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May 26, 2016

STRC machines new Axial aluminium option parts

Coming from ST Racing Concepts are several new aluminium option parts for the Axial RR10 Bomber, Wraith and Yeti kits. Adding to the line of blue anodised aluminium option parts for the Axial RR10 Bomber are the CNC-machined aluminium motor mount and cam set and also the aluminium front steering links. The motor mount/cam combo also works with the Axial Yeti while the steering links also works on the Wraith. Also available are the new aluminium steering knuckles for the Wraith and RR10 Bomber in red anodising. Another new item are the lower link/shock mounts for the RR10 Bomber which also works with the Wraith and the rear axle of the Yeti. They feature multiple adjustment holes for shock and lower link mounting locations and for the optional sway bar mounts as well. The parts are available in blue, black, green, gun metal, and silver.

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May 23, 2016

Arrma Nero 6S BLX brushless monster truck

Arrma have introduced their all-new Nero 6S BLX brushless ready-to-run monster truck. The 513mm long vehicle builds on a tough twin vertical plate chassis made up using red anodised aluminium which is further supported by a composite plastic exoskeleton that also acts as a support for the bodyshell. The truck is powered by a 2000kv brushless motor that is coupled to the centre aluminium bulkhead that not only sits very low in the chassis but it is also easily accessible from underneath, making for swift and easy maintenance and cleaning. What makes the Nero 6S stand out is the Diff Brain technology, a system that allows to adjust the handling characteristics of the truck by using one of the four so called Beast Modes. The servo-operated system is accessible on-the-fly using the included 2.4GHz transmitter and it offers Blast, Wheelie, Drift and Climb modes, all of which feature specific front, centre and rear diff settings. Other features of the Nero 6S include front and rear laydown shock absorbers with push rods, easy access differentials, adjustable pivot ball suspension, aluminium and steel driveshafts, and pre-glued large diameter dBoots monster truck wheels. The truck is designed for the use with dual 3S LiPo batteries and it is available with a pre-painted bodyshell and in two specifications, with or without the Diff Brain unit with the letter being available optional as an easy upgrade.

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May 18, 2016

JConcepts 1999 Ford Lightning Scalpel bodyshell

JConcepts have introduced the 1999 Ford Lightning bodyshell for Scalpel converted Slash 4×4 trucks. The SVT F-150 Lightning body is built low and wide and excels when converted to the Scalpel speed run configuration. The high-speed shell features a short-wheelbase giving the scale look but with extra width to clear the wide-body tires for optimum handling and acceleration. Exterior elements that distinguish the Lightning from the regular F-150 include new upper and lower front grilles with a horizontal design that is unique to the Lightning in the F-Series line. The headlights, taillights, side-marker lights, and the signature round fog lights all match the full-scale counterpart found only on the Lightning, which give the exterior a clean, jewel-like appearance. The cab’s center high-mounted stop lamp also is unique to the Lightning, and is created with a simple detailed decal.

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May 18, 2016

Samix aluminium servo arms for Axial vehicles

Samix have introduced aluminium servo arms for a range of Axial vehicles. Machined from high-quality aluminium the arms are of a clamping design for a secure fit even in high-stress applications. Available as 23T and 25T variant the arms offer 16mm and 20mm ball stud mounting positions, they are available in six different colours and fit the Axial SCX10, XR10, Wraith, AX10 and Exo.

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May 17, 2016

ST Racing Concepts introduce new SCX10 option parts

ST Racing Concepts have introduced new option parts for the Axial SCX10 truck in the form of a front bumper mount and two rear chassis braces. CNC machined from high-quality aluminium, the heavy-duty chassis rail brace and bumper mounts will add great strength while adding visual impact. The parts allow for various combinations of builds, like mounting a Honcho style front bumper, eliminating the rear bumper all together, or allowing the addition of tail lights to the SCX10. The front chassis brace/bumper mount is machined specifically for the SCX10 Honcho bumper while the rear chassis brace is for SCX10 vehicles that does not require an installation of a rear bumper and adds increase in durability and looks to the rear of the vehicle. The third new part, the light bucket rear chassis brace is for those SCX10 owners that have forward mounted batteries and wish to also install rear tail lights on their SCX10. The parts are available in black, gun metal, green or silver anodising.

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May 12, 2016

Tamiya to re-release the Blackfoot

Japanese company Tamiya is set for another 1980’s icon re-release, this time in the form of the Blackfoot 2WD truck. Based off of the Frog 2WD 1/10th scale buggy and sharing the same chassis as the already released Monster Beetle, the 2016 edition of the Blackfoot will very likely offer the same improvements as the Monster Beetle re-release, such as rear universal driveshafts with dirt boots. More information will become available in time for the release which has yet to be announced.

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May 7, 2016

Exotek Mini 8ight Rally carbon chassis & top plate

Coming from Exotek and made for the Losi Mini 8ight Rally is a carbon fibre bottom chassis plate set as well as a carbon fibre top plate. Starting with the chassis set, the bottom plate is made from 2.0mm heavy-duty carbon fibre for durability and looks. It is much stiffer than the stock plastic chassis and it uses the Mini 8ight Truggy chassis side guards for a high-performance racer look. A machined motor area allows to use larger diameter motors and the chassis includes extra mounting holes for an optional gear cover and larger 1/10th low-profile steering servos. Also included comes a machined alloy nose plate and the chassis fits the Mini 8ight Rally and Desert Truck.

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May 6, 2016

Pro-Line BFGoodrich KO2 1.9″ G8 rock terrain tyre

Pro-Line BFGoodrich KO2 1.9" G8 rock terrain tyres

Pro-Line have announced their all-new BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tyre for 1.9″ trucks. The tyre offers the ultimate in scale looks and multi-surface performance and it is known for extreme off-road traction and awesome street performance in the full scale world. The tyre features an iconic layout of densely packed tread blocks with a large number of tread sipes that will give any rig improved traction in a multitude of conditions. Coming in G8 compound the KO2 is the ideal choice for a range of surfaces and it fits most 1.9″ rims.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]