Powerstar soon have the PM-1207LV low-profile servo available. Coming in an all-alloy case the standard voltage servo offers a speed of up to 0.074s/60° and a torque of 12kg-cm – both at 6.0V input. The features include a digital circuitry and a brushless motor while the sturdy case design makes it ideal for on-road and off-road applications alike.
Source: Powerstar [powerstar-racing.com]
OFNA presents the X3-GT 1/8th 4WD nitro on-road kit. Based around a sturdy, hard-anodised aluminium chassis with 2-diff drivetrain and 2-speed gearbox the vehicle also features low-profile aluminium shock towers and shocks, a 1-piece radio tray for easy servicing and maintenance, as well as a .28 recoil starter nitro engine with a tuned pipe for added performance. Included in the kit are strong steering and throttle servos, a 2.4GHZ radio system and also semi-slick tyres on black multi-spoke rims along mean looking GT bodyshell.
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Available soon from LRP are updated hardcase LiPo batteries packs out of the company’s Competition Car Line series. The range will include a two standard-size 2S 7500mAh and 6000mAh packs, a 5800mAh saddle and a 4700mAh shorty pack. All are made from 110C/55C rated cells and come in blue semi-transparent cases. Also new is a 6600mAh 100C/50C 1S pack for 1/12th applications. The batteries should hit the store shelves soon.
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Speed Passion have new option parts for the SP-1 Formula 1 and the LM-1 GT chassis available. First up is a front wing set that makes use of a composite wing mount and two different size polycarbonate wings. The mount directly fits onto the chassis while the wings are simply mounted using tape or screws. Also new is a low-profile plastic rear wing. The part is of a fixed design and, just like the front wing, fits not only the SP-1 but many other of today’s Formula 1 cars. Last but not least comes a pair of long steering pivot balls. They screw directly in the upper A-arms and are usable with the SP-1 and the LM-1 car.
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Today first renderings of Kawada’s forthcoming M300 FX-III 1/12th chassis appeared on the interweb. The car builds on a long wheelbase carbon fibre chassis with transverse battery layout and it will feature a damper-equipped and SDS-named front end which basically features a standard layout but two damper tubes that connect the upper and lower A-arms in order to make for a smoother operating front suspension. The rear of the car sports a conventional link-type power pod mounting with dual roll dampers, an aluminium centre shock absorber and rear axle height adjustment via eccentric inserts. Battery mounting takes place using an O-ring making the use of fibre tape unnecessary. It is understood that the kit will hit the stores by end of March.
Update: In the meantime Kawada released a handful of images showing the real car. You can find them after the break.
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Sanwa introduce the MT-4S 2.4GHz radio system, the follow-up model of the popular MT-4 intermediate level transmitter. The latest incarnation offers a blue back-lit screen for improved visibility of all relevant parameters during usage and setup plus Sanwa’s SSL technology allows to adjust the Super Vortex speed controller and SGS-01C gyro via the transmitter. When used in FH4T modulation the MT-4S now also is nearly as fast as Sanwa’s current M12 top-of-the-foodchain radio while offering 18 model memory, telemetry functions and the usual array of mixes and servo setup options. The radio comes including a RX-472 receiver and will become available very shortly.
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German Team C distributor Absima now have their own range of high-performance servos available. The ACS1615SG (0.09s/15kg-cm), ACS1614SG (0.07s/14kg-cm) and ACS1622SG (0.14s/22-kg-cm) are standard size and standard voltage servos that feature coreless motors, steel gears and aluminium/plastic heatsink cases. Also coming are the ACS1623SG (0.1s/23kg-cm) and ACS1620SG (0.09s/20kg-cm), both are high-voltage compatible offerings, again with coreless motors, steel gears and heatsink cases. It is understood that a range of low-profile servos is around the corner too.
Source: Absima [absima.de]
The first round of the Speed King Tour 2014 took place at the Rajiten Nagoya indoor tarmac track in the Aichi prefecture. Although some top drivers from the Tokyo area, including last year’s “Speed King” Yugo Nagashima, could not attend because of unexpected heavy snow fall, many top works drivers made for a very competitive field. After three rounds of qualifying, young TRF driver Akio Sobue, took the Touring Car Modified TQ at his home track. Another TRF driver Takayuki Kohno, took the second place on the grid followed by Ryosuke Yamamoto. In the A-final Akio got a good start, led the race and ultimately won the race with his TRF418. Takayuki finished second while Shinnosuke Ogino took the final podium spot in third. The next round of the Speed King tour will be held at World Jam Racing in on the 2nd of March.
Source: Speed King Tour [speed-king-tour.blogspot.jp]
