April 3, 2024

Yokomo MS1.0 Touring Car – Images

As part of the build up to the release of its latest flagship 1:10 Electric Touring Car kit, Yokomo has published four images of the new MS1.0.  Due for official release at the end of this month (April), the replacement for the BD12 sees the Japanese manufacturer going for a name change as the BD name is dropped in favour of MS which is an abbreviation on Master Speed.  The new car has already see major international race action with Nicolas Lee putting a pre-production example through its paces at the recent TITC.  Yokomo has not yet given any specific details for the car other than stating it will be offered in Carbon and Aluminium chassis specs.

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April 3, 2024

JConcepts RC10B7 P2 body

JConcepts has released its popular P2 body for the latest 2WD Buggy offering from Team Associated, the RC10B7 and RC10B7D.  A staple in the Florida company’s product line, the Punisher body shell design, started its time in the offroad during the 2010 racing season.  Over the course of a decade, the design team along with the racers have helped push the envelope and re-invent the Punisher along the way.  The P2 design arrived just in time for the IFMAR Worlds in 2017 where the team tested and confirmed performance characteristics on the Xiamen, China track surface.  Now, the P2 has been updated to fit the RC10B7 and is available in both a standard and lightweight option and includes two of the 6.5” Carpet | Turf | Dirt wings.

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April 3, 2024

Moto-Obscura AE vintage kit Alu Shock Caps

Vintage racing accessories brand Moto-Obscura has released new Aluminium Bleeder Screw Shock Caps for vintage Team Associated vehicles featuring narrow bore shock absorbers.  The product adds functionality and ease of maintenance for the vintage racer with their discrete bleeder screw for easy air free shock building.  Machined from 6061-T6 aluminium, they are anodised in a neat black finish.  These shock caps fit all Associated narrow bore shocks from the original RC10 gold pan all the way up through the B4.1, plus all corresponding Truck and 4WD buggy variants, and RC10 & Worlds Car re-releases.  Sold as a set of two shock caps and includes bleeder screws, bleeder screw seals, and shock cap O-rings.

Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]


April 2, 2024

Team Associated SR7 Hoonigan RTR

Team Associated has partnered once again with Hoonigan to bring their world-famous Hoonicorn in 1:7 scale radio control form.  Designed from the ground up by AE’s in-house Area 51 Design Works engineers, the SR7 chassis is the American manufacturer’s largest and most powerful RC car ever!  This makes it the perfect platform for the Hoonicorn and tire-slaying action!  Featuring a detailed officially licensed 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn body, the RTR comes with a FlySky 2.4GHz radio with a Reedy high torque 1523MG metal gear servo for steering.  Providing the power is a Reedy SC1500-BLC brushless ESC and high power Reedy 2100kv motor.

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April 2, 2024

TMG Speed B7 Brass 0-4 degree C Block

Following on from the recent release of its aluminium 0-4 degree C Block for the new Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy, British company TMG Speed has released a brass version of the block.  With the kit coming standard with a 1-5 degree C Block, this block gives the car a range of 0 and up to 4 degree toe in and now with the machined brass option allows you to add more weight to the rear if needed.

Source: TMG Speed [tmgspeeduk.com]


April 2, 2024

British 1:8 Onroad Champion Wood joins Blitz

Body shell producer Blitz has announced multiple British 1:8 Onroad Champion Tim Wood is to officially use their bodies as part of his 2024 programme with Shepherd Micro Racing.  Having clinched the 2023 BRCA British National title for an 8th time in 2023 using Blitz’s Spider body, Wood now joins the Taiwan company’s team driver line-up and will have use of the Spider, Speed and TS040 bodies to help him with the defence of his title.  Running over the 7 rounds and visiting four different tracks across the UK, the 2024 championship kicks of in two weeks time at Cotswold where Wood clinched the title last September.

Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]


April 2, 2024

RC Upgrade RC8B4 Shock Tower Protector

New from RC Upgrade is their Shock Tower Protector for Team Associated’s RC8B4 1:8 buggies.  They are engineered to safeguard your front shock tower with precision and finesse and are made from durable and wear-resistant polyurethane which offers flexibility without compromising on strength.  Designed to fit seamlessly onto the shock tower, they won’t interfere with shock performance.  Whether you’re tackling jumps or rough terrain, these bumpers provide peace of mind and confidence as an insurance against costly damage during those unexpected landings. Sold as a pack of 3 protectors, they are available in either blue or black.

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