Hello everyone and welcome to a special Monday edition of The Backyard. After taking last week off for the Thanksgiving holiday, I figured it would be nice to double up this week, so The Backyard will run Friday as well. In the spirit of Cubby and the looooooong running and mostly-retired Cub Report, today I wanted to talk about the state of [...]
New over at Mon-Tech Racing is a 1/12th Scaled SC-63 LMH Clear Body. The SC-63 is the third LMH reduced-scale body released by Mon-Tech and is highly detailed for scale realism. Designed to fit 1/12th scaled pan cars, the SC-63 will be available in normal or lightweight versions depending your on your needs. A rear wing with hardware is provided, [...]
New from Shark RC Bodies is the 1/10th scaled Slingshot Clear Oval Body. Designed to fit oval converted short course trucks, the Slingshot has the performance you need to be on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * Fits Traxxas Slash & other oval converted SCT trucks * Street stock/pro stock styling * Designed for high-bite surfaces like carpet, [...]
New over at Traxxas is a Fierce Looks & Ferocious 6s Power promotional video for the Sledge RTR. The mighty Traxxas Sledge is an absolute unit for hardcore bashing, featuring big brushless power and long travel suspension. Watch the video below to see the all conquering Sledge hitting huge jumps, pulling double backflips, and generally sending it! After the video you [...]
Recently announced by Team Associated is the RC10 Team Car Gold Edition Kit. It seems the floodgates have now opened and AE is releasing a bunch of classic RC10 kits. The latest version is the RC10 Team Car Gold Edition Kit which includes AE’s 3-gear Stealth A.T.C. transmission, which was a huge deal for the Team Car back in the [...]
New from Max Speed Technology is the 1/10 S15RB Clear Drift Body. This hot looking drift lid has been nicely scaled down from the 1:1 original and comes with numerous add-ons for even more of a hardcore drift look. Here are the highlights- * Wide body S15 body kit * Wheelbase – 257mm * Fits – 1/10th drift and touring cars * Width – [...]
Over at 1up Racing they have announced a new Foam Pro Cutting Jig for 1/10 race buggies. The Foam Pro is a first of its kind, a tool that offers precise and efficient cutting of open cell rear buggy foams. The Foam Pro has an adjustment range from 28-38mm in 2mm increments and makes it easy to adjust the width [...]
New from JConcepts is a 1/8 Double Decker Spring Box w/Foam Inserts. The new spring box from JConcepts can help you keep your workspace organized and makes it easier to find the springs you need, when you need them. Here are the details- * Double decker design * Stores up to 10 pairs of springs * 2 added compartments on each layer [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is the 1/8 Razor Polycarbonate Pre-Trimmed Wing Set. The 1/8th Razor polycarbonate wing has a brand-new design that mimics the injection molded Razor and incorporates a multi-height layout for increased adjustability. Here are the highlights- * 2-piece Razor wing design * Pre-cut for your convenience * Radical, edgy design with lowered center section * Includes center divider * “Fangs” lead into [...]
New from Yokomo is the re-release of their world championship winning 1/10 Super Dogfighter Works ’91 4WD Buggy Kit. The Super Dogfighter Works ’91 buggy kit is perfect for vintage rc racing, or for just bringing back nostalgia from racing days long ago. Here are some highlights- * Updated for modern power systems * Re-designed chassis * Motor mount and bulkhead remains the [...]
New over at Maverick RC is the 1/20th scaled DOHA 4WD RTR Desert Truck. While micro in size, the DOHA is big on performance with a full time 4wd system and aggressive scale styling. Check out these highlights- * Shaft driven 4wd system * Independent double wishbone suspension * Aluminum shock caps * Front & rear gear differentials * Dual bell crank steering with servo [...]
New at Team Associated is a Roller version of their mighty 1/7 SR7 Hoonicorn. The roller allows you to use your existing electronics, thus saving some cash up front. Here are the highlights- * SR7 chassis is AE’s largest and most powerful RC car ever * Enclosed receiver box * 17mm wheel hexes * Adjustable front and rear body mounts * 2-piece adjustable motor mount [...]
Over at Fenix Racing they have announced the 1/10 Mistral 3.5 F1 Car Kit. The 3.5 version of the Mistral has been updated for increased speed, as well as increased durability. Here are the highlights- * All new chassis * IDFM hybrid front end now is now standard * New kingpins * Easy to adjust wheelbase * Easier to remove subframe * New shock holder for [...]
New from Team Associated is a Jay Halsey Edition RC10 Full Interview Video. The Jay Halsey edition RC10 was released a couple of months ago and this video does a great job of telling some of the behind the scenes stories about the buggy. Watch the video below to hear some of the old time stories, being told my Jay [...]
New from ARRMA is the V6 Edition of their mighty 1/8 Notorious 6S BLX Brushless RTR Stunt Truck. The Notorious has been a bashing favorite since its inception with its short wheelbase chassis that makes it easy to do wheelies and backflips. The V6 Notorious has been updated for even more extreme fun. Here are the highlights- * Loaded with EXB [...]
