Red RC » Cars

September 9, 2016

Team Corally FSX-10 formula kit – Coming soon

Roughly a year ago Team Corally officially introduced their 1/10th scale formula pan car kit and now things seem to materialise as the Belgium company issued a first image of the pre-production car. The vehicle will utilise a class-standard carbon fibre arm front suspension, a slim 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis that seems to allow for inline and transversal battery configuration and it sports a link-type rear end with dual roll dampers, a lightweight centre shock and carbon fibre rear axle. Also part of the package are a high-torque ball differential, adjustable rear wing and a long nose front bumper. More information and images will become available in time for the release which is scheduled for this Fall.

Source: Team Corally [corally.com]

September 8, 2016

HB Racing RGT8 1/8th nitro GT kit

HB Racing have introduced their new RGT8 1/8th nitro GT kit. Based off of the World Championship winning D815 buggy, both kits share many similarities and parts such as the heavy-duty drivetrain components with the RGT8 featuring a 2-speed transmission, monocoque suspension arms, suspension mounts with inserts and 16mm big bore shock absorbers. Other features include lightweight diff gears, rubber CVD boots, steel turnbuckles, machined engine mount and a 3mm 7075 chassis. The kit is rounded out by machined aluminium caster blocks, steering blocks and rear uprights. The steering system features an alloy servo saver arm, aluminium drag link, steel turnbuckles and woven carbon fibber steering arms on the steering blocks. Alternate arm mounts, steering blocks, caster blocks, steering arms, rear hub carrier arms and sway bars are all available to tune the RGT8 to any track or driving style. The vehicle comes in kit form, so racers can choose their own wheels, tyres, body, engine and electronics.

View the features and another image here

September 8, 2016

Kyosho Mini-Z MR03 VE Pro GP limited edition chassis

Coming soon from Kyosho is the Mini-Z MR03 VE Pro GP limited edition chassis kit. It is equipped with an ultra-fast Team Orion 12,000kv brushless motor that is being cooled down efficiently with the one-piece heat sink construction. Also, the chassis is equipped with the R246-1351 MML aluminum motor mount and R246-1352 MML roll damper with special hard anodizing treatment for performance and durability. The front upper and lower arms have been updated with new glass fibre reinforced material that realizes more accurate and rigid front suspension working. The chassis comes equipped with an MHS/ASF compatible Rx ESC unit, ball bearings, gold-plated battery terminals and a black anodized ball diff as standard. The chassis kit is compatible with the ultra-fast Syncro EX-6 transmitter as well as the standard KT-18 and EX-5UR.

View the features and more images here

September 8, 2016

Kyosho DBX VE 2.0 1/10th E-buggy ReadySet kit

Following the introduction of the upgraded Inferno VE Kyosho America have also announced the soon release of the DBX VE 2.0 1/10th scale electric buggy. It offers the convenience of a 1/10th scale vehicle mixed with 1/8th scale performance levels, and the upgraded kit now includes the 2.4GHz Syncro KT-231P transmitter and KS4031-06W high-torque and high-speed steering servo. In addition to the new controls, the new DBX VE 2.0 is equipped with a colourful printed body with white motif and high-vis neon yellow wheels that light up the track. The chassis features aluminium parts anodized in signature gun metallic and is equipped with the Team Orion Vortex R10 Evo motor and Vortex R10 Sports ESC of the former model. The ready-to-run kit is rounded out by 1/8th scale racing buggy tyres that combine with a long wheelbase and wide tread to deliver stability under any conditions.

View the features and another image here

September 8, 2016

Kyosho Inferno VE ReadySet 1/8th E-Buggy

Kyosho have announced the soon release of their upgraded Inferno VE ReadySet 1/8th E-buggy kit. The ready-to-run vehicle builds on the proven MP9 and features a sturdy alloy chassis, a robust 4WD drivetrain and large volume shock absorbers. Included in the factory-assembled kit are genuine Team Orion electronics such as a Neon8 brushless motor and a programmable Vortex R8 speed controller. Also included is a high-torque metal gear steering servo and the kit comes with the new Syncro KT-231P 2.4GHz radio system for improved vehicle control. The set is rounded out by square block tyres on neon red wheels and a pre-painted bodyshell.

View the features and another image here

September 6, 2016

Kyosho reveal more Turbo Scorpion re-re images

Kyosho Taiwan have released first high resolution images of the forthcoming Turbo Scorpion re-release 1/10th 2WD buggy kit. The latest addition to the Legendary Series of 1980’s kits is based off of the standard Scorpion but it features a white colour chassis tub, red body aluminium shock absorbers and larger wheels and tyres that seem to accept modern day 2.2″ tyres. Like the other Legendary Series buggies the kit will also feature updated suspension parts, modern 48 pitch gears and an upgraded transmission with slipper clutch. So far nothing is known about the vintage-looking Le Mans 240 brushless motor shown in the images. It may be included or available as upgrade but all information should become available in time for the release that is expected to happen in November.

View more images here

September 6, 2016

Team Corally SSX12 1/12th scale pan car – Teaser image

Team Corally have released a first image of their forthcoming SSX12 1/12th scale pan car kit. Newly developed from the ground up the kit features a class-standard link-type rear suspension but a new, simpler front end compared to other modern-day kits. The vehicle is currently undergoing final tests and it will become available soon. We bring you more information on the kit and a release date as soon as they surface.

Source: Team Corally [corally.com]

September 5, 2016

Tamiya Honda Civic SiR & NSX 1/10th scale kits

Coming this Fall are two new kits based off of Tamiya’s popular TT-02 entry level 1/10th scale 4WD chassis. First up is the iconic Honda Civic SiR EG6 on the drift-specific TT-02D chassis. The kit includes full ball bearings, oil-filled CVA shock absorbers, an aluminium motor heat sink and a Sports Tuned brushed motor and it is rounded out by a Civic SiR replica bodyshell and mesh-type wheels with Super Drifttech tyres.

Continue reading here