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November 14, 2014

TRG working on budget pan car kit

Japanese company TRG, know for their highly complex F104 and F103 conversion kits, such as the TRG114, are currently working on a simple pan car chassis for Tamiya front and rear axles. The prototype shows a 1-piece fibre glass chassis with an integrated rear power pod as part of the main chassis rather than a 2-piece solution as seen on the original F104 and F103 cars. Cut-outs left and right make for a “T-bar” design that allows the motor pod to flex as it is needed to create rear traction and side-bite. The front and rear of the chassis take F103 200mm (and we guess also F104 190mm) suspension parts and the car is designed for the use with GT and sports car type of bodyshells. The car/chassis is still in prototype stages and we bring you more information as we get them.

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November 12, 2014

SWorkz S350 Evo II Pro kit – Coming soon

Following a first teaser SWorkz now have more information about the forthcoming S350 Evo II Pro 1/8th buggy available. Developed with the help of multiple World Champion Atsushi Hara, the buggy will feature an optimised suspension geometry, a refined shock system, more options and higher quality parts compared to its predecessor. Final specifications and features as well as detailed photos will become available in time for the kit release.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

November 11, 2014

Kyosho Beetle 2014 2WD buggy kit

Coming this December is Kyosho’s re-release Beetle 2WD buggy kit. The 2014 version of Kyosho’s 1983 kit externally may look like the original Beetle with its semi-trailing suspension arms, but the advanced 6061-T6 forged aluminium material delivers futuristic levels of strength, rigidity and durability to cope with the power of modern day electronics. Following the original design, the kit features a new two-piece die-cast aluminium gearbox with differential gears and in addition, the included slipper clutch protects the transmission as well as delivers efficient traction. Precision 48 pitch gears reduce traction pulsation for direct driving control characteristics while the flat under surface of the countersunk chassis has no protruding screw heads for minimal contact resistance and scraping, resulting in higher durability. Stainless shafts combine with aluminium shock bodies on the oil shocks for smooth stroke from top to bottom and running performance worthy of a true racing buggy. Like the original Beetle, the 2014 version is packaged as an unassembled kit, but nearly all tapping screws and nuts have been replaced with the improved lightweight and security of hex screws. Included with the kit also comes a replica bodyshell and period-correct wheels and tyres.

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November 11, 2014

New MR-03 Sports bodyshell variants

Kyosho soon have three new bodyshell variants of the Mini-Z MR-03 Sports chassis available. Coming as McLaren 12C GT3 2013, Porsche 962C and Aston Martin DB9R, all MR-03S chassis feature a re-designed front suspension geometry, a high-resolution digital servo with coreless motor and an integrated FET speed controller. An optional lighting set improves reality thanks to working head- and brakelights. Included with the cars comes a 2.4GHz Perfex radio system.

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November 7, 2014

HPI Q32 1/32th scale Baja Buggy

Only 109mm long is HPI Racing’s new Q32 Baja Buggy. The Q32 chassis is the smallest member of the HPI family, and it’s a fun way to get your RC fix on rainy days or when you’re stuck in the office. Fitted with grippy foam tyres and a direct rear-wheel drivetrain, it’s light, nimble and fast. HPI also includes 8 corner markers and even a mini-ramp to get you started making your own custom race courses.

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November 7, 2014

Kyosho Plazma LM Nissan R90CP kit

Kyosho soon have a new bodyshell variant of the Plazma LM 1/12th scale chassis kit available. Joining the Toyota TS020, the Porsche 962 and the Mazda 787B is the 1990’s Nissan R90CP No. 23. Based on the Plazma Ra competition pan car the Plazma LM series of cars build on a long wheelbase chassis with conventional T-bar rear suspension, a single central shock and dual side dampers. The highly adjustable front suspension is directly taken over from the LM’s competition sibling as are many parts of the rear suspension including the adjustable ball differential. The car is useable with a wide range of battery configurations including 1S to 2S LiPo batteries and four to six cell NiMH battery packs and comes almost ready-to-run including a brushed G20 standard motor, pre-mounted high grip foam tires and the highly detailed Nissan R90CP body shell.

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November 6, 2014

Losi XXX-SCT 2WD brushless RTR short course truck

Available soon from Losi is the XXX-SCT 2WD brushless RTR short course truck. Making use of the proven XXX platform the latest incarnation of Losi’s popular 2WD short course truck comes factory assembled and including a 3300kv brushless motor, a 2S LiPo compatible 45A speed controller, a powerful digital steering servo and a Spektrum DX2E radio system with AVC stabilising system. Included is also a 2A wall charger, a 20C 3000mAh LiPo battery pack and batteries for the transmitter.

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November 5, 2014

Zen-Racing GT12 club level pan car chassis

UK Company Zen-Racing soon have their GT12 1/12th scale pan car kit available. Designed by David Spashett and Paul Rodemark the emphasis has been on producing a GT12 platform the club racer can enjoy but still have all the tuning options and abilities to fill the needs of the more serious racer. This is the first complete kit to be released from the Zen race team with further GT12 upgrades and conversions will becoming available in the coming months. The release date of the GT12 kit is set for early December with more detailed images being available soon.

Source: Zen-Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]