Recently announced over at CEN Racing is the 1/10 Reeper SC 4WD Brushless RTR. This four wheel drive short course truck is designed for extreme performance, with serious durability. Check out these highlights- * Includes two decal sheets * Full matte black body color * Driver & navigator models installed * Full size spare tire included * Beast SL G2 80A ESC * Powerful 3660 4000Kv [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! I always like to keep you all guessing a bit here in The Backyard, so this week instead of talking monster trucks, retro racing, or some larger hobby philosophic topic, I figured I’d throw out some general impressions on a truck I recently picked up—the Axial SCX10 III Toyota SR5. https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/axial-1-10-scx10-iii-1987-toyota-sr5-4×4-rtr-brushed-rock-crawler-red/AXI-2062.html Now, this is not a [...]
Now shipping from the good folks at JConcepts is Monster Truck Team Shirt. Their Monster Truck Team Shirt sports a new design that incorporates their REACTOR monster truck kit and features a vintage vibe. Here’s the highlights- * Retro JConcepts vibe * Stealth black t-shirt color * Neon yellow and JConcepts blue coloring * Wordmark, postage stamp, and race branding artwork * 100% cotton material * [...]
Over at Reedy Power they have announced a Retro ’80s 15-Turn Brushed Motor. With vintage racing getting more and more popular, Reedy is releasing a 15 turn brushed motor that not only looks vintage, but also puts out vintage style power to give you a true old school experience. Here’s the highlights- * Tribute to Mike Reedy’s iconic Reedy Modifieds Ultra [...]
Injora has introduced another tire option for the Axial SCX30: a set of 0.7" 40x15mm Crawler Tires. With their blocky and angled tire tread, these tires should have no trouble creating grip, letting you take your micro crawler just about anywhere you want to roam. Made from Injora’s S5 compound, these tires are sticky and soft, allowing them to hold onto [...]
Now shipping from FairRC is a 1/18 FCX18S K10 S Stuntman Mod RTR. The latest mod from FairRC is highly capable off-road, while also having some serious attitude with its Grindhouse styling. Here’s the highlights- * Designed for crawling, trailing, upgrading, and display * 3D-printed stepside bed conversion * Matte black custom finish * Grindhouse-inspired decal package * Opening tailgate * Hood opens * Classic [...]
Over at APlastics they are now shipping a 1/10th scaled Vandura Van 1983 Clear Body. This old school van body brings back A-Team vibes and gives you a cool new option for your next custom build. Here’s the highlights- * Fits – 1/10 drift and touring cars * Molded from clear Lexan * Protective overspray film * Width: 200mm * Wheelbase: 259mm * Front and rear [...]
The crew at JConcepts has uploaded a East Coast Championships 2026 Cherokee Rock Village Crawler Comp video for your viewing enjoyment. If you’ve ever wanted to see what a big rock crawling comp looks like, just watch the short video below. From high-end comp crawlers, to more scale realistic rigs, this comp had it all. JConcepts has long been a [...]
The good folks over at Tamiya have uploaded a Life-size Lunch Box EVO 1/1 Scale Real Vehicle Version! video. That’s right, Tamiya had a full scale Lunch Box EVO on display at the 64th Annual Shizuoka Hobby Show that was totally dropping jaws. The 1/12th scaled version has gotten thousands of people into our hobby over the years and the [...]
Recently uploaded by Traxxas is a Slash 4X4 VXL Ultimate: Short Course Dominance promotional video. While the Slash 4×4 Ultimate is well known as being a premium bashing rig, it can also fly around a race track. Watch below to see the Slash 4×4 Ultimate carving hot laps around an rc track, plus you get to see it doing some [...]
The crew at Team Associated has announced three new 1/8th scaled buggy kits. The new kits include the nitro RC8B4.2 and RC8B4.2 Euro, plus the electric RC8B4.2e. Check out these highlights- Team Associated RC8B4.2 Team Kit * Designed for low-traction and rough bumpy tracks * New molded height-adjustable gearboxes front and rear * New offset hubs and updated rear suspension arms * New -4mm chassis [...]
New from Injora is their Golden INJS11GD 11KG Waterproof Coreless Mini Servo for 1/24 and 1/18 R/C crawlers. If you’re a hobbyist who wants to add bling to your ride, this servo is one of the blingiest options available. Based on Injora’s standard 11KG INS11 servo, this version features a shiny gold finish over its aluminum case, with exposed aluminum accents [...]
If your hobby interests include R/C crawling, 3D printing, and true customization of your R/C machines, you’ve probably heard of Project IJ. This 3D-printable body set, available on YouMagine.com, is the creation of RCMustDIY and has been taking the R/C crawling scene by storm. Available for several popular 1/10-scale crawling and trail truck platforms, Project IJ is one of the [...]
The good folks over at JConcepts have announced Striker Series Clear Bodies for the Team Associated B7.1 & B84 race buggies. The Striker body has unique Le Mans Prototype styling that features a wrap-around cab with sunglass style window treatment. Here’s the highlights- * Available in regular and lightweight versions * Original JConcepts Striker styling * Wrap-around cab with sunglass style window design * [...]
New from JConcepts are Aluminum Steering Bellcranks for the Team Associated RC10 1989 Stealth buggy kit. These high-end bellcranks look trick and are much beefier than the stock parts. Here’s some highlights- * Available in blue or black * CNC machined aluminum bellcranks with anodized finishing * CNC machined standoffs and retaining washers * Improves steering responsiveness and rigidity * Includes 8/32 x 1/4” titanium [...]
