New over at Schumacher is the Neon FT FWD Kit. The Neon FT is designed for serious M-chassis racing and features a belt driven FWD system. Here’s the highlights- * Starts shipping later this month * Advanced suspension geometry with optimized weight distribution * Highly efficient transmission * Fixed length upper wishbones * Pre-defined camber and castor * Proven gear differential with steel outputs * Molded transmission [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard! Last weekend my Facebook feed was absolutely loaded with pictures from the Team Associated Vintage Off-Road Championships in Las Vegas. Friends, industry folks, racers I’ve known for years—it seemed like everybody was there. And looking at all those pictures, I had a thought: somewhere along the way, vintage RC racing became one of [...]
New over at Phat Bodies is a 1/10th scaled Halo Frontie Clear FWD TC Body. Designed for 1/10 FWD touring cars, the Halo has a hot look that can really turn heads. Here’s the highlights- * Inspired by VW Polo GT cup racecars * Fits any 1/10th on-road chassis with a 257mm wheelbase & 190mm width * Handles like Civic type bodies but [...]
Just announced by Exotek is a Clip On Aero Heatsink V3 for short stack motors. The version 3 is more narrow, thus making it easier to use on shorter motors. Here’s the highlights- * Improved fit on new short stack motors * Extra lightweight (8 grams) * Super cooling alloy finned heatsink for 1/10 & 1/12 pan cars * Updated look * Lightweight design that [...]
New from the good folks at Team Associated is a Factory Team 4.5mm Short Nut Driver. This short nut driver is the perfect tool for wheel nuts on 1/28 and 1/24 scaled vehicles. Here’s the highlights- * Made from aluminum * Anodized black * Laser etched for easy identification * Best Used On – RC28 Team, RC28R Team, RC10 Model 24 Classic, TC28 The Team [...]
New from the folks at Furitek is the Raptor 11KG High-Speed Steering Servo. The new Raptor 11KG is designed for use in the Titan Buggy Ultimate 24 and the Titan Buggy 18. Here’s the highlights- * Gives stronger steering authority and faster response * Durable 6061-T6 full-aluminum case * Up to 11 kg-cm steering torque * High-speed response up to 0.08 sec/60° @ [...]
New from Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled Rookie Speed RS2.0 Team Spec Kit. The Team Spec version of the RS2.0 comes loaded with option parts to increase speed and durability. Here’s some highlights- * Generous amount of optional parts to enhance driving performance * Fully equipped with aluminum and graphite optional parts * 2-belt drive 4WD system * Graphite shock towers * 4-wheel independent suspension * [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the 1/10 Lamborghini Countach 5000S Limited Edition Kit. The beautifully scaled Lamborghini Countach 5000S comes on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-02 4wd on-road chassis. Here’s the highlights- * Width – 203mm * Wheelbase – 257mm * Clear 1.0mm thick polycarbonate body * Realistic white plastic parts – Side mirrors and rear wing * Metal plated light cases (LED [...]
If you’re a Redcat Vertex-10 or Vertex-10W owner who’s been waiting for brass performance upgrades to arrive for your crawler, the folks at Injora have your back. They’ve released a selection of upgrade items, including a set of Brass Front Portal Knuckles (VER10–01), which offer improved durability and stability for your 1/10-scale R/C crawler. Made of durable, machined brass, these front [...]
Newly announced by Tamiya is the 1/12 Lamborghini Cheetah (2026) Kit. The Cheetah is back and has been upgraded to increase performance. Check out these highlights- * Updated semi-pneumatic tires with flat chevron tread pattern * Durable three piece wheels * Hard styrene body molded in PS Desert Yellow * Interior with meter panel, seats, & fire extinguisher * Rear plate mesh authentically depicted * Hidden [...]
Freshly uploaded by Traxxas is a Rock N’ Roll With The X-Maxx video. Watch below to see the legendary Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck sending it huge over jumps and absolutely blasting around corners. Featuring 8S brushless power, huge tires, and massive suspension travel, the X-Maxx is more than ready for extreme bashing. You can use this link to get full details [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled The Falcon (2026) Limited Edition Kit. The Falcon is an iconic buggy from Tamiya which was first released way back in 1986, but has been upgraded for its 2026 re-release. Here’s the highlights- * Universal shafts with ball bearings * Updated stickers that retain the spirit of the original Falcon * Classic 0.7mm clear polycarbonate [...]
New from Injora is a set of Brass Diff Covers (VER10–04) for the Redcat Vertex-10 and Vertex-10W, which offer improved durability and added weight for your 1/10-scale performance R/C crawler. Made of durable, machined brass, these diff covers will add a decent amount of down-low weight to the front and rear of your Vertex-10,. These steering knuckles feature an anodized black finish [...]
Over at Team Corally they have uploaded a 5 Things To Check After Every Bash video. The short video below goes over some of the common things that you should check after a good old fashioned bashing session. From how to inspect your tires, to checking your diffs and shocks, the Corally video is a great watch for new hobbyists, [...]
Now shipping from Atomic RC is the 1/28th scaled MFX F1 Chassis Kit. This high-end 1/28 F1 kit is designed for serious speed and precise handling. Here’s some highlights- * Direct drive steering system * Extremely low center of gravity design * Wheelbase – 115mm * Width – 76mm * Carbon fiber chassis * Compatible with 24mm wide batteries * Includes servo saver * Caster Angle arm mount [...]
