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February 15, 2024

Protoform 1970 Plymouth Barracuda for VTA Class

A big category in its home US market, Protoform as released a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Clear Body for the VTA Class. They are once again throwing it back to the glory days of American road racing with the latest entry in their line of bodies for Vintage Trans-Am racing. From its muscular stance and hood scoop to the deep-set front grille and built-in rear spoiler, all the details of the classic Mopar are faithfully recreated in 1:10 detail. This body is made from high-quality polycarbonate in the USA and includes an extensive decal sheet with fender stripes along with window masks.

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February 15, 2024

T-Works MTC2R Titanium Upper Deck Screws

New from T-Works are these Titanium Upper Deck Screws for Mugen Seiki’s MTC2R 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Made from high quality Ti64 titanium alloy and sold as a pair, these lightweight yet extremely durable screws replace the kit standard steel versions and help reduce the car’s centre of gravity.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

February 15, 2024

Orlowski to head ‘Charity Race’ entry

The organisers of the annual ‘Charity Race’ in Italy have announced that last year’s winner and new 1:12 World Champion Michal Orlowski will head the 2024 entry on March 2/3. A race that has raised thousands of euros for local charities includes Ronald Volker, Marc Rheinard, Bruno Coelho, Alexander Hagberg and Viktor Wilck as previous winners and has always been popular with factory drivers given its positive charity element. Set to make his MIBO International debut this weekend in the Czech Republic, Orlowski won the 12th edition of the ‘Charity Race’ at the RC Landia indoor carpet track in Scandiano from Schumacher team-mate Mattia Collina. Organised by Team La Gang, the event has classes Modified, Stock 17.5T, FWD, GT10, 1:12 and GT12.

Source: Team La Gang [teamlagang.it]

February 15, 2024

Rêve D Radio and LiPo bag

RC Drift specialists ReveD from Japan has introduced a new radio bag and lipo bag to its accessories range. The large-capacity type ‘Radio Bag 2’ can accommodate various sizes of radios and has a large opening with a zipper, making it easy to put in and take out your radio. It can also be used as a large-capacity bag that is convenient for carrying chargers, parts boxes and others track side essentials. The new ‘LiPo Bag 2’ can be used not only with short size LiPo batteries that are often used in RC drifting, but also with standard size LiPo batteries. By using flame-retardant materials with excellent fire resistance and wide Velcro, damage will be minimized in the unlikely event that the battery catches fire.

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February 14, 2024

MonacoRC iCharger Bag with Flexible Rubber Tray

Continuing to extend the uses for its Bag range, MonacoRC has released a version with a Flexible Rubber Tray for the iCharger 408/456 and iCharger DX8. The MonacoRC Flexible Tray is produced in rubber through the use of 3D printing. This innovative alternative to the traditional foam insert gives the product a more distinctive and stylish appearance. The elastic properties of the rubber ensure optimal protection for the charger inside the bag. MonacoRC has revolutionised the transportation of materials in the RC world with its exclusive line of bags. The new MonacoRC Bag Small V2.1 stands out for its attention to detail: the interior is adorned with an elegant tone-on-tone red MonacoRC logo print, enhancing the quality of the finish. In addition to the practical tone-on-tone red mesh inner pocket (for the Black and Red version), the exterior is enriched with a MonacoRC label, maintaining the elegant simplicity that has made the bag so popular. The series is available in three sizes, easily distinguishable by the colour of the zippers.

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February 12, 2024

Xray X4F’24 Alu Flex Chassis 2.0mm

New from Xray is this 2.0mm Alu Flex Chassis for its X4F’24 1:10 FWD Touring Car. Made from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, the chassis is recommended for high traction carpet tracks making the car easier to drive and more stable in high traction condition and avoiding traction rolling. It features special cut outs for optimal flex characteristics. The ultra-narrow chassis is only 84mm wide and features special cut outs that provide the chassis flex characteristics suitable for a wide variety of the traction levels. The bottom of the chassis is shaped to reduce contact between the chassis and the ground while turning to improve cornering speed.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 12, 2024

Zalewski heads Xray challenge for MIBO International

Defending MIBO International Offroad Champions Xray has announced its team for the second edition of the upcoming Czech Republic based event. At the inaugural running of the event Bruno Coelho won both 2WD and 4WD buggy ahead of young Xray talent Bartek Zalewski who kept the multiple World Champion honest. Securing the 2WD TQ last year, now Zalewski will head the Slovakian’s offroad efforts. Enjoying a podium double at the recent EOS Daun, the on-form Zalewski will resume his battles with Schumacher’s Michal Orlowki and Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen with Sworkz’ Joern Neumann joining the mix at the Sports V Hotel in Hrotovice. The Polish teenager will be joined by Xray’s Max Gotzl and lead offroad chassis designer Martin Bayer. An event that sees a double track build allowing offroad and onroad to race side by side, in the onroad competition Xray will be represented by Martin Hudy, Jan Ratheisky, David Ehbrar and newly crowned Snowbirds FWD Champion Stefan Schulz.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

February 12, 2024

Thurston wins Rug Racers Round 4

Team Yokomo’s Alex Thurston has won the penultimate round of the popular UK series Rug Racers organised by Hertford Radio Car Club. In the FTQ format qualifying, it was the Schumacher of OIlie Payne who took the overall TQ for the fourth round ahead of Thurston and Round 2 winner Elliott Harper. With double A-Main finals, A1 would see a great pass by Thurston that would get his Hobbywing powered BD12 to the front where he would stay to the finish to win ahead of Harper’s Schumacher and Round 1 winner Harley Eldbridge’s Xray. With a mistake dropping Payne to P4, for A2 Thurston knew all he need to do was sit behind his rival to secure his first win of the current series. Taking A2 by just 0.2 of a second from Thurston, Payne with secure second with former World Championship podium finisher Harper completing the modified podium.

Image: Alex Thurston [Facebook]