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Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! You know, as I sit here trying to figure out what JConcepts Reactor I want to build (short or long wheelbase?)—and then going down the rabbit hole of what body, what tires, what direction I want to take it (more on that in a future write-up once I actually decide)—it got me thinking about [...]
If you’ve downloaded the Terra Recon Conversion Kit from Knight Customs, but prefer a standard look to the front-end of your military-esque rig, you’re in luck. Knight Customs has released its downloadable and 3D-printable Terra Recon Stock Hood for its H10 Optic body upgrade set. Designed to mimic the stock hood of a military off-road vehicle, this hood features a smooth [...]
New from Injora is their Aluminum Transmission for the Redcat Ascent-32. Offering improved durability and style, this new gearbox will give your 1/32-scale crawler more longevity for any extreme indoor (or outdoor) terrain challenges you may encounter. The transmission case is machined from aluminum and features a black finish with exposed aluminum accents. Inside, you’ll find a full set of stainless [...]
H-Tech Custom Products is turning its attention to the Axial UTB10 Capra, which should be good news for fans of the 1/10-scale trail and rock buggy. If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to outfit your rig with durable body panels that also add a ton of flash to your rig’s appearance, that time has arrived. Made from machined aluminum, this [...]
ST Racing Concepts (STRC) has unveiled new Aluminum Threaded Shock Kits (STE13437) for Redcat’s R/C Lowrider models. If you’re looking for more adjustability and style to add to your ride, this new shock body option should help you check that off your to-do list. Made of CNC-machined aluminium, this shock body set provides greater adjustability and improved durability compared to the [...]
We got our hands on the new Traxxas Mini Maxx 4WD Monster Truck and we can’t wait to bash! The temperatures here have been in the single digits so the bashing video is a little delayed, but till we are done, check out the unboxing! We were very surprised by the beefiness of the truck and the size of that [...]
I can’t think of any R/C vehicle, especially crawlers and scalers, that hasn’t benefitted from a bit of aftermarket ingenuity. Element RC’s latest trail trekker, the Enduro Bushido, is no exception and thankfully, there will soon be parts available for this specific model, thanks to Knight Customs. Teasing their yet-to-be-released accessories on their Facebook page, it appears that the Knight Customs [...]
Hello gang and happy Thursday! I bring you good tidings and a tale of a probable upcoming project! A friend of mine that I recently met through a garden tractor pulling club heard that I was into radio control monster trucks. He notified me that he had an old RadioShack truck that was purchased new in the early 90’s, but has [...]
If you are looking for some video of the RC4WD Trailfinder 2 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 in action, we have you covered! As you would expect, the Trailfinder 2 LWB did great on the trails, and the 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 body looked great doing it! Make sure to bash that subscribe button, and ring that bell!You [...]
I dunno about you all, but this time of year I always get nostalgic for slot cars. Some of my favorite Christmas presents back in the day were slot car sets. Heck, in recent years I even flirted with the new high-tech digital tracks (very fun!) by buying a layout. So imagine how cool it was to hear of the amazing [...]
You can add even more personalization to your Traxxas TRX-4 2021 Ford Bronco thanks to H-Tech Custom Products Aluminum Fender upgrade. Designed to replace the stock plastic fender flares on your TRX-4 2021 Bronco, these aluminum fenders are CNC machined and finished with a flat black finish. H-Tech’s Aluminum Fender set includes installation hardware (screws and rubber gaskets) to ensure a [...]
I’ll admit it; I’ve been spending more than a few minutes reading up on Rebel RC’s new 1/10-scale crawler, the RJ Rebelcon. This rig appears to be quite the decked-out machine, complete with a remote locking diff, two-speed transmission, LED lights throughout, and more scale goodies than you can shake a stick at. Flipping through images in a slideshow is one [...]
If you’re making plans to build or upgrade your scale R/C garage, you’ve got a new scale goodie to check out in Injora’s 1/10-scale Mini Metal Cart. Made from metal with a black finish, this cart is a great accessory for a scale garage or shop setup. Injora Mini Metal Cart Specs:Width: 56mm/2.2in Depth: 45mm/1.77in Height: 108mm/4/25in Weight: 66g/2.33ozPriced at $8.99, Injora’s 1/10-scale Mini Metal [...]
Club 5 Racing has released yet another scale accessory for the Traxxas TRX-4 2021 Ford Bronco. Now you can trick out the backside of your trail ride with their Dual Performance Exhaust add-on. Made from a combination of SLA printed nylon and stainless steel, these exhaust accessories will let you add even more scale detail to the already-tricked-out Traxxas Bronco. This [...]
The Traxxas TRX-4 2021 Ford Bronco is a rig that begs for additional details. With its beautifully crafted replica body, this version of the TRX-4 can be customized in several ways to make it as realistic as possible. One of the latest visual enhancements for this radio-controlled crawler is Club 5 Racing’s Spare Tire Carrier with 3rd Brake Light. This option [...]
