Over at HPI Racing they are getting ready to drop newly refreshed Savage XL 5.9 Nitro & Savage X 4.6 Nitro RTRs. Both will be available in with bold blue paint schemes and are ready for hours of extreme bashing action. Here’s some highlights- * Super heavy duty drivetrain * 17mm aluminum hex hubs * Captured hinge pins * Rugged bumpers * Havok wheels * TREDZ [...]
New and hot from Bittydesign is a 1/7 Veloce Clear Speed Run Body. Designed specifically for all you speed run and drag racing guys out there, the Veloce looks trick and can help you go faster in a straight line. Here’s the highlights- * Fits – Infraction V2 and Limitless * Also Fits – Traxxas XO-1 and Hobao Extreme VTE2 * Made with [...]
New over at Shark RC Bodies is the 1/10th scaled Tiger Shark Clear Oval Body. Designed for street stock racing, the Tiger Shark has a realistic look, to go along with serious performance. Here’s the highlights- * Based off the Bull Shark and Land Shark bodies * Decked body with a separate roof * Clear body with overspray film, window masks, & Mustang [...]
New from Mon-Tech Racing is the 1/12 LC2 Clear Body. The LC2 has previously been available in 1/10th scale, but now the Mon-Tech crew has downsized it for all you 1/12th racers out there. Here’s the highlights- * Group C Icon in 1/12 scale by Mon-tech Racing * Faithful recreation of a legendary race car * 100% made in Italy * Entirely designed, developed, [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! I spent most of this week traveling, which meant a little more downtime than usual—and as is often the case, that turned into a bit of “talking R/C” with friends of mine online. In doing so, a longtime racer friend of mine FINALLY said he wanted to buy a scale crawler. This is someone that [...]
New and hot from Team Associated is the 1/10 RB10 Retro Kit. The RB10 Retro Kit blends classic off-road styling with proven B5 engineering for a vintage styled rig that can really scoot around the track. Here’s the highlights- * New retro blue aluminum B5 tub chassis set * Modern durability and adjustability * Rear-motor layout * New retro blue aluminum front nose plate * [...]
New from Maverick is the 1/24th scaled Microbe SC RTR in both brushed and Flux brushless versions. The HPI Microbe series is small enough to be driven nearly anywhere and their new short course truck version of the Microbe is ready for hours of bashing fun. Here’s the highlights- * Compact chassis you can run almost anywhere * Extended 1.5mm anodized aluminum [...]
New over at RPM are Heavy Duty Front and Rear A-arms for the Micro-B & Micro-T. RPM is well known for making some of the most durable upgrade parts in the industry and now you can get their heavy duty A-arms for your Micro-B & Micro-T. Here’s the highlights- * Inner and outer hinge pin bosses are thicker than stock * Overall [...]
New from Exotek Racing is a Heavy Duty CVD Set for Custom Works Bandit/Slash Rear Arms. This CVD set comes with 65mm long bones and was designed for serious levels of brushless power on your Bandit/Slash that is equipped with Custom Works rear arms. Here’s more highlights- * Fits – Bandit or Drag Slash equipped with Custom Works arm set #3288 * [...]
New from FMS Model is the 1/18th scaled FSC18 Ford Bronco RTR EB Brushed/Brushless. This hot looking Bronco is available with either a brushed or brushless power system and comes as an RTR to get you bashing in short order. Here’s more highlights * Officially licensed * Ford Bronco body with RTR styling and Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires * Four-wheel independent suspension * [...]
Over at QuadraBlue they are now teasing a new Hyperion Body for the Hobby Plus Terranaut 8×8. This radical looking body is sure to turn heads and give your Terranaut 8×8 a completely new look. The Hyperion features a futuristic cab design and has an area in the rear for hauling a micro crawler in the bed. Use this link [...]
Now shipping from Team Associated are a pair of new 13mm Front and Rear Shock Springs. The new springs include front Green 3.1 lb/in springs (#91939) as well as rear Black 1.7 lb/in springs (#91961). Both of these are soft springs that can allow you to get dialed in to more slippery track conditions. The new Team Associated [...]
Now shipping from FairRC is the 1/18th scaled CR18P Terranaut 8×8 Rusted Camo Mod RTR. This 8×8 beast has a custom rust weathering and camouflage finish for a truly realistic look. Here’s the highlights- * Powerful 1/18 scale rc rescue and transport vehicle * Fuilt for extreme off-road performance * Full time 8 wheel drive * 8 wheel steering * Designed for extreme hauling * Injection-molded [...]
The crew at Team Associated has announced the 2026 1/28 and Micro Car International Race. The 1/28 International is being held at the same time and location as Associated’s Vintage Race, which is being held at The Orleans Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 4th through the 6th. The 1/28 International will likely be the biggest micro scaled race [...]
New from Injora are their +3mm Planet Axles with Brass Steering Knuckles for the Axial SCX30. This axle style is popular in the 1/18- and 1/24-scale crawler scene, and it’s great to see it offered for the popular (and capable) SCX30. Featuring a scale visual exterior, these axles feature aluminum housings with stainless steel U-joint front axles that offer over 46 [...]
