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September 26, 2014

Orca VX3 brushless speed controller

First images and information on ORCA’s latest VX3 brushless speed controller have appeared on the internet recently. The follow-up model of the successful VXX will feature an all-aluminium case for improved heat dissipation while the latest in FET technology will make for reduced internal resistance and cooler running temperatures. The receiver wire is of a replaceable design which indicates that several length wires will become available to create clean wiring jobs on touring cars and off-road buggies alike. With the VX3 comes an optimised firmware to get the best out of the speedo. More information will become available soon.

Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]

September 26, 2014

Kyosho working on updated TF6 touring car

While Tamiya officially announce a new electric touring car kit at this week’s All Japan Hobby Show, competitor Kyosho are currently a bit under the radar with a follow-up model of their ageing TF6 platform. The car on show in Tokyo sports a new shape chassis, updated front and rear bulkheads, a new motor and layshaft mount as well as what appears to be a floating battery mount that prevents the battery pack from affecting chassis torsion during cornering. Like the now-standard floating servo mounts the battery “floats” above the chassis, hanging in a carbon fibre brace that is connected to a sturdy aluminium piece which is mounted on the roll axis of the chassis. Also visible in the image is Kyosho’s idea of a reactive rear suspension that allows to adjust the rear toe-in gain or loss during cornering. We try to get more information on the car in question as we understand that the vehicle will be in use during the forthcoming IFMAR Electric On-road World Championships.

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September 26, 2014

First TRF419 images from All Japan Hobby Show

During this week’s All Japan Hobby Show Tamiya introduce their latest electric touring car contender, the TRF419. With the previous TRF418 said to being a bit “edgy” for many racers, Tamiya focussed on bringing the platform to the next level by tweaking and optimising several areas of the car starting with a redesigned chassis with a new upper deck, newly designed front and rear bulkheads, a new motor mount and new front and rear shock towers. The proven TRF shocks received a make-over as did the gear differential. Other new parts include the steel centre layshaft, the front and rear belts as well as the aluminium suspension mounts. The only part taken over from the 418 are the front and rear suspension parts from what is understood. Full details on all new or updated parts will become available ahead of the release which is expected this Fall/Winter. For now you can find more images over at Kentech Blog.

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September 26, 2014

Radtec T4 aluminium centre steering mount

Coming from Radtec for Xray’s T4 touring car is an aluminium centre steering mount. The brace connects the steering system and the carbon fibre upper deck to adjust the front chassis flex and thus the steering feeling. The part is CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and comes orange anodised to match the chassis’s other alloy parts.

Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]

September 25, 2014

Vampire Racing Type AB+ V2 aluminium backplate

In an effort for constant product development and to listen to the customer’s needs Vampire Racing introduce the new aluminium backplate for the Type AB+ V2 competition brushless motors. The updated all-alloy plate improves motor cooling and also addresses unwanted timing movement issues some customers experienced. The updated plate is a running change and it will be included with all V2 motors from now on.

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September 25, 2014

Franch wins as Escandon takes Spanish 200mm title

The final round of the Spanish 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road championship was held at the Cerdanyola Modelcar track near Barcelona. Qualifying saw European vice-champion Edu F. Escandon taking the TQ honours and setting the fastest lap in front of Juan Hidalgo, with Victor Pelaez and Johny Pastor completing the top 4.

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September 24, 2014

Viper R/C Chassis Armor protective decals

Viper R/C Solutions introduce the authentic epic1Designs Chassis Armor decals with the Viper R/C logo. This sticker provide 21mil thick protection and will reduce friction from contact the chassis has with the track. With peel & stick & stick & stick Technology, the Chassis Armor can be removed to work on your car and re-applied multiple times with no issues. The 5.5 by 13.5 inch sheet will fit 1/10 touring cars, off road trucks, off road buggies and many 1/8 vehicles and it is available in a black or white variant.

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September 24, 2014

Thilo Alexander Tödtmann wins GNS Rd6

The 6th round of the Greek Nitro Series was held at the Fanatix track in the northern suburbs of Athens. In the 200mm nitro class Germany’s Thilo Alexander Tödtmann not only took the TQ after the three 7 minute qualifiers but he also smashed the 1/10th track record on the way to the pole position. In the 45 minute final Thilo immediately opened a 5 seconds gap to 10-times Greek champion John Sotiropoulos and even with a safety pitstop for fuel Thilo grabbed the win almost 2 laps ahead with Nikos Karabelas completing the top 3 result.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]