New over at Shark RC Bodies is the Shockwave Clear Oval Body. The Shockwave has a scale realistic look and is made for the wagon street stock class. Here’s the highlights- * Decked body with the roof as an add on * Body comes clear with overspray film * Includes window paint masks and headlight decal kit * Rear spoiler with mounting hardware The Shark [...]
Now shipping from Carisma is the 1/8th scaled M48S Audi Sport Quattro S1 1985 Night Rally Edition RTR. The Night Rally Edition comes loaded with LED lights to make driving at night a breeze. Here’s the highlights- * 6X Front headlamp LED module package * Remote on/off control of lighting * Officially licensed by Audi and Hella * Adjustable wheelbase (3mm) for tight turns [...]
New from the good folks at Traxxas is the 1/10 TRX-4 Chevrolet Blazer with Interior RTR. The latest version of the mighty Traxxas Chevy Blazer now features a beautifully scaled interior to give it even more scale realism. Check out these highlights- * Officially licensed 1972 Chevrolet Blazer clipless body with interior * Smooth body lines uninterrupted by body clips * Scale details [...]
New from Injora is a set of Brass Front Portal Knuckle Covers (VER10–03) for the Redcat Vertex-10 and Vertex-10W, which offer greater durability and added weight for your 1/10-scale R/C crawler. Made of durable, machined brass, these Brass Front Portal Knuckle Covers will add a decent amount of down-low weight to the front of your Vertex-10. Specs:Part Number: VER10–03 Material: Brass Weight (Each): 82.5gThese [...]
Right now the folks over at Rlaarlo are teasing an all new XDX RWD RTR Drift Car. The XDX is designed for the serious drift enthusiast and will be released with a choice of two different bodies. The XDX sports scale realistic features like magnetic body mounts, cantilever independent front suspension, magnetic battery tray, limited slip rear differential, servo ready [...]
Over at FMS Model they are now teasing the 1/18 FCX18 II Ford Bronco RTR. FMS recently introduced their new FCX18 II chassis with a Ford F-100 body and soon they’ll be releasing it with one of the new era Ford Bronco bodies. The FCX18 II features a LCG chassis design to go along with a 2-speed transmission and quick [...]
Coming later this year from Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Outlaw Renegade RWD 2RSA Series Off-Road Truck. The Kyosho Renegade has been out for many years but the new Outlaw version brings a fresh new look and increased off-road performance. Here’s the highlights- * Brand new 1980s-style pickup truck body * Wider than previous model by 10mm * 70% factory pre-assembled ARR kit * [...]
New over at Team GFRP is the 1/10 2027 Hustler Rubber Tire Sprint Car Kit. The 2027 Hustler is a high-end oval car made for high-bite tracks. Here’s the highlights- * Designed for extreme high bite rubber tire sprint car tracks * New front shock tower and camber link mounting design * Forward servo mounting for better weight bias * 70mm molded front arms [...]
Recently announced by Xray is the 1/10 2027 X1 Formula 1 Kit. The X1 comes in both carpet and asphalt versions and has numerous updates over the outgoing model. Here’s some highlights- * Carpet Aluminum Version with 2.0mm aluminum chassis and solid axle * Asphalt Carbon Version with 2.2mm carbon chassis and gear differential * New HUDY composite front wing developed with Ehrbar [...]
The crew over at Hitec have uploaded a new Charger Lab: Getting Into the RDX4 AC/DC Charger video. The Hitec RDX4 is a high powered 4-channel charger and the video below does a great job of showing off its capabilities. Watch below to see how easy it is to charge up multiple packs on the RDX4, plus learn more about [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard! It’s been a crazy week for yours truly, so we’re going to keep things short and sweet today and talk about something cool I got to attend last weekend—the 50th birthday bash for Mark Twain Hobby Center! Longtime readers have probably heard me mention Mark Twain Hobby Center before. It’s one of my [...]
Over at Shark RC Bodies they have announced the Cam 22 Clear Body For Drag Cars. The Cam 22 is based off of Camaro styling and can be used for numerous drag racing classes. Here’s some highlights– * Rounded front shaped like a bullet * Aerodynamic with excellent front downforce * Good for Outlaw, Pro-stock, bracket or index class racing * Lexan body with [...]
The folks over at Traction Hobby have released details on their upcoming 1/8 Ford Bronco Raptor RTR. Their new Bronco Raptor is fully licensed by Ford and is absolutely packed with scale realistic parts. Here’s some highlights- * Wheelbase – 376mm (14.8″) * Width – (8.9″) * 2-speed transmission * Switchable 4WD, RWD, or FWD * Available with brushed or brushless motor * Two colors to [...]
New from Team Associated is the RC28R.1 Team Kit. This high-end 1/28th scaled race machine can put in crazy fast laps on a prepped carpet track and features some updates to improve speed and adjustability. Here’s the highlights- * Updated steel chassis and center bulkhead design * Allows for 24mm wide battery packs * More space for mounting electronics while also reducing chassis [...]
Over at Furitek they have released details on their upcoming 1/30 Krawl 30 Fullrange Comp ARTR with Tri-Unity30 Next-Gen FOC Drivetrain. The Krawl 30 is a serious comp machine designed to put you on the top step of the podium. Check out these highlights- * 21° competition angled skid * Motor, transmission, & FOC ESC mounted extremely low in chassis * Lightweight titanium [...]
