May 6, 2024
…points, and all tie break avenues exhausted, 2nd places, 3rd place etc. the fastest 3 run times combined would give the on form Pole the title over the current World Campion. With most of the major manufacturers using the event to get track time ahead of the ISTC World Championships, that take place in early November, it would the Axon of Japanes driver Akio Sobue who completed the podium. Also with four win Awesomatix’ Lucas Urbain finished 4th ahead of team-mate and best of the host nation representative Sam Isaacs. Yokomo’s Nicholas Lee rounded out the Top 6. Making it…
May 3, 2024
…In LFR’s opinion, the 1987 Optima Mid body is one of the best-looking 4WD 1:10 scale buggy bodies even today. So, what would happen if we combined a similar body style with the both the Team Associated B6 and B7, well this is it. This body is perfect for the modern-day racer going after that vintage look on their Associated 2WD buggy. Made in the USA from durable polycarbonate, the new “Retro-Mod” body comes clear and ready for paint. Protective over spray film, window masks and official LFR logo stickers are included. The wing is sold separately. Source: LFR [leadfingerrc.com]…
May 3, 2024
Japanese competition drift car manufacturer Rêve D has announced the release of a Carbon Chassis & Top Deck Set for its RDX 1:10 chassis. This optional product set is designed to optimise the performance of the RDX kit with their development team meticulously testing multiple prototypes and conducting numerous field tests to create this set and push the RDX kit’s performance to extreme levels. Scheduled for shipping in late May alongside the previously announced FRP chassis set, this new carbon main chassis & upper deck set are produced from 2.5mm thick twill carbon. Careful attention has been paid to details…
May 3, 2024
…released two new options of Caster Block Mounts for the Team Associated B7|B7D buggy 1:10 2WD Buggy. CNC machined from aircraft aluminium and finished with black anodised and laser etching of the Schelle logo and size, they are a practical and durable upgrade for racers. Available in and -2 options, the 1-piece design with M3 threaded and a tapped mounting hole for the upper link makes tuning simple, with the added durability of billet aluminium. The design has a chamfered upper edge for upper link clearance. Blue thread lock is recommended on the ballstud location. Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]…
May 2, 2024
New from servo manufacturer AGFRC is their upgrade design A200BHMW IP67 waterproof Ultra Torque 72Kg digital giant servo intended for 1:6 car use. Compatible with 2S normal driving voltage is equipped with a reliable 15T output shaft and all-aluminium CNC servo case. Powered by a high quality brushless motor it can deliver 0.092Sec fast speed and 72kg-cm impressive torque at 8.4V. The steel material gears keep the servo working smooth and reducing any deformity or wear. Programmable features offer more personalised parameter settings, such as soft start, over load protection, and other basic settings. It is a large size servo…
May 2, 2024
Kyosho has unveiled the upcoming release of a new kit version of its V-ONE R4 1:10 Competition Nitro Touring Car, the Pure Ten GP 4WD V-ONE R4 Evo.3. The latest evolution of the R4, which was first released in 2011, the Evo.3 now comes with a chassis conversion kit released in 2023 as standard along with a revised shape front bulkhead and new stabilizer bar set-up in response to the latest racing developmenrs. In the new main chassis, the engine mounting method has been revised to a fixed-centre type, optimising chassis flexibility and eliminating the quirks in left and right…
May 1, 2024
…and mechanic Mattia. The next day I rebuilt my Schumacher Mi9 prototype chassis at his house together with preparing the newly released LensBodies Ghibli 2.0 body shell. The Charity Race is always an enjoyable experience seeing all the Italian Schumacher team drivers, with whom I have become great friends over the last few years, fantastic food anywhere we go and RC car racing at a beautiful facility. The plan for this weekend was to test and double check a few ideas we have been working on in preparations for the final round of ETS in Austria, where we will be…
May 1, 2024
…GeoCarbon Base for Noble range drastically reduces the weight of your radio when not using the battery base, whilst allowing it to be stood up. The balance can be tuned by inserting one or two optional brass weights to adjust the weight bias of the radio. The Base effortlessly clips on and off for when you need to charge the radio. Anti slip pads in the carbon base stop the radio from sliding around on smooth surfaces. The Base is constructed from 100% Matte 6k Carbon Fibre with RC Maker’s signature GeoCarbon styling and chamfered edges. Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]…
