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March 5, 2008

Kyosho dNaNo FX-101 1/43rd scale

Seen here first at the start of February, Kyosho have released full details of their new dNaNo concept on its dedicated, Japanese only, website. These 1/43rd scale cars make the company’s Mini-Z line look big, yet they are extremely detailed and are true radio controlled race cars. Available in 3 different chassis versions, with varying wheelbases and motor positions, the cars are controlled by Kyosho’s KT-18 2.4GHz radio system and are kept stable on the track, we are told, through the use of a mini built in gyro. Powered by a tiny 3.7V 130MAh LiPo cell, the car sports a rear differential and power is supplied through a micro coreless motor, originally found in mobile phones to produce the vibration, but then optimised. To enable the racer to easily compete on different tracks, each car is supplied with its own IC Tag (transponder), which you can see as in blue on the bottom of the car in the picture above. If you want one you will have to wait, but that will give you time to choose between the Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari 360 Modena, Murcielago LP640, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Porsche 962C LH and finally the Mazda 787B.

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March 3, 2008

Serpent S120 1/12th scale chassis

Spotted at last weekends Masters of 12 Scale held in Kerkrade in the Netherlands, and photographed by Joost Kuiper, was the new Serpent S120 1/12th scale pan car. Belonging to race organiser and Serpent development driver Markus Mobers, it was not being raced but was on display for all to see on the Sunday of the event. What can be seen on this car, which is missing the top centre shock absorber, is the single piece aluminium rear pod and the central tweak adjustment system. The lateral shock absorber, that stabilises the rear pod is not so clear in these pictures but we were told that Serpent will release more information about this car by the end of the week.

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February 28, 2008

BMI Racing DB10R Pro-10

BMI Racing have been in contact to let us know abou their all new Pro-10 called the DB10R. Pro-10 is poised to make a return as a popular racing class, with racers tiring of the costs, complexity and steep learning curve associated with 4wd sedans and are expected to embrace this new class as an inexpensive, fast and simple way to enjoy racing again. BMI Racing’s R&D team have been working to develop a state of the art Pro-10 car that is a leap beyond the old technology of 235mm pan cars, the result of this program being the new DB10R.

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February 24, 2008

LRP S18 Touring Car

We briefly showed you this car in our Toy Fair coverage and now we can present to you full information about the new S18TC from LRP. The S18 Touring Car is an 1/18 scale mini touring car with super efficient shaft driven 4WD, spider differentials front and rear, oil filled threaded shock absorbers and CVDs on all corners. The car is available as a kit or in RTR form which includes the LRP A.I. Micro Reverse waterproof speedo, LRP Phaser Sport 27MHz AM receiver, micro battery stick pack, 220V charger, LRP A2-STX Sport transmitter incl. charge socket, full-size steering servo and high performance 380 size Micro motor

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February 16, 2008

Speed Merchant Formula Pro 10

Speed Merchant have released details about their soon to be released 1/10th scale 200mm electric pan car, the Forumla Pro 10. Designed to race at National level in the comeback Pro 10 class, this new car has been can only accept 4 cells, which the designer believes gives more benefit than running with 6 cells due to the fact that it only needs to run in 5 minute long heats, not to mention the weight advantage. Essentially an oversized 1/12th scale with pivot-ball link rear suspension as well as light weight carbon fibre throughout, it definitely looks the part. Expect to see it released in the first week of March.

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February 15, 2008

Team Associated 12R5 1/12th scale

Last week during our Toy Fair coverage we brought you more information, including close up shots, of the new 12R5 1/12th scale from Team Associated. The US based company have today released complete information on the new car along with a features list and photos. The 12R5 Factory Team is the latest evolutionary step in Associated’s over twenty-five years of 1:12 scale racing history. The designers in Area 51 built the 12R5 on a 2.5mm woven carbon fiber chassis that utilizes a pivot-ball link rear suspension that allows for independent adjustments for chassis roll, bump and alignment. Having the ability to make these chassis adjustments independently gives the 12R5 greater potential to get the best possible handling from the car and the track surface.

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February 13, 2008

Team Magic E4JS EP Sedan

Team Magic have announced the new E4JS, a stripped down version of the the E4 190mm EP touring car that is targeted at a racer who is interested in getting into racing but is conscious of his or her budget. The car sports a lot of plastic in place of the carbon fibre used on the pro version of this kit, but apart from that and a few other changes it is still a fully fledged racer and comes with new shocks, widened belts and thickened flying wing suspension arms.

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February 5, 2008

Serpent S500, S120 and S240

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Serpent have announced that they will release 3 new electric powered cars at this week Nuremberg toy fair, which Red RC will be covering live from the Show floor. To be shown at the fair is the new S500 4wd buggy, the S120 1/12th scale pan car and finally the S240 1/24th scale pan car. The Serpent booth will contain all the company’s usual products as well including the 08 versions of the 720 and 960 as well as the S400 and F180.

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