Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! As I sit here in the middle of building my JConcepts Reactor (more on that over in the revived Monster Truck Madness series – article 1 goes live within a couple days), it got me thinking about something I’ve noticed over the years. When it comes to this hobby, I can be a bit of [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a 2010 Ford Raptor Vertex-6 Body. The new Ford Rapter body is sure to make all you Redcat Vertex-6 owners quite happy by giving you a stylish new body option for your rig. Here’s the highlights- * Officially licensed by Ford * Direct fit for the Redcat Vertex-6 * Body measures 21.5” L x 8” wide x 5” [...]
Hey everyone! It’s time to resurrect Monster Truck Madness for a few weeks, as I’ve officially started building a JConcepts Reactor Retro Truck—and let me tell you, I have a lot to say about this truck. A few weeks back, I wrote about my plans for the Reactor build—think of that as a “Part 0” prequel. You can find a link [...]
New from Reedy Power are Premium Blend T-Shirts and Pullover Hoodies. Perfect for the trail or the track, the new apparel from Reedy is a great way to show the world you are a hardcore hobbyist. Here’s some highlights- * Sizes range from Small to 4XL * Same gear as worn by the Reedy factory racing team * Soft, breathable, and durable premium [...]
New from Boom Racing are Opening Front Door Windows for Series Land Rover hard bodies. If you are looking to take your build to the next level, these scale realistic opening windows are a great way to do so. Here’s the highlights- * Designed to bring your rig one step closer to true realism * Functional windows let you add that extra [...]
The good folks over at Schumacher have released details on their 1/10 Mi10 4WD Competition Touring Car Kit. The Mi10 is available with either a carbon fiber or steel and chassis and was designed for high-end touring car racing. Here’s the highlights- * New chassis design for maximum performance across all track conditions * New transmission housings and shock mounts to improve [...]
Coming this summer from Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Lazer ZX7.5 4WD Buggy Kit. The new ZX7.5 builds off the proven ZX7 platform and features numerous refinements to go along with various new components. Here’s the highlights- * Designed for a wide range of surfaces * Works on high-grip carpet to loose dirt tracks * Shaft-driven 4WD system * Front and rear double wishbone [...]
Over at Tamiya they have uploaded a new 1/12 Lunch Box EVO video. The Tamiya Lunch Box has gotten thousands of people into the rc hobby and the latest EVO version is the best Lunch Box yet. With classic retro styling, updated suspension, and larger sizing, the Lunch Box EVO is a great way to spend an afternoon in the [...]
Now available for pre-order from Phoenix RC is a 1/10 AYK Radiant Prototype Gold Special Edition vintage buggy. This high-end vintage race machine has extremely limited production, but is sure to bring back loads of old-school racing memories. Here’s some highlights- * Expected to ship in June 2026 * All alloy components are gold anodized * Carbon fiber radio plate and lower chassis * [...]
Now being teased by Team PRP Racing are BAR 1/10 Monster Truck Racing Axles. These hot looking axles are designed for hardcore 1/10th scaled monster truck racing to help you get more wins. Check out these highlights- * Parallel carbon decks * Aluminum bulkheads * Aluminum pinion shaft mounts * Aluminum caster blocks * Adjustable Ackermann and steering limiter options * Axle width options * Oversized outer [...]
New over at Avid Racing are 13mm Ringer Shock Caps for Associated vehicles. These ultra-trick aluminum shock caps are a quick and easy upgrade for your race rig. Here’s the highlights- * For use with Avid Ringer shock standoffs only * Fits- Avid Avant 13mm shocks plus AE kit and Kashima 13mm shocks * Signature silver Ringer grooves * 4 silver washers for the [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Black Jade FAZER Mk2 FZ02L Series Readyset. The Kyosho crew did a great job on this one as the Ford Mustang Boss 429 has been beautifully scaled and comes on their easy to drive Fazer Mk2 4wd chassis. Here’s the highlights- * Readyset comes professionally pre-assembled * Vintage Touring [...]
Over at Rlaarlo they have fully announced their new Dragon Scale Knight buggy. The 1/8 Dragon Scale Knight 4WD Buggy will be available in RTR, Roller, or in Kit form to suit your needs. Designed for everyone from bashers to racers, the Dragon Scale Knight is set to show the world that Rlaarlo is a serious force in the rc [...]
Over at Rlaarlo they have announced a HongYan 152mm Howitzer Towed Gun. This scale realistic Howitzer is a great accessory for your military styled off-road vehicle. Here’s some highlights- * Highly detailed model * Made from molded and machined ABS with some metal parts * Hollow aluminum alloy barrel + solid aluminum alloy trail legs * Wheels can rotate at different speeds for stable [...]
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 [...]
