For all you vintage rc buggy lovers out there, Team Mardave is teasing the return of their Vintage 1/10 Meteor Buggy Kit. The Meteor was known for being a budget friendly 2wd buggy kit from the late 1980s and now the crew at Mardave are looking to produce it again. Here’s the press release they posted on their socials- “Hi all [...]
New from Kyosho is the 1/10th scaled 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fazer FZ02 Readyset with new Clipless Body. The new clipless body gives the Boss 429 even more scale realism for an even better driving experience. Here’s the highlights- * Stunning realism with the proven shaft-driven 4WD FAZER FZ02L chassis * Designed for both scale enthusiasts and rc drivers * Factory-assembled and [...]
If you’re ready to take your R/C drift car to the next level of visual detail, check out this new release from Knight Customs. Their 3D-Printable Universal Drift Interior Detail Set will let you equip your slideways ride with a detailed interior, giving it an instant boost of character. Designed to fit most 1/10-scale radio-controlled drift car bodies, this interior detail [...]
The crew at G-Force has announced a very special XTRADA 1st Anniversary Box 4wd Buggy. The Anniversary edition XTRADA will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow and has numerous upgrades over the standard version. Only 60 total buggies will be made, each with a special pre-painted body/wing by Takashima Design. The Anniversary edition buggy also comes with option parts that [...]
Over at Max Speed Technology they have announced the 1/10th scaled 22B. The 22B will be available as a stand alone clear body, plus in RTR, ARTR, and Kit form. Here’s some highlights- * 257mm wheelbase for an authentic scale look * Width: 195mm * One-piece molding technology * Full ABS accessory set * ABS 22B large rear wing * ABS 22B street-version side mirrors * ABS [...]
Hello everyone and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard. I started in RC back in 1993. At least as far as hobby-grade vehicles go. I was nine years old, and while a lot has changed since then, one thing hasn’t- RC has been a part of my life ever since. Looking back though, I don’t think I became “the RC guy” [...]
The crew at Traxxas has uploaded a The New Stampede 4X4 Video for your viewing enjoyment. The Stampede 4×4 comes with a new Velineon 3S brushless power system to give it plenty of power for 4-wheel burnouts and 50+ mph speeds. Watch below to see the mighty Stampede 4×4 hitting big jumps and bashing hard like the legend that it [...]
Now shipping from Bittydesign is a 1/10 A3-M Clear Body for M-chassis cars. The A3-M is expanding the range of bodies that Bittydesign produces into the 1/10 Mini category and is styled to look like a real TCR Championship car. Here’s the highlights- * Universal fit on 1/10 M-chassis cars with a 210-225mm wheelbase * Can be mounted on 4WD and FWD [...]
Over at MIP they have announced the 4-10 Legend Kit 4WD Conversion for Team Associated RC10 Team Cars with a Stealth transmission. MIP released this 4wd conversion kit way back in the day and now it’s back better than ever. Here’s the highlights- * Completely re-engineered using modern manufacturing * Reinforced high stress areas * Improved fit * Tighter machining tolerances * Modern materials and [...]
New from Team Associated are 1/8th scaled RC8T4.2 & RC8T4.2e Team Kits. Designed for hardcore truggy racers, the RC8T4.2 & RC8T4.2e Team Kits can help you get more time on the podium. Here’s the highlights- RC8T4.2 Team Kit Key Features * Molded height-adjustable gearboxes front & rear * Updated shock towers for height-adjustable gearboxes * New molded suspension arms for increased durability & [...]
Over at Rlaarlo they have announced that Pre-Orders Are Now Open on their upcoming 1/7 Mitsubishi EVO Rally Slevo-07. The Rlaarlo Mitsubishi EVO Rally Car is available for pre-order in both RTR or roller forms. Here’s some highlights- * Officially licensed by Mitsubishi * Scale realistic body * 6S brushless system on the RTR * Tough 4wd system * Durable aluminum chassis * Rally tread [...]
Coming this August from Mon-Tech Racing is a 1/10 Civic-M Clear Body. Designed for cars racing the M-chassis class (225mm wheelbase) the new Civic-M looks hot and can help you lower your lap times. The Civic-M is molded from premium polycarbonate for exceptional durability and has been 100% designed and manufactured in-house by Mon-Tech. You can hit up this link to [...]
The Traxxas crew have uploaded a The New Slash 4×4 Brushless! video for your viewing enjoyment. The new Slash 4×4 packs big brushless power and is built Slash tough. Sporting a new Velineon 3S brushless power system and LCG chassis, the latest version of the Slash 4×4 is the best yet. GTR shocks come standard to go along with a [...]
New over at Team Saxo is the 1/10th scaled F1-180-V5 Formula 1 Car Kit. Version 5 of the Saxo F1 car features loads of updates to improve speed and durability. Here’s the highlights- * New one-piece chassis design * New front suspension design * Narrowed chassis contour reduces wind resistance while cornering * Adjustable tilt angle of the rear POD * Rear-mounted spring design optimizes [...]
To help celebrate the 25th anniversary of HobbyTech, they have announced the high-end 1/10 CRX 3 Perf Ultimate Limited Edition Kit. Designed specifically for the rapidly growing Performance Scale category, the new CRX 3 Perf Ultimate LE is big on performance and durability. Here’s some highlights- * Only 200 units will be produced * Each chassis has a numbered plate integrated into [...]
