April 27, 2016

Adrien Bertin to run Xtreme Aerodynamics bodies

Adrien Bertin to run Xtreme Aerodynamics bodies

Following the signing of Robert Pietsch and Simon Kurzbuch, Xtreme Aerodynamics now announced the addition of another World Champion, Adrien Bertin to their team. A part of the development team for both the 1/10th and 1/8th bodies since the early stages, Adrien is very happy with the performance and he will continue to run them throughout the season.

Source: Xtreme Aerodynamics [xtremeaerodynamics.com]


April 27, 2016

Rick Hohwart teases Team Associated formula car

Rick Hohwart teases Team Associated formula car

The rumour mill is spinning at high RPM when it comes to possible new Team Associated vehicles after first prototype images of the new Stealth 3-gear gearbox surfaced and (accidentally?) information on a possible sixth generation 2WD off-road buggy leaked earlier this week. On top of this Team Associated’s own Rick Hohwart released an image of a possible AE formula prototype that he raced to a win at a local race held at the Tamiya America Race Track this past weekend. In a comment Rick added “I won the main with the car. Thanks to Bob [Stellflue, Team Associated designer] for designing it and setting it up for me.” We keep you posted on new information in either of the cases.


April 27, 2016

Morotech 12MW 1/12th scale conversion kit

Morotech 12MW 1/12th scale conversion kit

Japanese company Morotech have introduced the 12MW conversion kit for their Corally-based 12WC 1/12th scale pan car. Podium finisher at the 2014 IFMAR Electric On-road World Championships in the hands of on-road veteran Hideo Kitizawa, the conversion now received a makeover with harder carbon fibre parts and several refinements such as adjustable aluminium front chassis stiffeners, new inner castor blocks, two new chassis bridges behind the steering servo and in front of the battery as well as a new rear pivot block. According to Morotech the kit is for experienced modellers only and it will become available shortly.

Source: Morotech [morotech.jp] & RC Monkey [rcmonkey.jp]


April 27, 2016

McFactory X12’16 aluminium chassis & motor pod

McFactory X12'16 aluminium chassis & motor pod

Available now from McFactory Motorsports is a 2.3mm 7075-T6 aluminium main chassis and lower motor pod plate for the Xray X12’16 kit. The chassis will keep the car from lifting the inside tyre on high-grip carpet tracks while also making the car easier to drive at the same time. The parts come machined from high-quality aluminium, they sport silver chamfered edges and are a direct replacement for the stock carbon fibre parts.

Source: McFactory Motorsports [mcfactorymotorsports.com]


April 27, 2016

Muchmore Tweak Master ver.2 anti-tweak tool

Muchmore Tweak Master ver.2 anti-tweak tool

Muchmore have introduced the Tweak Master ver.2 anti-tweak tool for 1/10th electric touring cars. The set includes a heavy duty glass plate to rest the chassis on and it also comes with an updated tweak rod that now features three openings for the antenna, the motor mount screw and the spur gear. The changes had become necessary due the latest design developments with low-profile shock towers now being a standard with most cars, meaning the highest point of the chassis is now the spur gear in most cases. Included with the Tweak Master is also a useful bag for easy storage and transpiration of the tool.

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April 27, 2016

Tamiya release first TRF419X & TB Evo.6 MS images

Tamiya release first TRF419X & TB Evo.6 MS images

Hot on the heels of the Tamiya TA07 Pro come first official images of Tamiya’s TRF419X and TB Evo.6 MS competition touring cars. Starting with the latest incarnation of the TRF419, the “X” variant is in development for some time now with the factory team having used prototypes of the car at several occasions such as the ETS and AOC races. The vehicle is a redesign of the TRF419 and it will feature updated front and rear bulkheads, a new motor mount as well as refined materials and component shapes in various areas. New for the “X” are also newly-designed low-profile big bore shock absorbers, new rear uprights, a multi-piece aluminium and carbon fibre servo mount as well as the 2.15mm carbon fibre main chassis and 2.0mm upper deck. The kit is set for a release at the end of June.

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April 27, 2016

Rico, Mitch & Olson win at Comstock Challenge

Rico, Mitch & Olson win at Comstock Challenge

The first Comstock Challenge was held at the newly reopened Track Time Hobbies and Raceway located in Reno, Nevada. This year’s race saw people travelling from as far as Sacramento and Las Vegas to compete in the 122 entry race. The weekend started off with a club race on Friday night followed by practice and the first qualifiers on Saturday with a final qualifier and the mains on Sunday. The 4WD Modified Buggy A-main was then won by Rudy Rico while the Modified Truck class had JR Mitch coming out successful. In 4×4 SCT Matt Olson would end the day on top of the podium.

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April 27, 2016

Tamiya TA07 Pro 1/10th 4WD touring car kit

Tamiya TA07 Pro 1/10th 4WD touring car kit

Following a first unofficial image of Tamiya’s TA07 Pro club-level touring car the Japanese manufacturer now officially revealed the all-new on-road platform. The kit makes use the lower TRF419 suspension with the chassis being a totally new design featuring a composite chassis plate to which an outer frame connects. The goal is to achieve optimised flex characteristics, compared to the class-standard tub chassis, while offering an easy to build and maintain platform. The transmission of the TA07 Pro is of a 1-belt design that allows to shift the motor and layshaft mount forth and back in order to alter the car’s overall weight distribution with the kit offering three different positions with a mid, mid-rear and rear motor position being possible. Other features of the Pro kit include high-performance TRF shock absorbers, TRF driveshafts as well as a range of blue anodised option parts such as ball studs, turnbuckles, and motor mount. More information and images will become available in time for the release.

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