Just announced by 1080RC is their acquisition of HB Racing. HB Racing has been struggling for several years, but 1080RC is now in control and looking to bring them back to their former glory. Here’s the official press release- “When we founded 1080RC, we sought to instil a culture of high quality products, end-users first in mind, and always easy to [...]
The crew over at Hitec have just announced the D4126WP Mega Servo For 1:1 Cars. Tired of having to use your hands to drive your car? If so, the Hitec crew has you covered with their beastly D4126WP Mega Servo for full sized cars and trucks. Here’s the highlights- * First release in Hitec’s new line of Mega Servos * Extra powerful [...]
Just announced by Team Corally is an all new Diecast Collection. That’s right folks, Corally is getting ready to drop their ever popular SHIROI short course truck as a 1/64th scaled diecast collectable. Here’s more highlights- * Durable metal body * Low friction wheels for extra speed * Pure tiny SHIROI attitude * Pocket friendly and shelf ready * No battery or charging needed * May [...]
Coming soon from Team Associated is an RC10 Hover Conversion Kit. Are you tired of constantly working on suspension settings? Are you tired of buying so many race tires? If so, the new Associated Hover Conversion Kit is for you! Here’s the highlights- * Powered by Associated’s all-new Anti-Gravity Drive * Zero ride height * Infinite ground clearance * No more tires to prep [...]
New from HotRace are 1/10 Astro V1 Carpet Buggy Tires. These are designed to fit the rear of 1/10 2WD and 4WD race buggies and can give your race machine serious traction on carpet or AstroTurf. Here’s some higlights- * Available in two rubber compounds- Soft or medium * Designed for stability and forward bite * Lightweight design * Works on many natural and [...]
Over at Reef’s RC they have posted a new Dual Dig Transmission Install In An XP10 promotional video. Reef’s new dual dig transmission is made for hardcore custom builds that need a dependable dual dig set-up. Watch below to learn more about the dual dig transmission, plus see how easy it is to install in the XP10. The Reef’s RC Dual [...]
New from FairRC is a 1/24th VanGo! Clear Body. This clear polycarbonate body is made to fit trucks like the FMS Model FCX24M, but can be used on a bunch of different 24th scaled platforms. Here’s some highlights- * Classic, yet quirky, styling * Retro vibe for your custom build * Wheelbase – 135mm * Width – 111mm * Magnetic mounts included * 1mm paint-friendly flexible [...]
The crew over at Traxxas has uploaded a new Rustler 2WD: Non-stop Fun! video for your viewing enjoyment. The Rustler 2WD is an absolute bashing legend and now comes with factory-installed heavy duty suspension components that allows you to send it even harder while out bashing. Sporting a 35+ mph top speed and a plethora of colors of to [...]
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 [...]
