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August 15, 2019

Traxxas TRX-4 Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² trail truck

Seen for the first time at this year’s Nuremberg International Toyfair, Traxxas has now announced the official release of the TRX-4 Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² RTR trail truck. In 2015, Mercedes-Benz released the limited-production G 500 4×4² to stake its claim as the ultimate off-road vehicle. Outfitted with a powerful V8 engine, dynamic 4WD system, and military-grade portal axles, the G 500 4×4² had no equal. Traxxas honours the rich history of the G-Class with this highly-detailed RC replica. Based on the class-leading TRX-4, the Traxxas Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² features portal axles, a high/low transmission, and locking differentials for all-terrain capability. Outfitted with 2.6” replica wheels and tyres, chrome grill and skid plate, and a full complement of scale details, the TRX-4 Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² combines iconic style with the toughness and technology of the TRX-4 Scale and Trail crawler. Portal axles lift the truck at the wheels for huge centre pumpkin ground clearance while virtually eliminating torque twist. The TRX-4’s highly adjustable chassis offers a nearly endless supply of upgrades ranging from lift kits and portal weights to full LED light kits and tough aluminium accessories.

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August 14, 2019

MST CFX-W 313mm JP1 series crawlers

MST have announced the release of their new CFX-W 313mm wheelbase JP1 series crawlers. Available in kit form or as ready-to-run set with pre-painted body shells, the vehicle features a realistic C-channel steel chassis frame for strength and scale looks while the all-metal transmission gear set provides efficiency and durability. The planetary gearbox with dual slipper clutch ensures reliable power supply, increased lifespan of all parts and optimised holding power when it is needed. The 0.6 module spur gear provided additional durability in case of high torque loads. Other features include heavy duty CV-style driveshafts, 4-gear MPA portal axles with 14.4mm offset as well as adjustable shock absorbers. A realistic front motor position helps with climbing performance as does the aluminium 4-link suspension. The kit and RTR sets are rounded out by full ball bearing sets and scale looking 1.9” wheels and tyres.

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August 13, 2019

VBC Racing Lightning10X235 Pro10 pan car kit

VBC Racing have announced the soon release of their new Lightning10X235 235mm Pro10 pan car kit. The car will feature a 7075-T6 industry-first fully adjustable front Active Lower Caster ALC system, a 7075-T6 CNC main chassis and rear lower pod with silver edge chamfers for increase handling precision and a 7075-T6 heat-treated hardened rear diff axle. The steering setup allows for an inline indirect or transverse direct front steering linkage and the chassis supports configurable inline (standard/shorty battery) or transverse (shorty battery) battery layouts. Other features include a long or short centre rear shock linkage, a TBBS-P Progressive Centre Rear Shock with diamond-cut inner shock body surface to provide superb damping smoothness and precision as well as a 7075-T6 “Aero” adjustable front steering strut bar. Full details will become available in time of the release.

Source: VBC Racing [vbcracing.com]

August 12, 2019

VBC Racing Ghost18 Edition A touring car kit

VBC Racing have announced the soon release of their Ghost18 Edition A touting car, an upgraded version of the popular Ghost18. The Edition A now comes with the upgraded 7075 aluminium main chassis and full carbon upper deck for improved handling. It also comes with full 7075 aluminium parts, full carbon graphite parts and racing quality parts. This car is ideal for club, GT races, and vintage racing with other features include full ball bearings, front and rear stabilisers and a sliding racing steering system.

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August 7, 2019

Xpress Execute FT1 FWD touring car – Coming soon

The growing front-wheel drive touring car scene is gaining more traction so to speak with Xpress being the latest company to announce the soon release of a FWD touring car kit. The Execute FT1 is currently under development with prototype cars being raced around Asia to finalise the car’s design. For now, and given the blurred-out teaser image, the vehicle seems to utilise the classic front motor design and we bring you more updates on the project as they become available.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

August 5, 2019

Tamiya GF-01TR Monster Beetle Trail kit

Tamiya have announced the soon release of their GF-01TR based Monster Beetle Trail kit. The 1/14th scale truck is based on the GF-01TR monocoque chassis that features a centrally placed motor, double wishbone suspension components with portal axles and gum-filled gear differentials. The vehicle is decked out by a moulded plastic body shell with separate window inserts and chrome details such as fog lamps, engine and exhausts. Yellow wheels and grippy chevron/pin tread tyres round out the package. The kit will hit stores in September.

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August 1, 2019

Serpent 988e Taipan 1/8th electric pan car kit

Coming soon from Serpent is the 988e Taipan 1/8th electric pan car kit. The “rigid” pan car chassis features an innovative 2-belt drivetrain, flexible battery configurations and a lightweight overall design for less stress on motor, speed controller and batteries. Other features include easily interchangeable spur gears, adjustable body mount height, 988 steering blocks for leading or trailing axles, adjustable upper arm mounts, adjustable tube angles, front flex adjustments as well as easy ride height adjustments using shims. The car will accept standard 1/8th tyres and bodies and full information will become available in time for the official release that is scheduled for end of August.

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August 1, 2019

TLR 22 5.0 DC Elite Race Kit 2WD buggy

Coming soon from Team Losi Racing is the 22 5.0 DC Elite Race Kit 2WD dirt/clay buggy. Taking the successful 22 5.0 platform as a base and including all of the key option parts that TLR’s factory race team uses to win across the world, the 22 5.0 DC Elite is pro level ready right out of the box. Option parts coming with the kit include carbon fibre, black anodised aluminium and titanium turnbuckles. The specification list starts with +2mm front and rear carbon fibre shock towers, an electronics mounting plate as well as a rear wing washer. The alloy options include the steering bell cranks, drag link, servo mount, outer front bearing inserts, rear camber block, C and D pivots, and aluminium nuts throughout. The kit includes inner rear pivots with roll centre, track width, anti-squat and toe adjustment paired with the Variable Height Axle (VHA) rear hubs which also give more roll centre and axle height adjustment. Included are also titanium turnbuckles throughout the buggy to save weight and increase performance. The included G3 shocks give the 22 5.0 the handling of the Gen II shocks, but with long-anticipated ease of use improvements. Other features include the super heavy duty slipper assembly, a ball differential, a lightweight 0.8mm body shell, a low front wing as well as Stiffezel front suspension arms, mud guards, and waterfall and soft rear suspension arms. The kit will hit stores by the end of August.

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