October 25, 2024

Kyosho Inferno MP10 update kit

Kyosho Europe has published an image of new front end parts that will be released soon for the Japanese company’s Inferno MP10 1:8 Buggy.  During the World Championship and recent Asian Buggy Championship finale in Indonesia, the car’s of leading Kyosho drivers couldn’t be photographed due to them running & testing various parts for the new update.  With the new kit, no official details given yet,  and Riccardo Bertin headed back to the brand for 2025, these are exciting time for Kyosho fans.

Source: Kyosho Europe [Facebook]


October 25, 2024

MST FRX RS 1:10 Drift Car Kit

Max Speed Technology (MST) have released their latest 1:10 Competition Drift Car Kit, the FRX RS.  Featuring a new FR-driven chassis design, this maximises the rear axle weight distribution, significantly enhancing acceleration. The FR setup can also achieve more realistic drifting dynamics of a real car.  The car also features a realistic quick-change differential/final transmission system, inspired by real drift racing cars.  An additional 19T metal gear is included along with the standard 19T and 21T plastic gears.  The car also gets a newly designed Reinforced Differential which is equipped with six metal bevel gears for the first time, increasing rear axle rotational inertia to enhance overall speed and durability.  All of the drivetrain’s plastic gears are upgraded to impact-resistant materials for enhanced durability.  Newly designed aluminium steering system with improved Ackermann settings gives faster response and greater drift angles.  New THA suspension system offers extensive adjustability with the kit including the new design DK-RWD front/rear short spring set.  The chassis structure design is inspired by the roll cage of real vehicles.

View Specs & more images here


October 24, 2024

Schumacher sign Evie & Hattie Tames

Schumacher has announced it is to support the careers of two up & coming female racing talents Evie and Hattie Tames.  The young British racers will use the British company’s CAT L1R 4WD and Cougar LD3 2WD buggies as part of their 1:10 Electric Offroad program which will see them competing in the BRCA 1:10 Offroad Nationals, J16, Worksop and the Silverstone Series.  Evie gained her F2 licence this year and Hattie her F2N licence.  Hattie was also the 3rd overall female at the recent EFRA European Championships in Malmo, Sweden.  Reacting to the announcement the girls said, “We are really excited to join Schumacher Racing and look forward to many great events to come. We would like to thank Muz and Robin for this great opportunity, see you all trackside soon!”

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


October 24, 2024

Revolution Design RC8B4.1 Alu Rear Brace Mount

As reported on during our coverage of the IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain, Revolution Design Racing Products new RC8B4.1 Aluminium Rear Brace Mount is now available.  A direct replacement for the standard composite plastic part, the brace mount connects the rear chassis brace to the rear gearbox on your Team Associated RC8B4.1 or RC8B4 buggy. The mount is machined from high-quality black-anodised aluminium, featuring chamfered edges and a laser-etched RDRP logo, giving your buggy a factory look while significantly boosting durability.  The refined design enhances durability and ensures balanced flex characteristics, which translate to improved performance on the track.  The brace mount is compatible with the latest RC8B4 and RC8T4 series, ensuring it fits seamlessly into your vehicle’s setup.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]


October 24, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 Camber Adjustment Wrench

Mikimodel, the Yokomo distributor for Italy, has released this Camber Adjustment Wrench intended for the Japanese manufacturer’s MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  Part of the ‘Mikimodel Special Parts’ line, this very convenient 1.5 mm wrench is shaped to allow the user to adjust the camber with extreme precision, furthermore the tool is of high quality avoiding problems in use.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]


October 24, 2024

ONE .12 | .21 Engine Tool Kits

ONE, the engine brand of Italian chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released a new engine tool kit for professional engine maintenance.  Available specifically for .12 or .21 engines, it includes a press system with integrated thrust bearings to accurately and effortlessly press the front and rear engine bearings.  Universal components work with .12 or .21 motors whose bearings are respectively .12 rear 12/21/5 front 7/17/5 and .21 rear 14/25, 4/6 front 7/19/6.  Extractor devices dedicated to removing the rear bearings are also available for .21 and .12 engines respectively diameter 14 and 12.

View .21 Engine Tool Kit here


October 24, 2024

Nova S3R “Ricky Slater” World Champion Edition

In recognition of the their engine’s victory at the 2024 1:8 Stockcar World Championship, Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines has released a “Ricky Slater’ World Champion Edition of their S3R engine.  As the reigning British, Dutch and European Champion, Slater added the World title to his CV at the end of August at the Adur Model Car Club oval track in the South of England.  Nice recognition of this long established niche RC class, the 3.5cc 3-port engine features a 50mm S3RWC Edition cooling head and an aluminium 9 mm Low-profile carb venturi.  Running a 15,94mm bore and 17,5mm stroke, internally the engines has a Turbo Head Button, a DLC coated Balanced Crankshaft and a Turbo Backplate.

View more images here


October 24, 2024

2024 SIGP International Offroad GP – Registration

Sunpadow, the organisers of the SIGP International Offroad Grand Prix which makes a return to the international racing calendar this year, have announced that registration will open on November 1st at www.arc-chn.com .  Counting Germany’s Joern Neumann and American Ryan Lutz as past Champions, the SIGP International Offroad Grand Prix takes place at the 3-circle ARC International RC Racing Track in Xiamen, China, from December 11-15.  The same venue that hosted the 2017 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Offroad World Championships, the race schedule will be made up of 5 classes including racing for 1:4 offroad bikes. With the main action expected in 1:8 Nitro Buggy and 1:8 eBuggy, a number of international drivers are expected to be announced shortly to battle it out for some of the SIGP’s total prize money of almost $25,000.  Race enquiries can be directed to yifengl@3-circles.com .

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]