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 [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! Well folks, it’s almost that time again—BIGFOOT 4X4 Open House is just around the corner, and once again the Trigger King R/C crew will be there putting on our annual solid axle monster truck racing event! This year’s event takes place on Saturday, June 13th, and if you’ve never made the trip out to BIGFOOT [...]
New and hot from Team Corally are the 1/12 Punisher XD and Furago XD XD2S Series RTRs. That’s right folks, Team Corally has jumped into the small scale basher game with a pair of trucks ready for anything you can throw at them. Check out these highlights- * 60 amp 2S brushed ESC * 4 channel receiver * Width – 265mm * Wheelbase – [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD is the 1/10th scaled 1985 Toyota Single Cab Pickup TF2 RTR. The 1985 Toyota Single Cab Pickup sports a new clipless body mounting system to go along with its hot scale realistic styling. Here’s the highlights- * RC4WD 1985 Toyota pickup hard body complete set * Trail Finder 2 chassis * KC HiLiTES KC light set V2 (Red version) * [...]
Outfit your Axial SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7 for adventure with DSM Off-Road’s Tub Floor with Tool Boxes & Cooler scale accessory. With its diamond plate texture, this 3D-printed rear floor adds a new layer of visual detail to your 1/10-scale trail truck. In addition to the floor cover, three toolbox accessories are included to let you add even more scale realism. [...]
Here’s some big news for fans of Injora’s IR60 body. If you have this hard plastic body for your smaller-scaled cralwer (1/24 and 1/18), you can now outfit your 1/10-scale rig with the same detailed, Toyota-inspired lid with the IR60–10 Hard Body. Similar in design to its smaller counterparts, the IR60–10 Body is made of durable hard plastic and features a [...]
Knight Customs has released a new 3D-Printable Stubby Bumper for the Tamiya Bigwig R/C buggy. Designed to offer a cleaner, more aggressive appearance for your Tamiya buggy, this bumper will also give you an improved approach angle for anyone looking for performance gains. This 3D-Printable Bigwig Stubby Bumper is $4.99 and is available at knightcustoms.com. If you don’t have access to [...]
The crew over at HPI Racing are teasing a new 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Nano-TTR. The Nano-TTR series from HPI has really taken off thanks to low pricing and the ability to be driven nearly anywhere. With this new teaser, we now know that a hot looking vintage 911 Porsche will be hitting dealer showrooms in the not too [...]
DSM Off-Road isn’t the only 3D-print designer cranking out goodies for the Axial SCX10 III Toyota SR5. Knight Customs has released its own take on an Interior Detail Set for this 1/10-scale R/C trail truck, and it’s packing some fun details for fans of scale and visual detail. Designed as a direct fit for the SCX10 III SR5’s body, this body [...]
