Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! Every so often in this hobby, someone will pop into a comment section or forum thread and ask a question that seems perfectly reasonable on the surface: “Why are they still making that?” It usually comes up when talking about platforms like the Tamiya Clod Buster, the Lunch Box, the Traxxas Stampede, or a handful of [...]
New at Team Associated are a pair of 1/10th scaled Pro2 SC10SW RTRs. The new AE short course trucks have some of the latest features in racing including a durable lightweight aluminum top shaft, rugged steel turnbuckles, and highly adjustable suspension geometry to get you dialed in to various different track conditions. Here’s more highlights- * Low center-of-gravity molded composite chassis * [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts are 1.9″ Boss & Rock Bumps Competition Crawling Tires. Both are designed for hardcore competition use to give you more traction and more wins. JConcepts 1.9″ Boss Comp Crawling Tires * Original Boss tread pattern by JConcepts * Fits 1.9” Sporty Mini competition wheel * Sporty, 4.25” diameter * 1.38” narrow carcass width * Horizontal and vertical flexible tread * Unique block and [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced Fox Orange Aluminum GTR Shock Caps. GTR aluminum shock caps are a great upgrade for hardcore bashing and are now available in orange to match your personal taste or custom build color scheme. Here’s some highlights- * Increases durability and style * Machined caps fit precisely and hold tightly * Easy to install in just minutes * Rich [...]
Over at L&L Models they have announced the Atomic Carbon 1/10 CR2 Full Vintage Buggy Kit. This ultra-trick vintage style race buggy kit comes with a carbon fiber chassis and is designed for high-end vintage racing. Check out these highlights- * No 3D printed parts * CNC machined nylon 66 front wishbones and c-hubs * CNC machined nylon 66 steering bellcranks & top [...]
New over at Direct RC is the 1/18th scaled G4X Hallmaster Titanium Trailer. Designed for the Hobby Plus Terranaut 8×8, this high-end trailer can be used on wide variety of scale rigs to haul 1/24 & 1/18 trucks. * Perfect addition for your Terranaut 8×8 * Not mass produced – every piece is 100% handcrafted * Designed for exceptional strength, stability, & true [...]
For all you hardcore bashers out there, FTX has just announced the 1/10 Khaos Brushless Truggy RTR. The Khaos is a supersized RTR designed for serious off-road performance. Check out these highlights- * 3S brushless power system * Full time shaft driven 4WD * Front, center & rear metal geared diffs * Big bore oil-filled adjustable shocks * Durable molded tub chassis with aluminum upper [...]
The crew at Team Associated have uploaded a new RC10 Model 24 Classic with Masami Hirosaka promotional video. Masami is one of the true legends of the rc world and he’s been working with the guys from Associated for many years. Watch below to learn more about the RC10 Model 24 Classic from the legend himself, plus there is even [...]
The crew over at WIRC has announced the 1/10th scaled F26 Formula 1 Car Kit. The F26 is designed for serious on-track performance, but can also be used for friendly cul-de-sac racing as well. Here’s some highlights- * Durable titanium rear axle * Adjustable wheelbase * Aerodynamic body shell * New gear differential * New rear pod design * Updated rear diffuser * New chassis design * Width [...]
Coming soon from Schumacher is the 1/10th scaled Vibe FT Kit. The Vibe FT is a front wheel drive touring car kit that is designed for serious performance. Check out these highlights- * New double wishbone suspension design * New upper adjustable wishbone for fine camber adjustment * Proven gear differential with steel outputs * New diff o-ring for leak free operation * New molded [...]
Treal has rolled out a Brass Beadlock Wheel option for Axial’s SCX30. With an old-school, 5-slot “slim bean” face design, these wheels look like a great way to change up the appearance of your tiny crawler while also adding down-low weight to improve your rig’s overall stability. Made of machined brass and featuring a black finish, these wheels feature a true [...]
New over at Team Associated is a Factory Team RC8 Droop Gauge. This high-end droop gauge makes it easy to get a clear droop reading on your Team Associated 8th scaler. Here’s some highlights- * Laser etched text to make reading each measurement simple * Laser etched measurements range from 70 to 135mm * Machine cuts are made after anodizing to add a [...]
Treal has introduced an Aluminum Beadlock Wheel option for Axial’s SCX30. With an old-school, 5-slot “slim bean” face design, these wheels look like a great way to change up the appearance of your tiny crawler. Made of machined aluminum, these wheels feature a true beadlock design and lightweight construction to preserve the performance of your rig. Available in five color options (black, [...]
New from Infinity is the 1/8th scaled IFB8 EV Buggy Kit. The new EV version of the IFB8 is more balanced than the original and is said to be fast, yet easy to drive. Here’s the highlights- * Optimized layout and weight balance * Delivers explosive acceleration with razor-sharp cornering * New main chassis * New center diff mount * New motor mount * New servo [...]
New over at FairRC is a 1/18 FCX18 K10 Stepside Mod RTR. The FairRC crew has custom modified this FCX18 K10 Stepside for a unique look and improved performance. Here’s the lowdown- * Designed for collectors and hardcore enthusiasts * Realistic stepside bed * Two tone paint scheme * Classic square-body design * Hard ABS body * Hood opens * Remote controlled LED lighting * Realistic windshield wipers, [...]
