New over at Reefs RC is the 1/10 XP10 Plague Silver. The XP10 Plague Silver is a high clearance rig with portal axles, that was designed to drive like a straight axle truck. Here’s the highlights- * Legendary Reefs 199 portal axles * Massive 60∘ of steering angle * High-clearance C-hubs and minimal differential cover * Narrow carbon fiber chassis and wedge skid plate * [...]
New over at Traxxas is a Jungle Jumping With The Maxx Ultimate promotional video. The Traxxas Maxx Ultimate monster truck is loaded with upgrades and is built for serious backyard bashing right out of the box. Watch below to see the Maxx Ultimate backflipping over huge dirt jumps and pulling massive wheelies. Also, the Maxx Ultimate is currently priced at [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD is a Chevrolet Blazer Hard Body Complete Set in Silver/Black. This hot looking Blazer is fully licensed and is made from injection molded plastic for increased realism. Here’s the highlights- * Silver/black painted main body * Chrome plated parts * Black colored interior parts * Clear molded windows * Dash with steering wheel * Metal Blazer and Chevrolet emblems * Opening hood with [...]
New from Fantom Racing is a line-up of Nexus Brushless Motors. Now being released in 21.5 turns, with more turn options coming soon, the Nexus is designed for serious performance out on the track. Check out these highlights- * All new 3-piece can * Lower internal resistance across all winds * Comes with premium ABEC 9 bearings * Dual balanced spec rotors * 12.5mm x [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard! I was browsing my local hobby shop recently when I came across a large display of miniature RC construction equipment from a company called Pure Performance. And when I say miniature, I mean *miniature*. We’re talking 1/64 scale(ish)! What really caught my attention wasn’t just how small these things were, but what they [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD is the 1/10th scaled Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale Hard Body Trail Finder 2 “LWB” Truck Kit. This scale realistic kit is fully licensed and designed for serious off-road prowess. Here’s the highlights- * Licensed Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale hard body * K44 Ultimate Scale cast axles * Super soft flex leaf springs for the TF2 * BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM 1.9″ scale [...]
New from Core RC is a Precision Torque Driver for all you serious wrenchers out there. The Precision Torque Driver was designed from the ground up for consistent, accurate screw tightening. Here’s the highlights- * Adjustable torque settings ensure consistent tightening * Comfortable grip for extended use * Lightweight design with short overall length for easier handling * Sensitive clutch-release mechanism * Supplied with two [...]
New from Team Associated is the RC12R8 Factory Team Kit. The all new RC12R8 is a high-end carpet racing machine that features a hybrid chassis. Check out these highlights- * Hybrid steel and carbon-fiber center chassis * 2mm 7075-T6 aluminum lower spring chassis * Triple central pivot “No-Tweak” design * Dual rotary rear dampers * Four rear spring configurations * Easy rear up stop and down [...]
The crew over at Serpent has announced Two New Colors for their 1/7 426 Outlaw RTR. The large scale 426 Outlaw sports big brushless power to go along with its muscle car styling. Originally released in black, the 426 Outlaw will soon be available in Green and Orange to give you more color choices. Here’s some highlights- * 6S brushless power [...]
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a promotional video for their new TXC-4M called Float like a Butterfly. Crawl like a Goat.. Watch below to learn all about the features of the highly capable TXC-4M. Featuring an all-new monocoque chassis with optimized weight placement, the TXC-4M was designed for serious performance from the ground up. Use this link to get [...]
New over at HPI Racing is the 1/18 Venture18 Toyota Land Cruiser LC250 RTR. Officially licensed by Toyota, the new Venture18 Land Cruiser LC250 RTR can be driven indoors or out. Here’s the highlights- * Available brushed or Flux brushless * Tough steel C-channel chassis * Realistic suspension and drivetrain components * All-metal 2-speed transmission * 4-link front and rear suspension * Universal telescopic counter-rotating driveshafts * [...]
Over at Kyosho they have announced the re-release of their 1/10th scaled Ultima Pro 2WD Buggy Kit. The Ultima Pro was originally released in 1988 and is an evolution of the original world championship winning Ultima. Here’s some highlights- * 6061 aluminum press-formed chassis * Chassis compatible with side-by-side/straight pack batteries * FRP press-cut upper deck * Front and rear adjustable dampers * Front and [...]
New from Knight Customs is their 3D-Printable Baja Bug Wide Eye Conversion Set for the Tamiya Sand Scorcher. If you’re a vintage R/C enthusiast who wants to give your radio-controlled ride a fresh, unique look, this conversion set is a great way to do it. The main visual update that these printable parts offer is the wide-set headlights and front fenders. [...]
New from Absima is the 1/24th scaled Pulse 4WD Buggy RTR. The Pulse is a micro sized 4wd buggy that can be driven nearly anywhere and is loaded with features. Here’s some highlights- * Aggressive racing design * State-of-the-art driving stability technology * Integrated electronic gyro * Fully assembled RTR * Two colors to choose from * Aluminum chassis and shock towers * Fully proportional steering * 7.4V [...]
Now available from Team Associated is the 1/28 RC28 ZOOM Jay Halsey RTR. This micro sized buggy brings back old school vibes and can be driven nearly anywhere. Check out these highlights- * Replica of the iconic “Jammin” Jay Halsey RC10 Team Kit * 2.4GHz transmitter * Included USB-C charging cord to charge integrated battery * Fully pre-printed and decaled RC10 buggy replica body * [...]
