Over at Team Corally they have just announced the 1/10 Punisher4 RTR Monster Truck. The Punisher4 will deliver serious off-road performance since it’s a re-imagined look of the popular Kagama4, while also having bold styling. Here are the highlights- * 100% ready to run * Three durable oil filled gear differentials * Big bore composite shocks * X-Treme heavy duty shock towers * Available in [...]
Over at Tamiya they are now teasing the 1/10th scaled Fighter NXGEN Buggy Kit. Tamiya’s new buggy has the name NXGEN to tell you it’s their next generation of buggy kit. The NXGEN comes on Tamiya’s new DT-04 rear wheel drive chassis that is perfect for a buggy like this. For the body, Tamiya went with a classic buggy look, [...]
New from Tekno RC is the 1/8 NT48 2.2 Nitro Competition Truggy Kit. The updated 2.2 version of the NT48 has been revised to increase performance, predictability, and durability. Check out these highlights- * New 140mm rear universal driveshafts * New precision molded shock pistons and guides * New reduced Ackermann spindle plates * New adjustable sway bar deadband bushings * Lightened 7075 CNC machined [...]
Mmm…deep dish. The folks at REEFS RC keep cranking out new wheels and wheel accessories for crawlers, with their latest being a deep dish version of their 1.9" Shield Aluminum Beadlock Wheels. These new wheels (REEFS218) sport the same wheel face design, only recessed. Made of machined aluminum, these wheels aren’t just stylish, but they’re durable. REEFS states that these wheels [...]
New from HackFab is the 1/18th scaled Da Bug Clear Lexan Body. The Da Bug is sized to fit 18th scalers and comes in clear awaiting your custom livery. Here are the highlights- * Re-release from the original BRP mold (BRP #259) * Formed from tough .030 Lexan * Originally released for the BRP SC Fun WONS * Also fits BRP Super Oval Outlaws [...]
The crew at JConcepts has the hook-up for all you 1/18th scaled racers with their new Smoothie 2 Mini Tires. The Smoothie 2 slick racing tires are available for front or rear and are perfect for high-bite track conditions. Here are the highlights- * JConcepts original design * Smoothie 2 slick tire concept * Losi Mini-T 2.0/Mini-B bead mounting size * Carefully shaped carcass [...]
Newly announced by JConcepts is a 1/10th 2020 Ford Raptor Scale Monster Truck Body. The new Raptor MT from JC is sized to fit trucks like the Losi LMT and the Axial SMT10. Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed by Ford * Width – 7.25″ * Wheelbase – 12-13.0″ * Fits a variety of solid axle race trucks * Scale inspired body, cab, and [...]
New from REEFS RC are their 2.2" Shield Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (REEFS229). Featuring the same face style as their 1.9" Shield Wheels, these larger-diameter wheels open up a whole new realm of possibilities for your trail truck or course-focused crawler. Made of machined aluminum, these wheels are both stylish and durable. Here’s what you get with every pair of REEFS RC 2.2" [...]
The crew at Bittydesign have announced a Pre-painted Falcon-X Body for the Traxxas UDR. The Falcon-X is a bolt on body for the UDR, with this version coming fully pre-painted to save you time and mess. Here are the highlights- * Designed specifically to fit the Traxxas UDR 1/7 chassis * Molded from genuine 1.5mm thick Lexan * Specs: length 670mm, width 367mm, [...]
The crew over at Tamiya has uploaded a new promotional video for their classic Frog Buggy Kit. The Tamiya Frog has been getting people into rc for decades and is still one of the best ways to get into our hobby. Watch the video below to see the mighty Tamiya Frog in action driving through sand, over hills, and hitting [...]
Hello everyone and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard. A little surprise followed me home last week from the local hobby shop. I didn’t intend on buying anything, but they had a “20% off everything in the store” sale, and I couldn’t resist grabbing the Tamiya BBX 2WD Off-Road Buggy Kit (BB-01) that they had on the shelf. I have been eyeing [...]
After a bit of teasing, Kyosho has officially announced their 1/10 Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 Fazer D2 Readyset. The new Toyota Sprinter AE86 comes on a new rear wheel drive Fazer chassis to give the car increased realism while drifting. Here are more highlights- * Fully pre-built and painted Readyset * New drift-spec rear wheel drive chassis * Steering & throttle gyro controls [...]
The team at REEFS RC keeps rolling out new products, especially those for their new line of beadlock wheels. Their latest release is a 3D-Printable Wheel Ring Cover that’s compatible with Pro-Line Dual-Stage Tire Inserts. Designed to fit the shape of the Pro-Line Dual-Stage Tire Insert’s firm foam center, this printable file helps ensure that your REEFS RC Inner Wheel Ring [...]
New from RC4WD is the 1/10th scaled 1982 Toyota Pickup Hard Body Trail Finder 2 Kit. The new Toyota kit is made for customization and to be highly capable while off-roading. Check out these highlights- * R2 single speed scale transmission * Center mounted Hammer transfer case * Realistic billet aluminum ladder frame * Ultimate scale shocks included (60/80mm) * Yota II ultimate scale cast [...]
Over at HackFab they have announced a pair of new Carbon Fiber Chassis for the small but mighty Losi Micro-B. Both of their new chassis are made from high quality carbon fiber and designed for use on oval and on-road tracks. Here are the highlights- * Left offset “Oval conversion” chassis * Transverse mounted battery “Omni conversion” chassis * Optimized wheelbase on both [...]
