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February 13, 2025

Blitz RS4 | RS5 1:10 190mm Touring Car Bodies

Body shell producer Blitz has released two new 1:10 190mm competition touring car body shells in the form of the RS4 and RS5. The RS4 (red paint scheme) has one more rear wing tower in the centre which helps to increase the rear stability without losing top speed. Following the latest GBS body rule it is homologated with number EFRA 4097. The RS5 body (blue paint scheme) is designed with 2 rear body tower, and compared with RS4 body the RS5 body is wider and longer making it more stable and more easy to drive especially on the indoor carpet tracks. Each body is offered in 3 different thicknesses of polycarbonate. The lightest is 0.4mm, is recommended for use at a high traction track can make the car chance to traction roll. A 0.5mm version works in all conditions because the body shell is harder so it can transfer more downforce into the chassis and increase overall traction and is recommended for medium to low traction. The 0.7mm option is heavy and strong, and it is recommended for drivers who want a very stable handling and long-lasting body shell.

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February 13, 2025

Jacinto defends 1:10 4WD Philippine National title

Sworkz driver Dino Jacinto has successfully defended his 1:10 4WD Buggy Philippine National Championship title. Racing at the newly renovated Circulo Verde track in Manila, home to Asia’s biggest annual 1:8 Offroad race the Philippine Masters, the National Championship race was for the 2024 title which due to bad weather late last year had to be rescheduled into 2025. Attracting over 80 entries, the competition was fierce, but in the end, it was Jacinto, from second on the grid, who secured back-to-back national titles with his S14-4D winning the opening two A-Main encounters.

Source: Sworkz [Facebook]

February 13, 2025

JConcepts XB8’25 P2 Body

JConcepts has released its P2 body shell for the Xray XB8’25 1:8 Buggy platform with new Xray team signing and JConcepts team driver Dakotah Phend having tested the body at the Southern Indoor Championships. The P2 design debuted in 1:8 at the last year’s Mugen Challenge and was then used at IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain, having originally been created for the 1:10 racing. Key features of the P2 design are a tall stabilising fin on the rear of the body as well as a small mini fin placed behind the rear of the cab that does not interfere with the engine head. In the rear, the ramping feature that is so popular on the P2, creeps up behind the cab and engine head to create extra force and stability. The P2 is offered in both standard and lightweight options and each arrives as clear polycarbonate with protective film.

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February 13, 2025

Fenix Racing G56.2 upgrades

Italy’s Fenix Racing has released a number of new upgrades for its G56.2 Pro10 chassis. The front end parts include a new -3mm narrow front end and a new front brace for the standard front end. They have also produced a ‘Standard’ width front end able to carry 1:12 micro servo between the steering assembly and offer that in a -3mm option too. Both plates are drilled for the popular 1:12 servo, such as the PowerHd M8 and Sanwa PSG Hr. For those who like the Awesomatix steering systems, Fenix has released new front arms able to carry the Awesomatix steering system using parts from an A12.

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February 12, 2025

JConcepts Blue Compound Smoothie 2 1:10 buggy tire

JConcepts is now offering its Smoothie 2 slick 1:10 buggy tire in its blue compound. The Florida company’s blue compound is rated as a soft option and is an all purpose choose that excels in dusty and low bite conditions. Released as a 2.2” bead mounting diameter, the JConcepts Smoothie 2 mount straight to the latest generation wheels for that all important reactive feel. The carefully profiled slightly thickened tire carcass rolls through the turns with efficiency while the maximum smooth surface area grips the specialty surfaces like no other. The Smoothies include Dirt-Tech inserts which have made an immediate presence on the racing scene since their release.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 12, 2025

Grand Prix 3D Retro-Mod RCX’36 conversion kit

Australia’s Grand Prix 3D has introduced a new Retro-Mod RCX’36 conversion kit designed primarily for using a Team Associated B6.4 or B6.3 as a donor car. The all-new GP3D Retro-Mod RCX’36 conversion kit brings back the old-school charm of the legendary ’89 RC10 Stealth. And with the IFMAR 1:10 Electric Buggy Worlds returning to Australia exactly 36 years later, there’s no better time to recapture a piece of RC history, now with a modern edge. Simply take your donor car, add the RCX’36 conversion kit, drop in your favourite electronics, and marvel at the beauty of a rear-motor setup, carbon fibre, and that classic white plastic.

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February 12, 2025

PIP-Aero ‘Force12’ 1:12 Body

New from German bodyshell producer PIP-Aero comes the ‘Force12’ for 1:12. Their latest body was tested last year in multiple versions with Markus Mobers and Daniel Töenessen until they reached the results they were happy with. The new ‘Front Flaps’ give good steering and the new waved Rear Wing section inspired by their 1:8 “Waved-Wing” offers really good rotation and traction. The ‘Force12’ is EFRA homologated and available in 0,5mm and 0,3mm lexan. For the people who want to drive with stiffeners, can cut out the two mini-stiffeners that included with the body and are inspired by their 1:8 Apex body and fit perfectly in the rear.

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February 12, 2025

Senesi partners with Savox

Reigning EFRA 1:8 GT European Champion and 11-time Italian National Champion Natanaele Senesi is to use Savox servos as part of his racing program in 2025 and beyond. A big year for the 1:8 GT specialist with the IFMAR World Championships for the category taking place in Chile later this year, the Italian, who just recently opened the Senesi Motorsport Arena 1:10 Indoor RC Track, said on the announcement. ‘The choice was easy for me! After I got in touch with Savox at the end of 2024 and I had the opportunity to test their products during this past winter season, the choice was easy for me. Savox is one of the biggest servos’ manufacture in the R/C market and their “monster” line is comparable to none. I really look forward to use their servos and help Andy and the team to develop them even more. Thank you very much Andy Chen for giving me this amazing opportunity!’

Source: Savox [teamsavox.com]