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Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! I spent most of this week traveling, which meant a little more downtime than usual—and as is often the case, that turned into a bit of “talking R/C” with friends of mine online. In doing so, a longtime racer friend of mine FINALLY said he wanted to buy a scale crawler. This is someone that [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! Every so often in this hobby, someone will pop into a comment section or forum thread and ask a question that seems perfectly reasonable on the surface: “Why are they still making that?” It usually comes up when talking about platforms like the Tamiya Clod Buster, the Lunch Box, the Traxxas Stampede, or a handful of [...]
Greetings all, happy Friday and happy new year! It’s that time again — my annual look ahead at what I think the RC hobby has in store for the coming year. And, as tradition dictates, we’ll circle back on this list at the end of 2026 to see how I did… for better or worse. Looking back, 2025 felt very much like [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! Hooooo boy, this past week was a wild one on the announcement front. Practically every major player in the R/C crawling world had something to unveil, so let’s hit each of them and then tie it all together. Traxxas surprised everyone with the TRX-4M Nissan Pathfinder, sporting a fantastic licensed body that nails the late-’80s/early-’90s vibe. It’s [...]
Treal has introduced another upgrade item for the Axial AXP8 Gilamon, an Aluminum Cage Part Upgrade. This enhanced option part provides improved durability and adds a touch of personalization and style to your rig. At first glance, it’s not immediately clear what part this upgrade piece is meant to replace, but after a little digging, the part in question is the [...]
New from Treal is their Aluminum Center Skid Plate for the Axial AXP8 Gilamon. You can now enhance the underside durability of your 1/8-scale R/C crawler with this rugged, 7075 aluminum skid plate. Additionally, you’ll have anchor points that are more secure than the stock plastic part. This machined center skid plate is available in five colors (black, green, purple, red, [...]
Hey everyone and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard. Retro releases sure are in these days, at least when it comes to r/c racing! Kyosho Optimas and Team Associated buggies and trucks, oh my! You also have companies like Tamiya, who are always re-releasing various classic stuff. I love to see it. So much so that I thought it would be fun [...]
Give your Axial SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7 some fresh style with Club 5 Racing’s Metal Tube-style Rock Sliders (C-AXA-253). Designed to replicate the classic look of 1:1 tube sliders and rocker panel guards, this add-on is a great way to customize the appearance of your off-road trail machine. Made from stainless steel, these rock sliders add durability and style to the [...]
H-Tech Custom Products has released another upgrade accessory for the Axial SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7. Their Metal Tailgate Plate adds even more ruggedness to this highly detailed trail rig. Made from durable aluminum, this looks like a great way to set your CJ-7 apart from the crowd. As with many of H-Tech Custom Products’ other releases, this tailgate plate is made [...]
Messing around with body clips is never fun, especially if you’re out on the trail or in the middle of a comp. If you’re the proud owner of an Axial SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7, you now have an easier way of removing and attaching the body, thanks to Fine Laser Designs. Their Clipless Body Latch System for the SCX10 III CJ-7 [...]
It’s hard to deny that Axial has outdone itself with the release of the SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7. While this ultra-scale off-roader packs quite hefty visual punch, there’s always room for improvement. H-Tech Custom Products new Aluminum Tube Doors will add another layer of scale detail to this rock-ready machine. Made from CNC-machined aluminum, these tube doors will help elevate the [...]
Injora has just released a new motor and transmission upgrade for the Axial SCX24 and AX24. The Complete Transmission & 50T Brushed Motor (SCX24–169BK) offers improved durability and smoother performance compared to the stock motor and transmission setup found in these 1/24 crawlers. This upgrade offers a pre-assembled motor and transmission, meaning you won’t have to spend much time wrenching before [...]
If you’re in this hobby you probably have the same kind of bug I have, always itching in the back of your head: things could be improved. And when they finally cannot, up pops ideas for the next project, which could be either just slightly better than the last one, or something entirely different. My SCX10 is a case in point, [...]
Get your Axial SCX10 Pro ready to roll this summer with Treal’s new Front and Rear Aluminum Center Axle Housings. Stylish and durable, these 3rd member center axle housings will certainly set your rig apart from the crowd. Made from machined aluminum, both center axle housings feature three finish options (black, gray, and silver) and feature red anodized diff covers. Oversized [...]
Get your Axial SCX10 Pro ready to comp with Treal’s new Front and Rear Brass Center Axle Housings. Not only are these new upgrade pieces stylish, but they’ll also help improve your rig’s performance. Made from machined brass, both center axle housings feature a black finish with brass accents and feature brass diff covers. If you need to add weight to [...]
