Red RC » Cars

August 30, 2017

Team Magic E4RS4 electric touring car kit

HRC Distribution have introduced the new Team Magic E4RS4 electric touring car kit. The car made its debut at round 5 of the ETS back in June and it is available now. The kit is based on the all-new Symmetric Flex chassis that incorporates a new top deck and the Symmetric Flex management for optimised torsional flex. The latter is a carbon fibre centre brace that spans from the servo mount to the motor mount and it allows to access different chassis flex settings while ensuring increased pitch rigidity for better acceleration and less belt jumps.

Continue reading here

August 30, 2017

Tamiya TRF419XR touring car – Coming soon

In the dawn of the forthcoming 57th All Japan Model & Hobby Show Tamiya have announced the planned release of the TRF419XR touring car chassis kit. No other information apart from the model name is known yet nor does the additional “R” allow for any guess about the kit’s specification. The kit will be on show at the the All Japan Hobby Show at the end of September and we bring you more information on the subject as soon as they surface.

Update: In the meantime we have received first official information on the TRF419XR. You can find them after the break.

Continue reading here

August 28, 2017

Kyosho reveal first Javelin re-release buggy images

Following a first teaser video Kyosho now officially revealed that they are working on a Javelin re-release buggy. The 1/10th scale icon will feature the distinctive roll cage chassis that made the 1980’s buggy famous with the 4WD buggy being based off of the already released Optima buggy. Thus it will sport red anodised small bore shock absorbers, a redesigned rear wing mount, silver rims with knobby high-grip tyres and just like the other re-release kits Kyosho issued so far, the Javelin will rock several improvements over the original version to ensure it will withstand the brute force of modern day motors and batteries. We bring you more information on the specifications and features as soon as they become available.

View more images here

August 28, 2017

Roche Rapide F1 Evo 1/10th formula car kit

Roche have released first images and information on their forthcoming Rapide F1 Evo 1/10th formula pan car kit. The car features a vast amount of new parts such as a redesigned carbon fibre main chassis, lower pod plate, rear pod plate, front upper arms, caster adjustment plate, centre top plate, chassis brace and upper pod plate. Also included are a new 7075 aluminium front bulkhead and steering mount, a new steering arm mount with adjustable Ackermann and also new alloy lower arms stand offs. The caster adjustment plate with red anodised aluminium inserts offers five different camber angle settings and the new rear power pod side plates feature Roche’s signature black and red colour scheme. Other new features include an updated battery mounting plate with O-ring battery mount and a centre top plate that utilises five different damper mounting positions. Last but not least are 4.3mm ballstuds for the side tube damper that make for increased chassis rotation angle, a dual screw wheel hub as well as a new thrust bearing and washer.

View a list of all new features and more images here

August 28, 2017

Tekno reveal first EB410 1/10th buggy images

Following a first teaser Tekno now also released a handful of images and a features list of their forthcoming EB410 1/10th scale buggy. The buggy is a first for the company, that is known for their 1/8th electric conversions and full line of 1/8th scale off-road kits, and it will make use of a sturdy shaft drivetrain with three high-volume gear differentials, tapered 7075 driveshafts and heavy duty 6mm stub axles. The car is based on a lightened 3mm 7075 alloy chassis, it will utilise an adjustable hinge pin system, 2-piece aluminium motor mount, a reverse bellcrank steering system and 13mm shock absorbers with 3.5mm shafts and X-ring cartridges. Downstop screws for easy droop adjustment and quick excess diffs as well as an maintenance-friendly layout will round out the package.

View more images here

August 25, 2017

Xray X12’18 EU & US Edition 1/12th scale kits

Xray have introduced the 2018 variant of their successful X12 1/12th scale pan car with next year’s edition being available as EU- and US-specific variant. Both follow the same design language although they differ in details such as chassis materials and front suspension, making the EU version suitable for very low to high traction conditions while the US version is meant to excel on medium to very high traction tracks as they are popular in the U.S.A..

Continue reading here

August 25, 2017

HB Racing E817T 1/8th electric truggy kit

Available very soon is HB Racing’s new E817T electric 1/8th truggy kit. Using the race-proven features of HB Racing’s 817 platform, the electric truck is built around a tough, black anodised 7075 aircraft aluminium chassis with a symmetrical design that gives better balance for consistent jumping and cornering, all while being strategically machined to reduce weight and balance the flex characteristics. Dual clamp aluminium motor mounts hold the motor in place and the new battery mounting system is mounted directly on the chassis for the lowest CG possible.

Continue reading here

August 25, 2017

Carisma Scale Adventure SCA-1E Coyote RTR truck

Carisma have introduced the all-new line of Scale Adventure RTR kits with the first one being the 50’s pickup truck inspired SCA-1E Coyote truck. It features a solid axle 4-link suspension, a sturdy 4WD drivetrain, detailed bumpers with winch and tow hitch and it is powered by a 35T brushed motor and waterproof crawler ESC. The 1/10th scale vehicle will initially only be available as an RTR, with everything needed for operation included, such as an USB charger. A self-build kit version will follow, as well as other models based on the SCA-1E chassis and running gear. The truck will hit stores this Fall with other variants, including officially licensed products, coming at a later date.

View the features and more images here