Hitec HS-5087MH micro servo
Hitec’s micro servo line continues to deliver major power with the introduction of the HS-5087MH. This digital, metal gear servo is the high voltage version of their popular HS-5085MG. Built with a 3-pole ferrite motor and heavy-duty metal gears, this servo will bring maximum performance to your hobby and deliver extra power with a 2-cell 7.4V LiPo battery.
Source: Hitec [hitecrcd.com]
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Gualtiero Picco (1940 – 2011)
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of the RC Industry’s pioneers, Mr. Gualtiero Picco. The man behind Picco Micromotori, the company he started in the early 80′s, passed away yesterday following a long illness, he was 71. Best known for the engines that carried his name, it was Gualtiero’s passion and constant drive to develop that has, in no small part, shaped the design and configuration of modern day RC engines. A long time Tether car enthusiast, he holds the current World record which he set in 2009 in the WMCR V class, getting his ‘car’ up to a speed of 344 kmh. He is survived by his wife Marisa and two sons Alberto and Edoardo, who carry on the running of the Picco company. Red RC would like to express our condolences to the Picco family.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Xray RX8 brass engine mounts
Xray have released these new brass engine mounts for their RX8 1/8th scale chassis. Doing the same job as the original kit versions, they are also used as chassis weights and together both blocks have a total weight of 75 grams.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Monday, May 16, 2011
Swiss EFRA GP – Announcement
The organisers of this year’s Swiss EFRA GP got in touch to tell us about the event, which will be used a warmup race for next year’s European B Championships which is hosted at the same track. Run from the 8th to the 10th of July in Oberburen, Switzerland, the event is open to 1/8th scale buggy and will be run according to EFRA rules. Drivers will get practice on Friday followed by 4 rounds of qualifying on Saturday, with finals on Sunday. More information can be found at the official event site here.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Mattia Pesenti wins Swiss Rd2 in Lostallo
During last weekend about 22 drivers in V10-200mm, 31 Amateurs and 20 Experts in V8 took part in the 2nd round of the Swiss Nationals in Lostallo. The weather forecast was not so good but it turned out to be nice, with the sun strong enough to give drivers mostly dry conditions. The team from MRCU once again made a good job and organized the race very well. Thanks to the team.
Continue reading the report here
Monday, May 16, 2011
Grainger & Anderson take BRCA TC Rd1
The first of five races making up the BRCA national championship was held at the weekend at the recently re-surfaced West London track. In the super touring class it was the Schumacher of reigning champion Chris Grainger that took TQ ahead of the Associated TC6 of Olly Jefferies and the Tamiya of Elliott Harper. The three leg finals saw an intriguing battle as all three top runners made errors in at least one of the finals; the final result was a win for Grainger ahead of Harper and Jefferies. Andy Moore was fourth for Hot Bodies and Associated’s Alan Bickerstaff completing the top five.
Continue reading the report here
Monday, May 16, 2011
Team Titan G35 190mm EP touring shell
Team Titan have released their new 1/10 190mm EP racing bodyshell, called the G35. Design to be used with rubber tires on outdoor asphalt, it provides more stability compared with the Blitz S5, but with the same steering making it a very good choice in modified class with an open high speed layout. A prototype G35 body was tested at round 1 of the TRCCA On-Road race last month in Taiwan and it took TQ and 1st place, also setting the best lap time in the hands of team driver Leo Chen. Available in standard 0.8mm and lightweight 0.7mm versions.
View another image of the shell here
Monday, May 16, 2011
T-Work’s Racing DNX408 option parts
T-Work’s Racing have introduced a new series of CNC machined car parts for the Team Durango DNX408. The new parts include a set of lightweight aluminium hard coated pivot balls as well as aluminium diff pinion shafts. Other parts include a set of titanium turnbuckles and machined 15mm tapered shock pistons.
Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]
Monday, May 16, 2011
