Over at Bittydesign they are Teasing A New Pair Of Bodies for the Traxxas TRX-4M. Bittydesign has been crushing it this year with some ultra-hot looking body designs, and based on the teaser image above, both of their new bodies are looking on-point. While we will have to wait for full details, both bodies look like they have molded plastic [...]
All new from Maverick RC is the 1/16th scaled QBit Monster Truck RTR. The QBit is tiny but mighty and is available in brushed, Flux brushless, or Pro form. Multiple different colors are available and the QBit is sized to be driven nearly anywhere, indoors or out. Here are the highlights- * QBit – Brushed power + full-time durability * QBit Flux [...]
New from Yeah Racing is the Hackgear Aluminum High Performance Coreless Digital Micro Servo. Designed for 1/28, 1/27, and 1/24-scale R/C cars, this is a high-torque servo that offers speedy performance for your smaller-scale R/C needs. With its aluminum case and titanium gears, this servo should withstand most jostling, wear, and tear that you’d encounter with a small R/C vehicle. Specs & [...]
New and hot from Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled Drift Package RWD BN Sports Toyota JZX100 Mark II. The new drift car from Yokomo is big on both scale looks and performance. Here are some highlights- * Toyota JZX100 Mark II clear body with BN Sports aerodynamics * Bonnet ducts, roof spoiler, and light brackets included * Drift-specific tires and wheels * RD2.0 RWD [...]
Over at Rlaarlo they have posted a teaser video for their upcoming XTS-S10 Rally Car. Rlaarlo has come a long ways in the last couple of years and their upcoming XTS-S10 is expected to be a big seller across the globe. Watch below to get a sneak peak at the XTS-S10 while we await full announcement details. You can use this [...]
Greetings all, and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard. We’re sliding into that time of year when the temps drop, the trails get muddy or frozen, and a lot of us quietly migrate from the backyard to the workbench. This is the unofficial start of bench racing season — when the trucks get torn down, the parts bins get reorganized, and [...]
Recently uploaded by Hitec is a RC Truth Bombs: Bob Stormer Tells It Like It Is video. Bob Stormer is a legend in the rc business and the Hitec crew was able to have a sit down with him at the Vegas vintage race to get his take on the hobby. Watch below to learn more about vintage racing, plus [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD is the 1/10th scaled TF2 “LWB” RTR W/ Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale Hard Body Set (Scale Dept. Edition). This beautifully scaled K10 is loaded with scale upgrades that are sure to turn heads at your next rc meet. Here are the details- * Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale hard body * Small block V8 engine bay with dress up kit * Halogen [...]
After some teasing, FMS Model has officially announced the 1/24 FCX24M Toyota Tacoma RTR. This hot looking micro crawler is loaded with performance for those long winter days on the indoor crawling course. Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed by Toyota * Precision molded ABS body * Body available in 3 authentic Tacoma colors * Highly detailed body parts * Metal frame rails * 2-speed [...]
New over at FTX RC is the 1/18th scaled Utah 2.0 Brushless RTR Rock Crawler. The 2.0 version of the Utah is a completely updated design that features improved performance, upgraded specifications, and enhanced durability. Here are the highlights- * Pre-built and painted Ready-To-Run * Etronix 2.4ghz radio system * Torquey outrunner brushless motor * Hobbywing WP Mini24 25A ESC * 7.4v 2S 500mah Lipo [...]
Over at Manobet they are teasing the unique Orni 1/16 3D Printed RC Rock Crawler. The small scale Orni has 4 self powered wheels with a motor in each hub and has no transmission of any type. The Orni also has no suspension, but uses a twist style narrow beam chassis with 4 wheel steering for extreme performance. The Orni [...]
Coming soon from Team Associated is the 1/14 Reflex 14B Classic Kit. The Reflex 14B is small enough to be driven indoors, while also being large enough for outdoor fun too. Check out these highlights- * Gold aluminum wheel hexes * Gold aluminum threaded racing shocks * Three sealed differentials * Adjustable turnbuckles * Adjustable inserts for caster blocks and rear hubs * Gold aluminum steering [...]
If you’ve added a Redcat Ascent-32 micro crawler to your R/C collection, you can now start customizing it, specifically its suspension setup, thanks to Injora’s new 35mm Aluminum-bodied, Oil-filled Shocks. Similar to Injora’s aluminum shock sets for 1/24 and 1/18 R/C models, these are designed with the needs of the tiny Ascent-32 in mind, giving you improved stability while also [...]
Just announced over at Maverick RC is the 1/24 Microbe 2WD RTR Buggy. Made to give you big fun in a small package, the Microbe can be driven nearly anywhere, including tight indoor spaces. Here are the highlights- * Durable 1.5mm anodized aluminum chassis * Sealed 3-gear rear transmission * Oil-filled coil-over shocks * Vented wheels with foam inserts * Quick-access battery system * MSRS-702 2-in-1 [...]
New from Injora are their 26g Carbon Fiber and Forged Carbon Fiber Chassis Plates for the Losi Micro-B. If you’re gearing up for winter indoor R/C fun, there’s no better way to do just that than with a micro-sized buggy. And if you’re going to spend time turning laps, you want to make sure your Micro-B is as dialed in [...]
