New from Injora is a set of Brass Diff Covers (VER10–04) for the Redcat Vertex-10 and Vertex-10W, which offer improved durability and added weight for your 1/10-scale performance R/C crawler. Made of durable, machined brass, these diff covers will add a decent amount of down-low weight to the front and rear of your Vertex-10,. These steering knuckles feature an anodized black finish [...]
Over at Team Corally they have uploaded a 5 Things To Check After Every Bash video. The short video below goes over some of the common things that you should check after a good old fashioned bashing session. From how to inspect your tires, to checking your diffs and shocks, the Corally video is a great watch for new hobbyists, [...]
Now shipping from Atomic RC is the 1/28th scaled MFX F1 Chassis Kit. This high-end 1/28 F1 kit is designed for serious speed and precise handling. Here’s some highlights- * Direct drive steering system * Extremely low center of gravity design * Wheelbase – 115mm * Width – 76mm * Carbon fiber chassis * Compatible with 24mm wide batteries * Includes servo saver * Caster Angle arm mount [...]
Over at Roche Rapide they have released details on their upcoming 1/12th scaled P12V3 Pan Car Kit. Version 3 of the Roche P12 is loaded with updates for more speed and durability. Check out these highlights- * 3D printed front bumper * New graphite lower arms * 1.0mm upper brace * New narrow 7075 aluminum chassis * New aluminum battery tray * New long side damper [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard! Friends, we are living in the golden age of the re-release. Tamiya and Team Associated in particular have been digging deep into their respective back catalogs in recent years, bringing back all sorts of vehicles that many of us grew up building, racing, bashing, or simply staring at longingly in hobby shop [...]
If you’re a Redcat Vertex-10 or Vertex-10W owner who’s been waiting for upgrades to arrive for your crawler, the folks at Injora have you covered. They’ve released a selection of upgrade items, including a set of Aluminum Rear Portal Drive Housings (VER10–05), which offer improved durability, not to mention a style boost, for your 1/10-scale R/C crawler. Made of durable, machined [...]
The crew at JConcepts have released details on a pair of new Vintage Flat Wings. Designed for 1/10 vintage buggy racing, these old school wings are the perfect touch to finish up your next retro buggy build. Here’s the highlights- * #0538 – 7″ RC10 Vintage Flat Wing * #0539 – 5.5″ RC10 Vintage Flat Wing * Classic 1980s, 1990s design inspiration * JConcepts [...]
The good folks over at JConcepts have announced Top Hat LP JHCS Titanium Screws. These ultra-trick looking screws come in sets of 4 and are available in blue or black. Here’s the highlights- * Made from titanium * JConcepts top hat LP design * 6.75mm head diameter with low-profile hat * Available in burnt blue and stealth black anodizing * Silver highlighting throughout the screw * [...]
New from Team Associated is the 1/10th scaled RC10 4WD Jay Halsey Chain Drive Edition Kit. This blast from the past comes with legit chain drive to give you that true old school feel while racing. Here’s the highlights- * New stainless steel heavy duty chain * New hardened chain sprocket gears * New carbon fiber chain separator system * New front CVA axles [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 DN-01 SR Chassis Kit. The DN-01 SR is loaded with option parts to make it a contender right out of the box. Here’s the highlights- * Slipper clutch for improved stability * Aluminum suspension mounts * Aluminum motor plate * Universal drive shafts * Hex wheel hubs for a wider choice of wheels * TRF201 body and rear wing * [...]
Over at SWORKz they have announced the 1/8th scaled S35-5 Nitro and S35-5e Electric Buggy Kits. These are the next generation race buggies from SWORKz and have been highly updated to improve speed, durability, and tuning ability. Here’s some highlights- * Ships in September * 7075 hard anodized chassis * Quick release gearbox system * Updated toe plates with square inserts * Adjustable diff and [...]
After a bit of teasing, Hobao Racing has released full details on their upcoming 1/8 Hyper VS2 Electric Truggy. No matter if you are bashing or racing, the VS2 is ready for serious fun. Here’s some highlights- * All driveshafts and cups are made of hardened steel * New 45T machined steel spur gear and 10T/46T pinion and ring gear set * New [...]
New from Injora are their 1.0" Turbine Deep Dish Micro Crawler Wheels With -4.7mm Offset (W1015PU) for 1/18 and 1/24-scale R/C crawlers. These wheels have a definite old-school vibe, but they should look right at home on just about any crawler body style. Made of machined aluminum and brass, these wheels feature a multi-piece design with inner and outer faces (aluminum) [...]
Recently announced by the good folks at Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Clipless 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Lizard Green Fazer FZ02 Readyset. The new clipless body is super convenient and it comes on Kyosho’s highly capable Fazer FZ02 AWD chassis. Take a look at these highlights- * Features new clipless mounting system from the Fazer D2 platform * “Ultra Scale Body” [...]
Over at G-Force they have announced the 1/10th scaled Genova Carpet Edition 2WD Buggy Kit. Tuned for carpet racing, this new Genova buggy kit is an affordable way to get into buggy racing. Here’s the highlights- * Optimized for high-grip carpet surfaces * Front wing & aluminum wing mount * Carpet-specific 2.2″ tires & wheels front and rear * Carpet-specific springs * Starts shipping September [...]
