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May 15, 2014

Tamiya news at Shizuoka Hobby Show

During this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show Tamiya has a lot of new kits on show some of which we already showed to you such as the TB Evo.6, the TB-04 Pro II, the TRF201XMW or the TRF101W. But there is more such as the re-release of the Honda NSX on Tamiya’s iconic 2WD pan car chassis, the Toyota Mountaineer gets a revival as Mountain Rider and here is a cray Lowride Pumpkin coming based on the M-Chassis. All of these kits will become available this Summer.

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May 15, 2014

Hirosaka 540-class brushless stock motors

Hirosaka Racing Products introduce a new line of brushless stock motors. They are based around a black anodised can with huge venting holes, they offer adjustable timing and heavy-duty solder tabs. The motors will become available all popular “stock” windings from 10.5T up to 21.5T and are usable for on-road and off-road applications alike.

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May 15, 2014

Futaba T4GRS 4-channel telemetry stick radio

Following the introduction of the KO Propo Esprit-IV radio we can show you another high-level stick radio that is due for a soon release. The Futaba T4GRS makes use of the company’s T-FHSS transmission system, it offers telemetry functions and is believed to sport features comparable to Futaba’s 4PLS pistol grip transmitter as it shares its screen and jog dial/button layout. No word yet on a release date but we keep you up to date.

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May 15, 2014

KO Propo Esprit-IV 2.4GHz radio coming soon

During this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan KO Propo introduce the follow-up model of the popular Esprit Universe III stick radio. Purpose designed to use 2.4GHz technology the “IV” is meant to also feature a larger display, a new button and jog dial layout, as well as other refinements to make KO Propo’s top-of-the-foodchain stick radio 2014 ready. We bring you more information on the transmitter as soon as we get them.

Image: Masami Hirosaka

May 15, 2014

Hacker TopFuel 2000mAh LiPo receiver battery

German company Hacker introduce the new straight-type TopFuel 2000 Eco-rX LiPo receiver battery pack for nitro vehicles. Using standard 2/3A straight pack dimensions the battery is build from 2000mAh cells and it comes prewired with red BEC plug and a compact EHR balancer port. The pack is usable for all applications that require a straight-type receiver pack and ideal to power the latest breed of high-voltage compatible servos.

Source: Hacker [hacker-motor.com]

May 14, 2014

Team Orion Vortex R10.1 brushless speed controller

Seen for the first time at this year’s Nuremberg International Toyfair Team Orion’s latest competition 1/10th scale speed controller is about to hit the market. The Vortext R10.1 is the follow-up model of the successful R10 and features a new case design with a new-shape heatsink, a slightly redesigned black-colour case, a rubber cap to close the empty sensor port when needed and also all-black receiver and switch wires. Inside the 2S-compatible R10.1 sports new hardware for a lower internal resistance and increased current load capacities. The firmware also received an update for added punch in “boosted” stock classes while offering improved overall drivability to make for even smoother throttle response. We understand that the controller becomes available very soon.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

May 14, 2014

WRC F-One ‘014 kit & STX option parts

WRC F-One '014 kit & STX option parts

Italian company WRC Racing introduce their latest formula 1 kit in the form of the F-One ‘014 as well as new option parts for the STX touring car. Starting with the kit, information about the exact features are not available yet but looking at the renderings the car received quite a makeover compared to its predecessor with new front suspension parts that now feature vertical lower and horizontally mounted upper pivot balls, the steering is of a single bellcrank design with the steering links sitting very low as does the bellcrank thanks to a special design where the servo links attach from above while the actual steering lever sits below in a mid-deck. The main chassis place is cut from carbon fibre and very short, compared to the usual designs as the front of the chassis is made up by a separate parts that houses a low-profile steering servo and the steering assembly. The battery compartment takes a 2S shorty pack and the rear motor pod also looks redesigned but we have to await official information on the full features.

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May 13, 2014

Intellect 6000mAh square LiPo battery pack

Designed to replace a standard 2S saddle pack with a single ‘square’ battery is this new 6000mAh 90C pack from Intellect. Eliminating the need for a connecting wire and reducing the number of internal connections, power output and efficiency are improved. 4mm sockets with access from both sides and a 2mm balance port allows users to balance charge the battery in the same manner as stick and shorty batteries.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]