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March 22, 2016

JConcepts Ford F-150 trail & scale bodyshell

JConcepts have introduced the new Ford F-150 trail and scale bodyshell. Made for 1.9″ Vaterra and Axial trucks the body features signature F-150 details such as bulging wheel arches, a drop-down beltline at the front doors, and some of the biggest snarling grille nostrils ever seen on a truck. The F-150 body is specifically built for the Vaterra Ascender and Axial chassis providing even more versatility to the wildly successful platforms. Made from clear polycarbonate the body comes including a comprehensive decal sheet.

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March 16, 2016

Dynamite Blue Thunder HP8 & Sport nitro fuels

Available soon are Dynamite’s new Blue Thunder HP8 and Sport nitro fuels. Starting with the HP8 racing fuel, the juice was formulated by world-renown brand VP Racing Fuels and its 9 percent castor-enhanced blend will make for crisp throttle response without compromising internal component protection. The reduced oil content also allows the engine to achieve optimum operating temperature faster, allowing to fine-tune the engine with less warm-up time. The HP8 fuel is available in 20 percent and 30 percent nitro blends. Also new is the Sport fuel, developed by Ron Paris and formulated by VP Racing Fuels. A unique additive called ZX-7 provides over-lean indication protection, making it ideal for less-experienced users. On the track, if the engine is over-leaned, the driver will immediately notice that the car will hesitate during acceleration, indicating that it is time to pull in and richen the mixture. If the engine continues to run at these overly lean settings it will quit before damage to internal engine components occurs. Like HP8 the Sport fuel is available as 20 percent and 30 percent nitro blend.

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March 11, 2016

Samix SCX10 side receiver box mount

Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 crawler is a side receiver box mount. The part is machined from high-quality aluminium and it relocates the somewhat bulky receiver box to the side of the chassis for improved climbing performance. The mount is usable with the standard Axial receiver box and available in the four colours of green, silver, red and black.

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March 10, 2016

Losi TEN-MT 1/10th scale 4WD monster truck

Horizon Hobby have introduced the Losi TEN-MT 1/10th scale 4WD monster truck RTR kit. Based off of the successful TEN-SCTE 2.0 platform the vehicle features a sturdy 4WD drivetrain, tough suspension components with 12mm big bore shock absorbers as well as factory-installed electronics in the form of a Dynamite Fuze 3800kv brushless motor, Dynamite Fuze 130A speed controller and a powerful steering servo. Also included is a Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz AVC technology radio system and the set is rounded out by a pre-painted bodyshell, available in two designs, and pre-mounted monster truck tyres.

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March 10, 2016

New STRC alloy option part for Axial vehicles

STRC have introduced new aluminium option parts for Axial’s RR10 Bomber, Wraith and Deadbolt vehicles. First up are alloy steering knuckles, CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium the newly designed parts will greatly increase the durability and steering precision of all Axial vehicles with the AR60 OCP axle. The included colour matching aluminium steering arm plate will allow RR10 Bomber owners to easily install the STRC aluminium steering kits on the vehicle. The knuckles are symmetrical designed for easy installation. The parts are available in anodised black, gun metal, green and silver. Also new are blue anodised aluminium upper and lower rear suspension links for the Yeti and RR10 Bomber, adding another colour variant to STRC’s range of parts.

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March 3, 2016

Tamiya Honda City Turbo & Racing Fighter XB kits

Tamiya’s popular Honda City Turbo and the recently introduced Racing Fighter 2WD buggy are soon also available as XB series ready-to-run kits. Both come factory assembled, with pre-painted bodyshell and including the Finespec 2.4GHz radio system, pre-installed steering servo, receiver and speed controller. It is understood that some countries also enjoy the addition of suitable battery packs and a wall charger. The Honda City Turbo will become available by end of March while the Racing Fighter is set to hit stores by end of April.

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February 22, 2016

Pro-Line LED light bar kits

Coming from Pro-Line are three LED light bar kits of different size. The lights are rated for 6V to 12V power, so there is the option to plug them directly into a 3S LiPo power source for super-bright light but they can also be plugged into the receiver for a neater wiring. The lights are available as large 6″ curved variant with 30 LED light bulbs, as a medium sized, straight 4″ variant with 20 light bulbs and also in a small 2″ version with 10 light bulbs. All three feature a durable black nylon housing branded with a P-L logo and they include the mounts and hardware needed to do a custom install on rock crawlers, rock racers, short course trucks and many other 1/8th or 1/10th vehicles.

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February 20, 2016

Axial 2.2″ Method Beadlock & Method 105 wheels

Axial 2.2" Method Beadlock & Method 105 wheels

Coming from Axial are the 2.2″ Method Beadlock IFD and 2.2/3.0″ Method 105 wheels. Starting with the 2.2″ Method Beadlock IFD wheels, the officially licensed Method 12-spoke rims are easy to assemble and they work with most 2.2″ tyres. The hub design allows this wheel to mount to any Wraith, 1/10 Yeti, RR10 Bomber, AX10 Ridgecrest/Deadbolt, and SCX10 while Axial’s Interchangeable Face Design wheel system makes it easy to dress it up with a new look. The 3-piece beadlock wheels utilise new 2x11mm pins for added strength, the updated plastic hub adapter eliminates slop and capture the 2x11mm pin and they feature adjustable breather holes for fine tuning tyre performance. The wheels come in pairs and in orange, green or white colour.

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