Over at ZooRacing they are now teasing a new 1/10 Jackal 190mm Touring Car Body. The Jackal is made for both modified and stock class racing and was designed with a focus on downforce, stability, and overall handling. Here’s some highlights- * Increased aerodynamic efficiency for enhanced cornering & sharp rotation * Rear end designed with an extra large spoiler * Narrow-shaped waist [...]
New from Reef’s RC are 2.2″ Scrub Rock Crawling Tires. The new Scrub crawling tires are designed for serious performance on rock slab surfaces and come in at 5.25″ tall. Here’s more highlights- * “Scrubbed in” performance right out of the bag * Features angled, solid lugs * Thicker sidewalls for added support on vertical climbs & sidehills * Can be run backwards to [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! There’s been a steady stream of retro releases in the r/c world over the last few years, and for good reason. Nostalgia sells, and a lot of us enjoy revisiting the platforms we grew up with—whether that’s through re-releases, throwback liveries, or modern takes on classic designs. And overall, I think that’s a great thing [...]
New from FMS Model is the 1/10th scaled Ford F-100 2WD RTR Monster Truck Brushless RS. This versatile 2wd monster truck is perfect for backyard bashing with its hot styling and big brushless power system. Here’s the highlights- * Two liveries available – White or black * PC body shell with accurate F-100 “dentside” proportions * Pre-applied decal set * Electroplated grille and bumper [...]
Just announced by Kyosho is a Denso Kobelco SC430 2012 Mini-Z RWD MR-04 Readyset. This micro sized on-road machine is highly scale realistic and designed for serious performance. Here’s the highlights- * Readyset includes fully assembled chassis, body and transmitter * Includes ultra reliable multi-function Syncro KT-531P transmitter * Features the MR-04 chassis, a major evolution from the previous model * High-quality painted body [...]
New from Reedy is a pair of Sonic 900 1/8 “Driver Edition” Competition Brushless Motors. Designed for smooth, linear power, the new Reedy motors can help you win more races. Here’s the highlights- * Updated rotor for a smoother, more linear powerband * Increases top speed and gives improved reliability * Available in both 1900kV and 2100kV versions * CNC machined can integrated heatsink * [...]
New and hot from Team Associated is the 1/10 RC10 Factory Team Kit. The new Factory Team edition RC10 is like a full on works buggy featuring loads of upgrade parts and has been completely modernized from nose to tail. If you take your vintage racing seriously, the Factory Team edition RC10 looks like a great way to win [...]
Over at RC4WD they have announced an updated Gelande II Kit w/ 2015 Land Rover Defender D90 Hard Body Set. Featuring serious scale realism and a highly capable Gelande II chassis, this is a kit for those looking for major fun out on the trail. * Fully licensed by Land Rover * Scale details – Mirrors, door handles, vents and grilles * Doors [...]
New over at L&L Models is a Carbon Fiber Motor Mount for the RC10 Stealth Gearbox. This trick looking carbon fiber motor mount can be used on your vintage RC10 Stealth buggy, or on Kyosho gearboxes that used the Stealth bolt pattern. Here’s some highlights- * High-quality lightweight carbon fiber motor mount * Fits RC10 Stealth gearbox bolt pattern * Perfect for Super [...]
Recently uploaded by Kyosho is a promotional video for their upcoming RC Circuit Fence Set. This versatile and easy to build track fence makes it easy for you to build your own track at home. Suitable for cars from 1/28 to 1/10, the Kyosho rc circuit fence set can be used for a wide variety of track layouts. Watch the [...]
New from Batrazzi is an Aluminum Front Bumper for the FMS FCX18 LC80. This sweet looking bumper has been CNC machined from high quality aluminum to give it a scale realistic look. Here’s more highlights- * Perfect blend of style and protection * Robust defense to protect your rig * Bolt-on upgrade for your FMS FCX18 LC80 – no drilling required * Red metal [...]
New from Maclan Racing is a line-up of MRR V5 Fully Loaded Team Edition Brushless Motors. Maclan brushless motors are some of the best on the market for hardcore racing and their new Fully Loaded Team Edition motors are designed to win at any level of competition. Here’s some highlights- * Available Turns – 25.5, 21.5, 17.5, 13.5, 10.5 * Hand-selected for [...]
If you want extreme movement from your Redcat R/C lowrider, you’ll want to check out Jevries latest release, the Y-Link Suspension Kit. Designed for an authentic lowrider appearance and performance, this suspension kit delivers a super-scale look and high-popping performance to your radio-controlled lowrider. Made of aluminum and plated in either chrome or gold, this suspension kit includes upper and lower [...]
New over at HPI Racing is the BMW 2002 Turbo Nano-TTR. This nano sized RTR is small enough to be driven in even the smallest of spaces and is the latest edition to HPI’s Nano-TTR line-up. Here’s the highlights- * Available in original BMW colors of Classic White and Polaris Silver * Factory-assembled & pre-painted * Hand-finished, fully licensed BMW 2002 turbo hard-body [...]
Coming later this month from Yokomo is a 1/10th scaled Mercury Sayaka Special S15 Painted/Pre-cut Drift Body. Perfect for all you hardcore Sayaka Shimoda fans out there, this body is ready for the drift track arriving completely painted and pre-cut. Here’s some highlights- * Graphic design on a light blue base paint * Pre-painted with sponsor decals * Decals for lights, windows, and [...]
