February 6, 2015

McPappy Racing McDominator 2.1 oval chassis kit

McPappy Racing McDominator 2.1 oval chassis kit

McPappy Racing introduce the McDominator 2.1, the chassis that just won the largest class, 13.5 Stock Spec, at the Snowbird Nationals 2015. The kit features some subtle updates such as the crossbrace that now comes with additional 90 degree supports for rock solid rear chassis strength. Also a forth side shock mounting hole was added and all mounting screws of the crossbrace now use flatheads fasteners for perfect alignment while the nerf wing has been redesigned as well. Tungsten now also runs east to west and there is another thin one pocketed underneath as well with a total of five thick and one thin tungsten can be run in this chassis for a low centre of gravity. The package is rounded out by lightweight 45mm aluminium steering turnbuckles and TC6 connectors throughout.

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February 5, 2015

Kyosho MP9e TKI T1 1/8th RTR buggy

Kyosho MP9e TKI T1 1/8th RTR buggy

Kyosho soon have a new version of the Inferno MP9e TKI 1/8th scale electric RTR buggy available. The factory-assembled buggy builds on Kyosho’s World Championship winning MP9 series and features a fully adjustable suspension, 3-diff shaft drive and full RTR specifications including a genuine Team Orion R8 brushless speed controller, a 2100Kv Neon8 brushless motor, a waterproof high-torque steering servo and a 2.4GHz Syncro radio system with LCD screen. The set is rounded out by a newly designed bodyshell and pre-glued wheels with wheel stickers.

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February 5, 2015

LRP S10 Blast TC 2 Clubracer rolling chassis

LRP S10 Blast TC 2 Clubracer rolling chassis

LRP introduce the rolling chassis kit of their popular S10 Blast TC 2 Clubracer 4WD touring car. The pre-mounted chassis kit comes without wheels, tyres or bodyshell, making it a cost efficient entry level and club racer. The sealed shaft drivetrain keep dust and dirt away from the transmission gears, front CVD driveshafts and full ball bearings make for an efficient power supply and adjustable turnbuckles, threaded shock absorbers and front and rear anti-roll bars help to fine-tune the suspension. The kit is usable with all standard 190mm touring car bodyshells and touring car rubber tyres.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


February 4, 2015

IGT8 Red 1/8th nitro GT car

IGT8 Red 1/8th nitro GT car

American brand IGT8 introduce the IGT8 Red, an upgrade to their GT Pro kit. The “Red” will be released in March and no details on features and specifications are available yet but by the look of things the nitro GT racer will include a good amount of option parts such as red anodised aluminium suspension mounts, front C-hubs, upper steering plate, motor mount and chassis braces. More information will become available in time for the release.

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February 4, 2015

Serpent S120 LTR 1/12th scale kit

Serpent S120 LTR 1/12th scale kit

Serpent introduce the S120 LTR kit, the latest incarnation of the company’s popular 1/12th scale platform. The refined car features an updated front end with better adjustability and a new, innovation rear centre pivot system. Starting with the front end, the LTR features new upper arms and updated steering blocks that do away with the horizontal upper pivot ball in favour of a more standard looking system that allows for easier kingpin angle changes using inserts. Going to the rear end the LTR sports a totally new central pivot system that mounts to the rear upper brace rather than the main chassis as with most of today’s link-type cars. The design is meant to do away with binding issues while creating improved sidelink action. Along with the updated rear end design goes a new shape chassis and rear lower pod plate that allows to run the side springs in an inner or an out position. The kit is rounded out by a new centre shock bracket, new low centre of gravity rear pod brackets and it will become available by mid-February.

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February 4, 2015

Tamiya Dark Impact White Version kit

Tamiya Dark Impact White Version kit

Coming this March is Tamiya’s Dark Impact White Version 4WD buggy kit. The standard, “dark” version of the shaft-driven 4WD buggy is around for some years now with the limited edition White Version sporting all-white plastic parts such as the chassis, gearboxes, suspension parts and CVA shocks. The DF-03 chassis kit will include a full set of ball bearings as well as front and rear ball differentials.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]


February 3, 2015

HPI Racing Jumpshot 2WD RTR truck

HPI Racing Jumpshot 2WD RTR truck

Coming soon from HPI Racing is the Jumpshot 2WD series of trucks. Designed to take 2WD trucks to new levels of fun, the Jumpshot will be available in a variety of different designs, including a monster truck version with pick-up truck body, large wheels and tyres, a stadium truck with racing tyres and body, and a short course tuck with an extra-wide body, and scale wheels and tyres. All include water-proof electronics, an enclosed receiver box and a 2.4GHz radio system.

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February 3, 2015

Roche Rapide P12 1/12th scale pan car

Roche Rapide P12 1/12th scale pan car

Roche, long known for their wide range of electric on-road option parts, soon have their first ever full car kit available. The Rapide P12 is a dedicated 1/12th scale competition car based on a 2.5mm carbon fibre main chassis and coming with a fully adjustable front end and an aluminium/carbon fibre rear pod with alloy axle height and wheelbase adjusters. The car is usable with both mini and micro size servos and allows for longitudinal and transversal battery mount. More information and images will become available in time for the release in March.

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