Over at Reflex Racing they have announced the 1/28 GX28 Pan Car Kit. The new GX28 is a sleek racing machine designed to dominate your local track. Here’s some highlights- * Linkless rear suspension derived directly from the FX28 * Highly adjustable sliding king pin front end * Aluminum front knuckles with Delrin sleeves * Aluminum bulkhead and carbon fiber lower arm * Extremely narrow [...]
For all you bashers out there, Team Associated has announced Rival MT10 Factory Team and Classic Kits. Both of these monster truck bash machines were designed for serious fun and come loaded with durability and performance. Check out these highlights- * Clear body with new livery decal sheet * CVA driveshafts front and rear * Gold anodized aluminum parts throughout * Factory Team aluminum [...]
Just announced over at Furitek is a 1/24 Titan Buggy Ultimate 24 ARTR. This high-end micro crawler has 4 wheel steering, to go along with an impressive electronics package. Check out these highlights- * Fully equipped with premium components * Hand-built titanium rock buggy * Spirit & aggressive capability of a full-size Ultra4 rock racer * Custom +5mm extended aluminum axle system * 50° high [...]
New from Tamiya is a 1/10 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo with Pre-Painted Body. This limited edition release comes with a professionally pre-painted and pre-trimmed body for your convenience. Here’s the highlights- * Pre-painted in metallic orange and black with smoke windows * Pre-cut wheel arches and pre-made body mount holes * Proven 4WD TT-02 chassis * Width: 189mm * Wheelbase: 251mm (short spec) * Separate polycarbonate front [...]
Coming this July from Kyosho is a 1/10 Fazer D2 Series RWD Drift Chassis Kit. This affordable drift car kit is a great way to get into the drift scene with a high quality Kyosho designed car. Check out these highlights- * Purpose-built RWD drift chassis kit * Does not include body, tires, or electronics * Adjustable wheelbase and track * Compatible with standard [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled BMW M3 Sport Evo 1992 Jagermeister Kit. This limited release kit comes with updated markings and window masking tape for the body painting process. Here’s more highlights- * Proven 4WD TT-02 chassis * Includes famous Linder team Jägermeister livery * Width: 185mm * Wheelbase: 257mm * 1.0mm polycarbonate body with updated markings * Rear wing and side mirrors [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! First things first—my JConcepts Reactor has arrived, and I’m already well into the build. I’ll be diving deep into that in a series of upcoming posts, breaking down the build process, setup decisions, and everything that comes with it. But for now, just know that progress is underway… and I’ve got some diffs waiting for [...]
DSM Off-Road has been hard at work on a new Interior Set for Axial’s SCX10 III 1987 Toyota SR5. This scale accessory add-on is a great fit, both visually and physically, and caps off the details of this rig beautifully. Made of durable ABS plastic, the set includes a floor tray, dash, steering column, steering wheel, seats, back wall, plus installation [...]
New over at Kyosho is the 1/10 KC10 Toyota Land Cruiser 60 Readyset in Midnight Blue. The new KC10 platform from Kyosho is all about off-road performance and soon you will be able to get their gorgeous Land Cruister 60 in Midnight Blue. Here’s some highlights- * Clipless body mounting * Steel ladder frame * Molded inner fenders * Ultra scale body plus features [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is the APC-X Clear Rock Crawler Body. Featuring military styling, the new Armored Personnel Carrier X clear body is a bold choice for your next rock crawler build. Here’s the highlights- * APC-X 12.3” wheelbase chiseled 3D design * Scale inspired body, cab, and window design * Sculptured grille and headlights with bold body lines * Clear heavy-duty polycarbonate [...]
New from Injora are their LS 59mm Aluminum Shocks for the Redcat Ascent-18 & HPI Venture18. Since these shocks were recently released for the Traxxas TRX-4M, it only makes sense to see them offered for two more popular 1/18-scale R/C crawlers. With several shock options already available for this 1/18-scale platform, these new shocks feature a sleek, lower spring design that [...]
If you love the look of Injora’s King Trekker Tires for the SCX30 but wish you had a bit more sidewall to work with, you’re in luck. Injora has released its 0.7" 40x15mm King Trekker Tires for the SCX30, offering 5mm taller sidewalls than the 35mm-tall set they released earlier this year. Using Injora’s Super Soft & Sticky S5 compound, this [...]
Just announced by Castle Creations is the Cobra 6 Brushless ESC. The Cobra 6 is designed for 1/6th and 1/7th scaled vehicles and is highly adjustable for nearly any surface or track condition. Here’s the highlights- * 32-bit processing power for smoother motor control * Enhanced data logging * Double the maximum sample frequency of older generations * 8x increased logging time of older [...]
Recently announced by FairRC is the 1/24 FCX24M Taco White Mod RTR. Previously modified in black mamba and orange crush colors, soon the FCX24M Taco will be available in stunning white. This modified version of the Tacoma comes with larger tires, upgrade wheels, ABS hardbody, functional headlights, and plenty of scale realism. As we await more details, you can use this [...]
New over at Furitek is a Mini Trinity Series FOC 3-in-1 Drivetrain System for the SCX24. This 3-in-1 system comes with motor, transmission, and FOC ESC, all of which are designed to take your micro rig to the next level of performance. Here’s the highlights- * 3 versions available * Mini TRINITY FOC 3-in-1 drive system with integrated Mini Komodo motor + [...]
