Utah based 175RC has released a range of new foam car stands that are ‘Retro Gamer’ and ‘Diamonds’ themed. These stands are 2 inches thick making them perfect for 1:10 and smaller on/offroad vehicles. Giving a platform measuring 4 x 8 ” they provide a nice solid work surface to set your chassis on. Starting with the ‘Diamonds’ and ‘Retro Gamer’ styles, they have plans to expand the range of styles offered. Source: 175RC [175rc.com]…
…seconds per lap. At this point, Jacky Ickx, race director decide that was enough and the checkered flag was weaved, giving a controversial victory to Alain Prost. This was the race that let’s Senna talent shining in F1 for the very first time. 10 years later, 1st may 1994, Ayrton leave us forever. To proper celebrate this double anniversary Fenix Racing proudly show their new Toleman TG184 F1 body. Made to fit Fenix F1-70, Tamiya F103 and F104, and other low front end F1, this body is moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material, it is available now. Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]…
…international drivers will make the trip to the Shanghai International Model Auto Racing Arena (SIMARA) in China for the May 30 – June 2 electric touring car event. 1:12 Spec World Champion Max Mächler will make the trip from Germany with his Awesomatix touring car, while Nicolas Lee travels from Singapore for the factory Yokomo team. Japanese driver Shin Sawada with represent Xray in the Open Brushless class at the 4-day event. The Hobbywing Cup will also see drivers battle it out around the 65m by 35m track in categories for Stock, Sports Class and Tamiya TT02. Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]…
Having only entered the tyre market 12-months ago, American company PRO1RC has announced it latest pattern, the DIRT-05 for 1:8 Buggy. Designed to work in the usual conditions where bar tires work, it also oerforms in conditions of a little dirt between or outside the line, this is due to the central 4 bar design, where it sweeps much more dirt. With the DIRT-05 you can use it in more situations for both indoor or outdoor tracks. Source: PRO1RC [pro1rc.com]…
New from Czech brand MIBO is their Body Booster to prevent your bodyshell from tucking after a crash. You’re fighting wheel-to-wheel with your opponent, and after a minor unforced collision, your opponent breaks your body. Even though he’s waiting fairly, the whole starting field rolls by and you come out in last position. Having seen this much to often MIBO decided to develop a solution that is simple and functional. They worked on the solution for six months, testing it in race conditions and changing the design to make it as versatile as possible, easy to install, and most importantly,…
Coming from RC wiring and cables specialists Donathen RC is their new Discharge Bank Upgrade Box. This is an upgrade box for your standard discharge bank and is designed to be screwed into your discharge bank and prevent/beautify a 200+ degree ugly thing from being easily touched. It features a honeycomb pattern for maximum airflow, while keeping your fingers from touching a very hot discharge bank. Available in your choice of colours, it fits all style double sided fan discharge banks with rubber feet to prevent it from skidding around. With no soldering necessary, it fits 4mm, xt60, and xt90…
Australia’s Grand Prix 3D has introduced their precision-crafted RC10 Replica Motor Plates and Motor Guards, the ultimate upgrade for your RC10 builds, restorations, and of course their GP3D ’89 & ’91 Stealth Worlds replicas. Available in iconic gold anodised, sleek black anodised, and raw/unanodized finishes, these motor plates and guards are engineered for both style and performance. Enhance your RC10 with these high-quality parts, ensuring your ride stands out on the track or shelf. Source: Grand Prix 3D [GrandPrix3D.com]…
…EXO Design has made some recent additions to its range with the release of new front shock towers for the Kyosho Ultima and a nylon front bumper for Team Associated’s RC10 Classic. The reinforced front shock towers are made from 3.5mm carbon fibre and are available for both the original Ultima shocks as well as for those running big bore shocks on the buggy. They feature extra mounting positions for fine tunings of the suspension set-up. EXO Design are keen to highlight the bumper for the RC10 is not 3D print but made from nylon material. Source: EXO Design [exorcdesign.com]…
