The good folks at Yokomo have released details on their upcoming 1/10 Pandem Nissan Fairlady Z (RZ34) Drift RTR. With a fully licensed Fairlady body, and a highly capable RWD drift chassis underneath, the new Yokomo is ready for hours of slideways fun. Available in either red or blue, the Yokomo crew have included a new beefier ESC to further [...]
Happy Tuesday all! Welcome to The Backyard. (Sorry for the delay, I couldn’t get something up on Friday due to some last minute running around I had to do!) There’s no doubt that AI has plenty of legitimate uses, and it’s clearly here to stay. I’m not here to argue either of those points, and I want to put that qualifier [...]
Over at Hitec they have uploaded a new Matt Francis Talks Vintage RC, Memories & Motivation! video. Matt Francis is a true legend in rc racing and a while back he got a chance to talk vintage rc with Mike Mayberry from Hitec. Watch the video below to hear Francis talk about his life after rc, as well as his [...]
New over at Maverick RC is the 1/18th scaled Mini King Ford Bronco Big Kahuna 4400 RTR. This small scaled monster truck has that hot Big Kahuna styling and is sized to be driven just about anywhere. Here are the highlights- * Fully RTR with TF-706 Radio Set * 7.4v 800mAh 35C LiPo pack and USB charger * 1:18th fully licensed replica * Big [...]
Injora has kicked open the floodgates for SCX30 upgrades and has a sharp set of Stainless Steel Driveshafts (SCX30–01) available for anyone looking to spruce up the underside of their 1/30 crawler (not to mention make it darn near bulletproof). Made of stainless steel, these telescoping driveshafts feature a bright silver finish with the Injora logo etched into the barrel. These [...]
New over at INOV8 RC is the 3DX Carbon Steering Wheel for the FlySky Noble/Noble Pro. This ultra-trick steering wheel is made from carbon fiber and is an easy way to customize your FlySky. * Uses INOV8’s signature 3DX Carbon Encapsulated Technology * Lightweight design * Sized similar to the stock wheel * Stock foam fits seamlessly * Metallic silver outer ring * INOV8 logo [...]
Now shipping over at CEN Racing is the 1/16th scaled Ford M-Sport Puma Rally 1 RTR. This small scale rally machine has hot Red Bull livery and comes stock with a 3600kV brushless motor. Here are more highlights- * Officially licensed Ford and M-Sport product * Wheelbase – 188mm * Width – 140mm * Weight – 580 grams * ESC by Hobbywing & servo by [...]
Jevries Scale Lowriders and 3D Mosk Customs have teamed up once again to release another Interior Kit for the Redcat SixtyThree Hopping Lowrider. This multi-piece interior detail kit serves up even more scale detail to help you fully customize your R/C lowrider. Made of durable polycarbonate, this interior set features molded details and allows you complete creative freedom to paint and [...]
New over at Willspeed is the insanely trick B7 Fast Fox Conversion Kit. The Fast Fox conversion kit takes your Associated B7 from mild to wild, giving it a complete cantilever make-over. Check out these highlights- * Cantilever suspension system for the Associated RC10B7 * Lower center of gravity than the stock B7 * Centralized mass center for improved handling * Increases aerodynamic efficiency * [...]
New and hot from Redcat Racing is a 1/10th scaled Limited Edition Mister Cartoon RTR 1963 Ice Cream Truck. This fully customized lowrider is a great collectors item, or can be used for all sorts of bashing fun. Here’s some highlights- * Made in collaboration with Toons Mart * Limited one time only release * Built on Redcat’s LR260 lowrider chassis * Pre-built and [...]
New from Traxxas is the 1/10th scaled 4-Tec Drift Nissan 240SX RTR. This hot looking 240SX is fully licensed and designed for serious slideways action. Check out these highlights- * Officially licensed body with clipless mounting system * Waterproof XL-5 speed controller * 21 turn, 550 sized Titan brushed drift motor * TQi 2.4 GHz radio system with wireless module * LCG chassis design * Traxxas [...]
New from Nexx Racing are 37mm Reservoir Shocks for the Redcat Ascent-32. These beefy shocks are also highly adjustable to help you get the most out of your rig. Here are the highlights- * World’s first adjustable oil shock reservoir designed for 1/32 trucks * Fully functional reservoir * Realistic divider piston and set screw for fine-tuning shock rebound * Meticulously designed to match [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced a Pre-Trimmed version of their Hi-Flow SCT Clear Body. The Hi-Flow SCT body from JConcepts has been a dominant force in SCT racing for over a decade and is now available pre-trimmed for your convenience. Here are the highlights- * Legacy model design, pre-trimmed for easy of application * Aggressive headlight and grill treatment * Durable, heavy-duty [...]
Over at Team Associated they have announced the RC28 and RC28T Zoom RTRs just in time for the holiday season. These two micro scalers have that cool RC10 vintage vibe and are a great gift for nearly anyone. Here are the highlights- * Scale replicas of iconic Associated vintage kits * 2.4GHz transmitter * USB-C charging cord to charge the integrated battery * Fully [...]
Recently announced by Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Mad Van with MOONEYES 4WD FAZER Mk2 Readyset. MOONEYES is a legendary name in the custom hot rod scene and now Kyosho has brought that special touch to their Mad Van. Check out these highlights- * Transmitter wheel is fitted with special moon disc inspired horn cap * MOONEYES-designed original color scheme features a [...]
