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 + [...]
For all you vintage racers out there, Kyosho is teasing a 1/10 Tomahawk ’85 Worlds Spec Buggy Kit. This pre-Ultima race buggy is for the hardcore vintage racer and features old school trailing arm suspension front and rear. While we don’t have many details, it is expected to start shipping sometime in July. Use this link to visit the [...]
Just announced over at Hobby Plus is the 1/24th scaled Speck B 2wd Buggy RTR Brushless Edition. If you are looking for serious power in your micro buggy, the Speck B brushless edition has it. Here’s the highlights- * 8000kV 2-pole in-runner brushless motor * 2S Mini 28 brushless ESC by Hobbywing * FlySky 3-channel transmitter * 2S 7.4V 350mAh LiPo battery and USB [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a F2 Series Clear Clipless Body for the Mojave Grom. The F2 for the Mojave Grom comes pre-cut for your convenience and is designed to work flawlessly with the stock clipless body mounting system. Here’s the highlights- * Original JConcepts F2 styling * Low-profile cab, Finnisher 2 performance * High impact front-end for large format headlight & grille [...]
Ready to give your Team Associated RC10 a fresh look heading into the new year? Yeah Racing has released a new Aluminum Motor Mount Plate for this ever-expanding lineup of radio-controlled machines. Designed for 2- and 4-wheel drive RC10 models, this aluminum motor mount plate not only looks sharp but also helps move heat away from the motor, ensuring optimal performance [...]
New from Jason and his crew at JConcepts is a P2 Series Clear Body for the Traxxas Rustler with Clipless body. This Clipless P2 body has hot racer styling and was designed for serious bashing performance. Here’s the highlights- * Pre-cut with protective overspray film * Original JConcepts P2 styling * Designed to fit clipless body assembly * Punisher cab and dual side windows * [...]
Over at Traxxas they’ve posted a new promotional video for their TRX-4 Nissan Pathfinder. Right now Traxxas has a special deal on the Pathfinder where you get $50 off, plus they are throwing in a free battery and charger to sweeten the deal. The Traxxas Pathfinder comes with a scale realistic body that looks hot out on the trail, as [...]
