Hey all, a happy Friday to you! Welcome to the Backyard. Today I am going to hopefully impart some wisdom. This is wisdom that I’ve come about first hand, via myself or friends of mine. It’s normal to get burned out by the hobby, just as it is with any kind of thing you do […]
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Just announced by Team Associated is the Yokomo YZ-10 Classic Blue Kit. This special release of the classic YZ-10 is sure to bring back memories from the glory days of rc. Check out these highlights- * Slipper clutch * Floating servo mount * Anti-roll bar * Threaded shock bodies * Special shorty battery box * […]
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Yeah Racing has released a new upgrade item for the Traxxas 4-Tec Drift. Their Aluminum Steering Set (TEC4–024BK) offers improved durability and rigidity compared to the 4-Tec Drift’s stock components. This steering rack set is made of machined aluminum and features a black finish. It features ball bearings for smooth turning performance and includes all […]
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New from ARRMA is the affordable 1/10 Fury 223S BLX Brushless 2WD RTR SCT. The ARRMA Fury has quite the reputation for being not only loads of fun to drive, but for also being incredibly durable. The latest version of the Fury is loaded with big brushless power and comes with Spektrum’s Dynamic Stability Control […]
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New over at ARRMA is the 1/10 Senton 223S BLX Brushless 4X4 RTR SCT. The ARRMA Senton has long been putting smiles on drivers faces and the latest version is packed with performance and durability. Here are the highlights- * Perfect 4X4 SCT for growing your brushless bashing skills * 2S and 3S ready, for […]
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New from Axial Adventure is the 1/18 UTB18 Capra 4WS 4WD RTR Trail Buggy. The new UTB18 Capra is loaded with not only performance, but also with a hot scale look. Here are the highlights- * Capra performance in a size for indoor/outdoor crawling * 4-Wheel steering * Proven Capra performance * Pre-built ready-to-run with […]
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New from Maclan Racing are a pair of MDP (Maclan Drift Performance) LiPo Batteries. Specifically designed for hardcore drift action, the new MDP packs can help you raise your sideways game. Here are the highlights- * Ultimate choice for precision, power, and performance in RC drifting * MDP Graphene HV 2S 6400mAH & MDP ULCG […]
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New from RPM is a Rear Bumper Mount for the Traxxas XRT. This beefy bumper mount was designed to be much stronger than the stock part for those extreme bashing sessions. Check out these highlights- * Increased height (19mm) for extra strength * Thicker than stock (5.08mm) * Durable triple loop design where each side […]
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The RC4WD crew has uploaded a 1982 Toyota Pickup Hard Body Set promotional video. The new RC4WD Toyota hard body set has impeccable scale realism and can be used for all sorts of custom builds. Watch below to get a close up look at the RC4WD Toyota, as well as finding out more about its […]
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Redcat used the backdrop of its SEMA 2024 booth to announce the release of its latest 1/18-scale model, the MT-18. Based on the popular Ascent-18, this tiny monster truck shares parts compatibility with its crawler cousin while showcasing some unique traits. The MT-18 features straight, solid axles to give it an appearance that’s in line […]
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New from the MIP crew are 4.0mm & 5.0mm Speed Tips. Some of you already know that a good 4.0 (#9214S) and 5.0 (#9215S) hex wrench will get a lot of use while wrenching on 5th scale/large scale trucks. Now the MIP crew is offering their beefy 4.0 and 5.0 in a Gen 2 version. […]
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Just announced by Team Associated is the highly collectable RC10 40th Anniversary Green Edition Kit. The green edition of the classic RC10 is an alternate reproduction of Roger Curtis’s world championship-winning buggy design that helped change the landscape of rc. Here are the highlights- * Special green anodizing on chassis * IFMAR worlds style front […]
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The crew at Tamiya has announced the Re-Release of their TB-05R Touring Car Kit. This high-end shaft driven touring car is loaded with hop-ups to make it track ready, right out of the box. Check out these highlights- * Efficient shaft-driven 4WD chassis * Front or rear motor layouts * Fully bearing equipped * TRF […]
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Over at Team Associated they are now teasing a new Touring Car Kit. Team Associated has been a player in the touring car game for decades, but has tended to be more dominant off-road, than on. Perhaps this new teaser, with the number 8 prominently displayed, with help put AE back on top of the […]
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Over at GL Racing they have announced a very trick 1/28 Formula One Kit. The crew at the Hong Kong based GL Racing have long been into the micro sized race scene and their new Formula One kit is one of the best we’ve seen in small scale. Check out these highlights- * 4 wheel […]
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Now being teased over at Capo Racing is the Cub 3 1/18 Mini Tatra 8×8 Kit. This all metal kit is fully 8 wheel drive and both front axles are used for steering. Capo Racing has been pushing the envelope of scale realism since their inception and their upcoming Cub 3 definitely does not disappoint […]
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New from Injora are their front and rear Brass & Aluminum Portal Axles for the Redcat Ascent-18. These complete axles will give your 1/18-scale crawler a premium appearance overhaul and add down-low weight to keep your rig planted as you navigate gates. The main axle housings are made of machined aluminum, while the portal covers, […]
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Now shipping from Carisma is the limited edition 1/10 Range Rover Custom SCA-1E 2.1 RTR. As Carisma’s licensing agreement with Jaguar Land Rover is about to expire at the end of 2024, this is a limited edition release to celebrate all their previous collaborations. With a hot looking scale accurate body, and Carisma’s highly capable […]
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Now shipping from JConcepts is a P2 Series Clear Body for the SWORKz S35-4 Evo. Right now there are four SWORKz drivers in the top ten of the world 1/8th nitro buggy rankings, thus showing SWORKz is at the top of the 1/8th nitro buggy game. Thankfully JConcepts has all you new SWORKz drivers covered […]
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Hey everyone and happy Friday! Welcome to November – start warming up the credit cards for all that holiday shopping! Last week I discussed a large scale crawler I’ve been working on, but this week I wanted to shift to the opposite end of the spectrum. Over the Summer, when the FMS FCX24M Land Rover […]
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