Over at Serpent they have announced the 1/8 SRX8-E GEN4 Kit. The generation 4 SRX8-E has been highly refined for maximum performance. Here’s the highlights- * Easy to tune and maintain * Saddle battery layout * Redesigned shocks with 16mm bodies * All new 7075-T6 lightweight chassis * Three different battery positions when using shorty packs * Updated center diff and motor mount * HTD differential system * [...]
New over at Traxxas is the 1/10th scaled Stampede 2WD VX3 Brushless RTR. The latest version of the legendary Stampede has received a slew of Major Updates giving it an all new modern vibe. Check out these highlights- * New clipless monster truck body with Bash-Locks * Clipless latches hold tight and release in seconds * New Bash-Locks secure body for extreme bashing * [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard! A few things I’ve seen around the RC world lately got me thinking about competition in this hobby. I’m intentionally not going to name companies or specific products here because I’m less interested in litigating individual social media posts than I am in the larger topic they bring up. And the larger [...]
Coming soon from Exotek Racing is a Heavy Duty Clamping Aluminum Servo Horn for the Associated RC10/RC10T Classic Line-Up. This beefy servo horn can increase the durability and precision of your RC10’s steering. Here’s the highlights- * Fits – RC10 classic line (RC10, RC10T) * Helps position the ball stud directly over the servo case * Eliminates odd steering link angles * No need [...]
New from Team Associated are the 1/10 RC10B84.1 & RC10B84.1D Team Kits. The updated B84.1 kits feature numerous revisions to improve durability and to increase speed. Here’s some highlights- * Height-adjustable gearboxes for maximum drivetrain efficiency * Wide tongue chassis for improved durability * V2 side rails to account for wide tongue chassis * Wide A and B mounts * 73mm gull wing front arm [...]
New from JConcepts are Titanium Screw Sets for the Team Associated RC10B7.1 race buggy kit. These high-end titanium screws are quite strong, while also being incredibly light. The screw sets will be available in a choice of burnt blue or stealth black and are sure to turn heads in the pits. * Titanium top hat screw set, upper (burnt blue) – [...]
Now shipping from Reedy Power is a Magnetic Power Bank. The Reedy Power Bank is a handy way to charge your mobile device while at the track, on the trail, or out bashing. Here’s the highlights- * Available in white (#97243) or black (#97244) * 10,000mAh of charging capacity * Charges mobile device via the magnetic dock or a USB-C cable * Power Bank [...]
New over at Shark RC Bodies is the Shockwave Clear Oval Body. The Shockwave has a scale realistic look and is made for the wagon street stock class. Here’s the highlights- * Decked body with the roof as an add on * Body comes clear with overspray film * Includes window paint masks and headlight decal kit * Rear spoiler with mounting hardware The Shark [...]
Now shipping from Carisma is the 1/8th scaled M48S Audi Sport Quattro S1 1985 Night Rally Edition RTR. The Night Rally Edition comes loaded with LED lights to make driving at night a breeze. Here’s the highlights- * 6X Front headlamp LED module package * Remote on/off control of lighting * Officially licensed by Audi and Hella * Adjustable wheelbase (3mm) for tight turns [...]
New from the good folks at Traxxas is the 1/10 TRX-4 Chevrolet Blazer with Interior RTR. The latest version of the mighty Traxxas Chevy Blazer now features a beautifully scaled interior to give it even more scale realism. Check out these highlights- * Officially licensed 1972 Chevrolet Blazer clipless body with interior * Smooth body lines uninterrupted by body clips * Scale details [...]
New from Injora is a set of Brass Front Portal Knuckle Covers (VER10–03) for the Redcat Vertex-10 and Vertex-10W, which offer greater durability and added weight for your 1/10-scale R/C crawler. Made of durable, machined brass, these Brass Front Portal Knuckle Covers will add a decent amount of down-low weight to the front of your Vertex-10. Specs:Part Number: VER10–03 Material: Brass Weight (Each): 82.5gThese [...]
Right now the folks over at Rlaarlo are teasing an all new XDX RWD RTR Drift Car. The XDX is designed for the serious drift enthusiast and will be released with a choice of two different bodies. The XDX sports scale realistic features like magnetic body mounts, cantilever independent front suspension, magnetic battery tray, limited slip rear differential, servo ready [...]
Over at FMS Model they are now teasing the 1/18 FCX18 II Ford Bronco RTR. FMS recently introduced their new FCX18 II chassis with a Ford F-100 body and soon they’ll be releasing it with one of the new era Ford Bronco bodies. The FCX18 II features a LCG chassis design to go along with a 2-speed transmission and quick [...]
Coming later this year from Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled Outlaw Renegade RWD 2RSA Series Off-Road Truck. The Kyosho Renegade has been out for many years but the new Outlaw version brings a fresh new look and increased off-road performance. Here’s the highlights- * Brand new 1980s-style pickup truck body * Wider than previous model by 10mm * 70% factory pre-assembled ARR kit * [...]
New over at Team GFRP is the 1/10 2027 Hustler Rubber Tire Sprint Car Kit. The 2027 Hustler is a high-end oval car made for high-bite tracks. Here’s the highlights- * Designed for extreme high bite rubber tire sprint car tracks * New front shock tower and camber link mounting design * Forward servo mounting for better weight bias * 70mm molded front arms [...]
