HB Racing have released a first teaser for their forthcoming D817 1/8th nitro buggy kit. The buggy that helped HB Racing’s David Ronnefalk to win the 2016 IFMAR Nitro Buggy World Championship title is expected to show some relevant updates compared to its predecessor, the D815V2, with David’s Worlds winning hybrid buggy offering a first taste of what to expect.
Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]
Italian company Rocket RC have introduced their all-new 1/10th formula car kit. The vehicle makes use of a 2.4mm carbon fibre main chassis plate that is, like all carbon composite materials, being made in Italy as are the red anodised 7075 aluminium parts. Beside these purpose designed bits the kit makes use of some commercially available items such as a Yokomo rear differential, Roche front end parts and ball ends, 3-D-printed ABC Brianza as well as DitoDito Racing parts. The car was developed for rubber tyre racing and it will become available soon.
Traxxas have introduced the Bigfoot No. 1 1/10th scale 2WD ready-to-run monster truck. Based off of Traxxas’s proven 2WD truck chassis the vehicle features a replica Bigfoot Ford F-100 bodyshell with details such as a chrome front bumper, KC fog lights, dual-carb manifolds and a chrome roll bar. Authentic “shaved” monster truck tyres and chrome rims round of the visual details. Underneath the truck features a sturdy composite chassis, a heavy duty transmission with slipper and gear differential and it comes factory assembled and including a waterproof XL-5 speed controller, a 12-turn 550-size motor and a 2.4GHz radio system.
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German Maverick distributors LRP have introduced the Strada DC RTR drift car. Building on a sturdy 4WD shaft-driven composite tub chassis the car also features oil-filled shock absorbers, double wishbone suspension, an enclosed drivetrain as well as front and rear gear differentials. Included are also a strong steering servo, waterproof speed controller and a MM-22 540-class brushed motor along a pre-decorated bodyshell and special drift car tyres. The package is rounded out by a 2.4GHz radio system, a power pack and a suitable wall charger.
Xray have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming XB8’17 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. The latest incarnation of the company’s poplar XB8 platform will hit the stores soon with all information and images becoming available in time for the release.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Tamiya’s TRF102 1/10th formula chassis is soon also available in a Black Edition with dark anodised aluminium parts over the standard blue ones. The car is based on a carbon fibre chassis with T-bar rear suspension design for improved bump track handling compared to link-type cars, it comes with a big bore centre shock, a single roll damper and it will hit stores by February.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
Coming soon from VBC Racing is the FF17 1/10th scale FWD touring car kit. A nearly complete redesign compared to the company’s previous front wheel driven car, the FF17 features a new gearbox with aluminium side plates and hardened alloy gears, it comes with a redesigned steering with new steering geometry and the updated shock absorbers make for smooth operation. The chassis is cut from high-quality carbon fibre, it utilises standard or shorty battery packs and allows for inline or transverse battery layouts. The vertical upper deck keeps the whole chassis assembly tweak-free even after harsh racing incidents and the lower chassis plate allows for easy mounting of brass weights to fine-tune the car’s weight bias. The car is available as rolling chassis kit or as bundle including a Speed Passion Reventon Stock Club Race speed controller and a MMM Competition 3.0 21.5T motor and it will hit stores this January.
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Following a first announcement Showgame have released a couple of preview images of the forthcoming Team Scorpion Racing by Bergonzoni Group RSV4 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. Set for an official release in mid-January, the company is still tight-lipped about the vehicle’s features but looking at the images one can spot massive big bore shock absorbers, a front pivot ball suspension, and a single beam rear wing mount. The buggy will also feature universal centre driveshafts, it can be run with a rear or centre-mounted receiver battery and the kit will include options such as hard aluminium chassis braces and an aluminium centre diff mount. More information will become available in time for the release.
