Hello everyone and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard. I started in RC back in 1993. At least as far as hobby-grade vehicles go. I was nine years old, and while a lot has changed since then, one thing hasn’t- RC has been a part of my life ever since. Looking back though, I don’t think I became “the RC guy” [...]
The crew at Traxxas has uploaded a The New Stampede 4X4 Video for your viewing enjoyment. The Stampede 4×4 comes with a new Velineon 3S brushless power system to give it plenty of power for 4-wheel burnouts and 50+ mph speeds. Watch below to see the mighty Stampede 4×4 hitting big jumps and bashing hard like the legend that it [...]
Now shipping from Bittydesign is a 1/10 A3-M Clear Body for M-chassis cars. The A3-M is expanding the range of bodies that Bittydesign produces into the 1/10 Mini category and is styled to look like a real TCR Championship car. Here’s the highlights- * Universal fit on 1/10 M-chassis cars with a 210-225mm wheelbase * Can be mounted on 4WD and FWD [...]
Over at MIP they have announced the 4-10 Legend Kit 4WD Conversion for Team Associated RC10 Team Cars with a Stealth transmission. MIP released this 4wd conversion kit way back in the day and now it’s back better than ever. Here’s the highlights- * Completely re-engineered using modern manufacturing * Reinforced high stress areas * Improved fit * Tighter machining tolerances * Modern materials and [...]
New from Team Associated are 1/8th scaled RC8T4.2 & RC8T4.2e Team Kits. Designed for hardcore truggy racers, the RC8T4.2 & RC8T4.2e Team Kits can help you get more time on the podium. Here’s the highlights- RC8T4.2 Team Kit Key Features * Molded height-adjustable gearboxes front & rear * Updated shock towers for height-adjustable gearboxes * New molded suspension arms for increased durability & [...]
Over at Rlaarlo they have announced that Pre-Orders Are Now Open on their upcoming 1/7 Mitsubishi EVO Rally Slevo-07. The Rlaarlo Mitsubishi EVO Rally Car is available for pre-order in both RTR or roller forms. Here’s some highlights- * Officially licensed by Mitsubishi * Scale realistic body * 6S brushless system on the RTR * Tough 4wd system * Durable aluminum chassis * Rally tread [...]
Coming this August from Mon-Tech Racing is a 1/10 Civic-M Clear Body. Designed for cars racing the M-chassis class (225mm wheelbase) the new Civic-M looks hot and can help you lower your lap times. The Civic-M is molded from premium polycarbonate for exceptional durability and has been 100% designed and manufactured in-house by Mon-Tech. You can hit up this link to [...]
The Traxxas crew have uploaded a The New Slash 4×4 Brushless! video for your viewing enjoyment. The new Slash 4×4 packs big brushless power and is built Slash tough. Sporting a new Velineon 3S brushless power system and LCG chassis, the latest version of the Slash 4×4 is the best yet. GTR shocks come standard to go along with a [...]
New over at Team Saxo is the 1/10th scaled F1-180-V5 Formula 1 Car Kit. Version 5 of the Saxo F1 car features loads of updates to improve speed and durability. Here’s the highlights- * New one-piece chassis design * New front suspension design * Narrowed chassis contour reduces wind resistance while cornering * Adjustable tilt angle of the rear POD * Rear-mounted spring design optimizes [...]
To help celebrate the 25th anniversary of HobbyTech, they have announced the high-end 1/10 CRX 3 Perf Ultimate Limited Edition Kit. Designed specifically for the rapidly growing Performance Scale category, the new CRX 3 Perf Ultimate LE is big on performance and durability. Here’s some highlights- * Only 200 units will be produced * Each chassis has a numbered plate integrated into [...]
Over at Fan RC they are Teasing A New 1/10 Buggy Roller. While all you Team Associated lovers are nearly overloaded with vintage options, Losi fans have been left wanting. The upcoming Fan RC roller brings back serious JRX2 vibes and was designed from the ground up for serious performance. You can hit up the official Fan RC Facebook Page [...]
The crew over at Traxxas has dropped a new Drag Slash – From No Prep Racing to Sand Drags video for your viewing enjoyment. The Traxxas Drag Slash is available with either a scale realistic Ford Mustang or Chevrolet C10 body and is designed for serious fun. Stock it comes with soft slick rear tires for paved racing, but you [...]
Now shipping from Serpent is the 1/18th scaled Mini Spyder Monster Truck RTR. The small but mighty Mini Spyder MT comes fully pre-built and features big monster truck tires and a full time 4wd system. Here’s the highlights- * Super elastic plastic for added durability * High-grip off-road tires * 380 sized brushed coreless motor * Speeds up to + 25km/h * Fully proportion [...]
The good folks over at Carisma have uploaded a new Custom Range Rover SCA-1E Build video. This short video shows off just how scale realistic the Carisma Range Rover SCA-1E can look while driving through the forest. The beautiful custom built Range Rover is not only highly capable off-road, but also brings an iconic British vibe out on the trail. You [...]
Redcat has unveiled its newest performance-focused crawler line, the Vertex-10. With four options in the product lineup, the first two appear to be geared toward R/C crawling enthusiasts seeking a solid performer with trail-truck DNA. The Vertex-10, offered as both an RTR and a pre-built slider, is more than a scaled-down version of the mega-sized Vertex-6. This 1/10-scale crawler platform prioritizes [...]
