July 27, 2017

ECX 1.9 Barrage 4WD 1/12th scale crawler kit

Horizon Hobby have introduced the ECX 1.9 Barrage 4WD scaler BTD build-to-drive kit. Using the same “pre-built critical parts” formula and manual guidelines as the successful ECX AMP MT BTD Kit, the ECX 1.9 Barrage 4WD scaler comes with everything needed to get started, including the tools, parts, and electronics. It even comes with its differential, shocks, and wheels assembled. Perfect for the backyard, the park, desert or driveway, the kit version differs from the RTR version by the motor plate for larger 390 motors, equalling more power and torque, the kit includes longer axles and housings for less wheel scrub and better handling, an aluminium servo mount makes for more servo options, 4-point links improve articulation and stronger aluminium steering links up overall durability. Also included are outboard shocks that are moved to the outside of the chassis for better handling, articulation, realism and looks. The kit is rounded out by a transmitter, batteries and charger.

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July 25, 2017

Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 brushless & brushed chassis sets

Traxxas’ new 4-Tec 2.0 1/10th scale 4WD car is soon also available in two additional variants without body shell. Coming as brushless-powered VXL and brushed standard variant, both make use of the same modular chassis, strong suspension and drivetrain components and they also include a 2.4GHz TQ radio system. Included with the VXL set is a Velineon VXL-3s electronic speed control, a Velineon 3500 brushless motor as well as Traxxas’s TSM stability management. A one-piece steel driveshaft and adjustable steel turnbuckles and steering links round out the upgraded package. The standard brushed variant comes with the XL-5 speedo, a Titan 12-Turn 550-class motor, alloy centre driveshaft and rigid composite steering links and turnbuckles. The cars can accommodate most of today’s 200mm touring car and GT body shells and they will hit stores very soon.

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July 21, 2017

Tamiya TB Evo.7 – Detail images

Following a first teaser Tamiya have released more images of their forthcoming TB Evo.7 1/10th electric touring car. The company’s top-of-the-foodchain shaft-driven tourer will feature a versatile chassis construction with the alloy main chassis being able to accommodate a total of three different motor and battery layouts. First up is a “forward” motor position with standard-size battery compartment, the second is a “mid” motor layout, shown here for the use with shorty-type batteries and last but not least comes a rear motor variant with the servo and motor sitting on the opposite size compared to usual shaft driven cars. The kit will also feature a “reverse-type” steering system with the steering bellcranks facing backwards. Part of the package are also TRF418 suspension arms, TRF419-type rear uprights, TRF super short shock absorbers and a 6mm thick centre stiffener for increased pitch damping but flexible torsional characteristics.

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July 21, 2017

Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 Mustang GT RTR kit

Traxxas’ 4-Tec 2.0 all-wheel drive chassis is soon also available with a Mustang GT body shell. Taking the proven 4-Tec name to the next level the shaft-driven 4WD chassis is of a modular design, making maintenance and tuning a breeze. The wide tub chassis allows for massive space for the sealed receiver box, waterproof motor, speed controller, steering servo and battery while rigid suspension parts with pre-set geometry make the best out of the semi-slick high-grip tyres. The sealed, hardened steel bevel limited slip differentials allow the use of high-performance option motors with the kit coming with a standard 550-size 12T brushed variant. Included in the ready-to-run package is also a TQi 2.4GHz radio system and a Traxxas 7-cell NiMH battery. The kit is rounded out by an officially licensed Ford Mustang GT body shell.

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July 13, 2017

ECX 1/12th Barrage Doomsday 1.9 4WD RTR crawler

Horizon Hobby have introduced the ECX 1/12th 4WD Barrage Doomsday 1.9 RTR crawler. Looking like coming straight out of a Mad Max movie, the vehicle packs a bunch of features such as a 4WD drive train, 4-link suspension, a high-torque motor and waterproof electronics. Locked differentials make for go-everywhere capabilities and with a 900mAh battery over 30 minutes of runtime are possible. The ready-to-run vehicle is rounded out by a 2.4GHz radio system, grippy tyres and a pre-painted pick-up truck body shell.

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July 11, 2017

PR Racing S1v3 FM Sport 2WD buggy kit

Coming from PR Racing is the S1v3 FM Sport 2WD buggy kit, the lower spec version of the S1v3 FM competition buggy. Although sporting a lower price tag the kit is stacked with features such as carbon fibre shock towers and battery strap, a sealed gear differential, and an alloy chassis. Also included are threaded oil-filled plastic body shock absorbers, rear composite hubs, over-sized RF and RR suspension mounts, as well as plastic steering posts and a bearing/plastic bushing steering assembly. The kit shares lots of parts and all geometry from the race proven competition kit, meaning it can be outfitted with additional performance parts if required.

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July 10, 2017

HB Racing E817T 1/8th E-Truggy – Coming soon

HB Racing have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming E817T 1/8th E-Truggy kit. No official word on features and specifications is available yet but given the CAD rendering the truck will use links to connect the front, centre and rear bulkheads over the more conventional and class-standard bulkhead-to-chassis braces while also utilising a clamp-style motor mount. We bring you more information on the kit as soon as they surface.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

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