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January 10, 2020

Awesomatix show more 1/12th pan car prototype images

During this week’s 2020 IFMAR 1/12th scale World Championships Awesomatix are showing off their forthcoming all-new 1/12th scale pan car platform. Still in prototype stages the company has yet to finalise the design, however we now got a first taste of what to expect with Awesomatix team manager, Max Mächler having released some images on social media. By the look of things the car will be of a pretty revolutionary design with the obvious absence of a centre shock absorber and tube side damper(s) as they are common for most electric pan cars. The front end is made up using lots of carbon fibre while the uniquely shaped “U” main chassis is made of aluminium on Max’s prototype. Overall the vehicle is of a very low profile design even by the measures of the somewhat extreme 1/12th scale cars with the performance being there from the get go as “new-to-12th-scale” Max seeded 3rd overall in the LMP Spec class. More details are expected to surface during the week.

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January 9, 2020

Infinity IF14-2 touring car – Coming soon

Creation Model have released first images of the forthcoming new Infinity IF14-2 touring car kit. The new platform still uses a traditional “rear motor” layout, however the layshaft and spur gear have been moved towards the centre of the chassis which creates a new drivetrain layout that in theory should make for more balanced forward traction under acceleration due to the rear belt being longer and the front belt being shorter compared to traditional rear motor/rear spur gear cars. With the motor still in the rear, the electronics can be spaced much closer together compared to a mid-motor car which makes for a more centralised weight balance as the speed controller does not hang towards the rear as it is the case with most mid-motor cars. Full details on specifications and features will become available in time of the release so for now there is “only” a handful of pretty decent preview images.

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January 9, 2020

Losi Tenacity TT Pro 4WD SCT Brushless RTR trucks

Losi have introduced their new Tenacity TT Pro 4WD SCT Brushless RTR trucks. The vehicles are based on the high-performance TEN platform featuring a super-tough 4mm plate, 6061-T6 aluminium chassis and the ability to adjust the TT Pro’s suspension and drivetrain for any condition. For added adjustability and tune-ability, adjustable turnbuckles come standard on the TT Pro as do adjustable swaybars, 4mm aluminium shock towers and independent front and rear suspension. The truck also includes a full metric hardware package and aluminium features along a Spektrum Smart 130A brushless ESC and Spektrum Firma 4-Pole 3150KV 550 motor, allowing drivers to hit 80+ km/h with a 3-cell LiPo battery. The ESC is waterproof, completely programmable and comes pre-wired with a high-current IC5 connector. Drivers stay in control with a DX2E Active transmitter and a Spektrum AVC receiver with steering priority, and the truck is topped off with an officially licensed Brenthel or Falken race inspired scale trophy truck bodies along with officially licensed Method Wheels with Falken Wildpeak MT tyres.

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January 9, 2020

Kyosho Inferno MP10 Spec A nitro buggy roller

Coming soon from Kyosho is the Inferno MP10 Spec A 1/8th nitro buggy roller. The pre-assembled kit out of Kyosho’s Spec A range is built by experienced staff and the kits are individually checked by Inferno designer Yuichi Kanai himself. Areas such as shock absorbers and diffs are built to very high standards to guarantee best performances as are details such as ride height and suspension geometry that all come pre-set and race-ready. On top of this the bodyshell is pre-cut, reducing preparation time significantly. Not included are accessories such as engine, electronics and tyres. As for the specifications the Spec A kit comes with the same features as the standard MP10 kit and it will hit the stores soon.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

January 9, 2020

Team Associated B6.2 & B6.2D Team Kit 2WD buggies

Team Associated have unveiled their new B6.2 and B6.2D Team Kit 2WD buggies. The B6 platform introduced the use of two separate chassis configurations and the new B6.2 continues this theme. The B6.2 will be the buggy of choice for high-grip carpet or turf track surfaces with its 3-gear Laydown transmission assembly and anti-roll bars for optimal mass balance. The B6.2D includes both 4-gear Layback and Laydown transmission assemblies to fine-tune mass balance to track conditions; add to that the addition of +1 Ackermann plates and gull wing suspension arms to tune the steering for razor-sharp feel and control. Both cars share many great features, such as an easy-access differential, outer rear hinge pins captured with bolt head and locknut for increased durability, new symmetric rear arms that can be flipped to allow an in- between rear shock mounting position, and a new slipper assembly. The setups and tuning parts remain interchangeable between the two configurations.

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January 8, 2020

FTX DR8 1/8th desert racer RTR buggy

Coming from FTX RC is their new DR8 1/8th scale desert racer ready-to-run buggy. Big, brutal and fast the DR8 is sure to capture the attention of electric powered brushless fans looking for a fast performer with the added bonus of some scale realism. Featuring the a 6S compatible Hobbywing speed control and 4274 2000kv brushless motor, the true test will be finding enough space to unleash the DR8 to its full potential of up to 100kph. At these speeds a solid base is required and the DR8 features heavy-duty materials and a proven design. 3mm heavy-duty aluminium front and rear braced main chassis, 5mm thick front and rear aluminium shock towers and reinforced moulded suspension components come as standard to help soak up any high speed tumbles. The 4WD drivetrain features sealed oil filled metal-geared differentials coupled with spiral toothed output gear and pinion and is finished off with a hardened steel spur gear for a near bulletproof transmission. Fully adjustable pivot ball suspension, front and rear anti-roll bars and big bore adjustable oil filled shock absorbers all contribute to provide race like handling and adjustability for different terrains. The DR8 is topped off with a classic, desert buggy inspired moulded tubular roll cage frame with printed lexan panels and spare wheel. A detailed interior driver cockpit, painted fire extinguishers are all rounded off with super bright front and rear LED light bars.

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January 8, 2020

HB Racing working on new Pro-XX touring car

HB Racing are currently developing the follow-up model of their Pro5 electric touring car kit according to an image that surfaced on social media. Utilising what appear to be Pro5 suspension components the chassis is of a mid layshaft design, meaning the motor still remains in the rear part of the chassis with the layshaft and main gear shifted further towards the middle of the car. This however is just one of several different designs HB Racing and Zero Tribe founder Kagayama are currently working on. We bring you more details on the project as they become available.

Source: HB Racing Asia [facebook.com]

January 7, 2020

Awesomatix 1/12th scale pan car – Teaser image

Last week we brought you a first image of what was believed to depict Awesomatix’s step into competitive 1/12th scale pan car racing and now things seem to materialise even more. Awesomatix team manager Max Mächler shared an image of his ride for the forthcoming IFMAR 1/12th scale World Championships in the UK – sans electronics but with wheels on, showing the extreme low centre of gravity design of the prototype chassis. No official details are available as of now but with the Worlds kicking off later this week official information and more images shouldn’t be too far off on the horizon.

Image: Max Mächler