March 15, 2022

Penguin Royal 1/10th offroad wing

From Penguin Custom Bodyshells is the ‘Royal’ wing for 1/10th offroad. The Royal is designed around the standard LD2 and L1 EVO wing with the middle section narrowed to suit the newer narrow wing mount design. It looks awesome and has made the car more stable. It has 5 different gurney cut lines for fine tuning and is supplied clear in 1mm lexan.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


February 16, 2022

Penguin LCG Dart body for Cougar LD2

From Penguin Custom Bodyshells is this Low Centre of Gravity (LCG) Dart body for the popular Cougar LD2. Being very similar to the Dart body for the Cougar Laydown, the shell has been designed with modern software ensuring it goes as low as possible and is specifically designed for modern LCG batteries. Similar in style to the kit shell but much lower down the side pods and cab area giving amazing lap times and corner speed on the grippiest of carpet and Astro. Available in both standard weight and lightweight with window masks and made from high grade lexan.

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August 11, 2021

Penguin Cat L1 Evo Dart body

New from Penguin Custom Bodyshells is this Dart body for the Cat L1 Evo. The L1 Evo Dart body is designed to compliment the Cougar LD2 kit shell. It keeps the car flat through corners and is designed for high grip, with aerodynamic flicks down the side directing airflow over the wing to the rear. Supplied clear and available in both standard 0.75mm and lightweight 0.5mm version, it includes window masks and Penguin decals.

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August 11, 2020

Penguin Custom Bodyshells Rockhopper & vintage wings

UK Penguin Custom Bodyshells distributors Schumacher have introduced the new Rockhopper and vintage 1/10th buggy rear wings. Starting with the Rockhopper, the wing was designed for competition use and it is a more traditional style wing that compliments the Penguin range of wings. The Rockhopper sits between the King and Emperor in terms of downforce and it is made of 1mm Lexan polycarbonate and features multiple cutlines on the gurney for aero adjustment purposes.

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July 7, 2020

Penguin Custom Bodyshells Cat L1 Vortex body shell

UK Penguin Custom Bodyshells distributor Schumacher has introduced the new Vortex body shell for the Cat L1 and L1 Evo buggies. The Vortex features deep ribs down both sides for added stability, which should also increase corner speed. Combined with the vertical sides it gives it a striking and unique look, making the body a great tuning tool for a variety of track conditions. The lid is available in standard 0.75mm and lightweight 0.5mm variants, complete with window masks, trim lines and overspray film.

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June 17, 2020

Penguin Cougar vintage buggy body shells

Schumacher have added Penguin’s range of vintage Cougar 2WD buggy body shells to their line-up. Available are the original Cougar, the Cougar 2, as well as the Cougar 2000 ’93/’94 body all of which are moulded from clear high-quality polycarbonate. All three include wings and wing endplates with the Cougar 2000 set also coming with a suitable undertray.

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April 8, 2020

Penguin Emperor 1/10th buggy rear wing

New from Penguin Custom Bodyshells is the Emperor 1/10th buggy rear wing. Coming moulded from high-quality 1mm Lexan polycarbonate the rear of the wing is sectioned, to allow it to be cut differently, for different conditions and aero effects. The wing is usable for most 1/10th scale 2WD and 4WD buggies and it is available now.

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