Over at Tamiya they are re-releasing their 1/10 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT. The Ford Ranger was first released back in 1981, but is now back with revisions to make it look more scale realistic. Here’s the highlights- * New molded side mirrors, wipers, & headlights * Molded front grill and bumper guards * Front stealth body mount * Wheelbase – 250mm * Width – 215mm * [...]
Over at Tamiya they are getting ready to drop a 1/10 BMW M4 GT3 EVO Kit. This hot looking BMW is fully licensed and has been beautifully scaled down from the original. Here’s some highlights- * Replica of BMW M4 GT3 EVO as raced in 2025 FIA WEC * All-new 1mm thick polycarbonate body * Separate polycarbonate front and rear light cases * Fun [...]
Coming soon from MST is the 1/10 RMX 4 GT Competition-Level RWD Drift Car Kit. This high-end rwd drift car is loaded with features and is made from high quality materials. Here’s the highlights- * All-new generation RMX 4 GT * Lightweight design * Quick to adjust and easy to maintain * Newly developed steering system and redesigned suspension * Adjustable Wheelbase: 257mm (+3mm / [...]
New and hot from Team Associated is the 1/24th scaled RC10 Model 24 Classic Kit. Associated has perfectly scaled down their classic RC10 to give the micro world a modern taste of vintage buggy. Check out these highlights- * Authentic hobby-grade 1/24 replica of the original RC10 Classic buggy * Gold anodized laser etched aluminum monocoque tub chassis * Hardened steel outdrives [...]
New from Team Saxo Racing is the 1/10th scaled Mini F1 Car Kit. Perfect for use on smaller tracks, or as a second class for more track time, the Team Saxo Mini F1 is designed for serious performance. Here’s some highlights- * Wheelbase – 210mm * Includes front and rear wings * Carbon fiber chassis and top deck * Aluminum rear shock * Aluminum [...]
Over at Yokomo they have announced the 1/10th scaled Super Dog Fighter Works 91 Team Spec. This high-end 4wd vintage race machine comes with numerous luxury upgrades to improve performance out on the track. The Team Spec includes things like graphite shock towers and chassis, as well as longer rear shocks and modified inner suspension pin mounts. You can hit up [...]
New from Traxxas is a Mini Slash 4X4 Dirt Bash! promotional video. The Traxxas Mini Slash 4×4 is a bashing favorite with its high performance chassis and powerful brushless motor. Watch below to see the Mini Slash 4×4 hitting mud holes, hucking big jumps, and taking hard hits without any breakage. You can use this link to get full details on [...]
Over at Futaba they are now teasing a new S-CD500 KS Knuckle Steering Servo. The Futaba knuckle steering servo allows for an extreme range of motion with precision control, something that is perfect for drift and competition crawling. When installed, the entire servo, along with the wheel, turns in unison, even to extreme angles. As we await more details, you can [...]
New over at Yikong is the 1/7th scaled YT7 and YT7 Pro Battleman RTR Truggy. Designed for serious off-road bashing, the YT7 Battelman comes in regular or Pro versions, both of which sporting big brushless power and long travel suspension. Here’s more highlights- * 3-layer CNC machined aluminum chassis * Dual battery layout * Reinforced suspension * Powered by 4585 or 4985 brushless motors * [...]
Just announced by Reedy is the Blackbox 300R Competition Micro ESC. Designed for use in 1/28th micro racing, this competition level ESC is highly adjustable and has a small footprint to fit into small spaces. Here’s the highlights- * CNC machined black aluminum case * Compact, lightweight design * Fully adjustable brake, throttle, power, and safety functions * Precision throttle and brake control * On-board [...]
Over at Reedy they have released details on a pair of new Low-Profile Competition HD Brushless Servos. New are the RS1606HD and RT2007HD, both of which come with steel gears to improve durability. Here’s more details- * CNC machined full aluminum case * Powerful brushless motor * Waterproof construction * Dual ball bearings * High-voltage capable to 8.4 volts DC * RT2007HD – Speed (sec/60°) – [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! Settle in, all ye monster truck faithful, because this week I want to spend some time talking about one of the most interesting announcements we’ve seen in a while — the newly revealed JConcepts Reactor Retro Stage II Monster Truck. After years of releasing aftermarket accessories for the solid-axle r/c monster truck world, the folks [...]
The crew over at Tamiya have just released a promotional video for their Porsche 934 1976 50th Anniversary Kit. We’ve heard that this kit is perhaps already sold out, as it’s a special 50th anniversary collectors item, but the promo video below does a nice job of showing off just how cool it is. Featuring magnetic body mounts and a [...]
New from H-Tech Custom Products is their Aluminum Reverse Rotation Kit for the Vanquish VRD Mullet. This kit is designed to alleviate torque twist and eliminate the need to adjust the third member, improving performance. This kit features an aluminum outer housing with a polished aluminum finish with H-Tech’s logo imprinted on it. Other components in this kit include gears, washers, [...]
New from Reedy Power is a line-up of Mini Series Sonic 1525 Brushless Motors. The Sonic 1525 sensored motors are designed to give serious power to cars like the Associated RC28R, as well as other micro scaled vehicles. Here’s some highlights- * Designed for 1/28 and other micro scaled vehicles for racing use * 2500kV, 3500kV, 4500kV, and 5500kV variants * Reliable, powerful [...]
