New over at Team Velocity RC is the 1/10th scaled VL-2 Late Model Kit. The VL-2 is a purpose built late model race machine designed to help you win more races. Here’s the highlights- * Ball bearing supported aluminum steering assembly * Aluminum spindles * Aluminum rear hubs * HD 4mm carbon fiber shock towers * Small bore shocks * Location etched spring collars for small [...]
Is this the hottest looking on-road body release of 2026? Over at Mon-Tech Racing they have announced the 1/10 Huracan STF Clear Body. The Mon-Tech Huracan STF looks absolutely gorgeous and is sized to fit most 1/10 touring and drift cars. Here’s the highlights- * Width – 190mm * Perfectly suited for GT racing categories * Superior levels of detail and realism * Molded [...]
New from Shark RC Bodies is the 1/12th scaled The Full Monty Clear Body. Designed for oval racing, The Full Monty is a great choice for the Losi NASCAR and other 12th scaled oval race cars. Here’s some highlights- * Perfect for dirt oval street stock or as your favorite Nascar classic racer * Clear body with paint film on the outside * [...]
Recently announced by Carten RC is the 1/10th scaled T410 M4 Touring Car Kit. The T410 M4 is a high-end 4wd touring car designed for serious racing and is made from high quality materials. Here’s some highlights- * Competition-oriented mid-motor 4WD shaft-driven touring car kit * Optimized weight distribution * Width – 188mm * Wheelbase – 255~258mm * Fully bearing equipped * Aluminum shocks * Steel CVDs * [...]
Over at Tamiya they have dropped a new 2026 1/12 Lamborghini Cheetah promotional video for your viewing enjoyment. Watch the video below to see what the Lamborghini Cheetah looks like while being driven over various types of terrain. This military classic has been faithfully reproduced by Tamiya to give you hours of backyard fun. Use this link to get full details [...]
Over at Bittydesign they are now teasing a pair of new On-Road Bodies. Bittydesign has risen through the ranks the last few years and have become a real player in the body market. This Friday they will be fully unveiling a new 1/12 and 1/10 body for all you on-road driving enthusiasts. You can click this link to visit the official [...]
New over at Max Speed Technology are Stealth Anti-Detachment Magnetic Body Mounts. These magnetic body mounts can be used on the MST RMX 4 or a plethora of other touring and drift cars. Here’s the highlights- * Precision-engineered aluminum alloy construction * Designed for high durability and a sleek aesthetic * Easy mounting and detachment of your rc body in seconds * Features enhanced [...]
Over at Hitec they have announced the DCX2 1600 Duo Two Port 1600W DC Battery Charger. The DCX2 1600 Duo is loaded with features, while also having plenty of power for those bigger packs. Here’s some highlights- * High-powered, dual-port DC charger * Advanced battery management for RC hobbyists * Can charge two packs at up to 32 amps per port * In parallel [...]
New from Hitec is the RDX1 Nano 60W AC Simplified Balance Charger. This affordable and easy to use charger is a great choice for beginners and casual hobbyists. Here’s the highlights- * Delivers 60 watts of charging power * Selectable 1, 2, 3 or 5 amps * No separate power supply needed * Beginner friendly two button interface * Built-in balance charging * LED charge status [...]
After a bit of teasing, Fan RC is now shipping the 1/10 FRX-2 Buggy Kit. The FRX-2 brings serious vintage vibes and sports trailing arm rear suspension. Here’s more highlights- * Plain weave carbon fiber chassis with variable battery positions * Plain weave carbon fiber shock towers * Molded shock tower protector * Ball diff transmission with big slipper pads * TC4 titanium turnbuckles with [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are 2.6″ Center Line ST02 Beadlock Wheels. These fully licensed high-end wheels can help give your rig an all new look. Here’s some highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Chrome plated finish * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Wheel Size: 2.6″ * Fits 2.6″ Size Tires * Width: 1.57in / 40.0mm * Negative Offset: 0.16in / 4.00mm * WeighT: 5.61oz / [...]
New from the good folks at Hitec is the mighty RDX4 1000 Four Port 1000W DC 500W AC Battery Charger. The new RDX4 100 has loads of power for charging four packs at once. Here’s the highlights- * Up to 500 watts from household AC power * Up to 1000 watts from a 9–36V DC power supply * Four independent ports charge four [...]
The good folks at Schumacher have released details on their Eclipse 6 Steel Chassis Upgrade Set. The upgrade steel chassis for the Eclipse 6 was designed to deliver smooth, predictable handling on high-bite tracks. Here’s more highlights- * Specially developed 1.1mm spring steel chassis * Ultra LCG design * All chassis-mounted components sit 0.9mm lower * Chassis width reduced by 11.5mm * 7g heavier than [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are Turbine 1.9″ Super Deep Dish Aluminum Wheels. These scale realistic aluminum beadlock wheels can help give your rig a hot new look. Here’s some highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Tough silver anodized finish * Standard 12mm wheel hexes * Width – 2.40in / 61.0mm * Negative Offset – 0.57in / 14.7mm * Weight – 4.76oz / 135g [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard! Well friends, I hate to be the bearer of potentially frightening news, but we’re already halfway through October. Halloween is right around the corner, Thanksgiving isn’t far behind, and before you know it we’ll be hearing Christmas music everywhere we go. And while most people probably aren’t thinking too much about Christmas shopping [...]
