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April 27, 2020

Tamiya TC-01 Formula E Gen2 4WD kit

Following a couple of teasers on social media during the recent week, Tamiya have fully unveiled their all new 190mm TC-01 shaft-driven 4WD on-road chassis that comes decked off with a fantastic looking Formula E Gen2 body shell. Starting with the chassis, the all-new TC-01 platform utilises an inboard shock absorber design to ensure an ultra-low centre of gravity while the centralised weight distribution with a mid motor and rear-mounted battery pack promises exceptional performance on the track. The suspension geometry with camber, caster, and toe angles is widely adjustable using shims, allowing to access complex setups while the standard 12mm hex touring car rims enable the driver to use a near endless range of rim and tyre combinations. The drivetrain is equipped with an oil-filled gear differential and while the kit comes with a multi-part Formula E Gen2 body shell, the chassis is also usable with standard 190mm touring car body shells. The kit will hit stores in August.

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April 27, 2020

Tamiya TA07RR 4WD electric touring car kit

Coming soon from Tamiya is their new TA07RR 4WD electric touring car kit. Of a mid-motor design the RR version of Tamiya’s popular intermediate-level tourer comes including a host of option parts such as carbon fibre upper decks, an aluminium servo and middle deck mount, carbon reinforced bulkheads, adjustable aluminium arm mounts, the TRF419 Upgrade Set suspension parts, TRF 37T front pulley and rear gear differential, TRF420 front axles, double joint driveshafts, TRF Super Short shock absorbers including the TRF-SSBB shock upgrade set, TA07 aluminium steering arms and many more. Also included is a set of anti-roll bar wires specially developed for the use with Tamiya Challenge Cup tyres. Full details will become available in time of the release with a definite date not being set yet.

View a list of the included option parts here (translated from Japanese)

April 26, 2020

Serpent Cobra SRX8-T nitro truck kit

Following a first teaser image Serpent have fully unveiled their all-new Cobra SRX8-T nitro truck kit. Based off of the SRX8 buggy and compared to its predecessor S811T, the truck variant features a new 3mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis with matching side pods. The main plate features bent edges to increase strength in the centre of the chassis to prevent bending. The chassis has a tapered angle shape and increased width to improve stability as well as drivability. The SRX8-T also utilises the exclusive fixed engine/gear mesh found exclusively on the SRX line of vehicles. The solid mounting of the engine and diff is absolutely fool proof and owners can still adjust the gear ratio without the need to fiddle around with engine positions. With the choice of 13 and 14 tooth clutch bells, as well as 46, 47, and 48 tooth spur gears give maximum adjustability for every condition.

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April 24, 2020

Xray NT1 2021 1/10th nitro on-road kit

Xray have introduced their new NT1 2021 1/10th scale nitro on-road kit. The next generation of the 2-time IFMAR World Championship winning platform is of an all-black design, doing away with the signature orange design of it predecessors, leaving only some shock parts and details in the company’s house colour. New for the 2021 version is also an updated 2-speed carrier that features a heatsink design for more consistent shifting while the new lightweight drive flange lowers the drivetrain’s rotational masses. Also in the drivetrain area a new brake disc adapter is about 25 percent lighter, again adding to an overall increased drivetrain performance. The kit will hit stores very soon.

Find the full presentation here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 24, 2020

ARC release more R12 details

ARC have released more details about their highly anticipated R12 mid-motor touring car. The company started the project with three main goals: to maximise the mechanical traction, to centralise the transmission, and lower the overall centre gravity. Following a lot of evaluation and track tests all over the works, the R12 will feature all-new suspension arms that are increased in length in order to improve overall traction and corner speeds while offering two different shock mounting positions. The matching suspension blocks are of a more narrow design to complement the long arms. The upper deck is now of a 2-piece design with independent flex adjustments front and rear while the all-new drivetrain pulley design provides a very centralised drivetrain for increased stability and handling. Also new is the 1-piece easy flex adjustment more mount with a lightweight motor bulkhead design. A new spur adapter ensures quick and easy main gear changes while the new chassis offers optimised flex with mounting positions for both the new long and the older short arm design. All-new low centre of gravity anti-roll bars, new bulkheads with an updated roll centre adjustment design and an all-new rear shock tower, that supports horizontal and vertical body post mounting rounds out the package. The R12 is set for a release around mid-May.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]

April 24, 2020

LC Racing PTG 1/10th scale 4WD buggy – Coming soon

LC Racing have released a first teaser image of their PTG 1/10th scale 4WD platform. The chassis is of a pretty conventional design that allows to use full-size LiPo batteries while the motor is located in the rear part of the chassis with the speed controller and servo in front. The shock absorbers seem to be of a high specification with threaded shock bodies while the chassis looks to be made of aluminium. We bring you more details on the project as they surface.

Source: LC Racing [lcracing.net]

April 24, 2020

Tamiya reveal more TC-01 details

Following a first teaser video Tamiya have released more details on their forthcoming all-new TC-01 chassis that is decked out with a fantastic looking Formula E Gen2 body shell. The kit depicts the Gen2 car campaigned in the 2019/20 season of the Formula E championship, the pinnacle of full-scale electric track racing. The sleek body with cowled wheels is recreated in polycarbonate with the halo, mirrors and rear diffuser/bumper being separate moulded components. Decals are included to recreate the championship livery car. The kit is based on the all-new shaft-driven TC-01 4WD chassis and more details are expected to surface shortly. In the meantime you can enjoy some motion pictures courtesy of Tamiya‘s latest TC-01 teaser video. Update: In the meantime more TC-01 images became available, you can find them at the end of this feature after the break.

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April 23, 2020

MST TCR M-class chassis kit – Coming soon

Coming in the foreseeable future is Max Speed Technology’s new TCR M-class chassis kit, a versatile platform that allows to use either front-wheel or rear-wheel drive from a single chassis. The chassis design enables the owner to use 210mm, 225mm or 239mm wheelbase settings as well as 164mm or 173mm overall width to ensure the platform is usable with pretty much every M-class body shell out there. The car is based on a FRP main chassis, it features full independent suspension components and a ball differential. Full details will become available in time of the release that is set for the third quarter of 2020.

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