New from HotRace are 1/10 Astro V1 Carpet Buggy Tires. These are designed to fit the rear of 1/10 2WD and 4WD race buggies and can give your race machine serious traction on carpet or AstroTurf. Here’s some higlights- * Available in two rubber compounds- Soft or medium * Designed for stability and forward bite * Lightweight design * Works on many natural and [...]
Over at Reef’s RC they have posted a new Dual Dig Transmission Install In An XP10 promotional video. Reef’s new dual dig transmission is made for hardcore custom builds that need a dependable dual dig set-up. Watch below to learn more about the dual dig transmission, plus see how easy it is to install in the XP10. The Reef’s RC Dual [...]
New from FairRC is a 1/24th VanGo! Clear Body. This clear polycarbonate body is made to fit trucks like the FMS Model FCX24M, but can be used on a bunch of different 24th scaled platforms. Here’s some highlights- * Classic, yet quirky, styling * Retro vibe for your custom build * Wheelbase – 135mm * Width – 111mm * Magnetic mounts included * 1mm paint-friendly flexible [...]
The crew over at Traxxas has uploaded a new Rustler 2WD: Non-stop Fun! video for your viewing enjoyment. The Rustler 2WD is an absolute bashing legend and now comes with factory-installed heavy duty suspension components that allows you to send it even harder while out bashing. Sporting a 35+ mph top speed and a plethora of colors of to [...]
Over at HPI Racing they are getting ready to drop newly refreshed Savage XL 5.9 Nitro & Savage X 4.6 Nitro RTRs. Both will be available in with bold blue paint schemes and are ready for hours of extreme bashing action. Here’s some highlights- * Super heavy duty drivetrain * 17mm aluminum hex hubs * Captured hinge pins * Rugged bumpers * Havok wheels * TREDZ [...]
New and hot from Bittydesign is a 1/7 Veloce Clear Speed Run Body. Designed specifically for all you speed run and drag racing guys out there, the Veloce looks trick and can help you go faster in a straight line. Here’s the highlights- * Fits – Infraction V2 and Limitless * Also Fits – Traxxas XO-1 and Hobao Extreme VTE2 * Made with [...]
New over at Shark RC Bodies is the 1/10th scaled Tiger Shark Clear Oval Body. Designed for street stock racing, the Tiger Shark has a realistic look, to go along with serious performance. Here’s the highlights- * Based off the Bull Shark and Land Shark bodies * Decked body with a separate roof * Clear body with overspray film, window masks, & Mustang [...]
New from Mon-Tech Racing is the 1/12 LC2 Clear Body. The LC2 has previously been available in 1/10th scale, but now the Mon-Tech crew has downsized it for all you 1/12th racers out there. Here’s the highlights- * Group C Icon in 1/12 scale by Mon-tech Racing * Faithful recreation of a legendary race car * 100% made in Italy * Entirely designed, developed, [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! I spent most of this week traveling, which meant a little more downtime than usual—and as is often the case, that turned into a bit of “talking R/C” with friends of mine online. In doing so, a longtime racer friend of mine FINALLY said he wanted to buy a scale crawler. This is someone that [...]
New and hot from Team Associated is the 1/10 RB10 Retro Kit. The RB10 Retro Kit blends classic off-road styling with proven B5 engineering for a vintage styled rig that can really scoot around the track. Here’s the highlights- * New retro blue aluminum B5 tub chassis set * Modern durability and adjustability * Rear-motor layout * New retro blue aluminum front nose plate * [...]
New from Maverick is the 1/24th scaled Microbe SC RTR in both brushed and Flux brushless versions. The HPI Microbe series is small enough to be driven nearly anywhere and their new short course truck version of the Microbe is ready for hours of bashing fun. Here’s the highlights- * Compact chassis you can run almost anywhere * Extended 1.5mm anodized aluminum [...]
New over at RPM are Heavy Duty Front and Rear A-arms for the Micro-B & Micro-T. RPM is well known for making some of the most durable upgrade parts in the industry and now you can get their heavy duty A-arms for your Micro-B & Micro-T. Here’s the highlights- * Inner and outer hinge pin bosses are thicker than stock * Overall [...]
New from Exotek Racing is a Heavy Duty CVD Set for Custom Works Bandit/Slash Rear Arms. This CVD set comes with 65mm long bones and was designed for serious levels of brushless power on your Bandit/Slash that is equipped with Custom Works rear arms. Here’s more highlights- * Fits – Bandit or Drag Slash equipped with Custom Works arm set #3288 * [...]
New from FMS Model is the 1/18th scaled FSC18 Ford Bronco RTR EB Brushed/Brushless. This hot looking Bronco is available with either a brushed or brushless power system and comes as an RTR to get you bashing in short order. Here’s more highlights * Officially licensed * Ford Bronco body with RTR styling and Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires * Four-wheel independent suspension * [...]
Over at QuadraBlue they are now teasing a new Hyperion Body for the Hobby Plus Terranaut 8×8. This radical looking body is sure to turn heads and give your Terranaut 8×8 a completely new look. The Hyperion features a futuristic cab design and has an area in the rear for hauling a micro crawler in the bed. Use this link [...]
