Over at L&L Models they have announced the Atomic Carbon 1/10 CR2 Full Vintage Buggy Kit. This ultra-trick vintage style race buggy kit comes with a carbon fiber chassis and is designed for high-end vintage racing. Check out these highlights- * No 3D printed parts * CNC machined nylon 66 front wishbones and c-hubs * CNC machined nylon 66 steering bellcranks & top [...]
New over at Direct RC is the 1/18th scaled G4X Hallmaster Titanium Trailer. Designed for the Hobby Plus Terranaut 8×8, this high-end trailer can be used on wide variety of scale rigs to haul 1/24 & 1/18 trucks. * Perfect addition for your Terranaut 8×8 * Not mass produced – every piece is 100% handcrafted * Designed for exceptional strength, stability, & true [...]
For all you hardcore bashers out there, FTX has just announced the 1/10 Khaos Brushless Truggy RTR. The Khaos is a supersized RTR designed for serious off-road performance. Check out these highlights- * 3S brushless power system * Full time shaft driven 4WD * Front, center & rear metal geared diffs * Big bore oil-filled adjustable shocks * Durable molded tub chassis with aluminum upper [...]
The crew at Team Associated have uploaded a new RC10 Model 24 Classic with Masami Hirosaka promotional video. Masami is one of the true legends of the rc world and he’s been working with the guys from Associated for many years. Watch below to learn more about the RC10 Model 24 Classic from the legend himself, plus there is even [...]
The crew over at WIRC has announced the 1/10th scaled F26 Formula 1 Car Kit. The F26 is designed for serious on-track performance, but can also be used for friendly cul-de-sac racing as well. Here’s some highlights- * Durable titanium rear axle * Adjustable wheelbase * Aerodynamic body shell * New gear differential * New rear pod design * Updated rear diffuser * New chassis design * Width [...]
Coming soon from Schumacher is the 1/10th scaled Vibe FT Kit. The Vibe FT is a front wheel drive touring car kit that is designed for serious performance. Check out these highlights- * New double wishbone suspension design * New upper adjustable wishbone for fine camber adjustment * Proven gear differential with steel outputs * New diff o-ring for leak free operation * New molded [...]
Treal has rolled out a Brass Beadlock Wheel option for Axial’s SCX30. With an old-school, 5-slot “slim bean” face design, these wheels look like a great way to change up the appearance of your tiny crawler while also adding down-low weight to improve your rig’s overall stability. Made of machined brass and featuring a black finish, these wheels feature a true [...]
New over at Team Associated is a Factory Team RC8 Droop Gauge. This high-end droop gauge makes it easy to get a clear droop reading on your Team Associated 8th scaler. Here’s some highlights- * Laser etched text to make reading each measurement simple * Laser etched measurements range from 70 to 135mm * Machine cuts are made after anodizing to add a [...]
Treal has introduced an Aluminum Beadlock Wheel option for Axial’s SCX30. With an old-school, 5-slot “slim bean” face design, these wheels look like a great way to change up the appearance of your tiny crawler. Made of machined aluminum, these wheels feature a true beadlock design and lightweight construction to preserve the performance of your rig. Available in five color options (black, [...]
New from Infinity is the 1/8th scaled IFB8 EV Buggy Kit. The new EV version of the IFB8 is more balanced than the original and is said to be fast, yet easy to drive. Here’s the highlights- * Optimized layout and weight balance * Delivers explosive acceleration with razor-sharp cornering * New main chassis * New center diff mount * New motor mount * New servo [...]
New over at FairRC is a 1/18 FCX18 K10 Stepside Mod RTR. The FairRC crew has custom modified this FCX18 K10 Stepside for a unique look and improved performance. Here’s the lowdown- * Designed for collectors and hardcore enthusiasts * Realistic stepside bed * Two tone paint scheme * Classic square-body design * Hard ABS body * Hood opens * Remote controlled LED lighting * Realistic windshield wipers, [...]
The Traxxas crew recently uploaded a new X-Monster: Mud Bog Mayhem promotional video. Watch below to see the beastly X-Monster hitting big jumps, blasting around corners, and absolutely sending it through mud holes. The video does a great job of showing off just how much fun the X-Monster can be with its burly brushless power system, huge tires, and big [...]
New over at Reef’s RC is the 1/10th scaled XP10 Plague Black Edition Kit. This high-end rock crawler gives you the extra ground clearance of portal axles, while driving with the low-slung stability of a straight axle truck. Here’s more highlights- * Legendary Reefs 199 portal axles with 60∘ of steering angle * High-clearance C-hubs and minimal differential cover * Narrow 3mm carbon [...]
Hello all and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard! Here’s a question I’ve been asking myself lately: why is it that I just can’t seem to get into R/C boats? Because the weird thing is, I actually like boats. Quite a bit, really. Just maybe not in the way the R/C boat market typically leans. For starters, I’ve always had a soft spot [...]
The crew at Exotek have announced Heavy Duty Aluminum Steering Hubs for the NASCAR Grom. If you are looking to bomb proof your car, or simply want to reduce DNFs while racing, these high-end aluminum steering hubs are a great way to do so. Here’s the lowdown- * Steering hubs help free up sticky driveline * Precision machined from 7075 aluminum * Does [...]
