * New forged aluminum rear trailing suspension arms * New molded side guards * New molded front bumper * New CNC rear arm mounts with [...]
New over at Batrazzi are 0.9″ Rockweiler R/T Off-Road Tires. These are a great upgrade for your small scale crawler to help get you more traction on those long days out on the trail. Here’s some highlights- * Designed for 1/24th scaled rock crawlers like the FCX24 series * Super-soft sticky rubber compound for maximum grip * Aggressive, self-cleaning tread design * 53mm oversized [...]
Recently announced by Tekno RC is a Wide Rear Pivot for their 1/8 EB48 & NB48 race buggy kits. The wider rear pivot can be used to increase handling on high bite tracks. Here’s the highlights- * Increases rear stability, improves consistency, and inspires more confidence * Slightly shorter rear suspension arms * Wider C and D blocks * Same overall width, while widening [...]
New from Shark RC Bodies is the Outlaw Black Widow 2 Clear Drag Body. The BW2 clear drag body is designed for serious outlaw performance, while sporting a hot scale realistic look. Here’s the highlights- * An outlaw version of Shark’s Black Widow body * True outlaw body with increased length * Narrowed roof area * Lengthened nose * Larger downforce area * Deep dish cut [...]
New from JConcepts are Pre-Mounted Sprinter Tires for the Micro-B. JC’s Sprinter tires are a great choice for a wide variety of surfaces and are now available professionally pre-mounted for your Micro-B. Here’s the highlights- * JConcepts original tread design * Professionally pre-mounted * Available mounted on bright white or fluorescent yellow wheels * Available in G3 rubber compound * Square, angled pins with horizontal [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced the return of the 1/10 Slash 2WD Unassembled Kit. The kit version of the Slash 2WD allows you to build it the way you want and even comes with electronics. Here’s the highlights- * Clear clipless body * Waterproof XL-5 ESC * Titan 12 turn 550 sized brushed motor * Extreme heavy duty c-hubs, axle carriers, steering blocks, [...]
Now available for pre-order is the Furitek 1/30 Titan Buggy ARTR. This micro sized crawler is small enough to fit in your hand, but is designed for serious performance while crawling. Check out these highlights- * Hand-built titanium tube chassis rock buggy * Engineered in the spirit of a full-size Ultra4 machine * Aluminum high-clearance links and steering links * Optimized for maximum articulation [...]
Ready to completely refresh the look of your Vanquish Products H10 Optic? Knight Customs has released one of its most ambitious design projects to date, the Terra Recon Conversion Set. This downloadable and 3D-printable kit transforms the stock H10 Optic from a modern rock crawler into an old-school military-inspired rig. This set includes files for both long-and-short wheelbase builds, and features [...]
Over at Reedy they have announced 5 new Zappers SG7 Competition HV-LiPo Batteries. These high voltage LiPo batteries put out serious power and are designed to give your rig more speed and runtime. Here’s the highlights- * Increased capacity with reduced internal resistance * More run time, more power, more speed, and more acceleration * Proven reliability and cycle-life * Durable hard case with [...]
Available right now from FairRC is the 1/10th scaled FCX10 LC80 Brushless Mod in Stealth Black & Cardinal Red. This modified FCX10 LC80 looks hot and has been modified to be highly capable off-road. Here’s the highlights- * Built on the FMS FCX10 Pro V2 platform * 2100kV brushless motor and enhanced drivetrain * Upgraded 1.9″ Batrazzi wheels and tires * Quick release body [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! You know, as I sit here trying to figure out what JConcepts Reactor I want to build (short or long wheelbase?)—and then going down the rabbit hole of what body, what tires, what direction I want to take it (more on that in a future write-up once I actually decide)—it got me thinking about [...]
