With the new Futaba 4PLS, modelers can enjoy the benefits of telemetry in two ways. Temperature, voltages and rpm can be monitored in real-time and logged for future reference. Even better, these advantages are included in the 4PLS for the same price as the original 4PL. The 4PLS offers the same value and durability and adds to an already impressive list of high-end racing features.
Shepherd are this weekend debuting their new 1:10 nitro touring car at the opening race of the Euro Nitro Series ‘Pilot Series’ in Germany. Featuring 70 percent new parts over its predecessor, Red RC have an exclusive feature on the new Velox V10 Pro as the first of its Chassis Focus reports from the ENS Race at the Hockenheimring.
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With the weather forcing Day 1 of the new Euro Nitro Series to be postponed, Red RC took the opportunity to go and visit the headquarters of Shepherd Micro Racing, a company who has played a big roll in the creation of the ENS. Located less than 10km from the Hockenheimring, the venue of the opening race of the ENS, company boss Patrick Schafer was on hand to greet us and show us around their impressive building. Originally opened by his father as a model shop in 1998, complete with its own indoor asphalt track & pit area, the building took on its current guise in 2005 when Shepherd Micro Racing was formed, then as the distributor for the Speed 1:8 Onroad chassis produced by the famous Picco engine company. Taking over that project from the Italian company, in 2007 the company produced its first car the Velox V8 and now as an established onroad nitro manufacturer also produces a 1:10 200mm chassis.
Continue reading the report here.
JConcepts have introduced the Nissan Titan to their lineup of championship winning Short Course bodies. The exterior of the Titan is built to cater to racer demands with aggressive, high-impact headlight and grille treatment has an unmistakable straight-on look. Included in the front hood design are reverse louvers which are built-in to allow 2 air-escape passages and the famous Nissan front fender treatment has an additional raised section which allows plenty of front tire clearance under load and also functions as an additional air escape feature. The high-performance body has a 1:1 inspired extra-cab with black-out decal to give that elusive side view. A low-profile roof line helps maintain a low center of gravity allowing the truck to transition the turns like a JConcepts heritage design while the bed of the truck is packed with all the Hi-Flow features that have become synonymous in the industry. 2 upper easy to trim Hi-Flow cut-outs chiseled between the built-in and extremely durable number plates combine with the dual channeled air-out spoiler at the base, to finish off a polished air release package.
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Arrowmax have expanded their line of pinions to include a complete set of super strong steel Modul1 versions. Made from the highest quality spring steel, and featuring a 5mm centre hole they are available in a range of sizes from 11T to 26T.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Novak’s newest modified racing 540-size brushless motors have arrived. The Vulcan Mod motors are an all-new motor series from Novak developed to offer a balanced, smooth delivery of power and speed. Vulcan Mod motors take the proven high-RPM stator blank and use new combinations of Novak’s pure-copper Red Wire to offer racers an updated and improved modified motor platform. Not only are the end bells and stators new, but Novak engineers have fine-tuned the winding and wire specifications. This new wire sizing and high-RPM stator have proven to be extremely easy to drive. Vulcan Mod motors work with the entire line of tuning rotors, but include the king of efficiency, the 12.3mm neo rotor.
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Exotek have produced a number of new option parts for the Durango DEX410 buggy. First up are heavy duty 7075 alloy rear hubs with vertical ball stud mounting. Durable but machined to be lightweight, the vertical ball stud mounting allows for easy roll center adjustments by adding shims. The included 2mm spacers are designed to match the stock geometry of the plastic hubs for easy set up reference. These hubs have the stock 0 degree geometry. Next up is a heavy duty rear gearbox holder with a new design which has slotted screw openings for easier installation or removal compared to the difficult stock unit. Simply leave the 2 holding screws half way screwed into the bulkheads and then slide the holder on or off and then tighten the screws. Finally there is a heavy duty front gearbox holder with both gearbox holders are made from 7075 alloy for greater durability.
Last weekend the Euros Warm-Up Race for EP touring cars took place at the Mini-Autodromo Track in Torres Novas, Portugal. Some of the best European drivers attended the race since the weather prediction for the weekend was really good and it was confirmed by some very high temperatures. Ronald Volker was the man to beat since he TQ’ed 4 out of 5 qualification heats and was just beaten in one round by the Awesomatix driver Viljami Kutvonen. In the finals the Ronald show continued and he won all 3 A-mains with Elliot Harper taking the runner up spot and Alexander Hagberg in 3rd.
